disjoined because they do not take
climate change policy into detailed
account.” This is a big part of the reason
why the load growth predictions for
the province are still fairly low. However,
change has already begun.
For one thing, BC is particularly well-
suited for clean electrification, and
has one of the lowest-carbon electric-
ity grids in North America. “There has
never been a better time for low-cost,
private-sector clean energy power
producers to ensure that the prov-
ince delivers on its climate change
commitments,” Mather says. “At this
vital time the clean energy sector can
be utilized as a core tool to enable BC
to raise up and meet these challenges
head-on.”
Electrification is one of the biggest development opportunities in BC’s history,
and is vital in the province’s advancement towards a low-carbon future; ulti-
mately ensuring that BC delivers on its climate change commitments.
Jamie Creek by Boralex is a 22 megawatt hydroelectric power plant
that is located along Jamie East and West Rivers.
-operational wind park. Today it deliv-
BC’s South Peace region.
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