British Columbia is facing a sharp rise in electricity demand, prompting the NDP government to reconsider large hydroelectric projects once shelved after the contentious $12-billion Site C dam. Energy Minister Adrian Dix has tasked BC Hydro with exploring all options, including reviving the 50-year-old Site E dam plan on the Peace River. This shift comes as new energy-intensive industries boost demand, risking supply shortfalls that could hamper economic growth. BC Hydro is expected to issue new calls for power projects soon, balancing private wind contracts with potential mega-dams.
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