ORDER NUMBER
G-99-24
IN THE MATTER OF
the Utilities Commission Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 473
and
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Off-Grid Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
BEFORE:
T. Loski, Panel Chair
A. K. Fung, KC, Commissioner
On April 4, 2024
ORDER
WHEREAS:
A. On March 5, 2024, BC Hydro filed an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for Off-Grid Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (Application);
B. By Order G-85-24 dated March 21, 2024, the BCUC established a regulatory timetable for the review of the Application, which included public notice, letters of comments and BC Hydro’s reply, if any, to letters of comment;
C. On April 3rd, 2024, BC Hydro filed an update to the Application by which it adds a location for an electric vehicle charging station in Pink Mountain, BC, and indicates BC Hydro will notify local First Nation communities; and
D. The BCUC has considered BC Hydro’s update to the Application and determines that the establishment of an amended regulatory timetable is warranted.
NOW THEREFORE the BCUC establishes an amended regulatory timetable, as set out in Appendix A to this order.
DATED at the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, this 4th day of April 2024.
BY ORDER
Original signed by:
T. Loski
Commissioner
Attachment
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Off-Grid Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
REGULATORY TIMETABLE
Action |
Date (2024) |
Deadline for letters of comment for the projects located in: Tetsa River Lodge, Liard Hot Springs Lodge and Bell 2 Lodge |
Thursday, April 18 |
Deadline for letters of comment for the project located at the Buffalo Inn |
Thursday, April 25 |
BC Hydro to provide a reply, if any, to the letters of comment |
Thursday, May 2 |