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The facts about where BC’s energy comes from
How well do you know where the energy that powers BC today – and into the future – comes from?
August 22, 2018
New life for century-old power plant
A peek into how we’re bringing the 100-year old Upper Bonnington Generation Plant to modern day standards.
July 25, 2018
6 easy hacks to save money when the heat spikes
Heat waves can spike electricity use, and lead to higher than expected bills. Here are some easy ways to avoid it.
July 20, 2018
A 1950’s engineering marvel gets some modern updates
Crews recently replaced more than 1,200 porcelain insulators on what was once the longest power line span in the world, across Kootenay Lake.
March 20, 2018
Wondering how electric rates are set? We’re here to help.
FortisBC reviews its rate structure regularly to make sure the costs to provide quality electricity service are distributed fairly across customers.
February 22, 2018
FortisBC crews return home from Turks and Caicos
Last week, the first wave of FortisBC crew members prepared to leave Turks and Caicos as the new crew landed to provide the next three weeks of support.
November 16, 2017
We heard you and are delivering your feedback on rate design
Thanks to everyone who came out to our June and July presentations on electricity rate design. Take a look at how you can still get involved.
August 21, 2017
Powering up in a fire zone
Teams tackled dangerous trees and fresh flare ups to bring power back online to homes after a forest fire in Princeton.
August 9, 2017
The facts about where BC’s energy comes from
How well do you know where the energy that powers BC today – and into the future – comes from?
August 22, 2018
New life for century-old power plant
A peek into how we’re bringing the 100-year old Upper Bonnington Generation Plant to modern day standards.
July 25, 2018
6 easy hacks to save money when the heat spikes
Heat waves can spike electricity use, and lead to higher than expected bills. Here are some easy ways to avoid it.
July 20, 2018
A 1950’s engineering marvel gets some modern updates
Crews recently replaced more than 1,200 porcelain insulators on what was once the longest power line span in the world, across Kootenay Lake.
March 20, 2018
Wondering how electric rates are set? We’re here to help.
FortisBC reviews its rate structure regularly to make sure the costs to provide quality electricity service are distributed fairly across customers.
February 22, 2018
FortisBC crews return home from Turks and Caicos
Last week, the first wave of FortisBC crew members prepared to leave Turks and Caicos as the new crew landed to provide the next three weeks of support.
November 16, 2017
We heard you and are delivering your feedback on rate design
Thanks to everyone who came out to our June and July presentations on electricity rate design. Take a look at how you can still get involved.
August 21, 2017
Powering up in a fire zone
Teams tackled dangerous trees and fresh flare ups to bring power back online to homes after a forest fire in Princeton.
August 9, 2017