Our Work for BC Businesses

Regulatory Intervention

  • Participating in proceedings at the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC)

  • Submitting evidence, arguments, and recommendations on behalf of commercial energy consumers

  • Advocating for fair rates and transparent cost allocation from utilities (e.g., BC Hydro, FortisBC)

Policy Advocacy

  • Engaging with provincial policy makers and regulatory bodies on energy policy and planning

  • Responding to government consultations on energy, climate, and utility regulation

  • Promoting policies that reflect the economic needs of the commercial sector

Research and Analysis

  • Producing or commissioning technical and economic studies on utility proposals, rate impacts, and energy trends

  • Evaluating utility applications and proposed infrastructure investments

  • Identifying how changes in energy regulation or rates will affect the cost competitiveness of commercial operations in BC

Representation of Commercial Interests

  • Ensuring that businesses of all sizes—from retailers to industrial users—have a voice in regulatory processes

  • Serving as a recognized intervenor in rate hearings and other utility-related proceedings

  • Aggregating and articulating the concerns of non-residential energy users