FortisBC Inc. (electric)

Complaint regarding FBC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy

Completed: 2025

The BCUC has initiated a proceeding to review FortisBC Inc.'s public safety power shutoff policy following multiple complaints. FortisBC Inc. describes its policy as a precautionary measure where electricity is shut off in selected areas in advance of extreme weather to reduce potential ignition sources. The Complainants submit that it will, among other things, impact local businesses, culture, and force the evacuation of high-risk individuals reliant upon electricity for medical equipment.

Hearing and Other Documents

Title Document Description
Exhibit List Updated June 18, 2025 @ 10:19 am
G-154-25 Final Order June 23, 2025

Exhibits

A Exhibits - BCUC Documents

Date Title Document Description
June 17, 2025 A-5 BCUC letter to FBC regarding response to MLA Wilson’s letter of comment
June 10, 2025 A-4 BCUC letter to FBC regarding response to Town of Princeton's letter
May 12, 2025 A-1 BCUC Order G-115-25 Suspending implementation of PSPS Policy and directing FBC to file PSPS Policy with BCUC
May 22, 2025 A-3 BCUC Order G-126-25 establishing a regulatory timetable
May 12, 2025 A2-1 BCUC Staff submission dated May 9, 2025, containing BCUC letter to FortisBC Inc. (FBC) in response to Complaint filed by the Town of Princeton regarding FBC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy
May 15, 2025 A-2 Panel Appointment

B Exhibits - Applicant Documents

Date Title Document Description
May 07, 2025 B1-1 TOWN OF PRINCETON (PRINCETON) – Letter to BCUC regarding Complaint regarding FortisBC Inc.’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy
May 07, 2025 B1-2 Princeton Letter to FBC regarding Complaint regarding FBC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy
June 01, 2025 B1-3 Princeton further Letter of Comment
June 09, 2025 B1-4 Princeton submitting response to FBC comments
May 09, 2025 B2-2 LSIB letter to FBC regarding Complaint regarding FBC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy
May 09, 2025 B2-3 LSIB Letter to Ministers regarding Complaint regarding FBC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy
May 09, 2025 B2-1 LOWER SIMILKAMEEN INDIAN BAND (LSIB) - Letter to BCUC regarding Complaint regarding FortisBC Inc.’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy
May 15, 2025 B3-1 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN (OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN) - Letter to BCUC regarding Complaint regarding FortisBC Inc.’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy
May 16, 2025 B4-2 USIB Letter to FBC regarding Complaint regarding FBC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy
May 16, 2025 B4-3 USIB Letter to Ministers regarding Complaint regarding FBC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy
May 16, 2025 B4-1 UPPER SIMILKAMEEN INDIAN BAND (USIB) - Letter to BCUC regarding Complaint regarding FortisBC Inc.’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Policy

C Exhibits - Intervener Documents

D Exhibits - Letters of Comment

Date Title Document Description
May 22, 2025 D-1 GOLDMAN, L. (GOLDMAN) – Letter of Comment
May 26, 2025 D-2 VILLAGE OF MIDWAY (VILLAGE MIDWAY) – Letter of Comment
May 27, 2025 D-3 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY (KOOTENAY BOUNDARY) – Letter of Comment
May 29, 2025 D-4 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD (CITY OF GREENWOOD) – Letter of Comment
May 29, 2025 D-5 GIBSON, M. (GIBSON) – Letter of Comment
May 29, 2025 D-59 MLA WILSON (WILSON) – Letter of Comment
May 30, 2025 D-7 JACOBS, M. (JACOBS) – Letter of Comment
May 30, 2025 D-8 HILTON, T. (HILTON) – Letter of Comment
May 30, 2025 D-9 HOFFART, F. (HOFFART) – Letter of Comment
May 30, 2025 D-10 BAIN, L. (BAIN) – Letter of Comment
May 30, 2025 D-11 BURLEIGH, J. (BURLEIGH) – Letter of Comment
May 30, 2025 D-6 LLOYDD, R. (LLOYDD) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-12 ENS, L. (ENS) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-13 DENDAAS, B. (DENDAAS) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-14 ROBINSON, V. (ROBINSON) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-15 MILLS, J. (MILLS) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-16 WOODCOCK, E. (WOODCOCK) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-17 EYDT, M. (EYDT) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-18 BRUCKS, P. (BRUCKS) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-19 CLIFFORD, L. (CLIFFORD) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-20 CLIFFORD, R. (CLIFFORD, R.) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-21 MCIVOR, N. (MCIVOR) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-22 KOROSEC, K. (KOROSEC) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-23 RODRIGUEZ, T. (RODRIGUEZ) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-24 WAKEFIELD, A. (WAKEFIELD) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-25 FURMAN, P. (FURMAN) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-26 SORENSEN, M. (SORENSEN) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-27 DIXON, L. (DIXON) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-28 KERSEY, B. (KERSEY) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-29 GLANVILLE, J. (GLANVILLE) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-30 LUSTIG, J. (LUSTIG) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-31 WEST, C. (WEST) – Letter of Comment
May 31, 2025 D-46 PETTERSON, E. (PETTERSON) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-32 JAMES, A. (JAMES) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-33 SCHUCK, L. (SCHUCK) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-34 HOLLIDAY, S. (HOLLIDAY) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-35 NOPPE-BOND, G. (NOPPE-BOND) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-36 FOLKERS, S. (FOLKERS) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-37 LEASK, S. (LEASK) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-38 BLANCHETTE, A. (BLANCHETTE) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-39 WATKINSON, K. (WATKINSON) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-40 BICE, L. (BICE) – Letter of Comment
June 01, 2025 D-41 CLARK, S. (CLARK) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-52 RIEDL, J. (RIEDL) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-53 SHAW, D. (SHAW) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-54 BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY (BC HYDRO) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-55 VANDERHOEK, K. (VANDERHOEK) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-56 HERZIG, K. (HERZIG) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-57 DAVIDSON, F. (DAVIDSON) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-42 CULLEN, C. (CULLEN) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-43 CHRISTIAN, S. (CHRISTIAN) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-44 KNOPP TORGERSON, J. (KNOPP TORGERSON) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-45 MARSEL, W. (MARSEL) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-47 PHILIP, S. (PHILIP) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-48 MACKENZIE, S. (MACKENZIE) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-49 TURNER, T. (TURNER) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-50 STICKNEY, G. (STICKNEY) – Letter of Comment
June 02, 2025 D-51 MINOSKY, C. (MINOSKY) – Letter of Comment
June 06, 2025 D-58 KEREMEOS IRRIGATION DISTRICT (KEREMEOS) – Late Letter of Comment

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