Vancouver Sun
Critics challenge special deal for new hydro project: AltaGas gets unprecedented 60-year contract from BC Hydro
Posted June 1st, 2010
Source: Vancouver Sun
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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.
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Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Byline: Scott Simpson
Clean Energy Act will spark debate
Posted April 28th, 2010 in
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.
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
Posted April 24th, 2010 in
BC Hydro selects four new projects under Clean Power Call program: Two run-of-river projects in Squamish among agreements awarde
Posted April 1st, 2010
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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
Posted March 12th, 2010Clean tech sector gets $100-million boost: residential conservation program gets another
Posted March 3rd, 2010
Vancouver Sun
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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
Posted March 1st, 2010 in
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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.
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Government clears way for greener power expansion: BC Hydro should focus on sources of clean, renewable, cost-effective electric
Posted October 30th, 2009 in
Plutonic announces milestone $70-million financing deal
Posted October 15th, 2009
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.
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
Posted August 27th, 2009
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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