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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