As part of keeping electricity rates affordable and making sure BC Hydro works for people, government is introducing legislative amendments to further implement recommendations from the first phase of the comprehensive BC Hydro review.

Kitsumkalum First Nation and its members will share directly in the benefits of liquefied natural gas (LNG) development on B.C.’s north coast after reaching two agreements with the Province.

Gitxaala First Nation and its members will share directly in the benefits of liquefied natural gas (LNG) development on B.C.’s north coast after signing two agreements with the Province.

To support the development of clean-energy projects and businesses that reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions, benefit ratepayers and provide potential economic opportunities for Indigenous communities, government has asked the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to conduct an inquiry into the regulation of Indigenous utilities.

Westbank First Nation (WFN) will build a rooftop solar farm on its community school to demonstrate the viability of clean energy, supported by a $150,000 equity investment from the Province.

West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations will move ahead with a biomass conversion project to make the Twin Sister Native Plant Nursery more energy efficient, supported by a $150,000 equity investment from the Province.

The Homalco First Nation is implementing a community energy plan to promote efficient energy consumption and savings, supported by a $140,000 equity investment from the Province.