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Politics

Did the Government Create BC’s Future Energy Shortfall?

By Roy L Hales

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According to BC Hydro, the province may cease to produce sufficient energy by 2027. If Premier Christy Clark’s dreams of developing an LNG export industry go forward, it could happen as early as 2021.   According to internationally recognized energy expert Marvin Shaffer, this situation is “a result of the provincial government’s misguided decision to close the gas-fired Burrard Thermal plant.”[1. page 15, Affidavit #1 of Marv Shaffer, BC Hydro vs Keen Boon et al, Supreme Court of British Columbia,  No.8159064 VancouverRegistry] Did the Government Create BC’s Future Energy Shortfall?

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Environment

Longview Terminated Negotiations For Oil & Propane Facilities

By Roy L Hales

Waterside Energy’s proposal to build the Columbia River’s first oil refinery (Riverside Refining LLC), as well as a propane export terminal (Washington Energy Storage & Transfer LLC, also known as “WEST”), has come to an abrupt end. Port commissioners say the proponent failed to provide necessary information.  Opponents of the projects are hailing the Port Commission’s vote as the latest in a string of defeats for fossil fuel projects on the Columbia River. After two years of negotiations, the Port of Longview terminated negotiations for oil & propane facilities.

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Environment

BC Hydro Seeks An Injunction for Site C

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By Roy L Hales

BC Hydro seeks an injunction to prevent Peace River Residents “from obstructing or interfering with the construction of the Site C Clean Energy Project.”  In one of his three affidavits before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Michael Savidant, Commercial Manager of the Site C Energy Project, claims that the cost of delaying this project will amount to approximately $420 million.

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Politics

BC signed a five year accord with the Tsilhqot’in Nation

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It has been almost two years since the Supreme Court of Canada recognized  Aboriginal title in the caretaker area of the Xeni Gwet’in, one of six Tsilhqot’in communities. In item 153 of that decision, it says ” … British Columbia breached its duty to consult owed to the  Tsilhqot’in through land use planning and forestry authorizations.” Now, as the first step towards a lasting settlement,  BC signed a five year accord with the Tsilhqot’in Nation.

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Environment

Lelu Island Will More Than Double Canada’s LNG Emissions

By Roy L Hales

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s (CEAA) draft report on Petrona’s proposed Lelu island terminal, at the mouth of BC’s Skeena river,  states that, ” … if the Project were to proceed, it would be amongst the largest single point sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the country.” Lelu Island will more than double Canada’s LNG emissions.

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