Recent BC Hydro survey finds 60% of homeowners still use gas-powered lawnmowers and yard equipment
More than half surveyed say they’ve made upgrades to their home since last March
Reviews recommend more oversight, beefed up foundation stability work
Even retreating under the covers can’t spare some B.C. couples from temperature issues
One-third of households have kept their holiday decorations on display in 2021: B.C. Hydro survey
Most mobile home customers in B.C. are low-income, seniors
Crews have restored power to 130,000 as of 6:30 a.m.
Zoom is the number one downloaded app this year, as more people connect digitally
Crown utility says its data show there has been a 117 per cent increase in storms over the past several years
An increase should be expected, but Brian Chwiendacz experienced a 200-plus per cent hike
397 customers still without electricity as of 4:25 p.m. on Aug 13.
Many people are also cooking and baking more than before the pandemic
B.C. could see a decrease in electricity use double that of the 2008 recession by April 2021
Small business owners will be able to apply to the fund next week.
Utility company creates bill assistance program, crisis fund
Co-operation crucial to stem dropping Nechako Reservoir level
Over 4000 BC Hydro customers in Vanderhoof lost power around 6 am Thursday
