LAUNCH OF THE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLE PROGRAM
Ministers Richard Neufeld and Linda Reid join Terasen Gas officials for launch of the Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Program on November 18, 2008.
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LONG-TERM VISION FOR B.C.’S ELECTRICITY NEEDS
VICTORIA – New terms of reference will guide the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) in looking at the long-term, provincewide electricity transmission needs of British Columbia, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Richard Neufeld announced.
2008 OIL AND GAS RIGHTS SALES A RECORD $2.66 BILLION
VICTORIA – The December sale of oil and gas rights resulted in a total of over $91.7 million in bonus bids, bringing the 2008 calendar year total to a record high $2.66 billion and building on the fiscal year record of $2.38 billion, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Richard Neufeld announced.
PROVINCE ENACTS NEW MEASURES TO SUPPORT MINING
VICTORIA – The Province intends to introduce legislation which, subject to the approval of the legislature, will extend the Mining Flow-Through Share Tax Credit to the end of 2009.
LEADERSHIP SHOWN IN UNCONVENTIONAL GAS DEVELOPMENT
VICTORIA – Shell Canada will take a break in exploration activity in the Klappan and have more discussions with First Nations and the community, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Richard Neufeld announced.
$17-MILLION LIVESMART INVESTMENT FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSING
VICTORIA – The Province is investing $17 million in energy efficiency retrofits for low-income housing that will help put more money in the pockets of low-income British Columbians and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, announced Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Richard Neufeld.
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources is the catalyst and facilitator for developing sustainable and competitive energy and mineral resource sectors for British Columbians.
