Power Pathway: Building B.C.’s Energy Future
Chris O’Riley
British Columbia is witnessing an unprecedented demand for electricity as our population grows and British Columbians and businesses look to switch to cleaner, renewable sources of power.
Join Chris O’Riley, President and CEO of BC Hydro, B.C.’s largest Crown corporation, as he discusses the steps BC Hydro is taking to increase electricity generation and the significant investments to grow and expand our provincial grid, including the recently announced $36 billion 10-Year Capital Plan. Hear about investments BC Hydro is making in community and regional infrastructure – particularly in the Lower Mainland – to accommodate the demand and deliver on its mandate to provide clean, reliable, and affordable power to the communities it serves across B.C.
About the speaker:
Chris O’Riley leads BC Hydro, B.C.’s largest Crown corporation and the fourth largest company in the province as ranked by annual revenue. Powered by water, BC Hydro safely provides reliable, affordable, clean electricity to its five million customers. Chris has held positions throughout the organization and across the province during his 32-year career with BC Hydro, including working with customers, leading operations, overseeing capital projects, and managing risk for BC Hydro's trading subsidiary, Powerex. Chris is a Professional Engineer in electrical engineering and holds a master's degree in Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
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