By Roy L Hales

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?