Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
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Advocating for Independent Power Producer (IPP) policy development and programs. Supporting First Nations that are interested in economic development by investing in renewable energy projects. About 90% of BC's IPPs have First Nations participation. BC First Nations see the electricity industry as an avenue for economic reconciliation; support the development of Indigenous Utilities for Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) First Nations members.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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CEBC is a membership-based organization and will reflect the interests of those members by monitoring and influencing policies concerning energy, electricity, infrastructure and climate. These key targets are in regards to BC's regulated electricity market, government bodies that are responsible for renewable energy development and utility planning. Engagement around BC's climate plan "CleanBC" is a main focus. Promoting economic reconciliation for First Nation members through the development, ownership and operation of renewable energy projects is also a key focus. Reducing greenhouse gases by promoting low-carbon electrification of the built environment, transportation and industry (including mining and natural gas) is a priority for this organization.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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Securing funding for First Nations in clean energy.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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Support the role of IPPs in BC’s energy mix and the concerns of CEBC’s First Nation members regarding their future role in the energy sector and reconciliation; advance first nations led and partnered renewable energy projects i.e. powering reconciliation; support the growing demand for clean electricity due to climate targets, electrification of transportation and heating, green hydrogen; discuss the need for regulator and utility mandates to be in alignment with climate and reconciliation objectives; contribute to the discussions on the need for a comprehensive energy strategy that is aligned with climate targets and the UNDRIP legislation; support joint resource stewardship with First Nations in addition to accelerating permitting and co-governance processes with First Nations for renewable energy projects.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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