Significant Benefits to Ratepayers
Like BC Hydro's other large hydroelectric facilities, the cost advantages of Site C will grow over time, resulting in significant benefits to ratepayers, compared to alternatives.
Site C to provide more than 100 years of affordable, reliable, clean power
Premier Christy Clark announced today the Province has approved the Site C Clean Energy Project, concluding it will provide British Columbia with the most affordable, reliable clean power for over 100 years.
Why BC Hydro is Proposing Site C
Site C would provide clean and renewable electricity to meet a 40% increase in long-term demand in B.C.
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.