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Horgan Government launches review of BC Hydro, ends PST on electricity for business, industry

June 12, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Cutting PST on electricity will save more than $150 million annually for BC businesses, according to govt To contain rate increases, control costs, and to position BC Hydro for future success, the Government of British [Read more]

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British Columbia helping clean technology companies expand into global markets

April 24, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Global market for clean techology and services expected to grow to $3 trillion by 2020 British Columbia says it is taking action to help clean technology companies expand exports into global markets, Bruce Ralston, Minister [Read more]

British Columbia

BC files reference case in BC Court of Appeal to control dilbit in Trans Mountain pipeline

April 18, 2018 Energi Staff 2

BC Attorney General David Eby, left, and Environment Minister George Heyman “I’m confident that the courts will not give B.C. rights it does not possess under our constitution” In a press release, British Columbia Attorney General [Read more]

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Outrageous hypocrisy as BC minister calls on Ottawa to solve rail bottleneck while fighting Alberta pipeline

April 6, 2018 Energi Staff 2

BC Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology Bruce Ralston “Minister Garneau needs to convey that the Prairie backlog at CN Rail is having a detrimental impact on northern B.C. families and businesses.” – Ralston The BC [Read more]

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Study explores BC’s renewable hydrogen energy potential

March 29, 2018 Energi Staff 2

BC has one of cleanest power grids in world in terms of carbon emissions A new study will enable United Kingdom-based ITM Power to examine the potential for large-scale production of renewable hydrogen in British [Read more]

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British Columbia

BC announces major new incentives as LNG Canada considers final investment decision

March 22, 2018 Energi Staff 2

“LNG Canada proposal has the potential to earn tens of billions of dollars and create thousands of jobs for British Columbians over the life of the project.” – Horgan The BC NDP government has embraced [Read more]

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British Columbia

BC Hydro to proceed with 5 First Nations’ clean energy projects

March 20, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Micro Standing Offer program requires projects have significant First Nations ownership and active participation BC Hydro says it plans to pursue negotiations for electricity purchase agreements with five First Nations’ clean energy projects through its [Read more]

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Innovation

First ever micro-carbon capture unit installed by FortisBC at Vancouver cosmetics headquarters

March 20, 2018 Energi Staff 2

New carbon capture technology reduces emissions, saves energy, creates soda ash that is used to manufacture cosmetics, soap, etc. The first CleanO2 carbon capture unit was installed this week  at LUSH Cosmetics headquarters in Vancouver, [Read more]

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British Columbia

BC announces hydraulic fracturing scientific review panel

March 15, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Panel will include three scientists and one Indigenous adviser The British Columbia government has appointed an independent panel for scientific review of hydraulic fracturing to ensure it is meeting the highest safety and environmental standards, [Read more]

British Columbia

BC introduces energy efficiency standards to lower energy bills and greenhouse emissions

March 7, 2018 Energi Staff 2

“To meet our greenhouse-gas reduction targets, we know serious work is needed to accomplish emissions reduction.” – Mungall Government is making regulatory changes that will reduce energy bills for British Columbians, and support the Province’s [Read more]

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Canada

Provincial economic growth still strong in the West – CBOC

March 1, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Alberta’s unemployment rate will drop close to 6% by the end of 2018 British Columbia and Alberta will still be performing well this year and will be joined by Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador [Read more]

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Canada

Non-oil sands production increases vary by western Canadian province – NEB

March 1, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Heavy conventional is majority of Saskatchewan production and grows substantially over projection period Oil prices have been significantly lower in the last couple of years compared to the early 2010s. This has led to a [Read more]

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British Columbia

BC sending ‘Point 5’ to court for ruling on provincial control of dilbit in federally regulated pipelines

February 26, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Horgan says BC referring issue of restricting dilbit shipments by pipeline to Federal Court of Appeal The provincial government will be moving forward with consultation around four bitumen spill safeguards while referring to the courts [Read more]

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Opinion

Fort St.John Mayor pens letter to BC residents on pipeline controversy

February 26, 2018 Energi Staff 2

“If you want to do something about our reliance on fossil fuels then address the demand for them not the transportation of them.” By Lori Ackerman, Mayor of the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia Dear British Columbia [Read more]

British Columbia

British Columbia launches trade challenge over Alberta’s wine ban

February 20, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Government proclaiming April as B.C. Wine Month to support wine industry In a move the Premier John Horgan says is aimed at protecting British Columbia’s wine producers, the BC government is formally challenging Alberta’s ban [Read more]

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Smith’s panel on Alberta’s energy future is a bad joke

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

“A new advisory panel will develop a long-term vision for Alberta’s energy future and recommend steps the province should take to ensure the industry [emphasis added] continues to thrive for decades to come.” Premier Danielle [Read more]

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