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BCUC Approves Permanent Rates for Oakridge Energy

December 19, 2024

VANCOUVER – On December 17, 2024, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved permanent rates for the Oakridge Energy Limited Partnership (Oakridge Energy) district energy system serving the Oakridge Centre property redevelopment for the period July 1, 2024, until December 31, 2026.

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BCUC Approves Pacific Northern Gas’ Rates and Fourth Quarter Commodity Rates

December 12, 2024

VANCOUVER – Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved changes to Pacific Northern Gas’ (PNG) rates, effective January 1, 2025.

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BCUC Approves FortisBC Energy Inc.’s Fourth Quarter Gas Cost Rates

December 05, 2024

VANCOUVER – Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved fourth quarter natural gas commodity rates for FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC), effective January 1, 2025.

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BCUC Completes Stage 2 of Generic Cost of Capital Proceeding

November 29, 2024

VANCOUVER – Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) completed Stage 2 of its Generic Cost of Capital proceeding, which set the allowed return for public utilities regulated by the BCUC.

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BCUC Approves Interim Rates for FortisBC Inc. and FortisBC Energy Inc.

November 29, 2024

VANCOUVER – On November 27, 2024, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved rates for FortisBC Inc. (FBC) and FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) (collectively FortisBC), on an interim basis, effective January 1, 2025.

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