18-month suspension to give province and BC Hydro time to engage with industry and First Nations
Residential electricity use is typically at its highest in the colder, darker winter months
Average of 300,000 people impacted by holiday outages each year, since 2017
BC Hydro says the colder and drier conditions have forced it to adjust its operations on the coast
Residents in Victoria region have been taking to social media to report odd sounds on powerlines
The First Nation is charged $85,000 a year
Lower Mainland residents three times more likely to be mega decorators
Electricity supplier warns power outages could be widespread and frequent this year
As Baby Boomers downsize, Gen X takes their place in large homes with gas-powered amenities
Low water levels not enough to threaten provincial power delivery, but do warn of climate change
BC Hydro was using Rio Tinto power
75% leave air conditioning on for furry friends even when not home, survey finds
BC Hydro statistics show nearly 40 per cent of British Columbians have AC at home
B.C. Hydro estimates some 20,000 customers are without power after windstorm hits overnight
BC Wildlife Federation calls for auditor general to examine electric company
The electricity utility has faced significant challenges managing the spread of COVID
Decrease part of a three-year rate application granted interim approval by BC Utilities Commission
