November 25, 2002
Questions and Answer Session with the
Minister of Energy Mines Richard Neufeld
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On increasing private sector
opportunities:
Question:
"It’s going to be an exciting time for those who
are independent power producers. Would you say this is a great
opportunity for those people?"
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Question:
"Will the independent power producers have access to
the grid to sell to whoever they wish --whether it’s BC
Hydro or Alberta or the Unites States?"
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On B.C.’s
advantage and other jurisdictions:
Question:
"What lessons can you learn or observations do you have
to make from today’s announcement on BC Hydro versus what
happened in Ontario?"
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On low electricity
rates and the role of the British Columbia Utilities Commission:
Question:
"Your government rejected an energy task force report
that called for 30 per cent increase if residential customers
were to face true market rates. You’ve rejected that and
gone to this alternative plan -- does that mean an increase
that’s less than 30 per cent for residential customers?
Can you give us an idea of what range would be acceptable and
what it is you’re hoping customers will face with this
plan?"
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On reliable
energy supply and environmental responsibility:
Question:
"In terms of future generation, have you got an
idea what percentage you might get from coal-fired, thermal
and gas plants and so on? Do you have an idea, in terms of a
percentage, where the new production might come from?"
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