Site C Clean Energy Project Announcement

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Site C Clean Energy Project Announcement
Location: BC Legislature
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Victoria, BC
Event Summary: Province Approves Site C Clean Energy Project, the third dam and
hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in Northeast B.C.
ActionNisual: technical briefing with media and validators, announcement
Venue Audience: invited stakeholders and media
Podium: Yes.
Dress: Business.
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Arrival Time: 9:30am Technical Briefing: 1 :OOpm Announcement: 2:30pm
ARRIVAL
Time Event Itinerary
9:30am i BC Hydro Executive arrive at the Legislature and are greeted by Chris
: Sandve and proceed to Oak Room (303) for briefings:
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, Jessica McDonald, President and CEO, BC Hydro
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Susan Yurkovich, Executive Vice President, Site C Clean Energy Project,
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Chris O'Riley, Executive Vice-President of Generation
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Steve Vanagas, BC Hydro
Mina Laudan, Site C Clean Energy Project
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11 :30am I Press Theatre ready for technical briefing run through
12:00pm I Lunch break
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TECHNICAL BRIEFING - PRESS THEATRE
Time Event Itinerary
12:00pm onward Media and guests arrive at the Legislative Buildings for technical briefing
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LOCK UP .
. Team members escort guests/visiting accredited media to the Press
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Theatre.
I Upon arrival: Sonia Lowe, Ashlea Wilson from GCPE media onsite to assist
f--- =-=-- - - ..+ I; ;::m"e,cdc:i"a;:..;a",n.:.d;";-.Q,.u,,,e=-s;:-t,;s=-:s,-l,·,Q,,ning waivers and check in electronic devices.
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12:55pm David Haslam AlDirector of Communication for Energy and Mines will brief
the media regarding the format of the technical briefing
Kyle Surovy on hand for photos and video.
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i -1:00Pm-' .. Minister Bill Bennett, Jessica McDonald, Susan Yurkovich, Chris O'Riley,
Dave Nikolejsin, Les MacLaren arrive for the technical Briefing.
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I , Also in attendance:
• Doug Foster , Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Initiatives, Ministry of
Finance
, • Scott MacDonald, Assistant Deputy Minister, Labour Market & ;
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1 :01 pm , Minister Bennett proceeds to the podium. Jessica, Susan, Chris, Dave and
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: Les take their seats at the table next to the podium
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,h 1:02pp-mm- - David Haslam introduces the technical briefing participants and invites
Minister Bennett to begin the presentation
Minister Bennett leads the power point presentation
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I 1:34pm : David Haslam moderates the Q and A portion of the technical briefing.
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I There will be an opportunity for media dialed in from Fort SI. John to ask
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, Minister Bennett takes questions from the podium and refers questions to
. Jessica, Susan, Chris, Dave and Les as appropriate,
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2:15pm Staff to escort Media and Validators to the Legislative Library Rotunda
,I Susan Yurkovich, Chris O'Riley, Les MacLaren proceed to Library Rotunda
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2:25pm---':-Staff return electronic devices to media/validators once set up in the Library
Rotunda with a reminder of embargo until the Premier makes
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TECHNICAL BRIEFING/ANNOUNCEMENT - FORT ST• .JOHN
LOCATION: Site C Community Consultation Office (9948 -100 Avenue)
Time Event itinerary
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MST BC Hydro Staff set up Screen, laptop, Polycom
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Btwn 1 :OOpm and Media arrive for technical5riefing COCK UP-at the Site C Cori-lmunity con sultati0nl
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2:00pm MST Office (9948 - 100 Avenue).
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Dave Conway from Site C Project Team on hand to assist with Media Relations. :
: BC Hydro staff assist media signing waivers and phone check in.
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MST I Media will listen to the technicai t;riefing audio via the poly·com-set upinthe roon:;:--'
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: Dial in details:
I S.17 from Canada and USA
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1 :55pm MST IN VICTORIA - David Haslam NDirector of Communication for Energy and Mines
I will brief the media regarding the format of the technical briefing __. ____ . _ _I
2:00pm MST I Minister Bill Bennett, Jessica McDonald, Susan Yurkovich, Chris O'Riley, Dave
: Nikolejsin, les Maclaren arrive for the technical Briefing.
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Doug Foster, Assistant Deputy Minister, StrategiC Initiatives, Ministry of
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Finance
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2:01 pm MST ' Minister Bennett will proceed to the podium. Jessica, Susan, Chris, Dave and les 1
, will take their seats at the table next to the podium '
2:02pm MST David Haslam introduces the t echnical briefing participantsandiiiviies-Minisier- -
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Bennett to begin the presentation
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2:04pm MST Minister Bennett leads the power point presentation
2:34pm MST : David Haslam moderates tfie Q and A portion of the technical briefing.
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I There will be an opportunity for media dialed in from Fort St. John to ask questions.
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Minister Bennett takes questions from the podium and refers questions to Jessica,
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3:00pm MST Technical Briefing concludes.
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: BC Hydro Staff - show the webcast to the embedded link on the
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https:newsroom.gov.bc.ca web page.
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3:30pm MST Media watch the announcement and media availability via webcast.
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BC Hydro staff return phones to Media at approximately 3:25pm MST with a
! reminder regarding the embargo until the Premier has made the announcement.
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4:10pm MST Media availability ends
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4:30pm MST Minisier Bennett to participate in regional m edia teleconference post·
L-______ announcement. _______
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ANNOUNCEMENT: LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY ROTUNDA
nme Event Itinerary
2:00pm , The following participants proceeds to the Premier's Office for pre-brief:
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Hon, Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines
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" Jessica McDonald, President and CEO, BC Hydro
Dave Nikolejsin, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and Mines
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, Premier Christy Clark, Hon Bill Bennett, Jessica McDonald and Dave
; Nikolejsin proceed to Legislative Library Rotunda,
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i~29pm ---Premier Christy Clark, Minister Bennet- and JessiCa McDonald -take their---
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places next to the podium,
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" Susan Yurkovich, Executive Vice President, Site C Clean Energy
Project, BC Hydro
" Chris O'Riley, Executive Vice-President of Generation, BC Hydro
I " Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North
" Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South
Li __ _ Dave Nikolej~in, D~puti' Minist~ _______________ -==!
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230pm __- __- -+:--:M:-~;;-n;iste~_ Be_nn: tt ~elcomes guests and introduces Premier Christy -c=:-Cla-r-k:-
2:32pm Premier Christy Clark gives remarks
2:42pm -Minister Bennett introduces Jessica McDonald
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2:43pm Jessica McDonald gives remarks on behalf of BC Hydro
, NOTE: at the end of her remarks, Jessica invites Susan Yurkovich to join her I
,, at the podium and recognize her for all her work on the project. I
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Photos taken (order from Left to right) with Susan Yurkovich, Premier Christy i
, Clark, Jessica McDonald, Hon, Bill Bennett
2:50pm I After photos a-re iake~ Minister Bennett thanks e-veryone for coming ----~
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2:55pm i Premier participates in media availability moderated by Sam Oliphant, Press
Secretary
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Minister Bennett and Jessica McDonald to remain at front in the e,vent any
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_ question~, are referred to thel}l, ___ ___ _ __ _ ______- '
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3:10pm Media availability concludes,
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3:15 -3:30pm ' Event concludes, Guests depart, I
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POST - ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Contacts:
Tara Zwaan ...............................
S.17
David Haslam ............................. 1-250 361-7989
Steve Vanagas ........................... S.22
Mina Laudan ..............................
S.22
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Site C Clean Energy Project Announcement
Location: BC Legislature
Victoria, BC
Event Summary: Province Approves Site C Clean Energy Project, the third dam and
hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in Northeast B.C.
ActionNisual: Premier gives remarks; takes group photo.
Venue Audience: invited stakeholders and media
Podium: Yes.
Dress: Business.
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Technical Briefing: 1:00pm Announcement: 2:30pm
ANNOUNCEMENT: LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY ROTUNDA
Time Event Itinerary
2:00pm The following participants proceed from the technical briefing to the
, Premier's Office for update and pre-brief:
• Hon. Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines
• Jessica McDonald, President and CEO, BC Hydro
• Dave Nikolejsin, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and Mines
2:25pm - - -- ~ Premier ChristyC lark;Hon -sill Benn-elf Jessica McDonald ari'«(Oave-------;
. Nikolejsin proceed to Legislative Library Rotunda.
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2:29pm -'Premier Christy-C-Iark~ Minister Bennet-t a-n-d-Jes-Sica-McDona-ld ia.,k.-e"""t"h'-e"i"r'-
places next to the podium.
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i Seated in the front row are:
• Susan Yurkovich, Executive Vice President, Site C Clean Energy
Project, BC Hydro
• Chris O'Riley, Executive Vice-President of Generation, BC Hydro
• Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North
• Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South
• Dave Nikolejsilh.!?~p_,:!!y Minister _ _ ___ =:---:-_
2:30pm I Minister Bennett welcomes guests and introduces Premier Christy Clark
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2:32pm i Premier Christy Clark gives remarks
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i 42pm , Minister Bennett introduCes JessTca McDonald ------- ,,
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NOTE: at the end of her remarks, Jessica invites Susan Yurkovich to join her ;
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, at the podium and recognize her for all her work on the project.
: Photos taken (order from Left to right) with Susan Yurkovich, Premier Christy
Clark, Jessica McDonald, Hon. Bill Bennett
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2:50pm 4AtterPhOtos taken, Minister~ Bennett thanks everYone for coming
2:55pm , Premier partiCipatesTn media -availabililymoderated by Sam Oliphant, Press~
; Secretary
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Minister Bennett and Jessica McDonald to remain at front in the event any
~uestions are ref,E!r~e~Ugt!!em,_ ..___ . ___ . __ _ __ ~ __ ~ __ .
Media availability concludes.
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3: 11 pm ' Premier takes photo- w--itoh~ H-;o-n-. -B-i~ll. B-en-ne~tt ~an d~ M LAs P-a~t -P-im-m~ ~an d7 M~ik-e -
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3: 15 -3:30pm. Event concludes. Guests depart.
Contacts:
Tara Zwaan ............................... S.17
David Haslam ............................ 1-250361-7989
Steve Vanagas ........................... S.22
Mina Laudan .............................. S.22
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BRITISH
COLUMBIA
The Province ofB ritish Columbia
invites MLAs to attend
an announcement.
DATE:
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
TIME:
Event: 2:30p.m.
LOCATION:
Legislative Library Rotunda
BC Legislature
Victoria, BC
'This invitation is intended for the original addressee. It is not for third party redistributIon.
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Office of the Premier
2014PREM0128-001896 Ministry of Energy and Mines and Responsible for Core
December 16, 2014 Review
Site C to provide more than 100 years of affordable, reliable clean power
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark announced today the Province has approved the Site C Clean
Energy Project, concluding it will provide British Columbia with the most affordable, reliable
clean power for over 100 years.
“Affordable, reliable, clean electricity is the backbone of British Columbia’s economy. Site C will
support our quality of life for decades to come and will enable continued investment and a
growing economy,” said Premier Clark.
B.C.’s population and economy are growing, and the demand for power is expected to increase
by 40% over the next 20 years. Site C will be required even with BC Hydro’s ambitious Power
Smart programs that are targeted to meet 78% of future electricity growth.
“British Columbia has the third-lowest electricity rates in North America and we need to meet
our future needs in a way that keeps rates down,” said Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and
Mines. “It’s clear that to keep rates low, we must choose the option of building Site C.”
Over the first 50 years of Site C’s project life, ratepayers will save an average of $650 to $900
million each year, compared to alternatives - this amounts to average annual savings of
approximately six to eight per cent for the typical household. The project will generate a
century of low-cost power, providing enough electricity for about 450,000 homes per year – an
eight-per-cent increase in supply to BC Hydro’s system in 2024.
As the third project on the Peace River, the firm energy it provides will support the
development of more independent power projects (IPPs) by backing-up intermittent resources,
such as wind. IPPs currently provide 25% of B.C.’s electricity and will continue to play a vital
role in meeting the province’s energy needs.
“Site C is essential to keeping the lights on while maintaining low rates for our customers,” said
Jessica McDonald, president and CEO of BC Hydro. “This project will build on the success of our
existing hydroelectric system and benefit British Columbians for generations to come.”
The capital-cost estimate for the project has been updated to $8.335 billion, and government
has also established a project reserve of an additional $440 million to account for events
outside of BC Hydro’s control that could occur over an eight-year construction period, such as
higher than forecast inflation or interest rates, for a total of up to $8.775 billion. The reserve is
subject to provincial Treasury Board approval.
The project, which has undergone a thorough and independent multi-year environmental
assessment process, will start construction in summer 2015 and will provide approximately
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10,000 direct construction jobs.
“Today’s announcement is a historic milestone and we look forward to building this important
provincial project,” said Susan Yurkovich, executive vice-president responsible for Site C. “We
will continue to work with First Nations, communities and landowners to ensure that we
deliver on our commitments and realize the many benefits of this project.”
To view backgrounders, please visit:
• Growing Demand for Electricity:
http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/downloads/Growing_Demand_for_Electricity.pdf
• Site C Capital Cost Estimate:
http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/downloads/Site_C_Cost_Estimate.pdf
• Comparing the Options:
http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/downloads/Comparing_the_Options.pdf
• About Site C: http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/downloads/About_Site_C.pdf
• Labour Requirements for Site C and LNG:
http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/downloads/Site_C_and_LNG.pdf
Media Contact:
Media Relations
Ministry of Energy and Mines
250 952-0628
Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect
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