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The Westin Bayshore Hotel ~ First Nations Energy Summit
October 2, 2023
For First Nations Energy Summit attendees wanting to book a guest room at the Westin Bayshore (conference venue), CEBC has secured a group rate of $295 (+taxes and fees). Reservation link ~ Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International…
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BC Hydro’s Summary Report of Engagements with First Nations and IPPs
September 20, 2023
Regarding the 2024 Call for Power, BC Hydro has completed an Engagement Summary Report for Phase 1 of their engagement process that features an overview of what they’ve done and what they’ve heard from First Nations and the IPP industry.…
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Lobby Day for CEBC Members ~ Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023
September 14, 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... Read More
First Nations Energy Summit ~ Early Bird tix Now on Sale
September 12, 2023
Clean Energy BC is excited to announce that Early Bird tix for the First Nations Energy Summit are now on sale! This conference will be held at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver on November 6 + 7, 2023. Address:…
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Government Engagement Opportunity for Members
August 30, 2023
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
August 27, 2023
First Nations Energy Summit November 6 + 7, 2023 The Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver, BC Details to be added soon.…
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Congratulations to the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan Nations
July 17, 2023
Congratulations to the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan Nations. Each Nation will benefit from new interim agreements that share revenue generated from the Columbia River Treaty for over four years. A fantastic precedent! Click on the button below to see…
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BC Hydro’s Presentation of the Call for Power July 6th Info Session
July 17, 2023
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
July 10, 2023
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 […]
June Update ~ Government Engagement and GENERATE 2023
June 24, 2023
Clean Energy BC has had a busy June advocating for the clean energy industry with government officials and bringing industry professionals together. In June, Executive Director, Kwatuuma Cole Sayers and Board Chair, Yuho Okada had meaningful discussions with three provincial…
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Clean Energy BC’s Response to Government’s Clean Power Call Announcement
June 16, 2023
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 […]
Field Trip Add-on to GENERATE 2023
May 25, 2023
Clean Energy BC is excited to announce that a field trip to two in-operation project sites, at Upper + Lower Mamquam River, has been added to the GENERATE2023 agenda on June 11th.Details:– Guided tours (by the operators) of project sites…
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Invitation and Travel Support for First Nations to Attend GENERATE 2023
May 19, 2023
The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) would like to invite First Nations in British Columbia to attend our annual Generate conference taking place June 12-13th at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. CEBC is pleased to announce that we are able to provide financial assistance…
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Nominations Request
May 3, 2023
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… Read More
33RD AGM
May 2, 2023
Dear Clean Energy BC Members, Please save the date for the 33rd Annual General Meeting of our membership on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 12:30pm. This meeting will be in-person on the second day of the Generate conference at the…
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BC Hydro 2021 IRP Update for Members April 2023
April 22, 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
April 17, 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, […]
32ND AGM
November 4, 2022
32nd Annual General Meeting
CLEAN ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (the “Society”) Save the Date for the 32nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, December 6th, 202210:00am to 12:00pm.
Dear Clean Energy BC Members: Please save the date for our 32nd Annual General Meeting of our… Read More
CEBC Board of Directors Announce Leadership Transition
October 14, 2022
October 17, 2022 Vancouver, BC Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Territories The Board of Directors of the Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) today announces that Executive Director Laureen Whyte has departed her role, effective Oct 6th, and Kwatuuma Cole Sayers…
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Clean Energy BC Awards: Call for Nominations
March 9, 2022
Do You Know Someone Who Deserves Special Recognition for Achievements in the Clean Energy Industry?
CEBC presents four annual awards recognizing individuals and companies that have excelled in their field of discipline. The awards will be presented during the Networking… Read More
CEBC Member Newsletter February 2022
February 28, 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
January 24, 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”...
Clean Energy BC Secondary School Student Scholarship 2022
January 10, 2022
Thanks to the generous funding of Ecofish Research Ltd., the Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) is pleased to offer a scholarship of $2,000 to a student who is interested in pursuing a future in clean energy at a post-secondary institution...
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Indigenous-led Clean Fuels Projects: Natural Resources Canada Information Session
December 15, 2021
In April 2021, the federal budget re-affirmed an investment of $1.5 billion over five years to establish a Clean Fuels Fund to support new clean fuel production in Canada, including biomass and hydrogen. Natural Resources Canada is finalizing the design of Call...
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CEBC Member Newsletter November-December 2021
December 15, 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
October 30, 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
October 8, 2021
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"...
2021 BC Hydro Electrification Plan: Clean Energy BC Response
October 7, 2021
On September 28th, 2021, Premier John Horgan announced BC Hydro’s low carbon Electrification Plan. The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) welcomes the new plan as a step in the right direction, as it has been calling for the Government…
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CEBC Member Newsletter September 2021
September 28, 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...
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 28, 2021
CEBC will be closed on September 30 to observe this important day of learning, reflecting and honouring Indigenous peoples. Here we share a few ways to help deepen your understanding of Indigenous peoples and residential school history, and take part…
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CEBC Member Newsletter August 2021
August 30, 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 Submission on BC Hydro DRAFT 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
August 13, 2021
In July 2021, the Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) was invited to provide its perspectives and recommendations on the BC Hydro 2021 Draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)...
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Pembina Institute Report: First Nations’ leadership in BC’s renewable energy future
August 11, 2021
First Nations’ leadership in British Columbia’s renewable energy future: Finding a path forward The Pembina Institute released a report today on First Nations in the renewable energy industry. It projects that an electricity demand increase in the range of 10.9…
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CEBC Member Newsletter July 2021
July 22, 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...
Student Scholarship 2021 Winner Announcement
June 30, 2021
EcoFish Research and CEBC are excited to announce the winner of this year’s Clean Energy Student Scholarship: Rachel Hall! Rachel Hall was awarded $1,000 for her exceptional dedication to clean energy & sustainability. We would like to thank EcoFish Research Ltd.,…
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 22, 2021
June 21, 2021 is the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day!
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CEBC Member Newsletter June 2021
June 8, 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
August 27, 2020
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 […]
Renewable Energy for a Resilient Recovery
August 27, 2020
For many months now, the Province of BC has earned global recognition for its exemplary leadership in managing the Covid-19 pandemic. Now as we look forward, the path to economic recovery is clear. Across the province, nation and globe, there…
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Clean Energy BC Welcomes New Executive Director, Laureen Whyte
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020 – Vancouver, British ColumbiaFor Immediate Release Clean Energy BC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Laureen Whyte has been appointed the association’s new Executive Director. Ms. Whyte possesses over 25 years of experience in the…
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Why BC Should Reopen Clean Energy Opportunities for Indigenous Communities
April 20, 2020
A little more than a year ago, the BC government launched an inquiry into the regulation of Indigenous energy utilities and ordered the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to provide recommendations on how Indigenous utilities should be regulated. The BCUC…
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COVID-19 Resources for the Clean Energy Sector
March 31, 2020
The CEBC team is here to support you throughout this ever-changing situation. Please find a list of resources below* that you may find helpful during this time. Our staff will continue to work hard by advocating for our members, a…
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CEBC’s Response to the BC Hydro Phase 2 Review Interim Report
March 6, 2020
Clean Energy BC (CEBC) welcomes the invitation from the Province of British Columbia to engage and provide feedback during the Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Review of BC Hydro. The Phase 2 Interim Report was released by the Province of…
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Budget 2020: Recommitting to CleanBC & Clean Energy BC’s Response
February 18, 2020
Clean Energy BC is encouraged by the continued financial support for CleanBC to assist with the energy transition, electrification and climate action. The province is providing an additional $419 million over three years to support reaching the targets set out…
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Electrification of BC White Paper 2018
October 16, 2018
