ECABC statement on the response to BC Hydro’s call for clean power projects.

September 18, 2024

For immediate release

Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia President Matt MacInnis issued the following statement on the response to BC Hydro’s call for clean electricity project proposals:

“It is very encouraging to see the private sector bring forward projects offering nearly three times the generation capacity BC Hydro is seeking in this first call for clean power. It is clear that British Columbia has the opportunity to diversify our energy mix to add more wind and solar power.

“We need to ensure that BC has the skilled tradespeople and construction professionals required to get the projects that are selected by BC Hydro from concept to construction to generation. This will require new investment to increase training seats and operating funds for training facilities. Without new electricians and powerline technicians, projects will likely continue to struggle to built on time and on budget.”

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