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7 damaging myths about safe digging
Do you know how far down natural gas lines are buried? Do you know what to do if you accidentally hit a gas line while digging? With questions like these, assumptions can be dangerous. Learn the myths—and facts—about safe digging.
September 13, 2019
8 simple ways to save energy (and money) while on vacation
Heading out of town for a relaxing holiday? Check out these tips to save while you’re away.
July 23, 2019
Keeping up with new energy demand: cannabis and blockchain
When you think of greenhouse crops, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes probably come to mind. But we’re seeing a big boom in requests for new crops – cannabis and server farms.
March 7, 2019
How to better understand your winter electricity use
Meet Bob and Jen and follow them as they get the facts about winter energy use and find out how to avoid a higher than expected winter electricity bill.
January 30, 2019
Plan a clean, quiet adventure through the stunning Kootenays
Electric vehicle drivers can now add the Kootenays to their road trip bucket list with a new network of chargers and help from these local EV gurus.
October 2, 2018
The facts about where BC’s energy comes from
How well do you know where the energy that powers BC today – and into the future – comes from?
August 22, 2018
New life for century-old power plant
A peek into how we’re bringing the 100-year old Upper Bonnington Generation Plant to modern day standards.
July 25, 2018
6 easy hacks to save money when the heat spikes
Heat waves can spike electricity use, and lead to higher than expected bills. Here are some easy ways to avoid it.
July 20, 2018
7 damaging myths about safe digging
Do you know how far down natural gas lines are buried? Do you know what to do if you accidentally hit a gas line while digging? With questions like these, assumptions can be dangerous. Learn the myths—and facts—about safe digging.
September 13, 2019
8 simple ways to save energy (and money) while on vacation
Heading out of town for a relaxing holiday? Check out these tips to save while you’re away.
July 23, 2019
Keeping up with new energy demand: cannabis and blockchain
When you think of greenhouse crops, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes probably come to mind. But we’re seeing a big boom in requests for new crops – cannabis and server farms.
March 7, 2019
How to better understand your winter electricity use
Meet Bob and Jen and follow them as they get the facts about winter energy use and find out how to avoid a higher than expected winter electricity bill.
January 30, 2019
Plan a clean, quiet adventure through the stunning Kootenays
Electric vehicle drivers can now add the Kootenays to their road trip bucket list with a new network of chargers and help from these local EV gurus.
October 2, 2018
The facts about where BC’s energy comes from
How well do you know where the energy that powers BC today – and into the future – comes from?
August 22, 2018
New life for century-old power plant
A peek into how we’re bringing the 100-year old Upper Bonnington Generation Plant to modern day standards.
July 25, 2018
6 easy hacks to save money when the heat spikes
Heat waves can spike electricity use, and lead to higher than expected bills. Here are some easy ways to avoid it.
July 20, 2018