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BC To Proceed with Site C Hydropower Project

April 20, 2010 | 2 Comments

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Hudson's Hope, Canada [HydroWorld.com] The government of British Columbia announced it is moving forward with the 900-MW Site C hydropower project on the Peace River.

"Hydroelectric power helped develop our province, and Site C will build on B.C.'s heritage of clean, renewable and affordable, power," said Premier Gordon Campbell. "Site C will be a publicly owned heritage asset and will ensure that British Columbia has reliable sources of clean electricity, while contributing to our goal of electricity self-sufficiency."

The Site C Clean Energy Project will now advance to the regulatory review phase, which will include an independent environmental assessment. The regulatory review phase is expected to take about two years, and it is anticipated that Site C will be available for domestic electricity need by 2020. BC Hydro has considered, and shelved Site C several times.

“Hydroelectric power helped develop our province, and Site C will build on B.C.’s heritage of clean, renewable and affordable, power,” said Premier Gordon Campbell. “Site C will be a publicly owned heritage asset and will ensure that British Columbia has reliable sources of clean electricity, while contributing to our goal of electricity self-sufficiency.”

The project is expected to cost at least $6 billion and produce enough energy to power more than 400,000 homes. The Site C hydro project would involve construction of a power station near Fort St. John, British Columbia.

"The Province and BC Hydro are committed to providing lasting economic and social benefits for northern communities, First Nations and all of British Columbia," said Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. "Site C will also energize our potential as a clean energy powerhouse, encouraging new investment, industry and jobs."

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gary-mccallum-153526

April 21, 2010

I think we people here in B.C. are getting bamboozeled by our mega broject obsessed Provincial Government. This province has yet to implement anything resembling a Feed In Tariff system. This in a province that is larger than Germany and France combined. With the ammount of coast line and mountain plateaus we have there are few signs of off shore or mountain wind projects. The near desert interior has little incentive for solar PV and the coast is not utilizing its extensive tidal power. Most of the power the dam will produce (if it goes through) will go to Alberta to help clean up the worlds dirtiest oil. Thats a good thing. Losing more of B.C.s beautiful valleys. I'm still morning the loss that resulted in Arrow lake. A beautifull farming and fruit producing valley with its hot springs changed forever. Sad

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hydropowerstation

May 29, 2010

Hydro power will be future when it comes to saving the world from global warming and reduction of carbon emissions. But there are issue involve in this sector too.

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