Tag: BC Hydro

Hydro outages planned in Sparwood and Kimberley

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 5, 2025

Two planned power outages will impact customers in Kimberley and Sparwood later this month.

Hydro launches new initiatives to support clean energy

Provincial My East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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...

Planned outage to impact Sparwood

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - May 5, 2025

BC Hydro will be shutting off power to Sparwood on May 17 for critical repair work to the community's...

BC Hydro prepping for wildfire risks ahead of 2025 season

Provincial My East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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...

Vehicle accident leaves almost 200 Elkford properties without power for over eight hours

East Kootenay News R McCormack - November 20, 2024

Power has been restored for 196 BC Hydro customers in Elkford who were left in the dark for over...

BC Hydro says saving energy during winter months can be easy and affordable

East Kootenay News R McCormack - November 19, 2024

BC Hydro says most British Columbians care about conserving energy, but many are not taking action or assume it...

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