Ep. 106: The State of BC Power Generations

Mining and oil
Written by Stuart McNish

Guest: Jessica McDonald, CEO of BC Hydro

BC Hydro is investing heavily in electrical upgrades and Site C, says CEO Jessica McDonald.

She says, “We don't need just Site C by 2024. We need Site C, plus more capacity right around that time. We can’t just turn around tomorrow and have the asset we need to serve the economy of 2024, the industrial and commercial loads that we anticipate. We have to build now.”

McDonald points out that Site C is the last major power generation project the province will allow to be built. BC Hydro is spending $2 billion per year on aging and new infrastructure. McDonald says, “We’re doing this to ensure BC’s electricity system remains affordable, reliable and clean.” She goes on to point out that 98% of the power generated in BC is clean energy.

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