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BC Hydro seeks 33% rate hike over 4 years: BC Hydro rates could rise by 33 per cent over the next four years, according to figu

Source: CBC.ca
Page: Online
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 

BC Hydro rates could rise by 33 per cent over the next four years, according to figures released in Tuesday's provincial budget. 

BC Liberals deliver diingenuous pitch for private power as "great green answer to BC’S economic downturn and global climate cris

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March 2, 2010

Proponents, critics seek 'clarity' from Victoria on clean power strategy: BC legislation will serve as template for sector devel

Source: Vancouver Sun
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Date: Monday, March 1, 2010
Byline: Scott Simpson 

Both proponents and critics of private-sector power development are ready for a quick shift into post-Olympic mode as the provincial legislature reopens this week. 

Government clears way for greener power expansion: BC Hydro should focus on sources of clean, renewable, cost-effective electric

Vancouver Sun
Page: E2
Publish Date: Friday, October 30, 2009
Byline: Scott Simpson 

The British Columbia government has ordered BC Hydro to yank the aging Burrard Thermal generating plant off its roster of baseline electricity sources. 

Two views on the proposed Site C development

The proposed Site C hydro development is a controversial project. Presently, the viability of Site C is being reviewed in a 5 year process--now nearing the end of its third phase.

BC budget echoes throne speech, positions government as "great green hope," says electricity watchdog group

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September 1, 2009

Commission ruling leaves private power producers crying a river


Vancouver Sun
Page: A9
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Byline: Melissa Davis  

BC Utilities commission decision short-circuits private power

Business in Vancouver
August 11, 2009
Page:  26
 Byline: Melissa Davis  

BCUC ruling on Province’s energy plan praised, panned: Commission’s decision short-sighted, Pemberton-based consultant says

Whistler Question
August 5, 2009
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Byline: David Burke 

Run-of-river projects in limbo following BCUC decision: Lekstrom says province remains committed to “clean and renewable energy”

Pique Newsmagazine
Date:  August 5, 2009
Page:
Byline: Jesse Ferreras  

Run-of-river power projects are in limbo after the B.C. Utilities Commission rejected the province's long-term power acquisition plan, according to a local proponent. 
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