At FortisBC, we are building energy infrastructure in the province to ensure we meet our customers’ energy demands, today and in the future – safely, reliably and at the lowest reasonable cost.
We deliver approximately 21% of the total energy consumed in British Columbia, which is the most energy delivered by any utility in the province. Whether delivering electricity, natural gas or propane, our more than 2,200 employees serve approximately 1.1 million customers in 135 communities.
FortisBC owns and operates approximately 48,200 kilometers of natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines and approximately 7,200 kilometers of transmission and distribution power lines. Under our regulated utility operations, we also own and operate two liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facilities and four hydroelectric generating plants.
FortisBC Inc. and FortisBC Energy Inc. do business as FortisBC. We are indirectly wholly owned by our parent company Fortis Inc., a leader in the North American electric and gas utility business. Through its subsidiaries, Fortis Inc. serves more than three million natural gas and electricity customers.
New study shows that B.C.’s renewable and low carbon gas supply could be double current gas use by 2050 Surrey, B.C. ̶ March 2, 2022: By 2050, the province’s gas system could be completely supplied by made-in-B.C. renewable and low carbon sources. A study...
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Greater variety in RNG sources unlocks more supply to meet CleanBC goals Surrey, B.C. ̶ November 8, 2021: Roughly 8,800 more homes in British Columbia (B.C.) can become carbon neutral following the addition of three new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) suppliers in partnership...
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New supply agreements and projects open the door for new subscribers SURREY, B.C. ̶ September 14, 2021: FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) is pleased to reopen its Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program to its natural gas customers on October 15, 2021. Over the past...
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Lethbridge Biogas supplying enough energy to meet the needs of around 3,800 B.C. homes SURREY, BC, August 12, 2021: To help meet public demand for more renewable energy, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) is now receiving carbon-neutral Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from Lethbridge...
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Renewable Natural Gas supply increasing to meet the growing demand SURREY, BC, August 11, 2021: FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) is celebrating a significant milestone in climate action in British Columbia (B.C.) – the 10th anniversary of its Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program. FortisBC...
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