The BCUC is an independent agency of the Government of British Columbia.

We are responsible for regulating British Columbia's energy utilities, the Insurance Corporation of BC’s (ICBC) basic automobile insurance rates, common carrier pipelines, and the reliability of the electrical transmission grid. In March 2020, we were also named Administrator of the Fuel Price Transparency Act.

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BCUC Welcomes Appointment of Commissioner Murphy

June 11, 2025

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is pleased to welcome the appointment of new part-time Commissioner Dr. Rose E. Murphy, as outlined in the Province of British Columbia’s Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council No. 232/2025.

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BCUC Issues Updated Resource Planning Guidelines

June 10, 2025

VANCOUVER - Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) issued updated Resource Planning Guidelines to support public utilities develop long-term resource plans.

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BCUC Initiates Review of Renewable Natural Gas Definition and Accounting

June 05, 2025

VANCOUVER - Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) established an inquiry to examine its definition of renewable natural gas and the measures in place to ensure greenhouse gas emissions associated with biomethane are properly accounted for when purchases are made from outside of British Columbia (BC).

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