Clean energy in B.C. produces green power and sustainable jobs: report
VANCOUVER — Clean energy power producers in British Columbia say their projects have energized the province’s economy through jobs and investment opportunities.
A report from Clean Energy BC finds the association’s 160 members produce 14 per cent of BC Hydro’s energy supply using wind, thermal or solar power, as well as small hydro facilities called run-of-river operations.
Clean Energy BC executive director Paul Kariya says the operations are responsible for more than $8.6 billion in investment across the province.
He says that has helped many First Nations communities suffering from the collapse in oil and other commodity markets.