Stories
Stories
Special equipment helps researchers discover secrets in the snowpack
The North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program will use a new snow tube to collect core samples from snowpacks in the North Kootenay watershed, which will help researchers understand how water flows in a changing climate can affect downstream communities and infrastructure.
March 9, 2018
Empower Me empowers new immigrants preparing for their first Canadian winter
See how this innovative program builds community connections and provides important energy tips to new immigrants.
February 6, 2018
Natural gas direct-vent wall furnaces: an answer for hard-to-heat areas in your home
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?
January 19, 2018
Supporting fire safety and training in your community
We’re finding ways to keep your community safe by continuing to support first responders with up-to-date safety information about natural gas and electricity whether it’s online or in person.
January 18, 2018
BC companies making waves with Canada’s first shipment of LNG to China
After a journey of more than 9,000 kilometres, the first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada arrived in China.
December 14, 2017
Dam cool technology could be a game-changer for hydroelectric project planning
A strong community relationship and innovative 3D-print technology could reshape the way future large-scale projects are planned for FortisBC’s hydroelectric dams—and other organizations are paying attention.
December 11, 2017
FortisBC crews return home from Turks and Caicos
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.
November 16, 2017
How to get a free Energy Saving Kit if you need one
Energy Saving Kits help food bank clients and families in B.C. to stretch household budgets. Could you or someone you know use a free kit?
September 11, 2017
Special equipment helps researchers discover secrets in the snowpack
The North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program will use a new snow tube to collect core samples from snowpacks in the North Kootenay watershed, which will help researchers understand how water flows in a changing climate can affect downstream communities and infrastructure.
March 9, 2018
Empower Me empowers new immigrants preparing for their first Canadian winter
See how this innovative program builds community connections and provides important energy tips to new immigrants.
February 6, 2018
Natural gas direct-vent wall furnaces: an answer for hard-to-heat areas in your home
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?
January 19, 2018
Supporting fire safety and training in your community
We’re finding ways to keep your community safe by continuing to support first responders with up-to-date safety information about natural gas and electricity whether it’s online or in person.
January 18, 2018
BC companies making waves with Canada’s first shipment of LNG to China
After a journey of more than 9,000 kilometres, the first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada arrived in China.
December 14, 2017
Dam cool technology could be a game-changer for hydroelectric project planning
A strong community relationship and innovative 3D-print technology could reshape the way future large-scale projects are planned for FortisBC’s hydroelectric dams—and other organizations are paying attention.
December 11, 2017
FortisBC crews return home from Turks and Caicos
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.
November 16, 2017
How to get a free Energy Saving Kit if you need one
Energy Saving Kits help food bank clients and families in B.C. to stretch household budgets. Could you or someone you know use a free kit?
September 11, 2017
