Stories

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

Sustainable energy solutions for a better BC

To meet the sustainable energy needs of British Columbians, we’re making real progress delivering more renewable and low-carbon gases.
October 24, 2022

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Penny Page-Brittin

Penny has worked in energy for over 10 years. Now she’s using her experience to reduce emissions in Delta. Here’s Penny’s story.
October 11, 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

See this 80s house brought back to life and given another 40 plus years

In our final post of our blog series on a Kelowna couple’s deep energy retrofit of their forever home, we look at the results and find out about their energy use post reno.
September 14, 2022

How the Trauma Pup Program cares for our communities

FortisBC is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Pup Program, supplying local fire departments with fire pups to gift to children in distress after their family experiences an emergency.
September 6, 2022

Insulation upgrades for 80s house maximize comfort at minimal cost

In part three of our blog series on Colleen and Shane’s deep energy retrofit, see how their insulation upgrade added value, comfort and energy savings.
August 15, 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

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

Sustainable energy solutions for a better BC

To meet the sustainable energy needs of British Columbians, we’re making real progress delivering more renewable and low-carbon gases.
October 24, 2022

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Penny Page-Brittin

Penny has worked in energy for over 10 years. Now she’s using her experience to reduce emissions in Delta. Here’s Penny’s story.
October 11, 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

See this 80s house brought back to life and given another 40 plus years

In our final post of our blog series on a Kelowna couple’s deep energy retrofit of their forever home, we look at the results and find out about their energy use post reno.
September 14, 2022

How the Trauma Pup Program cares for our communities

FortisBC is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Pup Program, supplying local fire departments with fire pups to gift to children in distress after their family experiences an emergency.
September 6, 2022

Insulation upgrades for 80s house maximize comfort at minimal cost

In part three of our blog series on Colleen and Shane’s deep energy retrofit, see how their insulation upgrade added value, comfort and energy savings.
August 15, 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