Sun-kissed lemons and buckets of optimism
Based in Invermere, B.C., Forrest Campbell formed Freewheeling Energy
by Virginia RaschEnergy
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Green Scene, East Kootenay, Invermere, Energy, Environment, Small Business
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Education, Energy, Technology
3-D printing innovation in engineering
Selkirk College and Austin Engineering worked together to create a 3-D printed model of the proposed Corra Linn dam upgrades for FortisBC.
by Jillian Clark
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Developments, Energy, Technology
FortisBC looking to build B.C.’s largest utility-led solar project in Kelowna
The proposed Ellison Community Solar Pilot Project, if approved, would be B.C.’s largest utility-led community solar project to date.
Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Developments, Energy
A by-the-numbers look at the newly opened FortisBC Operations Centre in Castlegar
As FortisBC's $23-million operations centre comes to completion in Castlegar, we examine some of the benefits and features of the new facility
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Energy
CanWest/Superior Propane Merger: MP Stetski talks about Competition Bureau Ruling
MP Wayne Stetski weighs in on the CanWest/Superior Propane Merger Competition Bureau Ruling
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Energy, First Nations
Ktunaxa Nation Council proceeding with renewable energy installation
The Ktunaxa Nation Council is set to install solar arrays on the rooftop of the Ktunaxa Nation Government Building in Cranbrook
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Developments, Energy
FortisBC Kootenay Operations Centre in Castlegar, British Columbia
The centralized Kootenay Operations Centre in Castlegar, British Columbia, provides increased efficiency, among other benefits.
by Jillian Clark
West Kootenay, Trail, Energy
Trail mayor Mike Martin speaks to Waneta Dam’s sale to BC Hydro
What does BC Hydro’s purchase of Waneta Dam mean for the West Kootenay? Trail mayor Mike Martin explains how the sale will affect the community
by Kyle Born
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Energy, Financial
25 buildings to receive energy retrofits
Columbia Basin Trust provides $900,000 this year through its new Energy Retrofit Program.
Kootenay BizBlog, Energy
Fortis issues statement on Waneta Dam purchase by BC Hydro
Fortis is a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry with total assets of approximately $48 billion.
