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Message from the Premier
Message from the Minister
The BC Energy Plan Highlights
Environmental Leadership
A Strong Commitment to Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Energy Security
Investing in Innovation
Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Ambitious Energy Conservation and Efficiency Targets
Conservation Target
Implement Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings by 2010
Aggressive Public Sector Building Plan
Community Action on Energy Efficiency
Leading the Way to a Future with Green Buildings and Green Cities
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
The 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Games: Sustainability in Action
Electricity
Electricity Security
The New Relationship and Electricity
Achieve Electricity Self-Sufficiency by 2016
Small Power Standing Offer
Ensuring a Reliable Transmission Network
BC Transmission Corporation Innovation and Technology
Public Ownership
Public Ownership of BC Hydro and the BC Transmission Corporation
Confirming the Heritage Contract in Perpetuity
British Columbias Leadership in Clean Energy
All New Electricity Generation Projects Will Have Zero Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Zero Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Thermal Generation Power Plants by 2016
Ensure Clean or Renewable Electricity Generation Continues to Account For at Least 90 per cent of Total Generation
Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Coal
Burrard Thermal Generating Station
No Nuclear Power
Benefits to British Columbians
Maintain our Electricity Competitive Advantage
Ensure Electricity is Secured at Competitive Prices
Rates Kept Low Through Powerex Trading of Electricity
BC Utilities Commissions Role in Social and Environmental Costs and Benefits
Bring Clean Power to Communities
Alternative Energy
Innovative Clean Energy Fund
The British Columbia Bioenergy Strategy: Growing Our Natural Energy Advantage
Generating Electricity from Mountain Pine Beetle Wood: Turning Wood Waste into Energy
Addressing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transportation
Implementing a Five Per Cent Renewable Fuel Standard for Diesel and Gasoline
A Commitment to Extend British Columbias Ground-breaking Hydrogen Highway
Promote Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy
Environmental Leadership in Action
Electricity Choices
A Choice of Electricity Options
Table 1: Summary of Resource Options
British Columbias Strength in Electricity Diversity
2004 Total Electricity Production by Source (% of total)
Skills, Training and Labour
Taking Action to Meet the Demand for Workers
Attract Highly Skilled Workers
Develop a Robust Talent Pool of Workers
Inform British Columbians
Oil And Gas
Be Among the Most Competitive Oil and Gas Jurisdictions in North America
The New Relationship and Oil and Gas
Leading in Environmentally and Socially Responsible Oil and Gas Development
Eliminate Flaring from Oil and Gas Producing Wells and Production Facilities By 2016
Enhance Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in British Columbia
Environmental Stewardship Program
Best Coalbed Gas Practices in North America
Ensuring Offshore Oil and Gas Resources are Developed in a Scientifically Sound and Environmentally Responsible Way
Maintaining B.C.s Competitive Advantage as an Oil and Gas Jurisdiction
British Columbias Enormous Natural Gas Potential
Attracting Investment and Developing our Oil and Gas Resources
Establishment of a Petroleum Registry
Increasing Access
Developing Conventional and Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources
Improve Regulations and Research
Focus on Innovation and Technology Development
Technology Transfer Incentive Program
Scientific Research and Experimental Development
Research and Development
Nechako Initiative
Value-Added Opportunities
Oil and Gas Service Sector
Improving Oil and Gas Tenures
Create Opportunities for Communities and First Nations
Benefits for British Columbians from the Oil and Gas Sector
Conclusion
Appendix A: The BC Energy Plan: Summary of Policy Actions
Energy In Action
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