BC Hydro is a Crown corporation, owned by the government and people of British Columbia. It's our job to generate, and to purchase, reliable, affordable electricity for our customers.
In 2015, we generated 98% of our electricity from clean and renewable sources.
Scroll down the page to find information that includes quarterly and annual reports, our executive and board of directors, vendor/contractor information and reports on our sustainability objectives.
Hydroelectric power drives the province
We operate 31 hydroelectric facilities and two thermal generating plants, with the bulk of our generation coming from dams on the Peace and Columbia river systems.
We deliver electricity to customers through a network of over 78,000 kilometres of transmission and distribution lines.
Independent Power Producers — including run-of-river hydroelectric, wind and biomass generating projects — account for about 25% of our domestic supply.
Governance and mandate
As a Provincial Crown corporation, the owner and sole shareholder of BC Hydro is the Province of British Columbia.
We report through the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Four key pieces of legislation – including the BC Energy Act – combine to provide:
- A mandate to generate, manufacture, conserve, supply, acquire, and dispose of power and related products
- Regulatory power to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), to ensure our customers receive safe, reliable and non-discriminatory energy services at fair rates
- A reasonable opportunity to the shareholder (Province of B.C.) to earn a fair return on its invested capital.
The Act also ensures public ownership of our heritage resources, which include BC Hydro's transmission and distribution systems, and all of our existing generation and storage assets.
Corporate information
Annual and quarterly reports, service plans, financial information and a look at our board of directors and executive.
Sustainability & BC Hydro
Our environmental bottom line looks at how we manage impacts from our operations, weigh environmental values with economic ones and plan for a future with more green energy in our system.
Accountability & reports
Financial reports, the global reporting initiative and information on BC Hydro's openness and accountability.
Regulatory information
BC Hydro is regulated by the British Columbia
Utilities Commission (BCUC).
BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people. It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do. As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row. Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.
| Company Details |
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| Company Name | BC Hydro |
| Business Category | Electric Power |
| Address | P.O. Box 8910
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
ZIP: V6B 4N1 |
| President | Jessica McDonald |
| Year Established | NA |
| Employees | 5000 |
| Memberships | NA |
| Hours of Operation | Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays |
