Clean Energy BC is excited to announce the First Nations Energy Summit taking place Thursday November 12th and Friday November 13th 2020. Due to COVID-19 this Summit will be taking place virtually. The event will offer interactive networking opportunities to meet and hear from First Nation leaders who are leading the way in the clean energy industry. This Summit is
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Fall 2020 BC Election Candidate Events, Clean Energy Vote
The BC Government recently called an election for October 24th 2020. To help inform the British Columbians who support renewable electricity, Clean Energy BC will be surveying the BC Liberal Party, the New Democrat Party of BC, and the BC Green Party leaders for answers to these key questions. We will share their answers publicly on our website as part
Renewable Technology Series Fall 2020 RSVP TODAY
Clean Energy BC is excited to announce our Renewable Technology Series line-up. The renewable energy industry is ever-evolving, register for these 5 sessions to learn from industry leaders on the latest technology advancements. Each session will take place at 9am PST via Zoom, the session will officially run for 1-hour. There will also be a virtual net-working opportunity for all
Summary of Bill 17: Proposed Changes to Clean Energy Act
In June 2020, the NDP government proposed Bill 17 to amend the Clean Energy Act (2010). The clean energy industry, First Nations and several municipalities were particularly alarmed at the proposed amendment to remove the self-sufficiency requirement, which restricted the amount of power BC Hydro can purchase on the Mid-C spot market. This change would allow British Columbia to become
2020 Clean Energy Student Scholarship Awarded to Erika Lieu
Clean Energy BC’s 30th AGM was held virtually on June 18th. Following Minister Ralston’s address to CEBC members, the 2020 Student Scholarship award was presented to Erika Lieu of Burnaby North Secondary School. Ecofish Research generously sponsored this scholarship — as leaders in environmental assessment and monitoring, Ecofish adjudicated this year’s scholarship submissions and we were thrilled that Tom Hicks, Senior Project Manager
An Exceptional Opportunity to Hire Great Engineering Talent with UBC MEL
Now is an exceptional opportunity to hire great engineering talent. COVID-19 has undoubtedly impacted the way that businesses recruit, with many companies implementing a slowdown in hiring, or a complete hiring freeze during the pandemic. As the economy starts to pick up and restrictions are lifted, those same companies will be looking to hire the technical and leadership expertise that
Clean Energy BC Welcomes New Executive Director, Laureen Whyte
April 30, 2020 – Vancouver, British Columbia For Immediate Release Clean Energy BC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Laureen Whyte has been appointed the association’s new Executive Director. Ms. Whyte possesses over 25 years of experience in the natural resources sector with expertise in business, policy, regulation and capacity building for industry, government, and First Nations. “Laureen
Why BC Should Reopen Clean Energy Opportunities for Indigenous Communities
A little more than a year ago, the BC government launched an inquiry into the regulation of Indigenous energy utilities and ordered the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to provide recommendations on how Indigenous utilities should be regulated. The BCUC is set to issue its final report to Government on April 30. Although CEBC is not an official intervener, we submitted this
COVID-19 Resources for the Clean Energy Sector
The CEBC team is here to support you throughout this ever-changing situation. Please find a list of resources below* that you may find helpful during this time. Our staff will continue to work hard by advocating for our members, a low-carbon future, and electrification. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
CEBC’s Response to the BC Hydro Phase 2 Review Interim Report
Clean Energy BC (CEBC) welcomes the invitation from the Province of British Columbia to engage and provide feedback during the Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Review of BC Hydro. The Phase 2 Interim Report was released by the Province of BC on March 6, 2020. CEBC and its members have an interest in the long-term success of BC Hydro and