Drought is causing B.C. utilities to import more power — and that will affect your bills in 2024

B.C. Hydro is encouraging customers to reduce their power use during colder months, as unprecedented drought conditions strain electricity production and prompted the utility to bring in power from out of province.

Drought is causing B.C. utilities to import more power — and that will affect your bills in 2024
A sandy riverbed, with pulp mills visible in the background

B.C. Hydro is encouraging customers to reduce their power use during colder months, as unprecedented drought conditions strain electricity production and prompted the utility to bring in power from out of province.