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BIOENERGY STRATEGY ADVANCES INNOVATIONS
On January 31, the Province announced the new Bioenergy Strategy in Prince George. Led by Premier Campbell, the announcement makes bioenergy critical to achieving B.C's climate goals and economic objectives. Read more
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BALANCED BUDGET 2008 PROMOTES GREENER CHOICES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Balanced Budget 2008 introduced a wide range of new measures to address climate change, promote greener choices, and encourage economic investment that allows B.C. to meet the challenges of the future. Read more
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B.C. ENERGY SUMMIT
Minister Neufeld addresses the fifth annual B.C. Chamber of Commerce Energy Summit in Victoria, B.C. on February 26th. The Minister provided an update on the Energy Plan as well as an overview of the recent throne speech and initiatives from Balanced Budget 2008.
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2007 OIL AND GAS RIGHTS SALES SHATTERS RECORD
The December 12, 2007 sale of oil and gas rights in northeast British Columbia capped a record-breaking year for the province. The $401 million generated in bonus bids brought the year-end total to over $1 billon in revenue, the highest yearly total ever. Read more
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CLIMATE ACTION MEETINGS
As part of the Province’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020, and supported by the green initiatives of Balanced Budget 2008, the government is hosting a series of industry-focussed Climate Action Meeting around the Province. Read more
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| Minister's Message |
2007 was a record year for the Ministry. Oil and gas rights sales brought in over $1 billion dollars of revenue – the highest yearly total ever and mineral expenditures produced a banner year as well, climbing to an all-time high of nearly $416 million. The first few months of 2008 have continued to set a breakneck pace. Read more
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NEW GUIDELINES TO ELIMINATE ROUTINE GAS FLARING BY 2016
On February 7, 2008, the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission released the “British Columbia Flaring, Incinerating and Venting Reduction Guideline” document. It sets out new regulatory requirements and guidance for flaring, incinerating, and venting in the Province. Read more
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MINERAL EXPLORATION ROUNDUP 2008 CELEBRATES 150 YEARS OF ENERGY AND MINING IN B.C
The annual Mineral Roundup is the world's largest technical mineral exploration conference. From January 28 to January 31 this year in Vancouver, delegates gathered to mark the 25th silver anniversary of the conference and to launch the BC 150 Journey Map. Read more
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING STRATEGY: MORE ACTION, LESS ENERGY
On May 22, 2008 the Province announced over $160 million in funding to support LiveSmart BC and the Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy. Read more
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MINISTER NEUFELD TOURS BC HYDRO SUBSTATION
Minister Neufeld tours the BC Hydro Substation in Langley on February 29, 2008, with BC Hydro Field Manager Paul Tutt.
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