Expand domestic electricity generation to eliminate power import dependence

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British Columbia

Made

Oct 1, 2026

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2026 British Columbia Provincial Election platform

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Statement

BC energy for BC. British Columbia imported $2.1 billion of electricity over the last three years. We will expand domestic generation from every available source and reduce unnecessary dependence on imported electricity.

Overview

Ramp up in-province clean generation capacity to replace expensive power imports from US and Alberta markets.

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Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 22) (opens in a new tab) Source

Page 22 (Electricity and energy): BC energy for BC. British Columbia imported $2.1 billion of electricity over the last three years. We will expand domestic generation from every available source and reduce unnecessary dependence on imported electricity.

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