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British Columbia Utilities Commission

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What is Energy Utility Regulation?

Learn more about how the BCUC regulates energy utilities in our fact sheet.

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Regulating Thermal Energy Systems

See how the BCUC regulates providers of heat and/or hot water.

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Each week the BCUC shares a newsletter with links to new proceedings and recent decisions. Subscribe to be notified when our latest newsletter is posted.

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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Information Bulletin

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 01, 2025

The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) reminds regulated entities that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This is an opportunity for all entities to strengthen their cybersecurity culture and practices, and to reduce risks associated with cyber threats.

Information Bulletin

Urgent: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Critical Vulnerabilities

September 26, 2025

On September 25, 2025, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) published a high-priority alert, urging immediate action on critical vulnerabilities impacting Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices with VPN web services enabled.

Information Release

BCUC Issues Decision on Kyuquot Power Electricity Rates for 2026

September 16, 2025

VANCOUVER - Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) issues its decision on Kyuquot Power Ltd.’s (Kyuquot Power) Revenue Requirements application (application), which includes rate changes for the 2026 year.

News Release

BCUC Accepts BC Hydro 2024 Call for Power Electricity Purchase Agreements

August 25, 2025

VANCOUVER - Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) accepted 10 energy purchase agreements between BC Hydro and proponents of its 2024 call for clean or renewable electricity.

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BCUC Accepts Creative Energy 2024 Long-Term Resource Plan

August 19, 2025

VANCOUVER - Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) accepted Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Inc.’s (Creative Energy) 2024 long-term resource plan (LTRP) for its Core thermal energy system, which includes the core steam distribution network, Northeast False Creek network, and Butterfly hot water distribution networks in downtown Vancouver.

Orders and Decisions

BCUC's orders and decisions can be searched by key words, company name, or by date, proceeding or document name in an advanced search on the Orders & Decisions webpage.

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Proceedings

We review applications from regulated entities about rate changes, new facilities, energy projects, and complaints through open public proceedings.

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Our Work

Tune in to Proceedings

Listen to BCUC's proceedings through our audio stream to hear live or past oral submissions, arguments, or workshops during a proceeding.

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