Climate Change & the Environment

Power generation platforms

Here's what the 2024 BC election parties are promising.

BC NDP

  • Develop a Clean Energy Plan to shift BC's economy away from fossil fuels

    "Developing a Clean Energy Plan to make BC’s vision of a clean-energy future a reality. Working with First Nations and communities, we will do the work needed to transform BC’s economy away from overreliance on fossil fuels to sources of energy that are clean, affordable and reliable — while finding regulatory efficiencies to streamline the permitting and construction of new clean-energy infrastructure and renewable power projects." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

  • Double electricity generation by 2050 and upgrade the power transmission grid

    "Doubling electricity generation by 2050 and upgrading BC’s power transmission grid to help make sure that power gets to industries, businesses and homes where and when it’s needed. This includes growing new sources of made-in-BC clean energy by issuing competitive calls for power every two years. In 2024, BC Hydro put out its first call for power in 15 years, resulting in proposals for more than $3 billion in new investment in the province. Working with First Nations and the independent power industry, we will bring more renewables like wind and solar on board — helping meet growing demand, selling electricity for a profit to our neighbours to keep rates low, creating good-paying jobs and getting the lowest price for people." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

  • Expand rebates for home solar panels and solar batteries

    "Our BC Hydro rebates on solar panels and home solar batteries will help you create and store your own energy, and even make money by delivering electricity back to the provincial grid. This program also includes rebates for apartment buildings, small businesses, schools, social housing providers, and other public organizations - and we will work to expand it so more people can access it across the province." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

  • Use a portion of revenue from oil and gas development to create a Clean Economy Transition fund

    "Using a portion of the revenue raised from oil and gas development, including LNG projects, we’ll establish a Clean Economy Transition Fund and focus it on enhancing BC’s clean-economy future — so we can attract even more global investment in renewable fuels, clean tech, manufacturing, and critical mineral mines — and the good-paying jobs that come with them." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

BC Conservatives

  • Accelerate BC Hydro's 10-year transmission and distribution capital plan

    "Accelerate BC Hydro’s 10-year transmission and distribution capital plan to keep pace with population growth and proactive maintenance needs." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

  • Support BC Hydro's drought resilience efforts

    "Support BC Hydro’s drought resilience efforts, which include capital projects and improved forecasting and monitoring technology." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

  • Amend the Clean Energy Act to allow nuclear power
  • Conduct a comprehensive review of small modular reactor seismic hazard resilience
  • Expand the BC Energy Regulator's mandate to include nuclear power
  • Become a partner in Canada's Small Modular Reactor Action Plan
  • Commit to having a small modular reactor operating by 2035 if safety and business concerns are addressed

    "Commit to having a small modular reactor operating by 2035 - if and only if the business case makes sense, seismic safety is addressed, and the idea has the confidence of the public." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

  • Support BC Hydro capital upgrades for hydroelectric dams
  • Analyse the business case for geothermal power generation
  • Support expansion of hydrogen production and refueling capacity

    "Support the expansion of hydrogen production and refueling capacity as long as taxpayers can realize a return on investment." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

  • Support developing alternative renewable energy, such as wind, solar, and run-of-river hydroelectricity

    "Support the development of alternative renewable energy where and when the economics make sense for BC – including wind, solar, and run-of-river hydroelectricity." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

BC Greens

  • Create a procurement timetable for renewable energy projects with defined annual targets and parameters

    "Establish a renewable procurement timetable for renewable energy projects with defined annual procurement targets and parameters." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Invest in research and development of geothermal energy production

    "Invest in research and development of geothermal energy production. Investigate a technology transfer from oil and gas drilling to geothermal energy production." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Invest $20M/year in training programmes to address skills shortages in the renewable energy sector and retrain oil and gas workers

    "Invest $20 million annually for education and training programs to address the skills shortage in the renewable energy sector and to retrain oil and gas workers. Invest in a BC Clean Energy Institute in Northwest BC to drive innovation and training." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Invest $20M annually in small-scale distributed solar

    "Invest $20 million annually in small-scale distributed solar projects, with a goal of having solar account for 15% of electricity generation by 2035. Ensure these projects are economically viable and accessible to low- and moderate-income households." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Expand the Community Net Metering programme to allow people to receive credits on their electricity bills for solar energy produced

    "Expand the Community Net Metering program to allow British Columbians to own a share of community-scale solar energy production, receiving credits on their electricity bills for the energy produced." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Expand funding for the Community Energy Diesel Reduction programme to help Indigenous communities transition off diesel for power generation

    "Expand funding for the Community Energy Diesel Reduction program to help Indigenous communities transition off diesel and connect to clean power and storage solutions" — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Require at least 50% equity ownership for First Nations in large renewable energy projects

    "Mandate a minimum of 50% equity ownership for First Nations in large renewable energy projects." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Prioritise renewable energy projects under the First Nations Equity Financing Framework

    "Prioritize renewable energy projects under the First Nations Equity Financing Framework, ensuring these projects are not competing with oil and gas industry projects for resources." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Appoint a single regulatory authority for First Nations energy projects, so as to streamline approval

    "Simplify and expedite the permitting process by appointing a single regulatory authority within the Ministry of Energy." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Invest in expanding energy storage capacity and improving electricity distribution

    "Invest in expanding energy storage capacity and improving electricity distribution to support a more efficient and resilient renewable energy grid." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

  • Create a real-time public dashboard showing BC Hydro data on electricity production, usage, imports, and exports

    "Implement a real-time public dashboard at BC Hydro, showing data on electricity production, usage, imports, and exports for British Columbia." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

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