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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

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

We heard you and are delivering your feedback on rate design

Thanks to everyone who came out to our June and July presentations on electricity rate design. Take a look at how you can still get involved.
August 21, 2017

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

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

We heard you and are delivering your feedback on rate design

Thanks to everyone who came out to our June and July presentations on electricity rate design. Take a look at how you can still get involved.
August 21, 2017