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B.C.'s Eby tilts at Trump's dislike of windmills to jolt provincial call to power
A solar panel array is seen outside the administration building at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, in North Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, June 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby used British Columbia's latest call for more power sources to invite American clean energy producers to the province after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized 'ugly' windmills in Scotland. Trump called the wind turbines near his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland 'ugly monsters,' prompting Eby to issue the call to producers in the United States to come to B.C., where there's support for clean energy. In the latest call to power, BC Hydro is looking for renewable sources to generate almost as much energy as the new Site C dam in northeastern B.C. BC Hydro's request for proposals is looking for up to 5,000 gigawatt hours of electricity from large clean or renewable projects in partnership with First Nations and independent power producers. BC Hydro has said Site C will generate 5,100 gigawatt hours each year, enough to power about 450,000 homes. Eby says boosting the clean energy supply will support growing communities and industries, while creating thousands of good-paying jobs. BC Hydro completed its first call to power in more than 15 years in 2024, resulting in 10 new renewable energy projects. Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the request for energy will bring investment and accelerate progress toward B.C.'s economic and climate goals. 'We're doubling down on renewable power, expanding our grid and supporting First Nations leadership in energy development, all while helping communities and businesses access the clean electricity they need to grow,' Dix says in a statement released Monday. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
B.C.'s Eby tilts at Trump's dislike of windmills to jolt provincial call to power
VANCOUVER – Premier David Eby used British Columbia's latest call for more power sources to invite American clean energy producers to the province after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized 'ugly' windmills in Scotland. Trump called the wind turbines near his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland 'ugly monsters,' prompting Eby to issue the call to producers in the United States to come to B.C., where there's support for clean energy. In the latest call to power, BC Hydro is looking for renewable sources to generate almost as much energy as the new Site C dam in northeastern B.C. BC Hydro's request for proposals is looking for up to 5,000 gigawatt hours of electricity from large clean or renewable projects in partnership with First Nations and independent power producers. BC Hydro has said Site C will generate 5,100 gigawatt hours each year, enough to power about 450,000 homes. Eby says boosting the clean energy supply will support growing communities and industries, while creating thousands of good-paying jobs. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. BC Hydro completed its first call to power in more than 15 years in 2024, resulting in 10 new renewable energy projects. Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the request for energy will bring investment and accelerate progress toward B.C.'s economic and climate goals. 'We're doubling down on renewable power, expanding our grid and supporting First Nations leadership in energy development, all while helping communities and businesses access the clean electricity they need to grow,' Dix says in a statement released Monday. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2025.
Yahoo
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B.C.'s Eby tilts at Trump's dislike of windmills to jolt provincial call to power
VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby used British Columbia's latest call for more power sources to invite American clean energy producers to the province after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized "ugly" windmills in Scotland. Trump called the wind turbines near his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland "ugly monsters," prompting Eby to issue the call to producers in the United States to come to B.C., where there's support for clean energy. In the latest call to power, BC Hydro is looking for renewable sources to generate almost as much energy as the new Site C dam in northeastern B.C. BC Hydro's request for proposals is looking for up to 5,000 gigawatt hours of electricity from large clean or renewable projects in partnership with First Nations and independent power producers. BC Hydro has said Site C will generate 5,100 gigawatt hours each year, enough to power about 450,000 homes. Eby says boosting the clean energy supply will support growing communities and industries, while creating thousands of good-paying jobs. BC Hydro completed its first call to power in more than 15 years in 2024, resulting in 10 new renewable energy projects. Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the request for energy will bring investment and accelerate progress toward B.C.'s economic and climate goals. "We're doubling down on renewable power, expanding our grid and supporting First Nations leadership in energy development, all while helping communities and businesses access the clean electricity they need to grow," Dix says in a statement released Monday. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2025. The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Global News
a day ago
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- Global News
B.C. seeking a second round of private-sector renewable energy projects
BC Hydro is going back to the private sector as it seeks another round of bids for renewable power projects to feed the grid. To qualify, the projects must create renewable electricity, have a capacity of 40 megawatts or greater and have at least one quarter First Nations ownership. The Crown corporation is looking to acquire up to 5,000 gigawatt-hours per year from the bids, equivalent to what the Site C dam can produce, and enough electricity to power about half a million homes. This is the province's second call for power in as many years. 2:15 BC Hydro rates going up 7.5 per cent over next 2 years BC Hydro inked deals for 10 new wind power projects during the last round that the province says will deliver up to $6 billion in private investment and create about 2,000 construction jobs. Story continues below advertisement The province says it will announce the latest round of successful bidders next year, with projects slated to be operational by 2033. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy BC Hydro is planning to issue new calls for power every two years. British Columbia has been a net importer of power for the last two years as drought conditions put pressure on the hydroelectric dams that produce about 90 per cent of the province's electricity. In fiscal year 2024, BC Hydro imported 13,600 gigawatt hours of electricity, about 25 per cent of its total power, at a cost of nearly $1.4 billion.
Global News
15-07-2025
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- Global News
B.C. expands heat pump rebate to owners, renters in multi-unit buildings
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook The British Columbia government is expanding eligibility for heat pump rebates to people who live in condos and some rentals. Under the Better Homes Energy Savings Program, income-qualified residents living in multi-unit residential buildings will be able to access rebates topping out at $5,000. The province says the initiative will help B.C. meet its climate goals while saving electricity and helping ensure more people living in apartments and condos can cool their homes during extreme heat. 2:07 Improved heat pump rebates unveiled by federal and provincial governments Starting on Tuesday, the rebate program will open to suites in condo and apartment buildings up to six storeys tall which already use electric heating. Story continues below advertisement In the fall, the program will expand to cover buildings heated by gas. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy To be eligible, residents will need to secure permission from their landlords or strata corporations. In a separate initiative, BC Hydro is offering an additional $2,500 non-income-tested rebate to condo owners and apartment tenants on high-performance heat pumps and a $1,000 rebate on heat pump water heaters in electrically heated buildings. The province has budgeted $100 million over two years for heat pump rebates.
