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B.C. Calls for Energy Storage Innovations

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The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) and BC Hydro have launched the Call for Energy Storage Innovation, offering up to $3 million in non-dilutive funding for clean energy projects. The initiative aims to accelerate scalable energy storage and grid innovations to support British Columbia’s clean energy future.

Targeting solutions like energy storage, microgrids, and flexible grid management, the program invites proposals from Canadian companies with B.C.-based projects. Applications close February 28, 2025. CICE and BC Hydro seek technologies that enhance affordability, reliability, and resilience in energy systems.

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$6 Billion Boost for BC’s Wind Energy Future

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BC Hydro has signed 30-year electricity purchase agreements with nine new wind energy projects, expected to generate 5,000 gigawatt hours annually—enough to power 500,000 homes. These projects will attract $5-$6 billion in private investment.

Premier David Eby praised the initiative, contrasting Alberta’s restrictive renewable policies. “We’ll see what the U.S. decides on clean energy,” he noted, as Alberta focuses on agriculture-first regulations while collaborating with the U.S. on energy security. The move underscores B.C.’s commitment to clean energy leadership and stability amid shifting North American energy policies.

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