B.C. government considering new hydroelectric project as energy demand grows (opens original article in a new tab)

The B.C. government is evaluating new hydroelectric projects and other energy technologies to address growing electricity demand, with plans to expand clean energy infrastructure and improve efficiency.

• BC government considers new hydroelectric projects to meet rising energy demand
• Two potential sites, Site E and Homathko, are being explored for new hydroelectric capacity
• BC Hydro also explores geothermal, biomass, and battery storage as part of energy strategy
• Power Smart program to invest over $1 billion to improve energy efficiency