FortisBC Inc. issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) to identify potential electricity-generating projects both within and outside our electricity service area that would help meet growing electricity needs in British Columbia’s Southern Interior.

Meeting the growing demand for electricity

FortisBC owns four hydroelectric generating plants on the Kootenay River which allow our customers to receive approximately 1,609 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy supply annually. We meet the remainder of our customers’ energy requirements by purchasing electricity through contracts with BC Hydro, other producers within the province and on the wholesale market.

To meet B.C.’s rising energy needs, we’re aiming to add up to 1,100 GWh of energy supply as soon as 2030. This RFEOI marks the initial step in identifying projects to address the growing demand for electricity.

RFEOI resources

Review the documents below which include additional information about the RFEOI and our electric transmission system:

• RFEOI document
• Electric transmission system map
• RFEOI questions and answers