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February 2025

Clean energy, fresh veggies
 
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News & Energy Savings Tips from BC Hydro

February 2025

Where do those fresh local peppers and tomatoes come from in mid-winter? They're from greenhouses like Windset Farms in Ladner, who have embraced clean energy and LED lighting. Also this month, take our safety quiz for a shot at prizes including a portable power station, and get 25 unusual and popular air fryer recipes.

BC Hydro spokesperson Jaclyn looks through items of an emergency kit on a table. In her hand is a can of a non-perishable food item. A water bottle, first aid kit, portable charger, flashlights, and batteries are on the table.

How prepared are you? Take our quiz and enter to win

Your power is out. What do you do first? Take our safety quiz to find out how ready you are for an emergency, and enter to win a ROCKSOLAR power station, Chilly Moose cooler, and an emergency kit.

Enter to win

Top stories

Tomatoes on a vine
Fried dessert with chocolate syrup drizzle, whipped cream, and a cherry on top

Recent updates

We improved restoration times in 2024

Last year, 1.4 million customers experienced power outages due to weather. However, our response times have improved, and many customers have noticed faster restorations after major events.

How we're responding to outages

Get prepared, with another chance to win a prize

Give @bchydro a follow on Instagram and Facebook for more chances to win a Chilly Moose cooler and an emergency kit.

The benefits and how-tos of heat pumps

If you have one, we'll help you keep it running efficiently. If not, we'll explain how they deliver year-round comfort

All about heat pumps

 

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