BCUC Accepts FortisBC's Long-Term Gas Resource Plan

The plan outlines FortisBC's transition to a low-carbon energy future, marking a significant step towards sustainability.

The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has accepted FortisBC Energy Inc.'s 2022 Long-Term Gas Resource Plan, outlining a transition to a low-carbon energy future.
FortisBC's plan includes transitioning to renewable and low-carbon gases, developing demand-side measures to reduce energy use, and investing in low-carbon transportation infrastructure.
The BCUC did not accept FortisBC's planned investments in LNG due to uncertainty in the LNG market and concerns about public interest and benefits to customers.
FortisBC has been directed to file its next Long-Term Gas Resource Plan by March 31, 2026, with expectations for further steps towards reducing GHG emissions.
The BCUC has also approved FortisBC's revised Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program, including a mandatory RNG blend service for sales customers starting July 1, 2024, but denied the proposed RNG connections service due to price discrimination concerns.