The funding will help meet the growing demand for electicity. @bchydro
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The federal government has announced it is investing more than $156.8 million in eight BC Hydro infrastructure projects across the province.
The funding is provided through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, which supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the expansion of clean energy according to a recent press release.
BC Hydro’s North Coast Electrification initiative will include increasing the transfer capacity of the existing 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from Prince George to Terrace by constructing three new capacitor stations along the line. The additional capacity will support the need for reliable electricity in the region.
In Surrey and Duncan, BC Hydro will design and construct infrastructure to enable the full electrification of the Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre, and the Cowichan District Hospital.
In the Peace River region, eight kilometres of new 230-kilvolt transmission line and a new substation will be constructed.
Funding will also go towards transmission infrastructure in Hudson’s Hope, Dawson Creek, and Fort St. John to meet the growing demand of BC Hydro transmission networks.
As the cost of infrastructure upgrades are shared between BC Hydro and project proponents, the funding will also reduce the costs of electrification for major facilities while helping to keep BC Hydro customer rates affordable.
Chris O’Riley, President and CEO, BC Hydro stated, “Electrification remains the most accessible route for our customers to decarbonize. That’s why we are committed to expanding the supply of clean electricity throughout British Columbia in the coming years and ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place to deliver power to the homes, businesses, essential services and industries that depend on it. We appreciate the Government of Canada’s support in funding these crucial projects.”
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