BC Gov News

Real progress continues to be made under the B.C. government's Economic Stability Mandate for 2014 public sector negotiations.

Government is acting on two of its 10 Year Plan commitments for BC Hydro by beginning an independent review of the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) and launching a public rate design review.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister responsible for Core Review, is directing BC Hydro to release its draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and undertake a final round of consultation with First Nations, key stakeholders and the public.

A partnership between the government of B.C., River City Seniors Society and Mayfair Developments will create 20 new apartments for low-to-moderate income seniors in Kamloops.

The B.C. government is providing $135,000 in additional support to the Community Development Institute.

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.