Clean, renewable, affordable energy

BC is in a position to demonstrate to the world what solar energy is capable of. The vast majority of our current production of energy comes from hydroelectric dams, with other renewables starting to contribute more significantly. Hydro is a renewable and relatively clean solution to our energy needs, but it still does pose some significant environmental risks, as well as challenges for our wildlife. Some more specific concerns also exist for species like Salmon, which stand to be the most affected by our energy production choices.

In stark contrast, solar energy has almost no impact on the environment or wildlife other than the process of manufacturing, scales extremely well in residential development, and has become a popular choice by the people of British Columbia who want an even greener future.

As a Crown Corporation, BC Hydro has the obligation to provide for the energy needs of it's 1.8 million clients while maintaining fiscal responsibilities and meeting provincial requirements. One of the recent results has been a government intervention to help calm the storm of our energy prices, which have been highly volatile in the last 20 years, and are showing no sign of slowing down.

By uncoupling your requirements for energy from these fluctuations, you can enjoy a truly independent energy future.

Modern solar panel arrays have a financial cycle that begins with the upfront costs of an installation, then year by year earns back it's own value and reaches parity (or return on investment), and finally experiences an extended period of profitability. Instead of paying off the construction costs of a dam, your energy payments will pay off the investment in your own energy independent future.