BC Hydro will embark on an unprecedented level of construction over the next 10 years, building out British Columbia's electricity system to power a growing clean economy and communities, and create new jobs.
"We must expand our electrical system like never before, to power industrial development, to power our homes and businesses, to power our future," said Premier David Eby. "Clean, affordable energy will help us meet that opportunity, while reducing pollution, securing good-paying jobs and creating new opportunities for our growing economy."
At the B.C. Natural Resources Forum in Prince George, Premier Eby announced a $36-billion investment for community and regional infrastructure projects that will deliver clean, affordable electricity to people and businesses in the future.
BC Hydro's updated 10-year capital plan, Power Pathway: Building BC's energy future, includes almost $36 billion in community and regional infrastructure investments throughout the province between 2024-25 and 2033-34. This represents an increase of 50% over BC Hydro's previous capital plan ($24 billion), and includes a significant increase in electrification and emissions-reduction infrastructure projects (nearly $10 billion, up from $1 billion).
These new construction projects are projected to support 10,500 to 12,500 jobs on average annually, and will increase and maintain BC Hydro's capital investments as major projects like Site C are completed.
