Consumption around dinner time Wednesday (Dec. 21) hit over 10,900 megawatts
18-month suspension to give province and BC Hydro time to engage with industry and First Nations
Residential electricity use is typically at its highest in the colder, darker winter months
Average of 300,000 people impacted by holiday outages each year, since 2017
BC Hydro says the colder and drier conditions have forced it to adjust its operations on the coast
Residents in the region have been taking to social media to report odd sounds on powerlines
Lower Mainland residents three times more likely to be mega decorators
Two pubic engagement events to guide land use
More than 100 crews continue to repair damaged power lines, power poles
Electricity supplier warns power outages could be widespread and frequent this year
As Baby Boomers downsize, Gen X takes their place in large homes with gas-powered amenities
Water to be pumped from Upper Quinsam Lake into the river system
Low water levels not enough to threaten provincial power delivery, but do warn of climate change
Regional effort will explore alternative power supply opportunities to boost reliability
BC Hydro was using Rio Tinto power
75% leave air conditioning on for furry friends even when not home, survey finds
Lights were out in Gorge-Tillicum and Strawberry Vale neighbourhoods since late Saturday night
