Vancouver Sun

Critics challenge special deal for new hydro project: AltaGas gets unprecedented 60-year contract from BC Hydro

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Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Byline: Scott Simpson 

An unprecedented 60-year electricity purchase agreement between BC Hydro and AltaGas Income Trust has prompted some critics to decry the secrecy surrounding a $700-million run-of-river hydro project in northwest British Columbia.

Clean Energy Act will spark debate

Source: Vancouver Sun
Page: C7
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Byline: Scott Simpson

It’s called the Clean Energy Act but the politics around it will be messy.

Why I support Site C, with conditions: We need the new power source and this is a clean, reliable one. But the people of B.C. mu

Source: Vancouver Sun
Page: C5
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010

BC Hydro selects four new projects under Clean Power Call program: Two run-of-river projects in Squamish among agreements awarde

Page: E2
Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010
Byline: Brian Morton 

BC Hydro has selected the second group of projects to be awarded electricity purchase agreements under the clean-power call for new sources of electricity. 

BC Hydro adds 19 projects to grid: More power contracts to be awarded by month's end

Vancouver Sun
Page: C2
Date: Friday, March 12, 2010
Byline: Scott Simpson  

BC Hydro is awarding power purchase agreements to 19 projects that were proposed in response to its clean-power call for new sources of electricity.

Clean tech sector gets $100-million boost: residential conservation program gets another

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Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Byline: Scott Simpson   

British Columbia's clean energy sector will get a $100 million boost for research and development aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

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

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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. 

Plutonic announces milestone $70-million financing deal

Vancouver Sun
Page: C1
Publish Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Byline: Scott Simpson

Plutonic Power announced a milestone financial deal Wednesday that fortifies its massive Toba Inlet project and diversifies the Vancouver company’s green power asset base.

BC Liberals’ new energy moves draw mixed reaction

Vancouver Sun
Page: D3
Publish Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009
Byline: Scott Simpson  

The provincial government’s plan to “maximize” B.C.’s green electricity sector drew cheers and jeers on Wednesday.
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