The B.C. Utilities Commission's Ruling on BC Hydro’s Long-Term Acquisition Plan

A Letter to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

August 19, 2009
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Matt Horne
Former Associate Regional Director, British Columbia
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A joint letter from the Pembina Institute and the David Suzuki Foundation to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resourcers. The letter addresses the B.C. Utilities Commission's recent rejection of BC Hydro's Long Term Acquisition Plan (LTAP). The letter includes recommendations for improving electricity planning in British Columbia to help the province become more energy efficient, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and resolve conflict over new renewable electricity projects.

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Matt Horne
Former Associate Regional Director, British Columbia

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