March 2025 March 2025 Just in time for the Vancouver International Auto Show, read how a B.C. couple tested electric vehicle charging across Canada by driving 80,000 km in 18 months. Also this month, playlists and podcasts to help sweep away the hassle of spring cleaning, what we could lose as our glaciers vanish, an all-electric fire station in North Vancouver, and how our ReGreening grants are adding plants and trees around B.C. A road trip to remember: 80,000 km in an electric truckFrom Vancouver to Newfoundland, the Yukon to Haida Gwaii, Nicole and Richard Ivity tested electric vehicle charging across Canada and now they're sharing their lessons learned. See the great Canadian EV road trip Top stories Spring cleaning tips, and what to listen to while you do itStrategies for cleaning and decluttering, plus music and podcasts to make the time fly.Tips for a cleaner home What we lose when our glaciers shrinkAs World Water Day zeroes in on glacier preservation, we look at the value of B.C.'s glaciers.Glaciers on the retreat District of North Van to open all-electric fire stationMaplewood Fire & Rescue Centre uses heat pumps, heat recovery, and solar panels to go gas free.Clean Energy Champions ReGreening grant boosts plant and tree cover on a popular Terrace trailXpilaxha Trail project is just one example of how grants are helping communities across B.C.Trail links City to First Nation Recent updatesVisit our team at the Auto ShowHave questions about EVs? Our team has answers. Visit us at the Vancouver International Auto Show, March 19-23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.Get your ticketsFast-charging hubs open at Lower Mainland park and ridesIn partnership with TransLink, we've launched electric vehicle fast-charging hubs at two key locations in Port Coquitlam and South Surrey.Park and ride fast charging Get your 2-for-1 Home + Garden Show ticketsB.C.'s biggest show is set for March 13-16 at BC Place Stadium. Use the promo code 'BCHYDRO' to save.Get your tickets Do you know how to dry clothes efficiently?Tips for cutting down on energy use while also taking better care of your clothes.Energy efficiency and your clothes dryer Log in to MyHydro Outages & safety Accounts Contact us Energy savings You've received this email because you subscribed to receive the Connected newsletter.
