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B.C. quietly expands scope of Bill 14 to include all future wind and solar
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 15 – Bill 14 now covers all future wind and solar projects under the B.C. Energy Regulator, adding new transmission lines to speed up renewable energy development, officials said.
- On June 27, B.C. broadened the scope of Bill 14 to bring all upcoming wind and solar energy projects under the oversight of the B.C. Energy Regulator.
- This followed the original bill passage on May 28 and a cabinet order adding transmission lines, prompting criticism about limited public consultation and oversight.
- Critics such as Bill Bennett and Greens leader Jeremy Valeriote expressed concern that removing environmental assessments for every wind project disregards local factors and could provoke opposition from communities.
- Valeriote warned that if opposition grows strong enough to prevent wind or solar projects from being located close to local areas, it could hinder progress on renewable energy initiatives.
- Although the streamlined system aims to improve efficiency via a one-window regulator, it may reduce transparency and provoke opposition from communities and First Nations due to limited engagement.
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