Vancouver, May 13, 2026—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes today’s announcement from BC Hydro and Minister Adrian Dix regarding the successful results of BC Hydro’s 2025 Call for Power.
The procurement will bring approximately 3,500 GWh of new renewable electricity generation to British Columbia’s grid by October 2033, helping meet the rapidly growing demand for electricity while supporting economic growth and energy security across the province. All projects include 51% First Nations equity ownership, reinforcing British Columbia’s leadership in Indigenous participation and economic reconciliation.
“The results of BC Hydro’s latest call for power demonstrate that renewable energy is ready to meet the challenge,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO of CanREA. “Renewables are affordable, reliable and quick-to-deploy sources of electricity that will support British Columbia’s growing economy, strengthen its energy security and deliver long-term benefits to communities across the province.”
The 2025 Call for Power follows BC Hydro’s successful 2024 procurement, marking two major calls for power in less than two years, totalling 8.5 TWh of new power.
“With two calls for power in under two years, British Columbia has established itself as one of Canada’s top-tier renewable energy markets,” said Patricia Lightburn, CanREA’s Director of Policy for British Columbia. “These projects, developed alongside First Nations partners, will bring jobs and investment to communities across B.C. while helping deliver the clean electricity needed to power the province’s growing economy.”
CanREA congratulates Industry Leader member EDF power solutions, Terawatt members Innergex Renewable Energy and Renewable Energy Systems Canada, Gigawatt member Elemental Energy Renewables and their First Nations project partners. CanREA also wishes to recognize the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) for supporting Indigenous equity participation in clean energy infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
CanREA worked closely with BC Hydro throughout the design of the 2025 Call for Power and will continue collaborating with BC Hydro and the Government of British Columbia as projects move toward development and construction.
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“The results of BC Hydro’s latest call for power demonstrate that renewable energy is ready to meet the challenge. Renewables are affordable, reliable and quick-to-deploy sources of electricity that will support British Columbia’s growing economy, strengthen its energy security and deliver long-term benefits to communities across the province.”
—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
“With two calls for power in under two years, British Columbia has established itself as one of Canada’s top-tier renewable energy markets. These projects, developed alongside First Nations partners, will bring jobs and investment to communities across B.C. while helping deliver the clean electricity needed to power the province’s growing economy.”
—Patricia Lightburn, Director of Policy for British Columbia, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
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