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BC hydro has an alliance of contractors for energy projects .They are promising a simplification of upgrades.

Planning any construction or infrastructure upgrade project can be a daunting task. But when you’re implementing new and unfamiliar systems or technologies on an incentive-driven project, it can get especially challenging. So who can you trust to do the work not just properly – but to a standard that satisfies all the building and incentive requirements? Well, if it’s a project to increase your organization’s energy efficiency, then the BC Hydro Alliance of Energy Professionals is here to help.

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Hydro has done similar things before where they endorsed contractors for insulation and power smart products. They have a good record for that sort of thing.

Use the force…

The utility is using the catch phrase Use the force to refer to the energy professional they are endorsing.

Crown Corporation

BC hydro is a crown corporation that operates on a not for profit basis. It is one of the basic entities of a mixed economy and is mandated to supply consumers power at the best price possible. As a not for profit they are not allowed to retain earnings from year to year and must return those values to lower hydro costs.

Over time BC Hydro has been subject to water licence fee increases by the province. its something to be watched for. With holding taxes from many employees and consumption taxes contribute greatly to the coffers of government.

On this Day: March 4th 1913

The US forms a department of labor.