US EditionProvincial clean power action plan shows government is serious about getting things built: New Economy Canada
- On May 5, 2025, Premier David Eby announced British Columbia's Clean Power Action Plan including BC Hydro's 2025 Call for Power for 5,000 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy.
- Following the success of BC Hydro’s initiative in 2024 that advanced new renewable energy developments and strengthened partnerships with Indigenous communities, this plan aims to expand clean power capacity and stimulate economic growth amid ongoing challenges related to affordability.
- The plan features five transformative initiatives supporting innovation, job creation, grid connection improvements, and demand-side management technologies to meet rising clean electricity demand.
- Premier Eby emphasized the urgent need to strengthen both energy and economic stability by harnessing our plentiful supply of clean electricity, a key resource for long-term growth.
- This action aims to strengthen energy security, foster Indigenous collaboration, and position B.C. As a leader in sustainable energy development while supporting affordability and long-term resilience.
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Provincial clean power action plan shows government is serious about getting things built: New Economy Canada
Vancouver, B.C., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the release of the Energizing our economy: B.C.’s Clean Power Action Plan, Alexa Young, New Economy Canada’s Vice President, said:
BC Hydro names new president, the day after power 'action plan' unveiled – Energeticcity.ca
VANCOUVER — BC Hydro is promoting from within for a new president and CEO. Executive vice-president of operations Charlotte Mitha will take over the top job when outgoing president Chris O’Riley retires in August. BC Hydro board chair Glen Clark says the Crown corporation is heading into a “massive growth phase” as the province looks to drive sustainable economic development. The utility’s announcement comes the day after the Ministry of Energy …
STATEMENT: CanREA is encouraged by British Columbia’s Clean Power Action Plan - Canadian Renewable Energy Association
Building on the success of the most recent call for power, the Government of British Columbia centres new renewable power procurement in its plan for economic growth. Victoria, B.C., May 5, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes the Government of British Columbia’s Clean Power Action Plan, announced by Premier David Eby today, which includes a new call for power by the provincial utility, BC Hydro, of 5,000 gigawatts-ho…
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