FortisBC is seeking public input into its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. FortisBC plans to file an application with the BC Utilities Commission to implement AMI.
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Benvoulin Substation
FortisBC is building a new distribution source substation in the south central Kelowna area, along with the necessary transmission and distribution power lines to tie the substation into the existing transmission and distribution network. This project is required to meet growing customer demand in central Kelowna and to increase reliability.
The project was approved by the BC Utilities Commission in January 2009. Construction is expected to start in late 2009 and be complete in 2010.
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Okanagan Transmission Reinforcement (OTR)
In 2005 FortisBC energized the Vaseux terminal to improve the power supply in the south Okanagan. The Okanagan Transmission Reinforcement Project (OTR) is the second phase of this project and received British Columbia Utilities Commission approval in October 2008. Transmission lines will be upgraded from the Vaseux Substation to Penticton and from Vaseux to Oliver. This project will also involve the construction of a new substation east of Oliver and upgrades to two other existing substations in the South Okanagan.
The OTR project will start during the summer of 2009, with completion in 2011 and will address both capacity and reliability needs in South and North Okanagan regions.
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Ootischenia Substation Project
In 2008, FortisBC completed a new distribution source substation on the east side of the Columbia River in Ootischenia, including the necessary transmission and distribution lines to tie the substation into the existing transmission and distribution network. This project increases reliability and capacity in the Castlegar, Ootischenia and Blueberry areas. The substation also provides backup capability for the Castlegar and Blueberry substations.
The project was approved by the British Columbia Utilities Commission in 2007.
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Arawana Substation Project
FortisBC completed the new Arawana substation at the corner of Arawana and Lower Debeck Roads in November 2009 to supply the growing community of Naramata. The substation includes a fence which was designed with input from community volunteers and which screens the substation equipment from view at road level. The BC Utilities Commission approved the project in 2007.