BC Hydro Issues Call for New Clean Electricity

BC Hydro has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to acquire approximately 3,000 gigawatt hours per year (GWh/y) of electricity. This is BC Hydro’s first competitive call for power in 15 years and will add 5% to its current supply. The deadline for RFP submissions is September 16, 2024. More details available here.

CanGEA respectfully calls on the BC government to take the necessary steps to ensure all of BC’s renewable natural resources are utilized to meet rising demand for clean electricity. Geothermal permitting needs to be streamlined in BC; additionally, geothermal energy should receive a carve out in CleanBC Funding.