Tag: BC Hydro

Hydro launches new initiatives to support clean energy

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - June 5, 2025

BC Hydro wants to increase BC’s clean energy supply by launching two new initiatives. Hydro announced this morning they have...

Not many workers are aware of electrical safety rules; new survey shows

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - June 2, 2025

When it comes to electrical safety for workers, there is a concerning lack of awareness. This comes from BC Hydro’s...

Only third of parents talk about electrical safety with kids; says new Hydro survey

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - May 20, 2025

A new survey from BC Hydro shows that while most parents worry about electrical hazards in and out of...

New Hydro President and CEO to start this summer

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - May 13, 2025

A new president and chief executive officer has been selected for BC Hydro. Hydro says that Charlotte Mitha will take...

BC Hydro prepping for wildfire risks ahead of 2025 season

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - April 23, 2025

With warmer weather and dry conditions expected, BC Hydro is preparing for wildfire risks. According to Hydro, the summer forecast...

Nominations for Clean Energy Champions open for BC businesses

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - April 8, 2025

Nominations for BC Hydro’s Clean Energy Champions are now open. According to Hydro, a Clean Energy Champion is a business...

BC Hydro rates to go up 3.75 per cent

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - March 17, 2025

BC residents will have to pay a little bit more for electricity. The BC Government announced today BC Hydro’s annual...

Province set sights on Tesla in latest response to US Tariffs

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - March 14, 2025

The BC government is taking action on Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, to protest tariffs on Canadian goods. Tesla cars...

BC Hydro customers to get affordable connection costs starting this summer

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - March 10, 2025

Updates to a BC Hydro policy looks to make the cost of connections more affordable for customers. The BC Utilities...

BC Hydro secures lower rates for private power projects

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - February 19, 2025

BC Hydro says its first round of private-built power generation projects in 15 years will cost taxpayers less than...

Over 1.4 million BC Hydro customers lost power from weather in 2024

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - February 5, 2025

2024 saw the most amount of power outages for BC Hydro customers due to weather. That comes from a recent...

New Chair and directors appointed to BC Hydro

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - December 27, 2024

BC Hydro will be having a new chair and three directors for their board this year. On Friday, the BC...

Arrow flow change and navigation lock closure at Hugh Keenleyside

Kootenay News My Kootenay Now Staff - November 15, 2024

BC Hydro are warning residents the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will fluctuate noticeably starting today and that...

RCMP warns of new scam targeting BC Hydro Customers

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff - August 14, 2024

RCMP warns of new scam targeting BC Hydro Customers A new scam is targeting BC Hydro Customers, and RCMP are...

Stranded swimmer rescued from cliffs on Kootenay River

Kootenay News Storrm Lennie - July 15, 2024

A swimmer was rescued on Sunday, July 14 after becoming trapped on a cliff beside the Kootenay River, in...

Former Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources talks energy saving

News Storrm Lennie - July 12, 2024

Can BC generate enough energy to meet the growing demand and keep the lights on? Not without exploring alternative...

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