Facilities, operations and energy information
We own and operate natural gas and electricity facilities. Learn more about our facilities and get the facts about natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
About natural gas
Curious about the properties of natural gas, and hydraulic fracturing? Get natural gas facts.
Your bill is based on the amount of energy you use, measured in gigajoules. Learn about gigajoules: how natural gas is measured.
We transport natural gas to, and receive storage gas from, the United States using FortisBC Huntingdon Inc. (HIPCO) natural gas facilities.
About LNG
LNG is a vital source of backup energy supply for the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island and can be used as a lower-carbon fuel1 for ships to help reduce overall emissions.
About hydroelectric power generation
We own and operate four hydroelectric generating plants on the Kootenay River, which provide about 45 per cent of the annual electricity needs of our customers. We also operate five additional generating plants.