Returning to the podcast today is the CEO of BC Hydro, Chris O’Riley. BC Hydro is the proud sponsor of FC Live Canada. With a strong background in engineering and finance, he navigates the complexities of power generation, transmission, and distribution. O’Riley’s innovative vision drives sustainable initiatives, emphasizing clean energy and environmental responsibility.
To ensure a reliable supply of this critical product, BC Hydro is spending approximately $2.9 billion per year over the next 10 years to refurbish and expand its electricity assets.
Under his guidance, BC Hydro advances its role in shaping the province’s energy landscape. O’Riley’s dedication to public service extends beyond his role, fostering collaborations and community engagement.
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Some of the reservoirs for BC Hydro are immense. One of them is nearly 100km long.
Robert, as much as it pains me to say this, if you wish to keep your rosy view of Canada don't come through the redneck prairies. I personally would love a fully charged show to visit locally, but…
Yeah, with all the anti-vaxers, conspiracy theories, hushed racism against middle eastern refugees, and Make Canada Great Again hats, you can probably guess why.
Doesn’t Long Island in New Ork have more electrical cables than Vancouver Island?
It would be very nice if BC Hydro had more interlinks with Alberta to help decarbonize Alberta.
Well I find your show very interesting.
I live in south central BC about a 5 hour drive to Vancouver.
The Site C dam is very controversial here from both the cost and the extent of environmental damage. Interestingly there was a project proposed for a geothermal power development near Whistler which would have been viable and taken BC Hydro in a new direction as one just needs to realise that BC is sitting on the Ring of Fire which is a resource that has yet to be tapped here. We are very lucky to have BC Hydro as a crown corporation, so you need to be aware that Chris O'Riley is more politician than CEO. I have some insight into its operation as my sister for a while was on BC Hydro's board of directors.
When it comes to BC's natural gas production, way too much of it comes from fracking which is the dirtiest and environmental damaging method possible.
BC has so many charging stations, rest areas and parks.
I would have loved to have heard questions on the potential offered by tidal energy. They must be abundant, looking at the geography of the coasts, both of the mainland and of the islands, and the channels between them
The smoke was in Ohio were i. Live, i found out from Tesla Time News.
I haven’t heard of carbon sequestration being symbiotic. Like placing carbon dioxide consuming industry (commercial size greenhouses increase the CO2 level by as much as six times normal) next to carbon dioxide producing industry, electric power plants.
Norway are funding their green revolution by selling Oil which gets burned.
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I love this channel. Great presenters and topics. Would be nice to have a few more videos on home heating etc. Keep up the good work team
interesting show. Wish i could go to a fully charged show but i am homebound.
Was curious. I have seen on a few other PRO-EV channels about issues with some of the Korean (i think) vehicles at 1 year plus having issues with there charging port and computer. I love to hear all the new and exciting progress but i would also love to hear about the EV issues some vehicles are having to help inform the public of things to watch out for when swapping to electric. All it takes is one bad experience to make a petro-head dig in and refuse to listen or change
Not an easy listen. Like a lot of other people who have commented, seems like green-washing.
The indigenous people of BC are being bamboozled into having their name associated with LNG without their informed consent. This is another fabrication by this provincial government. Indigenous lands are being crossed by pipelines to export fossil fuels, to be burnt in other countries. When you are in Vancouver you will most likely see big buses with advertising for BC LNG being a way to lower world GHG emissions! More green-washing by the FF industry and echoed by the BCs NDP government. As you and your colleges try to educate the world about the alternatives to Fossil Fuels, this government is accelerating the climate crisis. The provincial government spins yarns that are the opposite of the truth and Chris O' Riley is another tool of the fossil fuel industry, as are the ruling provincial government.
No fossil fuel facilities are owned by first nations. First Nations are having their names associated with these facilities because it's politically expedient, and are paid a pittance, while the majority of first nations live in third world poverty. Fossil fuel facilities are owned by FF companies who have the capital to build them.
Boy o boy Robert you blew your credibility with this interview and Fully Charged's cred too! So sad.
Thanks for this, nothing like hearing from the top.
Thank you. Please stop using natural gas, it's as bad as coal and petroleum for climate change.
I'm one of those 'even Alberta' people. 🙂 Looking forward to attending Fully Charged Live in Vancouver!
The wildfires in Maui are not in a rainforest. They're on the wrong side of a mountain in what's practically desert.
Remote combustion vehicles are the biggest greenwashing deal and won't reduce fossil fuel consumption. Better to buy solar panels for your roof than buying an EV
Aces
BC is the Norway of Canada 🙂 I'd be interested in any plans to electrify BC ferries.
Honest Government Ad | Canada 🇨🇦
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7s-BgfcFXw
Sorry I don't feel good it is about my foot
Wow, great show❤
Fanrastic story, but typically
BORING poorly marketed, undersold, sleepy presentation by a Canadian. This guy has no sense of MISSION! 😴
I agree with heat pumps but it is just a compressor like used in an air-conditioning system. In my experience, compressors don’t last long and then their efficiency goes down and maintenance goes up. How does BC Hydro do a true life analysis and how do you advise your consumers?
That BC Hydro guy was just promoting Electricity. I believe in all the other provinces, a Crown corporation takes care of all energy needs.
Have you done anything with the folks at "ember"? (Pierce Glennie and Keith Bradbury are the company owners) They run what was/is the first (only?) UK intercity electric bus service that presently operates between Edinburgh/Dundee and Glasgow/Dundee and have great plans for expansion.
Hats off to BC electricity, along with Québec Hydro in many ways they leaving the rest of the country behind.😅 These also are the only two provinces who give a substantial grant
along with the Federal Governmentwhen you purchase an EV. 😮ou go, Bobby!
That 20 grand Corsa in 3 years is what interests me 😅
A very fine channel, keep up the good work!
Hi Robert, love the show, your amazing presenter and your whole ethos.
I caught the recent video from the juice media on the Canadian Government and it gave me cause for concern regarding the tactics employed by BC Hydro around the LNG/gas pipeline – even if you buy the "transition fuel" argument……