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First Nations clean-energy projects funded on B.C.’s coast
July 28, 2022 SQUAMISH – Three First Nations communities on B.C.’s coast will increase their clean-energy sector participation in local projects, thanks to funding from the Province. The Province is partnering with communities throughout B.C. to develop Indigenous-driven energy projects that align with CleanBC, the Province’s plan to build a cleaner future and a stronger, […]
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First Nations clean-energy projects funded on Vancouver Island
July 28, 2022 VICTORIA – Four First Nations communities on Vancouver Island will increase their clean-energy sector participation in local projects, thanks to from the Province. The Province is partnering with communities throughout B.C. to develop Indigenous-driven energy projects that align with CleanBC, the Province’s plan to build a cleaner future and a stronger, more […]
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Permit expands testing area for Fort Nelson First Nation geothermal project
July 27, 2022 FORT NELSON – The Province has awarded a second geothermal permit to Fort Nelson First Nation to advance development of the Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal project at Clarke Lake. The new permit enables the First Nation to expand exploratory work and planning for the project to additional areas of interest beyond the land […]
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Local First Nations adding solar panels to rental housing – My East Kootenay Now
June 21, 2022 Three local First Nations are adding solar panels to affordable rental housing through the Columbia Basin Trust. “For several years, the Trust has been working with First Nations in the region to support their efforts to increase the availability and quality of affordable rental housing for community members,” said Mark Brunton, Senior […]
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BCUC Approves FortisBC Energy Inc.’s Second Quarter Gas Commodity Rates
VANCOUVER – Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) completed its review of FortisBC Energy Inc.’s (FEI) Second Quarter Gas Cost Reports and approved commodity rate changes in the Fort Nelson, and Mainland and Vancouver Island service areas. Gas commodity rates are a flow-through of the market prices that the utility pays. The BCUC reviews […]
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Canada and British Columbia invest in 14 CleanBC infrastructure projects across the province to create cleaner, stronger communities
From: Infrastructure Canada Whistler, British Columbia, May 27, 2022— Investments in green infrastructure projects help build sustainable, resilient communities. They create adaptive solutions to tackle climate change and mitigate its impacts—such as the wildfires and floods experienced in British Columbia this past year—and they support the shift to a cleaner economy that will help communities […]
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Discussions continue on the Columbia River Treaty
May 26, 2022 VICTORIA – Canadian and United States representatives continue discussions toward a modernized Columbia River Treaty. Canada and the U.S. met informally four times this year on March 30, April 17, May 17 and May 24 to discuss ways of advancing negotiations. These meetings were arranged to ask questions and seek clarification about issues related to […]
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BC Government: New oil and gas royalty system ending inefficient subsidies
May 19, 2022 VICTORIA – The Province is introducing a new oil and gas royalty system that puts the interests of British Columbians first and eliminates outdated and inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies. “Our province is blessed with abundant resources, which belong to all of us. But for too long, a broken system of fossil-fuel subsidies has […]
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Western Energy Services Corp. Announces Closing Of Rights Offering And Debt Restructuring Transaction
CALGARY, ALBERTA – Western Energy Services Corp. (the “Company” or “Western”) (TSX: WRG) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its previously announced recapitalization and debt restructuring transaction (the “Restructuring Transaction”). Closing of the Restructuring Transaction occurred one day after the initially expected date due to steps required to satisfy all the conditions to […]
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Indigenous clean energy leaders gather in Kelowna, BC for the 20/20 Catalyst Program
After two years of virtual connection, the fifth cohort of Indigenous Clean Energy’s (ICE) flagship program, the 20/20 Catalysts Program, gathers in Kelowna, BC for the first of three on-site intensive sessions. KELOWNA, BC, May 2, 2021 – After two years of virtual gatherings, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) Social Enterprise’s flagship capacity-building program, 20/20 Catalysts Program […]
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