Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett will be in the Northwest visiting Red Chris Mine, touring the Northwest Transmission Line (NTL) and the Forest Kerr run-of-river power project.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, released the Terms of Reference for the Core Review process today with a focus on ensuring the best possible use of government resources and respect for the interests of taxpayers.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, announced that BC Hydro will offer new options for customers who have put their smart meters on hold.

The May 2013 petroleum and natural gas rights sale resulted in over $20.9 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to over $118 million.

Through a regulation, the Province is expanding the on bill financing pilots to Vancouver Island and Kelowna, beginning in January 2014.

In partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC, the Province of British Columbia is extending the popular LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, which gives homeowners up to $3,500 in rebates for energy saving improvements to their homes.

Four new, major international LNG project proposals have come forward following an Expression of Interest (EOI) by the provincial government on Crown land at Grassy Point near Prince Rupert.

The government of B.C., in partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA), has transferred ownership and management of 428 properties in rural communities throughout the B.C. mainland to three non-profit Aboriginal housing providers.

The B.C. government is providing grants to two community organizations that play a key role in housing assistance for Quesnel residents.