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BC Hydro completes filling the Site C reservoir
Nov 7, 2024 · FORT ST.JOHN: Reservoir filling for the Site C project has been safely completed after 11 weeks, with the water level at the dam site increasing by about 43 metres. While reservoir filling is complete, BC Hydro continues to strongly urge the public to stay out of the reservoir area for at least the next year. This is due to potential hazards on ...
First generating unit comes into service on Site C - BC Hydro
Oct 28, 2024 · FORT ST. JOHN: The first of six generating units on the Site C project has come into operation, following the required testing and commissioning process. The remaining generating units will come into operation one-by-one. Each generating unit can provide more than 180 megawatts of power to BC Hydro customers. The Site C project remains on track ...
B.C. Hydro seeking new energy projects as demand for power grows
Apr 3, 2024 · As the province grapples with the consequences of climate change and drought, B.C. Hydro is putting out a "competitive call for power" in an effort to generate more electricity in coming...
B.C. premier announces $36B plan to expand electricity system ... - CBC.ca
Jan 18, 2024 · The 10-year capital plan for Crown utility B.C. Hydro has been updated to include almost $36 billion in spending on community and regional infrastructure projects in the province between...
BC Gov News
Jan 16, 2024 · BC Hydro's goal is to acquire new sources of clean, renewable electricity, including wind and solar. B.C. is well positioned to add additional intermittent renewables to the grid as its integrated, flexible system of hydro-electric dams act as batteries.
BC Hydro Unveils $36 Billion 10-Year Capital Plan to Increase ...
Jan 23, 2024 · BC Hydro says its goal is to acquire new sources of clean, renewable electricity, including wind and solar. B.C. is well positioned to add additional intermittent renewables to the grid as its integrated, flexible system of hydro-electric dams act as batteries.
Site C dam reservoir now fully filled, generating power but …
6 days ago · The Site C dam pictured on Wednesday. (B.C. Hydro) After 11 weeks, the Site C dam reservoir in northeastern B.C. is now fully filled. B.C. Hydro announced the process was complete on Nov. 7 ...
Site C dam: BC Hydro begins filling reservoir | CTV News
Aug 25, 2024 · BC Hydro says Site C will provide enough clean electricity to reliably power nearly 500,000 homes or 1.7 million electric vehicles when fully operational. The provincial utility says the...
After smashing record, BC Hydro says it can ‘ramp up ... - Global News
Jan 15, 2024 · After smashing an hourly electricity demand record during extreme weather last Friday, BC Hydro says it can “ramp up or down” its power generation at any given time.