Minister Steve Thomson Announces New Standing Offer Program

Information Update

January 25, 2011

 

Minister Steve Thomson Announces New Standing Offer Program

 

Vancouver, BC – The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEABC) is pleased with today’s announcement by Hon. Steve Thomson, Minister of Energy that BC Hydro has issued revised terms and conditions for its Standing Offer Program.  After a 2 year review and consultations with many groups including developers, ENGOs, ratepayers and First Nations, new program rules are now available on BC Hydro’s web site.

 

Details are available at www.BCHydro.com

 

CEABC is BC’s clean energy sector advocate.  Its 320 members comprise developers and support services that provide clean energy from run-of-river hydro, wind, bio-mass and new emerging fuels.  Working in partnership with First Nations, BC Hydro, provincial and federal governments and local communities, the clean energy sector is poised to contribute significantly to new jobs, capital expenditures and community investment.

 

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Paul Kariya, Executive Director

Clean Energy Association of B.C.

604-818-1827