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 Issues Decision on FortisBC Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy

June 23, 2025

VANCOUVER – Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) issued its decision on FortisBC Inc.’s (FortisBC) Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) policy after conducting a public and transparent hearing to review the policy.

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BCUC Approves Interim Rate for 2025 for Corix Dockside Green Energy

June 20, 2025

VANCOUVER - Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved an increase for energy customers of Corix Dockside Green DE Limited Partnership (Corix).

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BCUC Approves Interim Changes to FortisBC Renewable Natural Gas Rates

June 16, 2025

VANCOUVER - On June 12, 2025, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved rate changes related to FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) renewable natural gas (RNG) service, on an interim basis, effective July 1, 2025.

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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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