Powering BC’s future: 10 bold steps for a sustainable and reliable energy strategy – Resource Works

As British Columbia faces a rapidly evolving energy landscape, the need for a bold, comprehensive strategy has never been more urgent. The Energy Futures Institute (EFI) has stepped up to the challenge, offering ten transformative recommendations that promise to secure a reliable, sustainable, and economically sound energy future for the province.

These recommendations aren’t just policy tweaks—they’re a roadmap to powering BC’s future while balancing environmental stewardship, economic growth, and social equity. Here’s how these ten steps can redefine our energy destiny.

1. Comprehensive Analysis for Informed Policy

EFI emphasizes the need for comprehensive cost/benefit analyses and economic impact assessments for all energy and climate policies. This approach ensures that decisions are data-driven, balancing environmental goals with economic sustainability, and avoiding unintended consequences.

2. Promoting Transparency

To foster public trust and informed decision-making, EFI recommends implementing a real-time public dashboard that tracks electricity production, use, and imports/exports in British Columbia. This transparency is crucial for maintaining a stable investment climate and ensuring that policies are aligned with real-time data.

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