The electricity industry is undergoing a revolutionary change.
Increased competition is a trend across North America.
The public wants more choice and, if possible, lower prices for electricity, but also demands a high standard of environmental protection from utilities. At the same time, the environmental implications of electricity generation are also coming under closer scrutiny from regulators and stakeholders. And demand for electricity in BC is still growing. Innovation and a willingness to compromise will be required from all stakeholders, in order to reconcile society's need for energy with society's need for a healthy environment. BC 's energy supply now comes primarily from hydroelectricity, augmented by thermal generation.