For your convenience, please find below a list of key upcoming events and milestones, curated by our Government Relations Committee. This list will be updated regularly for your use. Stay informed and engaged with these essential dates. Check back often… Read More
Category: Monthly Member Newsletters
Upcoming Key Events & Milestones – at a Glance
For your convenience, please find below a list of key upcoming events and milestones, curated by our Government Relations Committee. This list will be updated regularly for your use. Stay informed and engaged with these essential dates. Check back often […]
BC Hydro Lunch + Learn with President and CEO Chris O’Riley
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC) was pleased to host a member-exclusive webinar on February 28, 2025 with BC Hydro President and CEO Chris O’Riley. Chris provided details of the 2024 Call for Power, discussed BC Hydro and the […]
BC Hydro Technical Advisory Committee
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC) proudly announces that Executive Director Kwatuuma Cole Sayers has been invited to join BC Hydro’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). TAC is providing BC Hydro valuable feedback and input throughout the 2025 Integrated Resource […]
Message from the Executive Director
Exciting Updates from the CEBC – New Staff and Upcoming Initiatives Dear CEBC Members, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and membership in the Clean Energy Association of […]
Notes from February 13, 2024 Session with Hon. Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Regarding Proposed Changes to the Land Act
Government Attendees Minister Nathan Cullen, Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) Deputy Minister Lori Halls, WLRS Assistant Deputy Minister Colin Ward, WLRS Deputy Minister Doug Caul, Premier’s Office Parliamentary Secretary Fin Donnelly, Watershed Restoration Deputy Minister Tom McCarthy, […]
Lobby Day Summary
Clean Energy BC is proud to have organized and executed a highly successful Lobby Day on November 21st in Victoria.In-person meetings were had with Premier David Eby, Hon. George Heyman, Environment + Climate Change Strategy, Hon. Josie Osborne, Energy Mines + […]
October 2023 Update After IRP Proceeding Hearings
Executive Director, Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, expert witness Travis Lusney and legal counsel Gavin Fitch represented CEBC at the Oral Hearing on Intervener Evidence (on Load Forecast issue only) on Oct 12 and 13. Notes from the hearing: Presentations reviewed the steps […]
Lobby Day for CEBC Members ~ Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023
Clean Energy BC (CEBC) is excited to announce that planning for a Lobby Day on November 21st in Victoria, BC is underway. Lobby Day will allow for a delegation of CEBC members to attend different meetings with government officials. A certain number of the delegates will be able to attend […]
Government Engagement Opportunity for Members
Dear Member,Clean Energy BC (CEBC) cordially invites you to attend a reception with key government officials on the evening of Tuesday, November 21st.The reception will take place in the North Pender Island Room at the Hotel Grand Pacific from 7:15-9:00pm. Address: 463 Belleville St. Victoria, BC. Invitees to the reception […]
SAVE THE DATE ~ First Nations Energy Summit
First Nations Energy Summit
November 6 + 7, 2023
The Westin Bayshore Hotel
Vancouver, BC
Details to be added soon.…
BC Hydro’s Presentation of the Call for Power July 6th Info Session
Dear CEBC Member, On June 29th and July 6th, BC Hydro held First Nations and IPP information sessions regarding the upcoming Call for Power. Today, BC Hydro published a presentation of those two meetings and Clean Energy BC is pleased […]
BC Hydro Call for Power: Consultation + Engagement
Dear Clean Energy BC Members, Below please find a summary of the BC Hydro Call for Power information session held on July 6th, 2023. The summary has been provided to CEBC by Global Public Affairs and is being shared with […]
Clean Energy BC’s Response to Government’s Clean Power Call Announcement
June 16, 2023 Vancouver, B.C. – Clean Energy BC (CEBC) congratulates the BC Government for moving forward to renew investment in clean energy, and for introducing initiatives to support First Nations participation and ownership in BC’s clean energy sector. Yesterday […]
Nominations Request
Know Someone who deserves recognition for achievements in the clean energy sector in BC? THEN NOMINATE THEM!
CEBC presents four annual awards recognizing individuals and companies that have excelled in their field of discipline. The awards will be presented during the Awards…BC Hydro 2021 IRP Update for Members April 2023
CEBC has taken an active role in intervening on BC Hydro’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (2021 IRP), which is before the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) for approval. CEBC has raised a number of issues with BC Hydro’s plan, including the […]
CEBC Member Newsletter April 2023
Message from Executive Director Hello CEBC Members, I would like to begin my first address as Executive Director by thanking you for your membership and continuing support. It has been a busy and productive time since I joined CEBC. First, […]
CEBC Member Newsletter February 2022
BC's plan to meet its emission reductions targets under the 2015 Paris Agreement is on a path to fail, according to an analysis from several energy experts, produced by several experts at the University of British Columbia's Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC) last month using...
CEBC Member Newsletter January 2022
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently issued its Canada 2022 Energy Policy Review, which includes “energy policy recommendations to help Canada effectively manage the transformation of its energy sector in line with its goals”...
CEBC Member Newsletter November-December 2021
In a recent Business in Vancouver article, Clean Energy Canada Executive Director Merran Smith and special adviser Mark Zacharias emphasized that a radically retooled economic plan is required for BC to seize a first-mover advantage in the global economic transition. The article cites BC's well-educated, diverse workforce, access...
CEBC Member Newsletter October 2021
On October 25, 2021 the province released its Roadmap to 2030 plan. The plan contains measures to close the emissions gap that remained from the announcement of CleanBC in 2018. The plan includes climate actions to achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction goals by 2030 and net zero emissions by...
Invitation: Review TransLink’s Draft Transport 2050 Strategy
TransLink is leading the development of Transport 2050, Metro Vancouver's next 30-year transportation strategy. In 2019, during Phase 1, stakeholders shared values, concerns, priorities, and ideas for the future. Earlier this year, during Phase 2, Translink asked for input on goals and "three transformative actions"...
CEBC Member Newsletter September 2021
The Generate 2021 Conference & First Nations Energy Summit offers a world-class line up of speakers from First Nations, organizations, governments, companies, and municipalities. Register now to attend panels with representatives from the...
CEBC Member Newsletter August 2021
Early bird registration for the Generate 2021 Conference is open until September 8th! Members can purchase discounted early bird and regular tickets for the conference and First Nations Energy Summit using a member discount code (provided upon request)...
CEBC Member Newsletter July 2021
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 18th annual Generate conference at the Hyatt Regency November 22nd to 24th this year. Rather than host an online Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June...
CEBC Member Newsletter June 2021
Clean Energy BC is pleased to announce that, based on current advice from the BC Provincial Health Office and our hotel partner, we plan to host in-person Generate 2021, the BC First Nations Energy Summit and the Operators’ Workshop in late November...
Summary of Bill 17: Proposed Changes to Clean Energy Act
In June 2020, the NDP government proposed Bill 17 to amend the Clean Energy Act (2010). The clean energy industry, First Nations and several municipalities were particularly alarmed at the proposed amendment to remove the self-sufficiency requirement, which restricted the […]