Privatization/Deregulation
BC Liberals deliver diingenuous pitch for private power as "great green answer to BC’S economic downturn and global climate cris
Posted March 2nd, 2010 in
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March 2, 2010
March 2, 2010
Eminent BC environmentalist joins provincial public power campaign
Posted March 2nd, 2010 in
Source: bctvkootenays.com
Page: Online
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Page: Online
Proponents, critics seek 'clarity' from Victoria on clean power strategy: BC legislation will serve as template for sector devel
Posted March 1st, 2010 in
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.
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Courier-Islander (Campbell River): This is your Saudi Arabia
Posted February 10th, 2010 in
Source: Courier-Islander (Campbell River)
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Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Byline: Melissa Davis
It’s not easy being green, as the saying goes, and nowhere more so than here in British Columbia.
It’s not easy being green, as the saying goes, and nowhere more so than here in British Columbia.
Throne speech another attempt to "greenwash" government's power privatization plans, according to electricity sector watchdog gr
Posted February 9th, 2010 in
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February 9, 2010
VICTORIA – This afternoon’s Speech from the Throne confirmed the BC government’s disingenuous commitment to climate change solutions and authentically green options for power production, says a provincial energy watchdog organization.
February 9, 2010
VICTORIA – This afternoon’s Speech from the Throne confirmed the BC government’s disingenuous commitment to climate change solutions and authentically green options for power production, says a provincial energy watchdog organization.
BC energy policy: Green or greenwashing
Posted February 2nd, 2010 in
Comment
Melissa Davis
Rossland Telegraph
02 Feb 2010
Run-of-the-river projects threaten efforts to become green
Posted January 29th, 2010 in
Vancouver Sun
Page: A-15
Friday, January 29, 2010
Byline: Melissa Davis
Friday, January 29, 2010
Byline: Melissa Davis
It's not easy being green, as the saying goes, and nowhere more so than here in British Columbia.
BC Government orders provincial Commission to stay course with green power initiative
Posted December 15th, 2009
The Energy Daily (online)
Page: http://theenergydaily.com/BC/
Date: Monday, November 30, 2009
Byline: Jeff Beattie
Council of Canadians: Green, Decent, Public
Posted December 3rd, 2009
Right now, the world is facing a climate and economic crises. Without urgent action for a transition to low carbon economies and societies, the world is in peril. Mere weeks away from the important climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Denmark, world leaders are already warning that urgent action may not come soon. This must change.
B.C. pushes private power projects
Posted November 5th, 2009
Georgia Straight
Page: 7
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Byline: Matt Burrows