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BC Hydro and Power Authority Non-Integrated Areas (NIA) Business Strategy January 14, 2004

Appendices

BC Hydro and Power Authority A - 1 Non-Integrated Areas (NIA) Business Strategy January 14, 2004

- DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION -

Appendix A: DLoB Organization Chart and Business Model

Distribution Business Model

PeopleBusiness - Commercial

Energy Management

Face to the CustomerPower Smart

Operations andAsset Management

Stakeholders•Provincial Government

•Public•BCUC

OperationsSupport Service

Providers

ABS $113M/Yr (unloaded)

EngineeringServices

$11M/Yr.

Field Services$115M/Yr.

Energy Supply Providers-Cost of Energy $1.7B

GenerationHeritageContract

IndependentPower

Producers

Energy DeliveryService

Providers

BCTC

Network Service -$501M/Yr.Substation- $52M/Yr.System Operations-$5M/Yr.

Corporate $1.2M/Yr.

DISTRIBUTION

PowerexEnergy

Purchases

Obligation to serve

Revenue ROE Regu-lation

SupplyEnergy

Perform Work

Customers•1.6M Customers

•$2.4B Revenue/Yr.

ProvideService

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Appendix B: List of Interviewees

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Interviewee(s)

Department or Service Organization

Interviewer(s)

Study component

Date (2003)

Pun Chu CP&O Fiona Petersen Bill Reid

Organization review August 25

Sandy Gillies Operations Fiona Petersen Bill Reid

Organization review Review of business model alternatives

August 29

Dan Gilgan Field Services Rick Blennerhassett Fiona Petersen

Operations review Organization Review

September 2

Randy North Field Services Rick Blennerhassett Fiona Petersen


September 2

Tom Gessell Field Services Rick Blennerhassett Fiona Petersen


September 2

Cheong Siew Distribution Planning (NIG)

Rick Blennerhassett Fiona Petersen


September 2

Paul Ng Distribution Planning (NIG)

Rick Blennerhassett Operations review September 2

Jeff Barker Business Stategy and Development

Fiona Petersen Organization Review August 27

John Berard CP&O Fiona Petersen Bill Reid

Organization Review August 29

Karen McDonald

Sustainability and Policy

Fiona Petersen Bill Reid

Organization Review August 26 August 27

Eric Valois Distribution Operation Bill Reid Organization Review August 28 Ralph Zucker Strategic Asset

Management Bill Reid Organization Review August 28

Jim Ko Power Planning and Portfolio Mgt

Paul Willis Operations review August 27

Alan King Engineering Support Services

Rick Blennerhassett Operations review August 27

Tom VanDeventer

Engineering Support Services

Rick Blennerhassett Operations review August 27

Helen Iosfin Distribution Planning (NIG)

Fiona Petersen Operations review, capital planning

September 25

Jeffrey Yang Financial Services Fiona Petersen Financial review September 30

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Appendix C: Area Operations Summaries


ANAHIM LAKE (AHM) - PPDGS

Site Assessment

Community Profile Anahim Lake (including Nimpo Lake) is in the West Central interior of BC 310 km west of Williams Lake on Hwy # 20. Service Status Station operation contracted out to an Agent. Anahim Lake diesel generating station is the source of prime power for the community. There is some possibility of an IPP. Station Status General:

5 Mobile Generating Units. Outdoor substation Property is fenced.

Generating Units

Unit # Make Model Rating Age (Years) Hours Condition Assessment M098G1 Cat D398B 600 21–30 82,972 Needs overhaul; breaker

subject to mechanical problems

M112G1 Cat D398B 600 21–30 102,654 Poor fuel efficiency M166G1 Cat 3512 850 52,656 M168G1 Cat 3406 300 1–10 27,291 Poor reliability M168G2 Cat 3406 300 27,346 Poor reliability Generating Capacity (Total): 2650 kW Generating Capacity (Firm): 2650 kW Community Peak Load: 1528 kW


ANAHIM LAKE (AHM) - PPDGS Other assets:

Control building Office/workshop building

Fuel Equipment Bermed area containing 3 vertical fuel storage tanks and auxiliary equipment

Tank # Type Installed Inspected 002 V 1971 Jan/1995 052 V 1975 Jan/1995 054 V 1976 Jan/1995

Live (Usable) Volume 72,360 litres

Consumption Data

Liters Consumed in

2002/03 Average Fuel Cost

($Cdn/Liter)

2,056,290 $0.4531

Distribution System Feeder # Voltage Phases Length 25F51 25 kV 3 23 kms 25F51 14.4 kV 1 82 kms Substation Overhead buss with 2 Step Up transformers

(T1-1.2/2 MVa, T2-2.5/3.3 MVa) Grounding Delta-Y (T1 with off-load taps) Feeder Protection One ITE breaker, 1200 amp rating Phase Load at Peak 19/25/28 amps



Customer Profile Number of Customers

Billed kWh

Generated kWh

Purchased kWh

Losses kWh

SS kWh

Peak kW

508 6562017 7580489 0 n/a 318662 1530 kW Performance Parameters Financial: Fuel Cost/kWh generated $0.103 Operating Cost/kWh generated $0.012 Maintenance & Administration Cost/kWh generated $0.059 Distribution Cost/kWh generated $0.001 Fuel Efficiency Index 3.6699 Capital Improvements

Upgrade to fuel delivery system



Topographic Map



Site Plan AHM – Site 1


ANAHIM LAKE (AHM) - PPDGS Station One-line Diagram NC - 72



Feeder Diagram AHM – 25F51


ATLIN (ATL) – PP DGS

Site Assessment

Community Profile Atlin is located 184 kms south of Whitehorse on highway #7 Service Status Atlin diesel generating station is the source of prime power for the community. Station operation contracted out to an Agent. There have been investigations into a potential IPP hydro supply from Surprise Lake, and also discussions on power purchase from Yukon Energy Corp. Station Status General:

Composite site comprised of 2 Mobile Generating Units and a powerhouse containing 3 Stationary Generating Units. Outdoor substation. Property is fenced.

Generating Units

Unit # Make Model Rating Age (Years) Hours Condition

Assessment ATLG1 Cat D379B 400 21 – 30 46001 poor fuel efficiency ATLG2 Cat D379B 400 21 – 30 42446 poor fuel efficiency ATLG3 Cat D379B 400 21 – 30 59986 poor fuel efficiency M139G1 Cat D398B 600 21 – 30 83412 Breaker mechanical

problems M175G1 Cat 3512 DITA 850 1 – 10 32277

Generating Capacity (Total): 2650 kW Generating Capacity (Firm): 1800 kW Community Peak Load: 980 kW


ATLIN (ATL) – PP DGS Other assets:

Line room/warehouse


Tank # Type Installed Inspected 055 V 1976 Jan/1975 077 V 1978 Jan/1995


Consumption Data

Liters Consumed in 2002/03 Average Fuel Cost

($Cdn/Liter)

1,295,498 $0.4531

Distribution System Feeder # Voltage Phases Length ATL 25F1 25 kV 3 5 kms ATL 25F1 14.4 kV 1 45 kms Substation Overhead buss with 2 Step Up transformers (T1 – 1.5/2.0/2.2 MVA, T2 – 1.5/2 MVA) Grounding Delta-Y (one with off-load taps).


ATLIN (ATL) – PP DGS Feeder Protection One McGraw RVE recloser with a 400 amp trip coil Phase Load at Peak 17/22/18 amps

Customer Profile

Number of Customers

Billed kWh

Generated kWh

Purchased kWh

Losses kWh

SS kWh

Peak kW

477 4095518 4657576 0 n/a 156122 1060 Performance Parameters Financial: Fuel Cost/kWh generated $0.123 Operating Cost/kWh generated $0.025 Maintenance & Administration Cost/kWh generated $0.025 Distribution Cost/kWh generated $0.025 Fuel Efficiency Index 3.3616 Capital Improvements

None planned


ATLIN (ATL) – PP DGS

Topographic Map


ATLIN (ATL) – PP DGS Site Plan ATL – Site 1


ATLIN (ATL) – PP DGS Station One-line Diagram NC-3


ATLIN (ATL) – PP DGS Feeder Diagram ATL – 25F51


BELLA BELLA (BEL) - SBDGS

Site Assessment

Community Profile Bella Bella is located on Campbell Island on the west-central shore of BC approximately 150 km north of Vancouver Island. Service Status The IPP (6000 kW) owned by the Central Coast Power Corp (CCPC) is the source of prime power for the communities of Bella Bella, Shearwater and Waglisla. The Bella Bella DGS is operated as a standby facility. Station operation is contracted out to an Agent. Station Status General:

1 Mobile Generating Unit and a powerhouse containing 3 Stationary Generating Units. Outdoor substation. Property is fenced.

Generating Units

Unit # Make Model Rating Age (Years) Hours Condition Assessment M177G1 Cat 3516 1600 1 – 10 365 BELG1 Cat D398A 500 21 – 30 50018 Needs synchrocheck

relay BELG2 Cat D398B 600 21 – 30 79372 Needs synchrocheck

relay BELG3 Cat D398B 600 21 – 30 79188 Poor fuel efficiency

Generating Capacity (Total): 3300 kW Generating Capacity (Firm): 1700 kW


BELLA BELLA (BEL) - SBDGS Community Peak Load: 2200 kW Winter Other assets:

n/a


Tank # Type Installed Inspected 066 V 1977 Jan/1995 101 V 1995 1995


Consumption Data


($Cdn/Liter)

30,194 $0.4531

Distribution System Feeder # Voltage Phases Length 12F51 12 kV 3P 8 kms 7.2 kV 1P 11 kms Substation Overhead buss with 2 Step Up transformers (T1 – 1.5 MVA, T2 – 1.5 MVA) Grounding Delta-Y Feeder Protection One MGE, type RE recloser with 400 amp trip coil Phase Load at Peak 73/70/75 amps



Customer Profile

Number of Customers

Billed kWh

Generated kWh

Purchased kWh

Losses kWh

SS kWh

Peak kW

538 11,746,158 100,061 11,737,680 n/a 158,848 2400 kW Performance Parameters Financial: Fuel Cost/kWh generated $0.204 Operating Cost/kWh generated $0.898 Maintenance & Administration Cost/kWh generated $0.603 Distribution Cost/kWh generated $0.002 Fuel Efficiency Index 2.0693 Capital Improvements

n/a



Topographic Map



Site Plan BEL – Site 1


BELLA BELLA (BEL) - SBDGS Station One-line Diagram NC-64


BELLA BELLA (BEL) - SBDGS Feeder Diagram BEL – 12F51


AH-SIN-HEEK (ASK) -PPDGS

Site Assessment

Community Profile Bella Coola is 430 kms northwest of Vancouver where Highway 20 meets the sea. Service Status The Ah-Sin Heek diesel generating station and Clayton Falls hydro generating station are the sources of prime power for the communities of Bella Coola, Hagensborg and Firvale. Station Status General:

1 Modular Generating Unit and 5 Mobile Generating Units. Outdoor substation. Property is fenced

Generating Units

Unit # Make Model Rating Age

(Years) Hours Condition

Assessment M086G1 EMD 16-645-C 1000 21 – 30 72523 Poor fuel efficiency M127G1 Cat D398B 600 21 – 30 70636 Poor fuel efficiency M138G1 Cat D398B 600 21 – 30 81071 Poor fuel efficiency M148G1 EMD 20-645-E4 2500 21 – 30 29167 Governor upgraded

needed M164G1 Cat 3516 1000 1 –10 32568 M176G1 Cat 3516 DITA 1000 1 – 10 20710


AH-SIN-HEEK (ASK) -PPDGS Generating Capacity (Total): 7200 kW Generating Capacity (Firm): 4700 kW Community Peak Load: 3800 kW System kW supplied by ASK + C Other assets:

Station office/workshop Storage building Line room/warehouse District office

Fuel Equipment

Bermed area containing 2 vertical fuel storage tanks and auxiliary equipment Tank # Type Installed Inspected 006 V 1955 Jan/1975 079 V 1978 Jan/1995 081 V 088


Consumption Data


($Cdn/Liter)

2,063,271 $0.4531


AH-SIN-HEEK (ASK) -PPDGS Distribution System Feeder # Voltage Phases Length ASK25F1 25 kV 3P 44 kms ASK25F2 14.4 kV 1P 72 kms Substation Overhead buss with 2 Step Up transformers (T1–6/8/9 MVA, T2–2.5/3.3 MVA) Grounding Delta-Y (both with off-load taps) Feeder Protection Two FKP breakers, 1200 amp rating Phase Load at Peak F1: 34/34/34 amps, F2: 42/36/39 amps

Customer Profile

Number of Customers

Billed kWh

Generated kWh

(Diesel)

Generated kWh

(Hydro)Losses kWh

SS kWh

Peak kW

1164 17714705 7009686 12132775 n/a 329337 3800 Performance Parameters Financial: Fuel Cost/kWh generated $0.116 Operating Cost/kWh generated $0.32 Maintenance & Administration Cost/kWh generated $0.048 Distribution Cost/kWh generated $0.008 Fuel Efficiency Index 3.2492



Topographic Map



Site Plan ASK - Site


AH-SIN-HEEK (ASK) -PPDGS Station One-line Diagram NC-7


AH-SIN-HEEK (ASK) -PPDGS Feeder Diagram ASK – 25F51



Feeder Diagram ASK – 25F52


CLAYTON FALLS (CLA) – HYDRO GENERATING STATION

Site Assessment

Community Profile n/a Service Status Clayton Falls, a BC Hydro hydro generating station, operates in parallel with the Ah–Sin Heek DGS. The site is comprised of a dam and spillway across the Clayton Falls Creek. A penstock with a surge tank carries the water to the plant. A penstock bifurcation delivers the water to two units, a 700 kW unit and a 1320 kW unit. Station Status General:

Powerhouse containing 2 Hydro Generating Units. Outdoor substation. Property is fenced

Generating Units



Assessment CLAG1 EPE Gilkes 700 n/a 296,691 n/a CLAG2 EEC Francis 1320 n/a 88,473 n/a

Generating Capacity (Total): n/a Generating Capacity (Firm): n/a Community Peak Load: Refer to ASK


CLAYTON FALLS (CLA) – HYDRO GENERATING STATION Other assets:

n/a Fuel Equipment

n/a Distribution System Substation Overhead buss with 2 Step Up transformers (T1 – 2.5/3.3/3.7 MVA, T2 – 2 MVA) Grounding Delta-Y Feeder Protection Two unit breakers in parallel Phase Load at Peak Refer to ASK Customer Profile

n/a

Performance Parameters Financial

n/a Capital Improvements

n/a



Site Plan CLA – Site 1



Station One-line Diagram NC-61


DEASE LAKE (DLK) - SBDGS

Site Assessment

Community Profile Dease Lake is located 83 kilometers north of Eddontenajon on Hwy # 37. It is in the Stikine Region in the Northwest area of BC. Service Status The IPP (3000 kW) owned by the Stikine Nation Power Corp (SNPC) is the source of prime power for the community. The Dease Lake DGS is operated as a standby facility. Station operation is contracted out to an Agent. Station Status General:

3 Mobile Generating Units and a powerhouse containing 3 Stationary Generating Units. Outdoor substation. Property is fenced

Generating Units



Assessment M160G1 Cat 3512 880 11 – 20 18220 M179G1 Cat 3516 1600 1 – 10 708 DLKG1 Cat D398A 500 21 – 30 100869 DLKG2 Cat D398A 500 21 – 30 95203 DLKG3 Cat D398A 500 21 – 30 89543


DEASE LAKE (DLK) - SBDGS Generating Capacity (Total): 3980 kW Generating Capacity (Firm): 2380 kW Community Peak Load: 1208 kW Winter Other assets:

Fire Equipment shed Storage building Line room/warehouse

Fuel Equipment Bermed area containing 3 vertical fuel storage tanks and auxiliary equipment Tank # Type Installed Inspected 032 V 1978 Jan/85 060 V 1974 Jan/85 061 V 1974 Jan/85


Consumption Data


($Cdn/Liter)

84,995 $0.4531

Distribution System Feeder # Voltage Phases Length 25F51 25 kV 3 12 kms 14.4 kV 1 16 kms


DEASE LAKE (DLK) - SBDGS Substation Overhead buss with 2 Step Up transformers (T1 – 1.5/1.68 MVA, T2 – 1.5/2.0 MVA) Grounding Delta-Y (one with off-load taps) Feeder Protection One FKP breaker, 1200 amp rating Phase Load at Peak 35/31/36 amps Customer Profile

Number of Customers

Billed kWh

Generated kWh

Purchased kWh

Losses kWh

SS kWh

Peak kW

343 5677124 121635 6438120 n/a 317708 1432 kW Performance Parameters Financial: Fuel Cost/kWh generated $0.257 Operating Cost/kWh generated $0.678 Maintenance & Administration Cost/kWh generated $1.013 Distribution Cost/kWh generated $0.017 Fuel Efficiency Index 3.1536 Capital Improvements

n/a



Topographic Map



Site Plan DLK – Site 1


DEASE LAKE (DLK) - SBDGS Station One-line Diagram NC – 2


DEASE LAKE (DLK) - SBDGS Feeder Diagram DLK – 25F51


EDDONTENAJON (EDD) - PPDGS

Site Assessment

Community Profile Eddontenajon (Iskut) is located 83 kilometers south of Dease Lake on Hwy # 37. It is in the Stikine Region in the Northwest area of BC. Service Status Eddontenajon diesel generating station is the source of prime power for the community. Station operation is contracted out to an Agent. Remote possibility of future interconnection to Dease Lake IPP (SNPC) via an 80 km transmission line. Station Status General:

5 Mobile Generating Units. Outdoor substation Property is fenced

Generating Units


(Years) Hours Voltage Condition

Assessment M092G1 Cat D398A 500 kW 21 - 30 87010 2400 Delta Poor fuel efficiency M094G1 Cat D398A 500 kW 21 – 30 80016 2400 Delta Poor fuel efficiency,

recently overhauled M126G1 Cat D398 600 kW 21 – 30 83149 2400 Delta Poor fuel efficiency M170G1 Cat 3406 300 kW 1 – 10 7175 2400 Delta Poor reliability M170G2 Cat 3406 300 kW 1 – 10 6686 2400 Delta Poor reliability Generating Capacity (Total): 2200 kW Generating Capacity (Firm): 1600 kW Community Peak Load: 592 kW


EDDONTENAJON (EDD) - PPDGS Other assets:

Control building Office trailer Workshop/storage building Oil storage shed Fire equipment shed

Doublewide trailer – crew accommodation



Live (Usable) Volume 54000 litres

Consumption Data


($Cdn/Liter)

905,135 $0.4208

Distribution System Feeder # Voltage Phases Length EDD 25F51 25 kV Y 3P 4 kms EDD 25F51 14.4kV Y 1P 32 kms


EDDONTENAJON (EDD) - PPDGS Substation Overhead buss with 2 Step Up transformers 2 banks of 3 - 333 kVA Grounding Delta-Y (one with off-load taps) Feeder Protection One FKP breaker, 1200 amp rating Phase Load at Peak 20/13/15 amps


Billed kWh

Generated kWh

Purchased kWh

Losses kWh

SS kWh

Peak kW

146 2545837 2989473 0 n/a 314273 788 Performance Parameters Financial: Fuel Cost/kWh generated $0.116 Operating Cost/kWh generated $0.040 Maintenance & Administration Cost/kWh generated $0.033 Distribution Cost/kWh generated $0.060 Fuel Efficiency Index (kWh/liter) 3.38 Capital Improvements

No planned projects



Topographic Map



Site Plan EDD – Site 1


EDDONTENAJON (EDD) - PPDGS Station One-line Diagram NC – 3


EDDONTENAJON (EDD) - PPDGS Feeder Diagram EDD – 25F51


MASSET (MAS) -PPDGS

Site Assessment

Community Profile Masset is located on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Service Status Masset diesel generating station is the source of prime power for the communities of Masset and Port Clements. There are negotiations under way with an IPP, North Island Power Corp (NIPC). Station Status General:

Composite site comprised of 1 Modular Generating Unit, 3 Mobile Generating Units and a powerhouse containing 3 Stationary Generating Units. Outdoor substation Property is fenced

Generating Units


(Years) Hours Condition Assessment MASG1 MLW 16V251F 2108 21 – 30 70918

MASG2 MLW 16V251F 2108 21 – 30 75902

MASG3 MLW 16V251F 2108 21 – 30 56690

These three units subject to cylinder head problems,

camshaft failures, cylinder block cracking, and turbo

charger failures M125G1 EMD 20-645-E4 2500 21 – 30 117264 Extended operating service M172G1 Cat 3512 850 1 – 10 23462 M173G1 Cat 3512 850 1 – 10 21100 M174G1 Cat 3512 850 1 – 10 18038


MASSET (MAS) -PPDGS Generating Capacity (Total): 11,374 kW Generating Capacity (Firm): 8874 kW Community Peak Load: 4340 kW Other assets:

Storage building Various sheds Line room/warehouse District office

Fuel Equipment

2 Bermed areas containing 3 vertical fuel storage tanks and auxiliary equipment Tank # Type Installed Inspected 008 V 1970 Jan/1995 009 V 1974 Jan/1995 082 V 1978 Jan/1995 091 H 1992 102 H surplus


Consumption Data


($Cdn/Liter)

6,931,786 $0.4531


MASSET (MAS) -PPDGS

Distribution System Feeder # Voltage Phases Length 25F51,25F52 25 Kv 3 69 kms 25F51,25F52 14.4 kV 1 34 kms Substation Overhead buss with 2 Step Up transformers (T1 – 5/8 MVA, T2 – 6/8/9 MVA) Grounding Delta-Y grounded (T2 with off-load taps) Feeder Protection Two MG breakers, 1200 amp rating Phase Load at Peak F1: 67/76/67 amps, F2: 22/29/25 amps


Billed kWh

Generated kWh

Purchased kWh

Losses kWh

SS kWh

Peak kW

1379 23071424 25065732 0 n/a 930739 n/a Performance Parameters Financial: Fuel Cost/kWh generated $0.107 Operating Cost/kWh generated $0.044 Maintenance & Administration Cost/kWh generated $0.018 Distribution Cost/kWh generated $0.005 Fuel Efficiency Index (kWh/liter) 3.6924 Capital Improvements

Fuel valve improvements


MASSET (MAS) -PPDGS

Topographic Map


MASSET (MAS) -PPDGS

Site Plan MAS – Site 1


MASSET (MAS) -PPDGS Station One-line Diagram NC – 65


MASSET (MAS) -PPDGS Feeder Diagram MAS – 25F52


SANDSPIT (SPT) - SBDGS

Site Assessment

Community Profile Sandspit is located on Moresby Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Service Status The IPP (5700 kW) owned by the Queen Charlotte Power Corp (QCPC) is the source of prime power for the communities of Sandspit, Skidegate, Queen Charlotte City and Tlell. The Sandspit DGS is operated as a standby facility. In spring/summer provides needed generation when IPP output limited due to low reservoir levels. Station Status General:

Composite site comprised of 1 Modular Generating Unit and 3 Mobile Generating Units and a powerhouse containing 4 Stationary Generating Units. Outdoor substation. Property is fenced

Generating Units


(Years) Hours Condition Assessment M124G1 EMD 20-645-E4 2500 21 – 30 73509 Structure rust, roof leakage M106G1 Cat D398B 600 21 – 30 67006 Governor upgrade needed M167G1 Cat 3512 850 1 – 10 27486 SPTG1 Cat 3516 1600 1 – 10 2771 Minor concerns SPTG2 Cat 3516 1600 1 – 10 2346 Minor concerns SPTG4 Cop JS8T 1000 21 – 30 108936 Undependable condition SPTG5 Cop JS8T 1000 21 – 30 148774 Undependable condition



Generating Capacity (Total): 9150 kW Generating Capacity (Firm): 6650 kW Community Peak Load: 4980 kW Winter Other assets:

Storage trailer and building



Live (Usagle) Volume 331,200 litres Consumption Data Average Fuel Cost

Liters Consumed in 2002/03 ($Cdn/Liter) 1,673,394 $0.4531

Distribution System Feeder # Voltage Phases Length 25F51,52 25 kV 3 27 kms 14.4kV 1 81 kms


SANDSPIT (SPT) - SBDGS Substation Overhead buss with 2 Step Up transformers (T1–3.75/5 MVA, T2 – 6/8/9 MVA) Grounding Delta-Y grounded Feeder Protection Two CWC Reclosers, 600 amp trip coils Phase Load at Peak F1 – 30/13/14 amps and F2 – 84/94/84 amps Customer Profile Number of Customers

Billed kWh

Generated kWh

Purchased kWh

Losses kWh

SS kWh

Peak kW

1599 24331301 5854409 20468160 n/a 594665 5184 kW Performance Parameters Financial: Fuel Cost/kWh generated $0.098 Operating Cost/kWh generated $0.068 Maintenance & Administration Cost/kWh generated $0.043 Distribution Cost/kWh generated $0.004 Fuel Efficiency Index (kWh/liter) 3.5130 Capital Improvements

n/a



Topographic Map



Site Plan SPT – Site 1



Station One-line Diagram NC – 48


SANDSPIT (SPT) - SBDGS Feeder Diagram SPT – 25F51



Feeder Diagram SPT – 25F52


TELEGRAPH CREEK (TCK) - PPDGS

Site Assessment

Community Profile Telegraph Creek is located 96 kilometers southwest of Dease Lake. It is in the Stikine Region in the Northwest area of BC. Service Status Station operation is contracted out to an Agent. Station Status General:

6 Mobile Generating Units (2 more than required – remote location). Outdoor substation. Property is fenced

Generating Units

Unit # Maker Model Rating Age

(Years) Hours Condition Assessment M095G1 Cat D398A 500 21 – 30 103775 Poor fuel efficiency M108G1 Cat D398B 500 21 – 30 Poor fuel efficiency. Overhaul

scheduled for 2002/03 M169G1 Cat 3406 300 1 – 10 15260 Poor reliability M171G1 Cat 3406 300 1 – 10 14197 Poor reliability M169G2 Cat 3406 300 1 – 10 14843 Poor reliability M171G2 Cat 3406 300 1 – 10 13856 Poor reliability Generating Capacity (Total): 2800 kW Generating Capacity (Firm): 2200 kW Community Peak Load: 620 kW


TELEGRAPH CREEK (TCK) - PPDGS Other assets:

Control building Office building Workshop/storage building Water trailer building Doublewide trailer – crew accommodation

Fuel Equipment Bermed area containing 3 vertical fuel tanks and auxiliary equipment

Tank # Type Installed Inspected 071 V 1974 Jan/1985 072 V 1974 Jan/1985 103 V 1996


Consumption Data Average Fuel Cost

Liters Consumed in 2002/03 ($Cdn/Liter) 763,985 $0.4531

Distribution System Feeder # Voltage Phases Length TCK 25F51 25 kV 3P 9 kms TCK 25F51 14.4 kV 1P 4 kms


TELEGRAPH CREEK (TCK) - PPDGS Substation Overhead buss with Step Up transformers 2 banks of 3 - 333 kVa Grounding Delta-Y grounded (both with off-load taps) Feeder Protection One VWVE Electronic recloser, 560 Amp trip coil rating Phase Load at Peak 12/16/18 amps

Customer Profile

Number of

C

Billed kWh

Generated kWh

Purchased kWh

Losses kWh

SS kWh

Peak kW

159 2186831 2563639 0 n/a 204256 662 Performance Parameters Financial Fuel Cost/kWh generated $0.121 Operating Cost/kWh generated $0.038 Maintenance & Administration Cost/kWh generated $0.136 Distribution Cost/kWh generated $0.007 Total cost/kWh billed $0.353 Fuel Efficiency Index (kWh/liter) 3.68 Capital Improvements

Upgrade to fuel delivery system



Topographic Map



Site Plan TCK – Site 1



Station One –line Diagram NC – 1



Feeder Diagram TCK – 25F51

BC Hydro and Power Authority D - 1 Non-Integrated Areas (NIA) Business Strategy January 14, 2004


Appendix D: Current IPP Summaries

BC Hydro and Power Authority D -2 Non-Integrated Areas (NIA) Business Strategy January 14, 2004


BELLA BELLA – CCPC Central Coast Power Corporation(CCPC), a privately owned company, was formed in 1985 when the hydro electric and associated assets of the Ocean Falls Corporation were sold to CCPC. CCPC’s major assets are the Ocean Falls generating complex and the transmission line to Bella Bella. CCPC is the largest employer in Ocean Falls with up to six contractors working on maintenance of the powerhouse, mechanical shop, and transmission line, in addition to three powerhouse operators.

• Contract Price – The price is a fixed price for power delivered to BC Hydro’s substation in Bella

Bella for the period from 1997 to 2016. • Historical Reliability – The IPP initially had some reliability difficulty with the transmission line

from his generating station at Ocean Falls to BC Hydro’s DGS substation at Bella Bella. However, the reliability over the last few years has generally been acceptable.

• Benefits of Contract – The contract has resulted in the reduction of diesel fuel consumption and the environmental impacts associated with such use. Looking ahead until 2016, it has fixed a major portion of the cost of supplying Bella Bella.

• Disadvantages – BC Hydro still has some major standby costs associated with maintaining the Shearwater Diesel Plant.

DEASE LAKE – SNPC This IPP project was started by Tahltan Nation Development Corporation which evolved into the Stikine Nation Power Corporation(SNPC) a company originally 100% owned by the First Nation in the area. The project construction encountered major cost overruns, which forced SNPC into receivership. The lender Manulife took over the project and with the help of its power development company Regional Power, completed the construction. The project has an initial 3,000 kW with an ultimate capacity of 6,000 kW. It has a substation and transmission system with the capability of delivering 20 GWh per year of electricity. Currently, the project supplies Dease Lake. The Electricity Purchase Agreement with BC Hydro also has provisions for the IPP to supply Telegraph Creek and Eddontenajon.

• Contract Price – The contract price is divided into three components, (1) debt service and equity, (2) operations maintenance and insurance and (3) Water rentals. The price formula’s assume a certain load growth. The actual load growth has been lower than expected resulting in a relatively high cost for electricity.

• Historical Reliability – The project has had one major generator outage but other than that outage the reliability has been very good.

• Benefits of Contract – These include: o Has reduced diesel consumption and associated environmental impacts. o Has involved local community involvement which could have long term customer service

and independence benefits;



o Creates the potential for serving the Dease Lake, Telegraph Creek and Eddontenajon area as a mini-grid.

• Disadvantages – These include: o Load growth provisions in contract have caused price distortions; o Initial problems in getting project started.

SANDSPIT – QCPC Queen Charlotte Power Corporation(QCPC) is a private British Columbia based company. It is believed that the only major assets are the Moresby Lake Hydro Electric Generating plant located at the head of Mitchell Inlet on the West Coast of Moresby Island and the associated transmission line. The installed capacity of the plant is 6 MW. The President of QCPC is also the President of Northern Utilities Incorporated an Independent Power Producer that owns the 50 MW Mamquam Power Project near Squamish. QCPC owns the 69 kV transmission line from the hydro generating station to the BC Hydro generating station at Sandspit. In 1996, BCH signed an amendment to the original Electricity Purchase Agreement to purchase an additional 6 GWh per year of electricity. QCPC was going to obtain the additional energy by diverting water from Takakia Lake to Moresby Lake thus providing for more water to flow through the power turbines over the course of a year. However, after 3 years of a water license application process QCPC still has not obtained approval from the Water Comptroller.

• Contract Price – The contract price is divided into the following three components: o A fixed component to cover debt servicing charges o Operating and maintenance cost component which included and inflation escalator and a

flow through component to cover insurance, property taxes, land lease rentals, and water rentals.

• Historical Reliability – Initially there was some reliability problems with the transmission line from the Moresby Lake generating plant to BC Hydro’s Sandspit Diesel Generating Station.

• Benefits of Contract – These include: o This hydroelectric plant on Moresby Lake has saved significant quantities of diesel fuel with

the resulting reduced environmental impact o .The costs of IPP Power are now less than the costs of Diesel Generated power.

• Disadvantages – The Diesel Generating Station at Sandspit has had to supply more power to the Sandspit grid than originally forecast (approximately 20% on an annual basis). The diversion project from Takakia would have corrected that situation to a great extent.

MASSET BC Hydro signed an Electricity Purchase Agreement on April 1997 with the North Island Power Corporation to supply all of the electricity needed by its customers in the areas of Masset and Port Clements. The project was to include (2) 2,500 kW steam turbine generators and one 750 kW diesel generator. The steam for the steam turbines was to be produced by three boilers with a capacity of 20,000 lb/h each burning wood waste.



The project has had difficulty obtaining financing and has had a number of organizational changes. At present the Agreement is between BC Hydro and a consortium consisting of the North Island Power Corporation, JVNC Management Corporation and ABFAM Enterprises Ltd. At this time, the project still does not appear to have financing in place. The Masset and Sidegate Haida Bands have options to have part ownership of the project. ABFAM Enterprises Ltd. own the sawmill at Port Clements on Graham Island.

• Contract Price – The Contract Price consists of fixed and variable components. The fixed component has debt service, operating and maintenance and overhaul components. The variable component is for electricity delivered and is relatively low cost recognizing the low cost of wood waste.

• Benefits of Contract – These include: o The contract is designed to provide lower supply costs than existing costs; o Diesel fuel would be replaced by wood waste; o Local employment and local operation would provide a more independent power supply to

the region • Disadvantages – The uncertainty of whether the project is actually going to occur has caused BCH

difficulties in planning and resulted in additional costs. Bella Coola Project Development Agreement BC Hydro issued a Request for Proposal in 1989 for supply to the Bella Coola service area. The Clayton Falls Expansion project, proposed by an IPP was chosen to be the most cost-effective alternative. The uniqueness of this project is that it actually involved the expansion of an existing BC Hydro owned plant. BC Hydro and Synex Energy (the IPP involved) mutally agreed to have a Project Development Agreement instead of an Electricity Purchase Agreement. In 1992 Synex completed the construction of the 1.3 MW project and BC Hydro has been operating the small hydro project since that time. It supplies approximately 60% of the electrical energy used in Bella Coola.

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Appendix E: NIA Asset Summary

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Summary of Assets Allocated to NIA in BC Hydro’s Asset Database NBV (09/2003) NIA CC Bus Fnc Value for Bus Fnc Total for Community Anahim Lake 6637 GD 1,332,504.38 1,475,857.86 6637 TF 1,477.45 6636 GD 4,635.51 6636 GT 137,240.52 Atlin 6697 GD 729,160.18 826,034.55 6697 TF 56,509.93 6696 GD 40,364.44 Bella Bella 6627 GD 286,105.18 307,651.24 6627 TF 21,546.06 Bella Coola 6617 GD 3,967,653.59 7,809,161.66 6617 GH 3,245,520.48 6617 DO 51,514.55 6617 TF 544,473.04 Dease Lake 6667 GD 3,695,745.59 4,070,159.82 6667 TF 302,073.06 6666 GN 72,341.17 Eddontenajon 6687 GD 688,320.83 688,320.83 6687 TF 0.00 Massett 6727 GD 4,119,255.64 5,450,628.86 6727 GN 27,805.77 6727 TF 524,047.13 6727 DO 51,514.55 6726 GN 249,438.14 6726 GD 478,567.63 Sandspit 6737 GD 4,292,118.23 4,890,937.89 6737 GN 2,986.63 6737 TF 4,218.78 6736 GD 591,614.25 Telegraph Creek 6677 GD 688,058.13 719,768.66 6677 TF 31,710.53 Total NIA (net of Fort Nelson ) $26,238,521.37 Fort Nelson1 6694 GD 2,812,284.90 $4,929,750.34 6694 TF 2,117,465.44 Total NIA business $31,168,271.71

Bus Fnc

GD Generation - diesel TF Transformation GT Generation - thermal GN General GH Generation - hydro DO Distribution - overhead

1 These assets are presently allocated to NIA in the asset database. We were told that this allocation is incorrect.

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Appendix F: Community Profiles

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Atlin The Atlin NIA is an unincorporated area. Key socio-economic characteristics of the area are summarized in Table D1below. Table D1: Summary of socio-economics characteristics of Atlin NIA

Location 1255 km northwest of Smithers, 182 km from Whitehorse, Yukon

Access Scheduled flights Vancouver / Whitehorse, road access from Whitehorse, Yukon.

Total Population1 500 First Nations (Taku River Tlingit) Population2 367

reserve and settlement populations around Atlin and Teslin Lake, Yukon

BC Hydro Customers 477 Labour Force3 550 persons (non-reserve)

Health, Education And Non-Business Services

255

Agriculture And Resource-Based Industries

40

Retail And Wholesale Trade And Business Services

95

Finance And Real Estate 40 Manufacturing/Construction 120

Primary Employer Public administration, mining and mineral exploration; tourism

Economic Development Atlin is an unincorporated community in a region of the province that has not formed a regional district government, it operates through active community associations. Approximately 30% of residents are part of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation. The community contains two gas stations, two grocery stores, several lodges and campgrounds, a number of wilderness adventure tour operators, several building contractors, and a government agent office. Census data may not adequately reflect a seasonal influx of residents who live in the area only for the summer and/or service the tourism industry in the area.

1 Source: Estimated population from BC Hydro station information and government agents in Atlin and Dease Lake. 2001 Census Data for the area covers Atlin, Dease Lake, and other unincorporated areas in the northwestern region of British Columbia and does not provide data for individual communities except for reserves. 2 Source: August 2003 Indian and Northern Affairs Canada registered population for Taku River Tlingit people on and off reserves. Statistics Canada reports a 2001 population of 17 people on an unnamed reserve near Atlin. 3 2001 Census Data for Stikine Region which includes Atlin, Dease Lake, and other unincorporated areas in the northwestern region of British Columbia.



Placer mining is active in the area, conducted primarily by small operators with their own diesel generating units. Mineral exploration is very active in the area, however, no new mining permits have been applied for. The Tulsequah Chief gold mine, located approximately 100 km from Atlin via a planned new road, was approved for operation, but has not started operations due to court cases raised by the Taku River Tlingit. Other major gold mines are in the very preliminary stages of being investigated, by Imperial Metals and Rimfire Resources, in the area of the Tulsequah Chief mine, however, no permits have been applied for. All of the currently permitted mining or placer operations generate, or plan to generate, their own electricity. BC Hydro (Green Energy Group) has started a community energy planning process in Atlin, initiated at a public meeting in Atlin in February 2003, which is expected to be completed by late 2003. The community has identified an opportunity for a ski hill at nearby Monarch Mountain, and has proposed that they do not want to remain on a DGS or expand the DGS system. They are investigating several energy alternatives, including DSM options. To assist with DSM objectives, BC Hydro is conducting energy audits for businesses in the area. BC Hydro is also collecting wind data at Monarch Mountain, and is considering further investigation into reactivating a former hydroelectric site on nearby Pine Creek. The community is advocating the long term development of a combination of energy alternatives using renewable resources. One of the options being explored is a connection to the Yukon system grid , approximately 20 km from Atlin on the Alaska Highway. This option was explored previously by the NIA group in BC Hydro. Outlook Atlin does not have any imminent development plans or expectations for significant population growth, therefore, current electricity supply is likely to be adequate to meet demands for the next few years. However, since the community has been invited by BC Hydro into a process that may involve further review of options for electricity supply, more information about long term opportunities and costs may be available as a result.



Dease Lake The Dease Lake NIA is also an unincorporated area. Key socio-economic characteristics of the area are summarized in Table D2 below. Table D2: Summary of socio-economics characteristics of Atlin NIA

Location 554 km northwest of Smithers, 303 km south of Watson Lake, Yukon

Access Scheduled flights Vancouver / Smithers / Dease Lake. Road access (Hwy 37) from Smithers and Watson Lake, Yukon

Total Population1 500 Tahltan First Nation – Dease Lake 9 Reserve2 66

reserve population declined by 37% since 1996 BC Hydro Customers 343 Labour Force3 570 persons (aboriginal and non-aboriginal)

Health, education, and non-business services

275

Agriculture and Resource-based Industries 40 Retail and wholesale trade and business services

95

Finance and Real Estate 40 Manufacturing/construction 120

Primary employers Public administration, mining, tourism services Economic Development Dease Lake is the main service and supply centre in the Stikine region, and is the main population centre for the Tahltan First Nation. The community contains a school, airport, various stores, hotels, restaurants, RCMP detachment, government agent office, library and health centre, and the Northern Lights community college. Census data may not adequately reflect a seasonal influx of residents who live in the area only for the summer and/or service the tourism industry in the area. Public administration (e.g. the school district) is the most important source of employment in Dease Lake1, followed by mining-related employment. The Tahltan Nation Development Corporation provides road

1 Source: Estimated population from BC Hydro station information and government agents in Atlin and Dease Lake. 2001 Census Data for the area covers Atlin, Dease Lake, and other unincorporated areas in the northwestern region of British Columbia. 2 2001 Census Data for Dease Lake 9 Reserve (Tahltan) 3 2001 Census Data for Stikine Region which includes Atlin, Dease Lake, and other unincorporated areas in the northwestern region of British Columbia.



maintenance and catering services to mines in the region, in particular the Eskay Creek mine located approximately 3 hours south of Dease Lake. The mine is the fifth largest producer of silver in the world and one of the highest grade gold and silver projects. The mine has its own power supply, and is expected to be in operation until about 2010. The Golden Bear mine, formerly a major source of employment as well, shut down in the late 1990’s, however, there are two operating jade mines northeast of the community, Kutcho Creek and Serpentine, that provide some local employment. The area has numerous known mineral deposits and widespread mineral claim staking, in particular in the vicinity of the Eskay Creek mine. The Red Chris Copper/Gold mine project proposal near Eddontenajon has been on hold for several years, although the proponent completed many of its feasibility and environmental studies. There are substantial resources of high grade metallurgical coal in the Klappan watershed adjacent to Spatsizi Park, estimated at 640 million tonnes, however, no applications for coal mining permits are active. The Bronson Slope mine proposal near the Eskay Creek mine is also on hold, however, an independent power producer, Coast Mountain Hydro Corporation, is developing the the run-of-river power portion of the project as a separate project, and has been offered (September 26, 2003) a power contract with BC Hydro as part of BC Hydro’s recent call for green power proposals. The approximately 500 gwh proposal includes a powerhouse located over 100 km from the nearest BC Hydro grid interconnection point. The proponent is apparently experiencing difficulties with interconnection costs and with the feasibility of the initially-proposed DC transmission line. Road-based tourism along the Highway 37 corridor attracts a high number of visitors from Canada, the United States and overseas, most are en route to and from Alaska and the Yukon. From August to November – hunting season - guide outfitting is an important employer in the area. Tourism indicators for 20022 for northern BC provide support for local views that there is not as steep a decline in tourism in the north and central coast as in the major population centres, and in fact there are some minor increases in indicators such as visits to fishing lodges and airport entries to centres such as Smithers. While the data are not conclusive, tourism does not appear to have declined further and may be holding steady or slightly increasing. The Stikine National Power Corporation’s Hluey Lakes hydroelectric project is considering the following projects:

• Adding a 3 MW turbine which the project was designed to accommodate • Extending a distribution line to Eddontenajon and possibly Telegraph Creek

1 pers. comm. Dease Lake government agent. 2 Tourism BC. 2002 Year in Review



Outlook While further declines in tourism employment are possible, it is more likely that this sector will stabilize and possibly continue to grow, albeit slowly. Adjustment from government cutbacks seems to have completed its course and the community may be restabilizing. Although no new major development projects that would significantly affect BC Hydro electricity demand in Dease Lake are planned, if mineral development re-activates over the longer term, an influx of workers and services could follow. Expansion of the Hluely Lakes hydroelectric project, an independent power project, will allow a larger service region and possible reductions in BC Hydro standby power. Current and expected demand for electricity is likely to remain within the capability of existing supply levels, for the foreseeable future.



Telegraph Creek The Telegraph Creek NIA encompasses the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District. Key socio-economic characteristics of the area are summarized in Table D3 below. Table D3: Summary of socio-economics characteristics of Telegraph Creek NIA

Location 96 km southwest of Dease Lake Access Road access from Dease Lake Total Population 20011 350 Telegraph Creek IR 6 and 6A (Tahltan)2 83

reserve population decreased by 65% since 1996 Total Population Change 1996 to 2001 from Census Data -50% BC Hydro Customers 159 Labour Force - Total (aboriginal and non-aboriginal) 85

Agriculture And Resource Related Industries 10 Health, Education, And Non-Business Services 45 Retail And Wholesale Trade And Business Services 20 Manufacturing/Construction 10

Primary Employers Public administration, tourism Economic Development With the closure of the Snip and Golden Bear Mines in the region, the population of Telegraph Creek has declined dramatically. The community has a general store, lodge, cafe, school, post office, nursing station and gas station. There are many deserted historic buildings in the town itself, as well as some that have been restored, including the original Hudson's Bay Company Store, which is now provides gas, food, accommodation and area information. The main office of the Tahltan Tribal Council is located in Telegraph Creek, which is the significant employer in the community. Telegraph Creek is the main put-in area for paddlers on the Stikine River, however, the number of visitors and service requirements are relatively low. In the 1990 BC Hydro consultation on energy management in NIA areas, the Tahltan identified that they would like to develop their own IPP for their bands. The Hluey Lakes IPP developed initially with the Tahltan provides electricity to Dease Lake, and there is discussion of a distribution line to Eddontenajon and Telegraph Creek.

1 BC Hydro estimates 350 residents in Telegraph Creek (System Information, June 23, 2003), however, 2001 Census Data from Statistics Canada referring to Kitimat Stikine Area “D” and Telegraph Creek IR 6 and 6A reports 171 people. 2 2001 Census Date from Stats Canada referring to Telegraph Creek IR 6 and 6A. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada indicates a total registered population for the Tahltan reserves, the most populated being the Telegraph 6 reserve, at 326 people, in August 2003.



Lower grade coal deposits have been identified in the Tuya River area north of Telegraph Creek. A wollastonite mine was proposed and completed feasibility studies in the late 1990’s, however, no activity has occurred on the site. There is moderate to high oil and gas potential in the Telegraph Creek and Klappan areas. At this time there are no major mine proposals in the permitting stage although exploration activity is high. Outlook No new major projects or activities are expected in the foreseeable future that would significantly affect power supply in Telegraph Creek. Should the Hluey Lakes hydroelectric project expand to allow the possible extension of distribution line to Telegraph Creek, there may be a reduction in requirements for BC Hydro standby power.



Eddontenajon (Iskut) The Eddontenajon NIA encompasses the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Area D. Key socio-economic characteristics of the area are summarized in Table D4 below. Table D4: Summary of socio-economics characteristics of Eddontenajon NIA

Location 83 km south of Dease Lake, approx 250 km north of Hazelton

Access Road access on Highway 37 Total Population 20011 371

reserve and non-reserve population decreased by 4% since 1996

Iskut 6 Reserve 270 reserve population increased by 4% since 1996

BC Hydro Customers 146 Labour Force2 165 persons (aboriginal and non-aboriginal)

Health, Education, And Non-Business Services

105


30


40

Manufacturing/Construction 20 Primary Employers Public Administration, mineral development,

tourism Economic Development Eddontenajon (Iskut), primarily a First Nations (Tahltan) community, acts as a staging area for independent and guided trips into the Spatsizi Wilderness Park and Mount Edziza Park. There are also several guest ranches and wilderness resorts located in the surrounding area, and some forestry activity. Census data may not adequately reflect a seasonal influx of residents who live in the area only for the summer and/or service the tourism industry in the area. The community has a gas station, grocery store, school, and community hall and has a Tahltan Band office. After public administration (e.g. the Band office), mining-related employment is the most important source of income in Eddontenajon3. The Tahltan Development Corporation provides road maintenance and catering

1 2001 Census Data from Statistics Canada referring to Kitimat-Stikine Regional District Electoral Area “D” and Iskut 6 Indian Reserve 2 2001 Census Data Kitimat-Stikine Regional District Electoral Area “D” includes the communities of Iskut (Eddontenajon) and Telegraph Creek 3 pers. comm. Dease Lake government agent.



services to mines in the region, in particular the Eskay Creek mine approximately two hours south of Eddontenajon. The area has numerous known mineral deposits and widespread mineral claim staking and there is very active interest in the Eskay Creek area for further mine proposals. The Red Chris Copper/Gold mine project proposal near Eddontenajon has been on hold for several years, although the proponent completed many of its feasibility and environmental studies. There are substantial resources of high grade metallurgical coal in the Klappan watershed adjacent to Spatsizi Park, estimated at 640 million tonnes. However, at this time there are no active permit applications for development of new mines in the region. Road-based tourism along the Highway 37 corridor attracts a high number of visitors from Canada, the United States and overseas, most are en route to and from Alaska and the Yukon. From August to November – hunting season - guide outfitting is an important employer in the area. Tourism indicators for 20021 for northern BC provide support for local views that there is not as steep a decline in tourism in the north and central coast as in the major population centres, and there are some minor increases in indicators such as visits to fishing lodges and airport entries to centres such as Smithers. While the data are not conclusive, tourism employment may be holding steady or slightly increasing in the area. The Stikine National Power Corporation (Hluey Lakes hydroelectric project), which provides independent power through BCH to Dease Lake, is considering adding a 3 MW turbine to its Hluey Lakes project, and extending a distribution line to Eddontenajon and Telegraph Creek. Outlook Although no new major projects that would significantly affect power supply in Eddontenajon are planned, if mineral development re-activates, an influx of workers and services could follow. The expansion of the Hluey Lakes hydroelectric project to allow the extension of distribution line to Eddontenajon, may afford a reduction in BC Hydro standby power. Current and expected demand for electricity is likely to remain within the capability of existing supply levels, for the foreseeable future.

1 Tourism BC. 2002 Year in Review



Masset The Masset NIA supplies Graham Island North (Masset, Old Masset, and Port Clements), and encompasses the Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District Area D. Key socio-economic characteristics of the area are summarized in Table D5 below. Table D5: Summary of socio-economics characteristics of Masset NIA

Location North east end of Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands group, approximately 375 km north of Vancouver Island and 130 km west of Prince Rupert

Access Scheduled flights Vancouver / Masset and Vancouver / Prince Rupert / Masset. Highway 16 connects Masset with Graham Island communities

Total Population 20011 2149 off reserve population decreased by 22% since 1996

First Nations (Haida) Population 769 persons, an 11% increase from 1996 levels2 Total Population Change -13% BC Hydro Customers 1379

Masset (pop. 926) 753 Old Masset (pop. 769) 300 Port Clements (pop. 516) 314

Labour Force – Total (non-reserve)3 805 Health, Education And Other Non-Business Services

220


145


205


Primary Employers Public administration, forestry, ecotourism Economic Development – Masset Area The community of Masset contains numerous services, including a gas station, credit union, clothing stores, liquor store, and several restaurants. Public services include a hospital, RCMP station, community hall and recreation centre, school. Port Clements, approximately 40 km south of Masset on Highway 16, includes a museum, gas station, motel, school, and restaurant. Census data indicates a reduction in permanent residents

1 2001 Census Data from Statistics Canada referring to Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Massett Village, Port Clements, and Massett 1 Indian Reserve. Does not include Graham Island residents outside of these census areas. 2 Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (FNProfiles), July 2003 registered on-reserve population at Old Masset reserve. Note: Statistics Canada 2001 data for Old Masset reports 707 on-reserve residents. 3 Statistics Canada labour force data are not available for Old Masset (reserve)



since 1996, however, those data may not adequately reflect a seasonal influx of residents who live in the area only for the summer and/or service the tourism industry on the Islands1. Forestry is a primary employer, with ecotourism considered to be the next most important employer. North Island Power Corporation’s wood residue fueled IPP, near Port Clements, has not started construction, and has requested a delay in its commercial operation date. The availability of wood residue supply to the IPP is the key concern. As the Haida’s land claims have strengthened as a result of recent court decisions (e.g. the Weyerhauser decision), all economic development projects on the Queen Charlotte Islands will require more meaningful consultation with the Haida. The Nai Kun Wind Farm proposal by Nai Kun Wind Development Inc of Vancouver is in the feasibility stage and is approved by Land and Water BC to investigate offshore wind energy potential on the seabed off of Graham Island. However, the project proposal was not selected for the 2003 call for bidders under BC Hydro’s green energy program, and will almost certainly take extensive time to develop, including obtaining Haida approval for the project. Discussions with the Haida have reportedly been initiated. In addition, Uniterre Resources Ltd and the Village of Masset received a grant for a wind energy study, from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The grant of funds was put on hold when BC Hydro indicated it currently has an energy purchase agreement with North Island Power Corp which would meet the foreseeable energy requirements of the region. The Village of Masset has developed an industrial park, consisting of 33 one-acre lots. All sites are zoned M2 heavy industrial, and are serviced with 600-volt, 3-phase power and town water. Currently, a shake and shingle mill is located at the park, and a consortium of the mill owner, and the villages of Masset, and Old Masset (the reserve), are seeking funding for a community boiler system and, in the longer term, a dry-kiln facility. The longer term plan with these facilities is to also develop a district heating system to service the Masset Industrial Park and the Village of Masset. An Old Masset new subdivision for 300 homes, to be built over the next ten years, has just opened (summer 2003). A new sewer and wastewater treatment plant for Masset and Old Masset, with a 5000 hook up capacity is awaiting funding approval, and is expected to proceed in the next year. The electricity supply for the foreseeable future appears to be adequate, however, it has been raised that diesel generation on two separate grids2 (Graham Island north and Graham Island south/Moresby) that are not connected may be a limiting factor. Pursuit of alternate energy (e.g. district heating using waste wood, wind farms) is continuing at the local government and private sector levels. 1 pers. comm. Masset Village Administrator. 2 See Ref. #22



Offshore oil and gas exploration, although being discussed again by the provincial government and a potential high growth opportunity for the area, is not likely to reactivate for several years, while Haida land and seabed claims are processed. Outlook Major new project activity broadly affecting land resources is, at present, limited by land claims of the Haida, who claim all of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Some planned infrastructure projects appear to be proceeding (e.g. a sewer/wastewater treatment plant), and subdivision and industrial park infrastructure is in place for longer term growth. There do not appear to be any major new developments planned for the area that would significantly affect electricity demand in the foreseeable future.



Sandspit The Sandspit NIA supplies Moresby Island and Graham Island South (Queen Charlotte City, Skidegate, and Tlell). It also encompasses the Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District Area E. Key socio-economic characteristics of the area are summarized in Table D6 below. Table D6: Summary of socio-economics characteristics of Sandspit NIA

Location South end of Graham Island and Moresby Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands group, approximately 375 km north of Vancouver Island and 180 km southwest of Prince Rupert

Access Scheduled flights Vancouver / Sandspit and Vancouver / Prince Rupert / Sandspit. Scheduled ferry service from Prince Rupert. Highway 16 connector for Graham Island communities, Skidegate, QC City, and Tlell/Lawnhill. Scheduled ferry service to Sandspit, Moresby Island.

Total Population 20011 2786 Total Population Change 1996 to 2001 -9 % BC Hydro Customers - Total 1599

Sandspit (pop. 460) 333 Q.C. City ( pop. 1045) 656 Skidegate ( pop. 743) 401 Tlell/Lawnhill (pop. 538) 187

Labour Force 1640 persons (aboriginal and non-aboriginal) Health, Education, And Non-Business Services

570


350


490


Primary Employers Public Administration, forestry and ecotourism Economic Development – Sandspit Area Sandspit provides a number of transportation services as it is the service centre for Moresby Island residents and tourists, including an airport, car rental agency, small craft harbour, water taxi, ferry service to Graham Island and federal/provincial search and rescue units. The community has numerous services, a school, clinic, RCMP office, and other government offices including a Parks Canada office. Census data may not

1 2001 Census Date from Stats Canada referring to Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Massett Village, Port Clements, and Massett 1 Indian Reserve.



adequately reflect a seasonal influx of residents who live in the area only for the summer and/or service the tourism industry on the Islands. Queen Charlotte City on southern Graham Island is the largest population centre in this region, with full services including a number of hotels and lodges, stores and other recreational and resource industry services. Skidegate, on the reserve on Graham Island near Queen Charlotte City, includes some services and a museum, which is being expanded into a $25 million heritage centre including a performing arts centre, a 28-room lodge and other facilities. The first phase (out of four structures) is under construction as of summer 2003. The BC Hydro Sandspit grid goes as far north as Tlell, approximately 20 km north of Queen Charlotte city on Highway 16. Tlell contains a number of tourist facilities and shops. Offshore oil and gas exploration, although being discussed again by the provincial government and a potential high growth opportunity for the area, is not likely to reactivate for several years, while Haida land and seabed claims are processed. Given the recent rejection by the Haida of an offer of 20% of the land and resources of the Islands, the claims settlement process is unlikely to proceed quickly. Outlook There do not appear to be any major new developments planned for the area that would significantly affect electricity demand in the foreseeable future.



Bella Coola (Ah-Sin-Heek) The Bella Coola NIA encompasses the Central Coast Regional District Areas D and E. Key socio-economic characteristics of the area are summarized in Table D7 below. Table D7: Summary of socio-economics characteristics of Bella Coola NIA

Location 456 west of Williams Lake Access Scheduled flights Vancouver / Bella Coola. Road

access Highway 20 from Williams Lake. Summer BC Ferry – Discovery Coast.

Total Population 20011 1592 non reserve population declined by 1% since 1996

First Nations (Nuxalk) Population 909 reserve population increased by 4% since 1996

Total Population Change 1996 to 2001 5 % increase BC Hydro Customers2

Bella Coola 789 Hagensborg 221 Firvale/Stuie 139

Labour Force3 710 persons (aboriginal and non-aboriginal) Health, Education And Non-Business Services 365 Agriculture And Resource-Based Industries 110 Retail And Wholesale Trade And Business Services 165 Manufacturing/Construction 70 Primary Employers Public administration, forestry, tourism Economic Development – Bella Coola Bella Coola is the major supply area and largest community on the central coast, and the terminus of Highway 20 and the summer service of the Discovery Coast Ferry Service to and from Port Hardy. In addition to government services, Bella Coola provides marine services for the remaining fishing fleet and recreational boaters. The community has many hotels, restaurants, gas stations. There are several provincial and federal government agency offices in Bella Coola, and it is the headquarters of the Central Coast Regional District. It is important to note that a significant proportion of Bella Coola’s infrastructure and services is located in the Nuxalk Nation village adjacent to Bella Coola. The Ministry of Forests District office in Bella Coola has recently downsized, laying off 50-60 people and relocating most district services to Port McNeill on Vancouver Island.

1 2001 Census Data from Statistics Canada referring to Central Coast Regional District Area “E” and “D” and Bella Coola 1 Reserve (Nuxalk) 2 BC Hydro customer data is obtained from Station Information June 23, 2003. 3 All Labour Force Data is obtained from Statistics Canada 2001 Census Data



The Little Valley Forest Products sawmill has been in operation under various owners since the 1930’s and has been upgraded several times. It provides up to 50 jobs. Tourism is an important component of Bella Coola’s economy, however, the portion of Highway 20 from Anahim Lake to Bella Coola is an 18% grade, one lane gravel road which, in addition to being a barrier to many tourists, was closed for construction for much of the summer 2003 season in order to stabilize the roadbed. A granite aggregate quarry proposed by Arthon Construction (Kelowna), approximately 2 km from Bella Coola, has recently been offered a Mines Act permit, however, consultations with the Nuxalk Nation and applications for rezoning will have to proceed prior to the project proceeding, which may take several years. A water bottling plant was also proposed at a site adjacent to the proposed quarry, however, there has been no activity on this proposal for some time. Outlook Continuing reductions in employment opportunities and exodus of the workforce are expected to reduce or, at best, maintain, electricity demand in the community for the foreseeable future.



Bella Bella The Bella Bella NIA encompasses the Central Coast Regional District, Area A. Key socio-economic characteristics of the area are summarized in Table D8 below. Table D8: Summary of socio-economics characteristics of Bella Bella NIA

Location 110 km west of Bella Coola (566 km west of Williams Lake) on Campbell Island

Access Scheduled flights Vancouver / Bella Bella (Waglisla). Flight scheduled coordinated with Discovery Coast Ferry in summer months

Total Population 20011 1396 non-reserve population decreased by 41% since 1996

First Nations (Heiltsuk) Population 1293 reserve population increased by 3.5% since 1996

Total Population Change 1996 to 2001 - 4% BC Hydro Customers

Shearwater – Denny Island (1222) 66 Waglisla (Bella Bella) – Campbell Island (868)

470

Labour Force 695 persons (reserve and non-reserve) Health, education and non-business services

360

Agriculture and Resource-based industries

130

Retail and wholesale trade and business services

120

Manufacturing/construction 85 Primary Employers Public administration, forestry, fishing, tourism Economic Development Bella Bella is not accessible by road, however, it is a main supply and communication centre on the outer mid-coast. The population is primarily Heiltsuk First Nation people, most of whom live in Bella Bella. It has a several government offices, water treatment plant, docks, fuel services, a general store, banking services, RCMP and a hospital. It also has a paved runway with scheduled air service to Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and is a regular stop in summer months for the Coast Discovery ferry from Port Hardy. The nearby reserve lands have a Band office, community hall, three schools (college, elementary, secondary), day care center and two churches. The key economic activities of this band include the Heiltsuk

1 2001 Census Data from Statistics Canada referring to Central Coast Regional District Electoral Area “A” and Bella Bella 1 Reserve (Heiltsuk) 2 Population (brackets) source is BC Hydro’s Station Information June 23, 2003.



Cable TV, Band store, a contracting company, a fuel company, the airport, a hotel, a spawn-on-kelp processing plant, and some forestry activities (logging, small scale timber processing, silver culture/watershed restoration). The Heiltsuk are suing the Omega Salmon Group Ltd and the BC government for not properly consulting about leasing land for a fish hatchery in its traditional territory. Five kilometres from Bella Bella is Shearwater, the original site of the Heiltsuk encampment on Denny Island. The current townsite includes a full-service marina and fishing resort, bed-and-breakfast lodgings, fishing-charter operators, moorage for pleasure boaters, a small store and post office, and regular water taxi service to Bella Bella. It is also on the summer service route for the Discovery Coast ferry from Port Hardy. In the 1990 BC Hydro consultation on energy management in NIA areas, the Heiltsuk identified that they would like to re-examine the feasibility of developing their own IPP at Ellerslie Lake. It is not known whether they have maintained their interest in an IPP. The community completed construction of a water and sewage treatment plant, and several new housing projects, in recent years. There are no plans for other new projects at this time. Outlook There do not appear to be any new developments planned in Bella Bella that would affect electricity demand in the foreseeable future.



Anahim Lake The Anahim Lake NIA encompasses the Cariboo Regional District Area J. Key socio-economic characteristics of the area are summarized in Table D9 below. Table D9: Summary of socio-economics characteristics of Anahim Lake NIA

Location 310 km west of Williams Lake Access Scheduled flights Vancouver / Anahim Lake. Road

access Highway 20 from Williams Lake. Total Population 20011 880

non-reserve population increased by 0.9% since 1996

First Nations (Ulkatcho) Population2 641 Total Population Change 1996 to 2001 from Census Data

12% increase

BC Hydro Customers Anahim Lake 365 Nimpo Lake 168

Labour Force3 495 persons (aboriginal and non-aboriginal) Health, Education And Non-Business Services

175


140


85

Manufacturing/Construction 95 Primary Employers Public administration, forestry, ranching, tourism Economic Development – Anahim Lake Ahahim Lake and Nimpo Lake communities are in the Cariboo Chilcotin area which supports significant forestry and ranching operations. There are also a number of outdoor recreation businesses catering to Highway 20 tourists and backcountry fly fishers, backcountry hikers (e.g. in nearby Tweedsmuir Provincial Park) and snowmobilers, and hunters. Anahim Lake includes two schools, a nursing clinic, general store, airport, several resorts and related services. Nimpo Lake, about 30 km east of Anahim Lake on Highway 20, is a world class fly fishing destination, and contains a number of lodgings, restaurants, floatplane services, and other tourist services.

1 2001 Census Data from Statistics Canada referring to Cariboo Regional District Area “J” 2 Source: August 2003 Indian and Northern Affairs Canada registered population on Ulkatcho reserves. Note that 2001 Census Data for Squinas 2 (Ulkatcho) reports 319 people, an increase of 61% since 1996 3 Labour force information is not available for the Squinas 2 reserve near Anahim Lake. Information about the Ulkatcho community obtained from: Ulkatcho First Nation CAP Websitehttp://coyote.chilcotin.bc.ca/ulkatcho/



The Ulkatcho Indian Band is located beside the town of Anahim Lake. Facilities available on the main reserve include a band office, a store, a student residence, a school, a fire hall, a small carpentry shop, and a learning centre. Economic activities include the general store, ranching, trapping, a sawmill, and forestry related activities. West Chilcotin Forest Products Ltd. (WCPF) is joint venture company which includes Carrier Lumber, a subsidiary of the Ulkatcho First Nations, and a consortium of local residents. The two-line sawmill is located between the two small communities of Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake and employs about 60 people and another 60-70 who work for WCPF contractors. WCPF has its own diesel generators for its sawmill operations. A major gold mine proposal (Prosperity Gold Project) is located southeast of Anahim Lake. If gold prices continue to increase the proposal may be reactivated, although not without major issues to address first. The mine proposal (last active in 1998) includes a preferred option of a 124 km powerline to provide 125 MW to the mine, connecting to the BC Hydro Kelly substation near Williams Lake. Mineral exploration in general is very active in this region of the province, although there are no new or reactivated mine permit applications at this time. Outlook The Anahim Lake/Nimpo Lake area is one of the few NIA areas where the total population is documented as increasing from 1996 to 2001. However, system capacity for the Anahim Lake DGS appears to be able to sustain nearly double the number of existing residents at peak load.

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