energy
The resistance to TMX pipeline expansion will be quilted
Miranda Dick, a Secwepemc Matriarch, is creating an eight-foot long quilt, infusing her prayers for…
Pennask Summit wind turbine energy supplying power across B.C.
The energy created by the Okanagan's massive wind turbines can provide enough electricity to power…
B.C. Hydro predicts unprecedented electronics use this COVID Christmas
B.C. Hydro is predicting the COVID-19 pandemic combined with the holiday season will result in…
FortisBC gets approval to raise electricity rates Jan. 1, 2021
FortisBC will be increasing electricity rates as of Jan. 1. FortisBC has received interim approval…
B.C. Hydro, Fortis Energy, FortisBC customers to get some COVID-19 pandemic relief
B.C. Hydro, Fortis Energy and FortisBC will now be able to provide their customers with…
Kamloops saved nearly $50,000 last year after innovating with Zambonis
Trying to keep operational costs down and sustainability in mind can be a tricky thing…
Kelowna is getting at least four more electric car charging stations
KELOWNA – As electric cars slowly become more popular, the City of Kelowna continues to…
Kamloops homeowners will have opportunity to make homes more energy efficient
KAMLOOPS – The city of Kamloops wants to offer homeowners a chance to reduce greenhouse…
Kelowna’s first certified passive house uses 90 per cent less energy
KELOWNA – A local company is building Kelowna’s first internationally certified passive house. The East…
North Okanagan schools get provincial cash handouts
VERNON - Local schools are getting a cash infusion from the provincial government. The money will go toward several capital projects at schools in Vernon, Salmon Arm and Armstrong. Okanagan Landing Elementary is getting $600,000 for a geothermal heating plant projected to save 72 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, and about $15,000 in operating costs....
Locals to rally against smart meters Saturday
KELOWNA – A nationwide protest against the forced implementation of smart meters will get support from a group of Kelowna locals this weekend. “June 14 is a national day of protest,” says Rozjael Young, one of the volunteers of the rally. “There are several other places in B.C. that are protesting against the smart meters, which leak...
City makes substation upgrade deal with FortisBC
PENTICTON - The City has come to an agreement with FortisBC to purchase and upgrade the Westminster substation. The deal is part of the city’s 2011 Electrical Distribution System Plan that outlines required electrical upgrades, including the installation of a 12 kilo-volt transformer at the Westminster Station. The purchase will cost the city $4,967,000 plus...