Category Archives: Site C

Will there be a demand for Site C power? Delving into BC Hydro demand statistics

Posted on August 24, 2017 by

As I noted in my previous post, I sent in my submission to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) Site C Dam Inquiry. As a matter of personal interest, I have been keeping abreast of the other submissions. A number have … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, Climate Change, Site C, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

My Submission to the BCUC Site C Inquiry

Posted on August 20, 2017 by

Sirs/Mesdames, RE: Submission to the BC Utilities Commission Site C Inquiry In the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) terms of reference for the Site C Inquiry (Inquiry) consideration is made to the topic of expected peak capacity demand and energy demand … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, Climate Change, Site C, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

What anti-Site C activists won’t tell you about energy efficiency

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

In a previous post I discussed why energy efficiency was not going to be the cheap and easy way to address BC’s electricity needs. Well a number of activists have challenged me on that topic. They argue that we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, Site C, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Why a rushed BCUC review of Site C will be bad for our pocketbooks and our fight against climate change

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

July 18th marks a big changeover in BC. Sixteen years of Liberal rule comes to an end and a new NDP government (supported in the Legislature by the Greens) comes to power. One of the commitments our new NDP Premier … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, Climate Change, Climate Change Politics, Site C | 4 Comments

Imagining a politician debating his former self on Site C

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

Last evening, while relaxing, I imagined a fascinating debate. It involved the Climate Scientist Dr. Andrew Weaver (Sci W) going up against the Politician Dr. Andrew Weaver (Poli W) on the topic of the Site C Dam. The basis of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, Climate Change, Site C, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Why BC should not plan to rely on cheap electricity imports in a post-Paris Agreement world

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

There are a few things in life upon which British Columbians can depend: the sun rising in the east and setting in the west; rain in Vancouver in November; the Canucks frustrating their fans; and people complaining about the price … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, Site C, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

No, efficiency and conservation cannot replace the electricity supplied by the Site C Dam

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

One of the most common talking points used by the activists in the battle against the Site C Dam project has been that energy efficiency and energy conservation can more than make up for the electricity generated from the Site … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, Climate Change, Site C, Uncategorized | 10 Comments