BC Greens and Conservatives launched competing visions for energy generation this week in contrast to the NDP’s future plans to heat peoples’ homes, fuel cars and run businesses.
All the parties emphasize the need to meet B.C.’s growing energy demands, while keeping rates affordable and fostering First Nations ownership of energy projects — but proposed courses of action vary wildly.
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?
