A new information toolkit that will encourage architects and engineers to design and build with wood, particularly in commercial and public facilities, was announced at the Vancouver Wood Solutions Fair.

The government of British Columbia has appointed a panel of senior officials to review BC Hydro and develop options to reduce the impact of hydro rate increases on B.C. families.

In partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC, the Province of British Columbia is extending and improving its popular LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, where homeowners can receive more than $7,000 in rebates for energy saving improvements and equipment.

First Nations interested in pursuing the clean energy business can now access a unique provincial government fund.