Announcement of Energy Policy Task Force
Terms of Reference
Schedule
Request for Submissions
Biographies
Task Force Website
Energy policy task force remains adamant
Mar 16, 2002
In spite of widespread criticism, the B.C. government's panel on energy
policy is reportedly sticking to its guns that B.C. Hydro be privatized and
provincial electricity rates hiked.
Ian Mulgrew, Vancouver Sun ... article
Long on gas and coal, short on good ideas, this is
a policy that was designed long before the Liberals were elected, and bullied into
existence by Gordon Campbell and others on and
off the task force. British Columbians will pay a lot more for electricity in the
future, but the increase in costs won't underwrite a renewable energy program, they'll
go straight to corporate bottom lines.
Interim Report from the Energy Policy Task Force
Dec 17, 2001
Four Critical Action Items:
1a. Break BC Hydro into generation, transmission, distribution companies
1b. Move to market pricing for electricity
2. Natural gas storage required for Lower Mainland (could be on VI)
3. Exploit coal more aggressively
4. Develop alternative (high-tech) energy sources
What does the report say about GSX? Page 18 echoes BC Hydro's refrain - alternatives cost more, aren't
dependable, take too long - "the issue is immediate and needs to be resolved now"
Interim Report, Ministry of Energy and Mines ... PDF
No surprises - ramped up gas production, stripped down regulation.
Excessive use of phrases "performance based" and "results based". The word "wind" is but a slight breeze. Expected,
but nevertheless disappointing.
Request for submissions to task force
September 21, 2001
Parties are invited to make comments and submissions, preferably by e-mail,
on the proposed Energy Policy by 4:30, Friday, November 2, 2001 to
Eleanor Skakun, Sage Group
All submissions received by the above date, will be considered by the Task Force.
All documents submitted will be considered public documents and may be posted on the Energy Policy website
for information.
Request for Submissions ... click here
Terms of Reference for Energy Policy Task Force
August 21, 2001
The key objectives of the policy to be developed are:
Terms of Reference ... click here
Government Launches Task Force,
Extends Hydro Rate Freeze
August 21, 2001
VICTORIA — The provincial government has launched an Energy Policy Task Force
to develop a comprehensive, long-term energy policy for British Columbia. The task force is to complete
its draft recommendation by November 30, 2001. A final policy will be announced by the government on
February 28, 2002. Announcement by Premier Gordon Campbell and Energy and Mines Minister Richard Neufeld.
News release ... click here
Biographies of task force members ... click here
BC's Energy Resources
July 27, 2001
WHISTLER — Speaking notes for a presentation by Richard Neufeld, the Minister
of Energy and Mines, at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region conference in Whistler. The subject
is BC's Energy Resources. The notes indicate unqualified estimates for coal bed methane, and offshore
reserves. Coal also is highlighted as an energy resource. Sustainable technologies warrant
a single bullet at the end of the presentation. We want to make the most of these resources and use our
energy to re-ignite the BC economy.
Minister's Powerpoint presentation ... PDF
Minister's speaking notes ... PDF
| Phase 1: Preparation of Background Paper and Draft Energy Policy Report | |
| Sep 30, 2001 | -background reports on trends in energy demand and supply -the status of the BC energy sector -review of energy policy development in BC -summary of energy policies in other jurisdictions |
| Nov 2, 2001 | last day for submissions to task force |
| Nov 30, 2001 | draft energy policy report |
| Phase 2: Preparation of Final Report | |
| Jan 15, 2002 | consultation with selected parties |
| Phase 3: Submission of Energy Policy Report | |
| Feb 15, 2002 | energy policy report submitted to Minister of Energy & Mines |
| Phase 4: Establishment of British Columbia's Energy Policy | |
| Feb 28, 2002 | announcement by government of an energy policy for BC |