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British Columbia’s First Geothermal Power Project Could Be Weeks From Drilling

December 5, 201610 years Roy L Hales 0 Comments

Borealis plans to build a geothermal industrial park that will initially supply the village of Valemount, in the province’s Robson Valley region, with carbon-free heat (substituting for propane gas and diesel). Eventually, GeoPower will also supply the electricity.

Report Says Geothermal Is Far Cheaper Than Hydro

December 1, 201412 years Roy L Hales 28 Comments

Geothermal has far less environmental impact, creates more jobs, and produces cheaper energy, but British Columbia will probably stick with hydroelectric.

British Columbia May Have a “Trillion Dollar Opportunity” with Geothermal Power

November 6, 201412 years Roy L Hales 9 Comments

British Columbia may have a “Trillion Dollar Opportunity”: over 150 known hot springs, and more than enough geothermal energy to power the province’s grid.