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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

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

A 1950’s engineering marvel gets some modern updates

Crews recently replaced more than 1,200 porcelain insulators on what was once the longest power line span in the world, across Kootenay Lake.
March 20, 2018

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

8 smart questions to ask before you rent or buy

Renting or buying your first home is an exciting time. Here’s how you can prevent higher than expected utility bills from ruining what should be a great experience.
April 7, 2017

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

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

A 1950’s engineering marvel gets some modern updates

Crews recently replaced more than 1,200 porcelain insulators on what was once the longest power line span in the world, across Kootenay Lake.
March 20, 2018

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

8 smart questions to ask before you rent or buy

Renting or buying your first home is an exciting time. Here’s how you can prevent higher than expected utility bills from ruining what should be a great experience.
April 7, 2017