by Nicole Bogdanovic July 20, 2018 Energy efficiency, Electricity, Customer service Record-breaking electricity use could mean higher than expected bills. Here are some easy ways to avoid it.
by Diana Sorace July 11, 2018 Employee volunteering, Natural gas, Billing, Customer service Together with FortisBC, the world’s largest package delivery company, UPS Canada, is launching compressed natural gas fuelling station and vehicles in Vancouver B.C.
by Tanya Laing Gahr June 21, 2018 Energy efficiency, Indigenous relations For National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018, we are highlighting just a few of the ways in which FortisBC celebrates our relationships with Indigenous communities in B.C.
by Tanya Laing Gahr June 19, 2018 Energy efficiency, Indigenous relations For National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018, we are highlighting just a few of the ways in which FortisBC celebrates our relationships with Indigenous communities in BC
by Christine Rowlands June 13, 2018 Safety, Energy efficiency, Natural gas, Electricity Have your natural gas or electric heating systems serviced by a licensed contractor and you could get up to $50 in rebates.
by Margaret Jetelina June 6, 2018 Energy efficiency, Natural gas, Electricity Planning a reno-cation this summer? Remember to make your renovations energy efficient too.
by Scott Neufeld May 29, 2018 Safety, Natural gas, Customer service Vancouver to Coquitlam gas line project will improve the reliability of our natural gas system for current and future customers.
by Jasmine DeMarcos May 10, 2018 Natural gas An innovative heating solution can help landlords save money—and keep tenants happy.
by Sam Charles, UBC School of Engineering May 3, 2018 Energy efficiency A real-time study provides builders with facts to support higher efficiency
by Diana Sorace April 25, 2018 Safety, Natural gas, Electricity, Customer service In 2017, there were more than 1,200 incidents of damage to underground natural gas lines across British Columbia.
by Diana Sorace April 10, 2018 Employee volunteering, Natural gas, Billing, Customer service The BCEDA presented plaques to both the FortisBC customer contact centres in Prince George and Burnaby as a ‘thank you’ for taking calls from businesses affected by the wildfires in 2017.
by Nancy Painter March 20, 2018 Electricity, Projects Crews recently replaced more than 1,200 porcelain insulators on what was once the longest power line span in the world, across Kootenay Lake.
by Diana Sorace March 6, 2018 Natural gas, Renewable Natural Gas The iconic Vancouver 2010 Olympic Cauldron was lit with 100 per cent RNG on Thursday, February 8 prior to the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games and will be lit again on Saturday, March 17 prior to the Closing Ceremony for the Paralympic Games.
by Nancy Painter March 5, 2018 Employee volunteering, Natural gas Georgina Wheatcroft brought home an Olympic bronze medal in 2002; now she works at FortisBC and coaches others.
by Diane Roy February 22, 2018 Electricity, Rates Get the facts about our proposed changes to rate design and what these could mean to you.
by Jasmine DeMarcos February 5, 2018 Education, Natural gas Check out the recipe we use to make Renewable Natural Gas.
by Theresa Coles January 19, 2018 Natural gas Do you know that natural gas direct-vent wall furnaces are an economical, compact option to heat homes, particularly in hard-to-heat areas and they don’t need ductwork or chimneys?
by Scott Neufeld January 9, 2018 Environment, Natural gas, Customer service BC’s supply of affordable, clean, safe and reliable energy is helping position FortisBC for long-term growth, said our CEO Roger Dall’Antonia.
by Ken Ross December 15, 2017 Environment, Natural gas, Customer service The key to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective energy to our customers while reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the development of the Long-Term Gas Resource Plan (LTGRP).
by Scott Neufeld December 14, 2017 Projects, Liquefied natural gas After a journey of more than 9,000 kilometres, the first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada arrived in China.
by Nicole Bogdanovic December 12, 2017 Energy efficiency An early snowfall in Kamloops provided ideal conditions to put a house to a heat loss test and what we found surprised even us.
by Jasmine DeMarcos December 1, 2017 Education, Natural gas We’re working with local farms, landfills and other suppliers to create renewable energy for thousands of British Columbians. Find out why we’re so excited about this program.
by Christine Rowlands November 27, 2017 Energy efficiency Our new video shows how we help Gateway Property Management and other landlords in BC improve energy efficiency, keeping costs down and satisfaction up.
by Nicole Bogdanovic November 16, 2017 Electricity operations Last week, the first wave of FortisBC crew members prepared to leave Turks and Caicos as the new crew landed to provide the next three weeks of support.
by Nicole Bogdanovic November 10, 2017 Energy efficiency With more than 50 per cent of energy dollars used for heating, getting your home ready for winter is an important money-saving yearly tradition. Find out how.
by Christine Rowlands November 1, 2017 Energy efficiency A high-efficiency heating system is only the beginning. Here are three smart technologies, old and new, to help you stay warm and save energy this winter.
by Tanya Laing-Gahr October 6, 2017 Indigenous relations FortisBC has a history of positive and collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities and is continuing to strengthen those relationships.
by Mardi O’Connor September 20, 2017 Safety, Natural gas, Electricity Help your natural gas or electric heating systems run safely, efficiently and for years to come. Plus, receive up to $50 on a quality service for your appliances.
by Tyler Bryant September 19, 2017 Natural gas, Electricity FortisBC hosted its first Energy Leadership Forum to discuss the future of the energy sector and the implications to British Columbia.
by Nicole Bogdanovic September 11, 2017 Energy efficiency Find out how Energy Saving Kits are helping food bank clients stretch household budgets.
by Nicole Bogdanovic September 7, 2017 Energy efficiency, Natural gas Two BC builders are inspiring extra affection for their new homes with these energy-efficiency strategies.
by Michael Allison August 21, 2017 Electricity Thanks to everyone who came out to our June and July presentations on electricity rate design. Take a look at how you can still get involved.
by Nicole Bogdanovic August 9, 2017 Safety, Electricity operations Teams tackled dangerous trees and fresh flare ups to bring power back online to homes after a forest fire in Princeton.
by Christine Rowlands July 28, 2017 Energy efficiency How to stay cool and conserve energy this summer—and enter for the chance to win a $300 grocery gift card.
by Nicole Frohloff July 21, 2017 Safety, Natural gas, Electricity, Customer service Your evacuation order has been lifted and you’re going home. Here are seven things you need to know about our restoration activities – and what may be expected of you once you get home.
by Roger Dall'Antonia July 20, 2017 Electricity, Customer service We are excited to offer two new online tools – an outage map and electricity usage data.
by Amy Bunton June 20, 2017 Safety As safety is our top priority, we wanted to recognize companies who share that value and consistently work safely around our underground infrastructure, by practicing safe digging and excavating.
by Amy Bunton June 13, 2017 Safety, Electricity, Electricity operations As June is National Electricity Month, Michelle and Amy celebrate by sharing tips to stay safe around electricity.
by Jasmine DeMarcos May 31, 2017 Natural gas Barbecue parties, hot tubs, fire pits, patio heaters: the stuff summer dreams are made of. Natural gas appliances can make your patio so cosy you’ll never want to go back inside.
by Jasmine DeMarcos May 25, 2017 Safety, Electricity Sometimes trees and other vegetation present hazards for our natural gas lines and electric power lines. We hire skilled contractors to remove vegetation that could be problematic, before it causes any damage.
by Diana Sorace May 4, 2017 Safety, Natural gas, Liquefied natural gas To recognize Emergency Preparedness Week, we felt a little behind-the-scenes was in order as we walk you through an emergency exercise we conducted earlier this year.
by Nicole Bogdanovic April 20, 2017 Energy efficiency, Renewable Natural Gas For savvy do-it-yourselfers, Earth Day (April 22) is a good reminder to plan, hammer and drill away at some energy savings to lessen the impact your home has on the environment. You may also save some money along the way.
by Roger Dall’Antonia April 18, 2017 Customer service We enjoy hearing directly from our customers. Whether you have a question about your bill, need to make a payment, or have comments, there are a few ways you can reach us.
by Trevor Wales April 13, 2017 Projects If you haven’t checked it out recently, it may be time to head on over to our Talking Energy website. We’ve taken onboard feedback from you and given the website a new look.
by Nicole Bogdanovic April 10, 2017 Energy efficiency Those ubiquitous large metal boxes that sit on top of shopping malls, rec centres, offices and even apartment buildings are due for an energy-efficient overhaul, and Jim from FortisBC has some ideas on how to do it.
by Nicole Bogdanovic April 7, 2017 Energy efficiency, Natural gas, Electricity, Billing Location, location and heating bills? A young mom learned to ask a few good questions before agreeing to rent a property. Learn how you can also make sure a home lines up with your monthly budget.
by Alana Purnell and Viviana Zanocco April 5, 2017 Energy efficiency, Natural gas, Customer service Exploding growth of Whistler challenges FortisBC to come up with innovative ways to meet demand.
by Diana Sorace March 30, 2017 Natural Gas, Renewable Natural Gas Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Natural Gas. The Government of Canada’s investment in RNG has put in place real actions that will work toward Canada’s climate goals.
by Nicole Bogdanovic March 21, 2017 Energy efficiency, Electricity Creative fundraiser helps families save on energy costs while raising funds for local schools and scouting groups.
by Roger Dall’Antonia March 16, 2017 Electricity, Rates, Billing, Customer service As our customers know, the winter season brings higher electricity bills given the home heating energy requirements compared to the rest of the year.
by Amy Bunton March 15, 2017 Safety See Chris Wilcock, FortisBC laboratory technologist and Global BC behind the scenes of our natural gas laboratory.
by Nicole Bogdanovic March 13, 2017 Safety, Electricity Has the power been out for a while? Food scientist, Karine Lawrence, shares what to do before, during and after a long outage to keep food safe and avoid waste.
by Jasmine DeMarcos March 9, 2017 Natural gas Ditch the chicken tonight, and make smoked oysters or stuffed salmon. It’s faster and easier than you think—especially if you have a natural gas cooktop.
by Diana Sorace March 6, 2017 Safety, Customer service UPDATED: April 18, 2018 — Over the last few weeks we have been receiving calls from concerned customers that salespeople have been soliciting door-to-door and asking to come into their homes to see or service their appliances.
by Amy Bunton March 1, 2017 Safety According to recent reports, BC may be facing higher chances of a large earthquake. FortisBC wants to make sure our customers and B.C. residents know how to prepare their home before an earthquake hits and what to do after.
by Amy Bunton February 8, 2017 Natural gas, Rates, Billing, Customer service We break down the different line items on your natural gas bill to understand what and why you are being charged.
by Nicole Bogdanovic February 3, 2017 Energy efficiency Does adding energy efficient components to a new home really make a difference? Local industry and post-secondary institutions in Kelowna have determined just how much.
by Amy Bunton January 10, 2017 Natural gas, Electricity, Billing, Customer service The recent cold snap across BC has customers using more energy than usual during wintertime, which may be reflected on current or upcoming electricity and natural gas bills.
by Viviana Zanocco January 10, 2017 Natural gas, Projects Nothing beats on the job training, according to apprentice Clyde Adams. He’s learning and working on FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG expansion project underway in Delta.
by Nicole Bogdanovic January 6, 2017 Energy efficiency When the cold weather hit and ice built up inside his windows, Dylan McCullough, Kelowna journalist, reached out to us to see if we had some tips and tricks to help him warm up his small vintage rental home.
by Amy Bunton January 4, 2017 Safety, Natural gas In December, FortisBC was proud to host and participate in the second annual British Columbia Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) Ground Disturbance Seminar at our Surrey Operations education centre.
by Nicole Bogdanovic December 22, 2016 Energy efficiency Six things the movie A Christmas Story can teach us about saving energy.
by Amy Bunton December 20, 2016 Education On November 2, we hosted and tried our best to entertain 39 grade nine students as part of the annual take your kids to work day.
by Viviana Zanocco December 19, 2016 Natural gas, Projects Good mentors make for great learning according to an apprentice scaffolder working on our Tilbury LNG Expansion project in Delta.
by Nicole Bogdanovic December 15, 2016 Energy efficiency If winter is giving you the chills, these simple tips can help make your home cosier and energy efficient.
by Amy Bunton December 13, 2016 Safety, Natural gas, Customer service Ice or snow on or around your natural gas meter can be hazardous, make sure it is clear and safe all winter long.
by Jasmine DeMarcos December 6, 2016 Renewable Natural Gas Imagine this: you’re at home, diligently putting your stale pizza into your organic waste bin. Along comes the green waste collection truck to pick up your food scraps.
by Amy Bunton November 30, 2016 Safety, Electricity You may not know that our power line technicians are often among the first responders at emergency situations that involve electricity.
by Nicole Bogdanovic November 22, 2016 Electricity operations, Projects Highway 97 is in the midst of FortisBC’s largest overhead to underground conversion project to date, making way for Highway 97’s widening project in Kelowna.
by Nicole Bogdanovic November 18, 2016 Electricity operations, Projects, Indigenous relations Building a new base of its electricity operations in the Kootenays further connects FortisBC to the rich history of the region.
by Joan Churchill November 15, 2016 Energy efficiency, Natural gas From improving tenant comfort, reducing energy and water costs and increasing the value of your investment, we’re helping make rental properties better for tenants and landlords.
by Thomas Gage November 10, 2016 Energy efficiency Programming your thermostat is one easy way to keep comfortable and save energy when the temperature drops.
by Amy Bunton November 7, 2016 Electricity Considering solar for your home? Our net metering program lets you offset part or all of your electricity use.
by Amy Bunton October 31, 2016 Natural gas When making any decision involving money, it helps to have all the available options beforehand. We want to make sure you understand your choices when it comes to the energy you use in your home or business.
by Amy Bunton October 27, 2016 Customer service Got a call threatening immediate disconnection of your natural gas or electricity services? It wasn’t us.
by Bob Hall, Selkirk College October 14, 2016 Education Selkirk College’s rural advantage helps learners garner the education required to grow the economy in the region and FortisBC is one of the recipients of decades of alumni who have made a difference.
by Amy Bunton October 11, 2016 Safety In true emergency style, earthquakes come when you least expect them and many people admit they haven’t put much time into planning for one.
by Amy Bunton October 7, 2016 Safety, Electricity When a storm hits, it is not uncommon to see a downed power line. Remember, electricity is silent and invisible.
by Nicole Bogdanovic October 6, 2016 Energy efficiency When you grow up inspired by the likes of Carol Burnett and Meryl Streep, an energy utility may not be the first or even second place you think you’ll earn accolades for creativity.
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