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.
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