Facilities, operations and energy information
Learn about our natural gas and electricity facilities, and get the facts about natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
About natural gas
Curious about the properties of natural gas, and hydraulic fracturing? Get natural gas facts.
Your bill is based on the amount of energy you use, measured in gigajoules. Learn about gigajoules: how natural gas is measured.
We transport natural gas to the US, and receive storage gas from the US using FortisBC Huntingdon Inc. (HIPCO) natural gas facilities.
About liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Liquefied natural gas is a vital source of backup energy supply for the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island and low-emission fuel for ships that can reduce one of the largest sources of air pollution in our region.
About hydroelectric power generation
We own and operate four hydroelectric generating plants on the Kootenay River, which provide about 45 per cent of the annual electricity needs of our customers. We also operate five additional generating plants.
Electricity facilities and operations
How do we keep your power on? Watch our Power On! Electricity every day video series to see what it takes.