Update, July 18, 2012: The day after we released this study, the provincial government made two announcements that relate closely to our findings. Please download Clean Electricity — UPDATE via the link below.
Right now, BC households and small businesses will pay more and more for electricity as the demand from mining, oil and gas companies continues to grow. But this study presents a positive alternative vision, and argues that BC is capable of meeting future energy needs and reducing GHGs at the same time.
The CCPA’s bold vision and creative solutions help us imagine better futures for all. Its efforts to build bridges between labour, industry, and civil society and mentor young activists lay the foundation for realizing those provocative futures. I consider my support for the CCPA an investment in a better future for British Columbia.
— Polly Ng, Next Up graduate