Every day British Columbians flick on light switches, power up their computers and cook dinner, confidently expecting the power supply will not fail them.
The expectation that reliable electric power will be available is emphasized by BC Hydro as it touts benefits of the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River and the resulting “clean” energy that could theoretically power 450,000 homes each year.
“Our forecasts show the demand for electricity will increase by approximately 40 per cent during the next 20 years,” said Charles Reid, BC Hydro president.
“And an emerging liquefied natural gas sector could further increase the (Read more…)