British Columbia – Clean Energy Targets for Electric SectorClean Energy Targets: Objective to generate at least 93% of the electricity in British Columbia from clean or renewable resources. (Clean Energy Act, 2010)
British Columbia – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Economy-wideGHG Reduction Targets: By 2030, at least 40% less than the level of those emissions in 2007. By 2040, at least 60% less than the level of those emissions in 2007. By 2050, at least 80% less than the level of those emissions in 2007. (Climate Change Accountability…
British Columbia – Distributed Energy Policy – Net MeteringNet Metering: The primary electric utilities in British Columbia, both BC Hydro and Fortis Electric, offer net metering for their utility customers.
British Columbia – Energy Efficiency PoliciesBritish Columbia has set a number of ambitious targets to reduce the growth of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions with the following steps: Research and develop policy strategies for accelerating energy efficiency across all sectors of the economy Implement regulations that require products, equipment, and appliances sold or manufactured…
British Columbia – Electric Vehicle PoliciesEV Policies: British Columbia’s Zero Emission Vehicle Act currently requires automakers to meet an escalating annual percentage of new light-duty ZEV sales and leases, reaching: 10% of light-duty vehicle sales by 2025, 30% by 2030 and 100% by 2040. In addition, BC’s CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 climate plan commits to…
British Columbia – Energy Storage PolicyEnergy Storage: -none- Reference: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Energy Storage Policy Database https://energystorage.pnnl.gov/regulatoryactivities.asp