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June 2024

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June 2024

Last year's devastating wildfire summer scorched almost three million hectares of land in B.C. Learn how we've upped our game to better prepare for wildfire season, and what you can do to be ready. Also this month, 8-car EV charging hubs come to Surrey, why you should check out our dam visitor centres, a Pride Month Q & A, easy ways to save water, plus why induction is the hottest (and coolest) trend in cooking, and how you can enter to win an induction cooktop.

Wildfire season arrives early, and we're ready

Wildfire season arrives early, and we're ready

Our crews are already hard at work repairing power lines damaged by early-season wildfires. A look at how we prepare and what you should do to stay safe in emergencies.

Prepare for a wildfire summer

8-car EV charging hub first of four planned for Surrey

8-car EV charging hub first of four planned for Surrey

City of Surrey is our latest Clean Energy Champion and they're meeting needs of drivers on the go. Surrey drivers plug in


5 reasons to check out our dam visitor centres

5 reasons to check out our dam visitor centres

They're a deep dive into how hydroelectricity works, and the views can be amazing. Why you should visit


Pride in the spotlight: '40% of us can't talk about our weekends'

Pride in the spotlight: '40% of us can't talk about our weekends'

The co-chair of our Pride Network talks about how far we've come, and how far there is to go. Pride Month Q & A


These kids know how to save water and you can, too

These kids know how to save water and you can, too

A North Van class spreads the word as we face a summer of possible water shortages. Tips for saving water

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Celebrating Indigenous culture

As we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, we asked some of our Indigenous employees to share their stories. Read more

Safe, efficient, delicious: B.C. chefs embrace induction cooking

Five of B.C.'s most beloved chefs have teamed up to show home cooks how to make the switch to induction cooking. What's cooking, and enter to win

We're planning for a bright electricity future for B.C.

With interest in electrification and decarbonization on the rise, we're updating our Integrated Resource Plan. And we need your help.

Take the survey

 

Cool offers for air conditioners and air purifiers

We'll help you stay cool and fresh this summer with limited-time deals on energy-efficient products.

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