Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Brenna Owen
Publication Date: May 20, 2025 - 07:22
BC Hydro’s challenge: Powering province through surging demand, drought and trade war
May 20, 2025
British Columbia’s power utility is facing transformational challenges of drought, rising costs and a trade war with the United States as it works to meet electricity demand that’s surging after two decades of relative stability.An expected demand increase of 15 per cent by 2030 is sparking questions about whether BC Hydro is ready, with one former B.C. environment minister saying the province faces a power gap.
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