Kara Kingston

This document serves as a practical guide for organizations in British Columbia to develop and implement their fleet electrification plans. It highlights the strategic advantages of electric vehicle adoption in the province, including incentives and clean energy, and aligns with the CleanBC plan's greenhouse gas reduction targets. The guide outlines a comprehensive process covering engagement with BC Hydro, evaluation of EV options and charging infrastructure, business case development, and critical considerations for change management, aiming to support a successful transition to electric fleets and maximize economic and environmental benefits.

The document provides an update on BC Hydro's capital investment projects within the Bridge River System, specifically focusing on the Shalalth and Lillooet areas. It details various ongoing and planned initiatives, including the Seton Bypass Project, LaJoie Dam Improvement Project, upgrades to Bridge River Generating Stations 1 and 2, the Bridge River Transmission Project, and Terzaghi Dam projects. The update addresses infrastructure aging, dam safety, unit replacements, reliability improvements, and outlines targeted completion dates for these projects. Additionally, it covers studies on access and accommodation, workforce forecasts, and ongoing First Nations consultation regarding project development and integration of local perspectives.

The British Columbia's Building Electrification Road Map outlines a strategy to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the province's building sector. Its vision is to achieve a province-wide shift to low-carbon buildings by 2030, with nearly all new and most replacement space heating and domestic hot water systems being high-efficiency electric. The plan is structured around five core strategies: creating market demand, improving cost competitiveness, addressing systemic barriers, expanding industry capacity, and increasing available technologies, detailing actions from 2021 to 2035 for a coordinated market transformation.

This document provides an update on the Wilsey Dam Fish Passage Project, detailing BC Hydro's decision to pursue the decommissioning of Wilsey Dam as the primary strategy for achieving fish passage. The project timeline outlines steps from preliminary investigations in Fall 2021 to anticipated construction completion by Spring 2030. Key focuses include ensuring fish access to historical spawning habitat, managing sediment, and maintaining ongoing consultation with First Nations and regulators.

This document provides an update on the Victoria to Esquimalt Cable Replacement Project, an emergency initiative launched in 2023 by BC Hydro to replace corroded transmission cables and ensure system reliability. The plan details project benefits such as enhanced capacity, seismic resilience, and environmental improvements. It outlines the construction schedule from 2025 to 2026 for new cable installation and extends to 2027 for the removal of old cables. Key focus areas include comprehensive studies, design, planning, environmental considerations, First Nation consultations, and ongoing community engagement to minimize disruptions and protect natural resources.