Cost-Effective Electricity to Meet Long-Term Demand
Site C would be cost-effective and would result in lower costs to ratepayers compared to alternatives.
Site C and agriculture
More than 99 per cent of Class 1 to 5 agricultural land in the Peace Agricultural Region would not be affected by Site C. Approximately 2.6 million hectares would remain available for agricultural production in the region, while approximately 3,800 hectares would be unavailable.
Public opinion poll finds support for building Site C
A new Abacus Data poll shows strong levels of support for BC Hydro’s Site C Clean Energy Project.
Joint Review Panel report confirms Site C is cost-effective
BC Hydro provided its initial response to the release of the Joint Review Panel Report on the proposed Site C Clean Energy Project.
Updated: Business Case for Site C
Site C provides the best combination of financial, technical, environmental, and economic development attributes, compared to alternatives.
Request for qualifications issued for Site C main civil works
BC Hydro posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on BC Bid today for main civil works for the Site C Clean Energy Project (Site C). This RFQ initiates a 16-month procurement process with a contract award expected in the summer of 2015, subject to environmental certification, other regulatory permits and authorizations, and approvals to proceed.
Jobs and Economic Development
The construction and operation of Site C would generate economic benefits for British Columbians through job creation, economic development and increased revenues for all levels of government.
Meeting Future Electricity Needs
The demand for electricity in B.C. is forecast to increase by approximately 40 per cent in the next 20 years. Site C would help meet B.C.’s long-term electricity needs.
Community Benefits
Proposed mitigation measures for the construction of Site C include: support for community services, improvements to local infrastructure, revenues from economic activity, new affordable housing units, additional skills training, and expanded recreation and tourism opportunities.
Site C and Wildlife
As part of the environmental review, BC Hydro has assessed the potential effects of Site C on wildlife, and has proposed comprehensive mitigation measures.