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How we work together to keep communities safe during a wildfire

Looking back at the collaborative effort it took to our keep communities safe and energy flowing to our customers during a busy wildfire season.
November 3, 2023

How to stay safe near dams: Water level edition

What causes the water level around dams to change? Here's how to stay safe around dams plus some interesting dam facts you may not know.
July 17, 2023

How to help avoid climbing energy bills during a heat wave

Tips to help you optimize your energy use and help avoid climbing energy bills before, during and after a heat wave.
July 1, 2023

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Todd Brunner

Todd loves the outdoors, and now he’s helping establish the policies that sustainably protect that wilderness. Here’s Todd’s story.
July 1, 2023

Heat pump vs furnace? How to choose the best heating system for your home

Time to replace your heating system? We know there's a lot to consider so we've pulled together some common scenarios to help you make an informed decision.
March 29, 2023

Celebrating 125 years since hydroelectricity was first started in the Kootenays

This year marks 125 years of hydroelectric generation in the Kootenays, paving the way for modern life in BC’s Southern Interior.
November 17, 2022

What is a “nest sweep”? Here’s how we protect our migratory birds.

As part of our environmental efforts, we work to protect the migratory bird species around our operations to ensure they continue to thrive.
October 6, 2022

Keeping BC free and clear of zebra and quagga mussels

There aren’t any zebra and quagga mussels in BC and we want to keep it that way. Take a deep dive to learn about the effort it takes to keep them out of BC.
August 8, 2022

How we work together to keep communities safe during a wildfire

Looking back at the collaborative effort it took to our keep communities safe and energy flowing to our customers during a busy wildfire season.
November 3, 2023

How to stay safe near dams: Water level edition

What causes the water level around dams to change? Here's how to stay safe around dams plus some interesting dam facts you may not know.
July 17, 2023

How to help avoid climbing energy bills during a heat wave

Tips to help you optimize your energy use and help avoid climbing energy bills before, during and after a heat wave.
July 1, 2023

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Todd Brunner

Todd loves the outdoors, and now he’s helping establish the policies that sustainably protect that wilderness. Here’s Todd’s story.
July 1, 2023

Heat pump vs furnace? How to choose the best heating system for your home

Time to replace your heating system? We know there's a lot to consider so we've pulled together some common scenarios to help you make an informed decision.
March 29, 2023

Celebrating 125 years since hydroelectricity was first started in the Kootenays

This year marks 125 years of hydroelectric generation in the Kootenays, paving the way for modern life in BC’s Southern Interior.
November 17, 2022

What is a “nest sweep”? Here’s how we protect our migratory birds.

As part of our environmental efforts, we work to protect the migratory bird species around our operations to ensure they continue to thrive.
October 6, 2022

Keeping BC free and clear of zebra and quagga mussels

There aren’t any zebra and quagga mussels in BC and we want to keep it that way. Take a deep dive to learn about the effort it takes to keep them out of BC.
August 8, 2022