US EditionB.C. launches 2nd call for power, $12M fund for clean energy technologies
- On May 5, 2025, B.C. Officials including Premier David Eby announced a second call for clean power in Victoria to supply 500,000 homes.
- This call follows the initial one made in April 2024—the first in a decade and a half—which led to the development of 10 new renewable-energy projects predominantly owned by First Nations.
- Energy Minister Adrian Dix outlined five key elements, including targeting up to 5,000 gigawatt-hours from large renewable projects and investing $12 million via the Innovative Clean Energy fund.
- Dix indicated that the upcoming call for power aims to match the energy volume of the initial 2024 call, targeting around 5,000 gigawatt-hours from large-scale clean and renewable projects. Meanwhile, BC Hydro CEO Chris O'Riley highlighted the importance of maintaining reliability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in the electricity system.
- The effort aims to expand clean electricity faster by streamlining grid connections, supporting new technologies, and creating sustainable jobs to combat climate change.
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The Free Press
B.C. launches 2nd call for power, $12M fund for clean energy technologies
The province has put out a second call for energy sources, with an aim to power 500,000 new homes.Premier David Eby, Energy Minister Adrian Dix and BC Hydro CEO Chris O'Riley were among the speakers in Victoria Monday (May 5) for the announcement. It followed B.C.'s first call out for new energy sources in April 2024 – the first call for power in 15 years – that resulted in 10 new renewable-energy projects.
The Record
B.C. seeks more clean power projects, hoping to reduce U.S. reliance
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it's seeking new clean energy projects to provide enough electricity to power 500,000 homes, helping protect the province and reduce reliance on the United States amid threats from President Donald Trump.
B.C. launches second 'call for power' to reduce U.S. energy reliance – Energeticcity.ca
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks in the Legislative Chamber on January 30th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck) VICTORIA, B.C. — The British Columbia government has launched a second ‘call for power’ for new clean energy projects to provide enough electricity to power 500,000 homes. The province is launching a second “call for power” to acquire up to 5,000 gigawatt-hours of energy per year from large renewable projects in partnership with First…
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