Clean Energy Association of British Columbia

JANUARY 2019 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA 3 By Anna Guy T he heat wave that hit BC in July, 2018 broke more that just temperature records—the record for summer power consump- tion in BC was also broken when the hourly demand reached more than 7,800 megawatts. BC Hydro described the event as “a continuation of a trend of higher demand…as a result in climate change.” Reports like this have promoted energy producers to have a good hard look at how they can meet energy demands while still keeping an eye on meeting carbon reduction targets. B.C. has the advantage of carbon- free, renewable energy resources and is particularly well-suited for clean electrification in particular, an energy source that is the potential solution Generate 2018 is a forum for discussion and engagement between BC’s independent power producers, First Nations, government representatives, utilities, consultants, contractors and suppliers.