BC · New legislation
Independent power producers selling electricity to FortisBC must be exempted from utility regulation by the BC Utilities Commission
Direction to the British Columbia Utilities Commission Respecting the Exemption of Independent Power Producers — under the Utilities Commission Act
Recorded date: July 14, 2026
Detected: October 1, 2026. Verify commencement in the official source.
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A new provincial direction requires the BC Utilities Commission to exempt independent power producers (IPPs) from most utility regulatory requirements under Part 3 of the Utilities Commission Act. The exemption applies specifically to IPPs who sell electricity to FortisBC Inc. under an energy supply contract, covering both the production and sale of that electricity and the associated equipment and facilities. Section 22 of the Act is explicitly carved out, meaning IPPs remain subject to that provision. The Commission must issue this exemption within 10 days of the regulation coming into force. IPPs with existing or planned energy supply contracts with FortisBC should review how this shift in regulatory status affects their obligations.
Who this affects
independent power producers selling electricity to FortisBC · FortisBC Inc. · BC Utilities Commission
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B.C. Reg. 123/2026 on the official source ↗
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