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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005 236 PMkeeswiseenergycaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 I note that you have also contacted Robert J Pellatt the Commission Secretary forthe British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) The BCUC is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro Iexpect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise along withmany others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in the bestinterests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with meassistance to you

I hope this information is of

----Original Message-----From Kees Schaddelee [mailtokeeswiseenergyca]Sent January 11 2005 1036 PMTo Commission Secretary BCUCEX CampbellMLA Gordon AbbottMLA George NeufeldMLARichard HunterMLA Mike BarisoffMLA Bill MacPhail Joy (Office)Subject Duke Point Power

To the Decision Makers of BCs Energy Future

I am writing this as a last minute plea to halt the proposed gas fired Duke Point Powerplant There has been every indication that this power plant is not needed

These are the factsBC Hydro says we risk running out of power during peak periods in the winter of 20078because they are choosing to zero-rate the subsea cable to the mainland at this time Thisis not a general power shortage just a possible peak power shortage during cold snapsfrom 3-5 in the afternoonTo fill the gap BC Hydro wants Duke Point Power to build a $280 million gas-fired powerplant When running at full capacity it will produce 800000 tonnes a year of greenhousegases (which will require additional $$$ to offset) for 25 years the equivalent of anadditional 40000 cars on the road (which will require additional $$$ to offset)The pulp mill giant Norske Canada has proposed reducing its power use during cold snapseliminating the peak power crunchThe BC Transmission Corporation says that it could replace the subsea cable by summer2008As soon as the cable is replaced the problem will be over and there is plenty of greensustainable energy that we can develop to meet our needs from the wind tides microhydrosolar hot water geothermal groundsource heat and much improved efficiencyTo add to the craziness Duke Point Power is not going to pay for the cost of natural gasRight now its $6 per million cubic feet but BC Hydro hopes it will return to $3 eventhough most experts expect it to go higher as the supply becomes scarce It is theconsumers and businesses of Vancouver Island who will pay up to $5 billion in additionalcosts for gas which would be avoided entirely if BC Hydro developed wind energy insteadPlease consider other viable options for meeting the possible peak power demand for a fewpossible days during the winter of 20078 and help BC avoid this expensive mistake

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005 305 PMgumdrop _ 1OOhotmailcomCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with meassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From allie wilson [mailtogumdrop 100hotmailcom]Sent January 14 2005 1106 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject

I hope this information is of

Premier Gordon Campbelli believe that the natural gas power plant trying to be forced into nanaimo is the

wrong thing to do i am only 16 years old and the way i see it which im not saying is theonly way to look at it look at how much our environment has already changed in the recentyears do we really want this to continue happening at the rapid rate that it is iunderstand that our society has been using more and more power however it may be betterfor us all in the long run if we have incentives to reduce our power use there are otheralternatives to this problem rather than just building this power plant so we have morepower asap our planet isnt going to last forever and the way people are treating it isas if we are the only things that matter and yes we are the main part of this world butwe cannot exist without an earth beneath our feet I believe that the province should bedoing more to advise people of the environmental damage that is being done and shouldpromote using less power gases fossil fuels etc Please take it as an idea becausealthough we may not see extreme and dramatic changes in our lifetime(althought we alreadyhave seen many) think of our children is the world is going to be fit for the futuregenerations if we keep treating it as we have been probably not we should make the bestof what we have you cant always just go out and buy another new thing when somethingbreaks and thats not going to happen with our planet either we need to be resourcefulpeople when something breaks-we fix it Everyone of us is only one person but everylittle bit helps please do your part

sincerelyAllie

Wilsongr 10

Dover Bay secondary in nanaimo

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005 305 PMgumdrop _ 1OOhotmailcomCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with meassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From allie wilson [mailtogumdrop 100hotmailcom]Sent January 14 2005 1106 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject

I hope this information is of

Premier Gordon Campbelli believe that the natural gas power plant trying to be forced into nanaimo is the

wrong thing to do i am only 16 years old and the way i see it which im not saying is theonly way to look at it look at how much our environment has already changed in the recentyears do we really want this to continue happening at the rapid rate that it is iunderstand that our society has been using more and more power however it may be betterfor us all in the long run if we have incentives to reduce our power use there are otheralternatives to this problem rather than just building this power plant so we have morepower asap our planet isnt going to last forever and the way people are treating it isas if we are the only things that matter and yes we are the main part of this world butwe cannot exist without an earth beneath our feet I believe that the province should bedoing more to advise people of the environmental damage that is being done and shouldpromote using less power gases fossil fuels etc Please take it as an idea becausealthough we may not see extreme and dramatic changes in our lifetime(althought we alreadyhave seen many) think of our children is the world is going to be fit for the futuregenerations if we keep treating it as we have been probably not we should make the bestof what we have you cant always just go out and buy another new thing when somethingbreaks and thats not going to happen with our planet either we need to be resourcefulpeople when something breaks-we fix it Everyone of us is only one person but everylittle bit helps please do your part

sincerelyAllie

Wilsongr 10

Dover Bay secondary in nanaimo

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005232 PMb-rportershawcaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email and attachment regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects onVancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 I note that you have also contacted Robert J Pellatt the Commission Secretary forthe British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) The BCUC is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro Iexpect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise along withmany others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in the bestinterests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with meassistance to you

I hope this information is of

-----Original Message-----From Barbara or Richard Porter [mailtob-rportershawca]Sent January 5 2005 916 PMTo CampbellMLA Gordon NeufeldMLA Richardi HunterMLA MikeSubject Duke Point power plant

Please see the attached submission to the British Columbia UtilitiesCommission

Thank you

Richard amp Barbara Porter3300 Fraser RoadCourtenay BC V9N 9P3

telfax 250 338 4348

R amp B Porter3300 Fraser RoadCourtenay BCV9N 9P3

January 5 2005

BCUC Secretary6th Floor 900 Howe StBox 250VancouverBC V6Z 2N3

Rei the Proposed Gas Fired Plant at Dukes Point

Dear Secretary

Scientists have warned that global climate change is threatening life on earth as we knowit Yet BC Hydro is proposing a gas fired power plant which is forecast to produce 800000tonnes a year of greenhouse gases We can not tolerate the continued development of fossilfuel based power to meet our needs We understand that the proposed new power plant is tobe constructed to meet possible peak power shortages during cold snaps from 3-5 in theafternoon until the existing submarine cable to the mainlaqg0~~~fplased Norske Canada

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has proposed reducing its power use during cold snaps to eliminate this short term powercrunch and if necessary others will do the same

Why then must we once again look for solutions in the same vein as the past We do notwant to see a world in which we our children and grandchildren and other humans andanimals will suffer the grief that climate change is forecast to bring upon this planetWe must start to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions immediately and certainly not buildmore fossil fuel based infrastructure

We would like to see green sustainable energy sources developed instead Vancouver Islandis fortunate in having a great potential for the development of both tidal and wind energysystems Please help place our society on an ecologically sustainable footing and disallowthe gas fired plant

Sincerely

Richard and Barbara Porter

Cc Premier Gordon CampbellRichard Neufeld Energy amp MinesMike Hunter MLA for Nanaimo

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005228 PMgoldengatezeballosnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email and attachment regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects onVancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 I note that you have also contacted Robert J Pellatt the Commission Secretary forthe British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) The BCUC is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro Iexpect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise along withmany others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in the bestinterests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Kathie Woodley [mailtogoldengatezeballosnet]Sent January 3 2005 1017 AMTo NeufeldMLA Richard CampbellMLA Gordon HunterMLA MikeSubject Duke Point

Below is a copy of the letter I have sent to Robert Pellat BCUC CommissionSecretary

Dear Mr Pellatt

As a BC Hydro customer and a citizen of BC I am writing as an interestedparty to express my dismay over BC Hydro is moving ahead with plans to haveprivate sector company build a natural gas fired power plant at Duke Pointin Nanaimo

The Duke Point plant when built will release 800000 tonnes of greenhousegas emissions a year as it burns whats left of the worlds shrinkingsupply of natural gas

Canadas supply of fossil fuels is finite and there is no doubt that asour supplies dwindle prices are guaranteed to rise This will in turnresult in higher prices for energy

There are so many other options such as wind micro hydro conservationtidal energy time-of-use metering and restoring the cables to themainland which make more sense for BC and for the planet

I urge you to consider the long term negative impacts of the proposednatural gas fired power plant at Duke Point

Kathleen WoodleyBox 37Zeballos BC VOP 2AO

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005228 PMgoldengatezeballosnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email and attachment regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects onVancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 I note that you have also contacted Robert J Pellatt the Commission Secretary forthe British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) The BCUC is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro Iexpect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise along withmany others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in the bestinterests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Kathie Woodley [mailtogoldengatezeballosnet]Sent January 3 2005 1017 AMTo NeufeldMLA Richard CampbellMLA Gordon HunterMLA MikeSubject Duke Point

Below is a copy of the letter I have sent to Robert Pellat BCUC CommissionSecretary

Dear Mr Pellatt

As a BC Hydro customer and a citizen of BC I am writing as an interestedparty to express my dismay over BC Hydro is moving ahead with plans to haveprivate sector company build a natural gas fired power plant at Duke Pointin Nanaimo

The Duke Point plant when built will release 800000 tonnes of greenhousegas emissions a year as it burns whats left of the worlds shrinkingsupply of natural gas

Canadas supply of fossil fuels is finite and there is no doubt that asour supplies dwindle prices are guaranteed to rise This will in turnresult in higher prices for energy

There are so many other options such as wind micro hydro conservationtidal energy time-of-use metering and restoring the cables to themainland which make more sense for BC and for the planet

I urge you to consider the long term negative impacts of the proposednatural gas fired power plant at Duke Point

Kathleen WoodleyBox 37Zeballos BC VOP 2AO

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005 154 PMviwtuzeballosnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email and attachment regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects onVancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 I note that you have also contacted Robert J Pellatt the Commission Secretary forthe British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) The BCUC is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro Iexpect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise along withmany others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in the bestinterests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with meassistance to you

I hope this information is of

-----Original Message-----From VIWTU [mailtoviwtuzeballosnet]Sent January 4 2005 1154 AMTo VisserMLA Rod CampbellMLA Gordon NeufeldMLA Richard HunterMLA MikeSubject Duke Point Power Project

Dear Sirs

Please find attached a letter expressing my concern about the proposed Duke Point powerproj ect

January 4 2005

Robert PellattBCUC Commission SecretaryBox 250Vancouver V6Z 2N3

Dear Mr Pellatt

As a BC Hydro customer and a citizen of BC I am writing as an interested party to expressmy dismay over BC Hydro moving ahead with plans to have a private sector company build anatural gas fired power plant at Duke Point in Nanaimo

The Duke Point plant when built will release 800000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissionsa year as it burns whats left of the worlds shrinking supply of natural gas

Canadas supply of fossil fuels is finite - and there is no doubt that as our suppliesdwindle prices are guaranteed to rise This will in turn result in higher prices forenergy

There are so many other options such as wind micro hydro conservation tidal energytime-of-use metering and restoring the cables to the mainland which make more sense forBC and for the planet

I urge you to consider the long term negative impacts of the proposed natural gas firedpower plant at Duke Point

Sincerely1

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Dana Plett

Cc Rod Visser MLAPremier Gordon Campbell

Richard Neufeld Minister of Energy and MinesMike Hunter MLA

SincerelyDana PlettBox 5 604 Keno CrescentZeballos BCVOP 2AO

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005 137 PMjohnvlizrexcitecomCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

I appreciate your comments regarding the Georgia Straight Crossing pipeline project (GSX This project was originallyconceived as the best way to meet the growing demand for electricity and natural gas on Vancouver Island Given that itwas necessary for BC Hydro to expend funds on GSX during the planning phase The GSX project was cancelledbecause the expected increase in natural gas demand never materialized BC Hydro was able to make a provision forthe GSX expenditures in its 2004 earnings so there will be no financial impacts on customers this year

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tender process initiated by BC Hydro tofind a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by 2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) isaware of the significant interest in this project It has held a public hearing to review this project which is consistent withits role as the regulator of BC Hydro I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raisealong with many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in the best interests of customerson Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is of assistance to you

----Original Message-----From John or Liz [mailtojohnvlizrexcitecom]Sent Sunday January 02 2005 551 PMTo Office of the Premier PREMEXCc HunterMLA Mike LASSEXSubject crystal ball at hydro

Dec28)BC Hydro has announced it is scrapping the GSX pipeline which it had previously insisted was the only practicalalternative to repairing or replacing the existing underwater transmission cables to Vancouver Island They haveapparently now decided that cable upgrading is feasible after all Good however in justifying the cancellationHydro spokesperson Stephen Bruyneel states that Hydro did not factor into its plans the rising cost of gas because wedidnt have a crystal ball Its unfortunate that this revelation has come AFTER spending approximately 120 million dollarsof public money on this project and equipment for the dubious Duke Point project At this point if the new privatizedDuke Point project is approved by the BC Utilities Commission in 2 weeks the equipment will be sold to Pristine Powerthe Alberta company that has been declared the winner in the privatization of the Duke Point plant for $50 million dollarsIts hardly surprising that with the help of this giant donation from BC Hydro customers (thats us folks) the Pristine bidwas the most competitive The pressure by Hydro to rush the ill conceived Duke Point project through appears to be adesperation move to recover a portion of these otherwise mis-spent funds How is it that crystal ball or not theplanners at Hydro are authorized to spend these vast amounts of public funds on equipment for planned projects whichhave not received full regulatory approvals andor been finalized

John Volkovskis Gabriola Island 250-247-7998

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005 137 PMjohnvlizrexcitecomCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

I appreciate your comments regarding the Georgia Straight Crossing pipeline project (GSX This project was originallyconceived as the best way to meet the growing demand for electricity and natural gas on Vancouver Island Given that itwas necessary for BC Hydro to expend funds on GSX during the planning phase The GSX project was cancelledbecause the expected increase in natural gas demand never materialized BC Hydro was able to make a provision forthe GSX expenditures in its 2004 earnings so there will be no financial impacts on customers this year

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tender process initiated by BC Hydro tofind a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by 2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) isaware of the significant interest in this project It has held a public hearing to review this project which is consistent withits role as the regulator of BC Hydro I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raisealong with many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in the best interests of customerson Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is of assistance to you

----Original Message-----From John or Liz [mailtojohnvlizrexcitecom]Sent Sunday January 02 2005 551 PMTo Office of the Premier PREMEXCc HunterMLA Mike LASSEXSubject crystal ball at hydro

Dec28)BC Hydro has announced it is scrapping the GSX pipeline which it had previously insisted was the only practicalalternative to repairing or replacing the existing underwater transmission cables to Vancouver Island They haveapparently now decided that cable upgrading is feasible after all Good however in justifying the cancellationHydro spokesperson Stephen Bruyneel states that Hydro did not factor into its plans the rising cost of gas because wedidnt have a crystal ball Its unfortunate that this revelation has come AFTER spending approximately 120 million dollarsof public money on this project and equipment for the dubious Duke Point project At this point if the new privatizedDuke Point project is approved by the BC Utilities Commission in 2 weeks the equipment will be sold to Pristine Powerthe Alberta company that has been declared the winner in the privatization of the Duke Point plant for $50 million dollarsIts hardly surprising that with the help of this giant donation from BC Hydro customers (thats us folks) the Pristine bidwas the most competitive The pressure by Hydro to rush the ill conceived Duke Point project through appears to be adesperation move to recover a portion of these otherwise mis-spent funds How is it that crystal ball or not theplanners at Hydro are authorized to spend these vast amounts of public funds on equipment for planned projects whichhave not received full regulatory approvals andor been finalized

John Volkovskis Gabriola Island 250-247-7998

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 918 AMarnotelusnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Arno Schortinghuis [mailtoarnotelusnet]Sent January 5 2005 924 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point Power

Re Duke Point Power

I understand that BCHydro continues to attempt to put a natural gas power plant onVancouver Island despite continued opposition to the plan

I further understand that if conservation efforts are stepped up and if peak power forcertain industrial customers is shifted then there is plenty of time to replace theelectricity cable to the Island and for plenty of green power to come on line I see nobenefit and plenty of problems associated with a natural gas plant A natural gas plantGoes against Kyoto protocolIncreases greenhouse gasIncreases pollutionIncurs possibly very high cost due to real possibility of sky-rocketing natural gaspricesPromoting conservation and making increased use of green power will have benefits now andwill guide us towards a sustainable future

Please say NO to Duke Point Power

SincerelyArno Schortinghuis

30 West 39th AveVancouver BCV5Y 2N9

email arnotelusnet

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 908 AMgrossethshawcaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Brian Grosseth [mailtogrossethshawca]Sent January 5 2005 1135 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Power plant in Nanaimo

I think that a Power Generating in Nanaimo is a wise choice However doing this at theexpense of the environment is not

Now I do not claim to be an expert on this topic I do claim to do everything possible tolook after and protect the environment In our house we never do anything to harm naturefoods are grown organically no pesticides or lawn fertilizers are used Our job here onthis planet is to exist with nature in harmony

It is too often that people can rationalize $$ just to satisfy a short term need Is thisthe example that we teach our children

Sometimes we just have to pay the piper just to save the environment It is also achance to lead in the world with our wise choices

A less severe method should be chosen KYOTO and our part in this agreement must meansomething It is a wake up call a time for change

I do not have to mention but will countries who are very respected because of theirchoices Iceland amp Norway The strides that these countries have taken makes them verywise leaders Leaders that do what is right and not be manipulated by big business

But without knowing probably American Companies are involved I say this because I knowtheir track record and the type of manipulators and bullies that they are I smell a ratand our Canadian Politicians need to be wise and not sellout our principals just for theAmerican buck

Wind power is un-polluting and the spin-offs would be on-going and not polluting andgenerate a powerful industry and local jobs

Wind is the future and keep it Canadian

My thoughts

Brian Grosseth

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 904 AMjordenleightonyahoocaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your emails regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From jorden leighton [mailtojordenleightonyahooca]Sent January 11 2005 431 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject re duke point power plant

Dear GordonHi - my name is Jorden and I live in Victoria BCI am writing to you to express my concern in re to the proposed plans to build a naturalgas plant in NanaimoI really do not believe this to be a good idea Heres why and also some alternativelyproposed solutions to the potential problem1 Renew the Sub-Sea CablesThe immediate electricity problem on Vancouver Island is the imminent zero-rating of someexisting electrical cables supplying the Island from the mainland The best solution is tobuild new sub-sea electrical cables right away to maintain the connection Duke PointPower Project is an expensive and unnecessary long-term solution to a short-term problem2 Bridge the Gap by Reducing Norskes LoadThe power supply gap between zero-rating the old cables and implementing the new onesmay be as short as just one season This gap can be effectively covered by a proposal byNorske Canada to reduce its on-Island electricity use during cold snaps This is moreefficient than a $280 million power plant with a potential $25+ billion in fuel costsover twenty-five years3 Develop Green Energy to Meet the Islands NeedsMade-in-BC sustainable energy sources can meet BCs electricity requirements withoutcontributing to global climate change Once the aging sub-sea cables to Vancouver Islandare renewed there will be no on-Island capacity problem for a decade or more This willopen the door to BCs sustainable energy sources some of which are already economic (egmicrohydro wind solar thermal groundsource heat biomass) and some of which will becomeeconomic over time (eg wave tidal current solar PV) It will also create time forramping up more energy conservation initiatives BC Hydros 200203 Green Energy callresulted in 16 projects approved by Hydro totalling 500 MW Sustainable energy andconservation avoid the release of the greenhouse gases that drive climate change and causeother environmental harm They also avoid the potential financial liability that fossilfuel energy sources will face for their contribution to climate change and they preventus from increasing our reliance on fossil fuels at a time when conventional sources offossil fuel are drying up and ever more remote sources and harmful production methods arebeing considered4 Invest all that Money in Sustainable Energy not FossiL~Euels Avoiding a multimillion-dollar investment in fossil fuelbt~chnoiogy will--vpelrtIe door to

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 857 AMIynndanielshawcaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Lynn Daniel [mailtolynndanielshawca]Sent January 9 2005 831 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point Power Plant Proposal

Dear Premier Gordon Campbell

This email is to express my concern for the once again proposed gas fired plant at DukePoint on Vancouver Island this mode of producing energy is antiquated and should bestopped Canada and BC govrnments should take this opportunity to be global leaders andpursue developing alternate energy sources The effects of global warming over the lastyear cannot be ignored both on our weather patterns and on species extinction Using gas-fired energy will add too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as compared to windgeothermal or tidal energy sources Now is your chance to be a alternative energy leader- the technology is available

SincerelyLynn Daniel

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sustainable energy The Duke Point Power Project will cost $280 million to build and at aminimum it will burn some $80 to $120 million worth of natural gas per year (much higherif BC Hydro has underestimated the future price of gas) Over a twenty-five year lifetimethe Duke Point plant could cost as much as $25+ billion in natural gas fuel costs all ofwhich will be born by the ratepayer That amount of investment in conservation andsustainable energy would ensure that our electricity demand in BC could be met sustainablyfor ever5 Avoid Price Inflation with the Future Price of Natural GasThe future price of natural gas is unknown This means that the future price of gas-firedelectricity is unknown BC Hydro has forecast that the price will return to $3 per millioncubic feet (mcf) and remain low over the life of Duke Point plant But North American gassupplies are in crisis as conventional resources are being exhausted New supplies willhave to come from ever more remote areas - including imports of liquid natural gas (LNG)from around the world - and will increasingly require new technologies These factorscreate uncertainty combined with the risk of high and fluctuating prices The currentprice of gas is $6 per mcf twice BC Hydros forecast price and some forecasters think itcould go higher and stay high Gas costs make up half or more of the cost of gas-firedgeneration Whatever the cost of gas it will be passed on to the consumer in increasedelectricity rates Sustainable energy sources by contrast have stable prices becausethey depend on energy resources such as the wind and tides that remain constant over longperiods of time6 Develop Vancouver Islands Wind Energy ResourcesVancouver Island is poised to become a significant wind power supplier BC Hydro hasalready signed a contract for 59 MW of on-Island wind power Other proposals totallingmany hundred MW are either being proposed or are undergoing environmental review in thenorth part of the Island Once the Islands electricity capacity has been firmed up witha renewed sub-sea electrical cable from the mainland there is a large potential for on-Island wind resources to be developed that would contribute to the Islands and Besoverall electricity needsI hope you will take this information into consideration as you make important decisions(that affect the planet) in the upcoming weeks Thanks for your timeSincerelyJorden Leighton

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 192005854 AMaspoorislandnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From aspoor [mailtoaspoorislandnet]Sent January 9 2005 928 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point Power Plant

Nanaimo January 9 2005

Dear Premier Campbell

I am writing with regard to the proposed gas-fired power plant at Duke Point I have readthat BC Hydro wants to build this plant because it says we may run out of energy duringpeak power periods I believe that there are other possible ways of addressing this needthat would be less harmful to our environment As a citizen of Nanaimo I have significantconcerns about the amount of additional pollution this plant will produce in my home townI do not want to see this plant built in my neighbourhood nor any other place Clean airis of utmost importance to all citizens of BC

Please encourage BC Hydro to continue to investigate other less costly amp moreenvironmentally sound methods of producing electricity I know they have this capabilityas they are presently running a successful Power Smart campaign amp soliciting tenders fromthe industry to produce green energy

Thank you for your attention to this matter

SincerelyAntoinette Spoor27-9 Buttertubs DriveNanaimo BC V9R 3X8250-754-7765aspoorislandnet

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 192005854 AMaspoorislandnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From aspoor [mailtoaspoorislandnet]Sent January 9 2005 928 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point Power Plant

Nanaimo January 9 2005

Dear Premier Campbell

I am writing with regard to the proposed gas-fired power plant at Duke Point I have readthat BC Hydro wants to build this plant because it says we may run out of energy duringpeak power periods I believe that there are other possible ways of addressing this needthat would be less harmful to our environment As a citizen of Nanaimo I have significantconcerns about the amount of additional pollution this plant will produce in my home townI do not want to see this plant built in my neighbourhood nor any other place Clean airis of utmost importance to all citizens of BC

Please encourage BC Hydro to continue to investigate other less costly amp moreenvironmentally sound methods of producing electricity I know they have this capabilityas they are presently running a successful Power Smart campaign amp soliciting tenders fromthe industry to produce green energy

Thank you for your attention to this matter

SincerelyAntoinette Spoor27-9 Buttertubs DriveNanaimo BC V9R 3X8250-754-7765aspoorislandnet

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 921 AMdarmar7shawcaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From darmar [mailtodarmar7shawca]Sent January 5 2005 643 AMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject proposed power plant at Duke Point

Happy New YearDear Mr CampbellI can see by the news and letters that we people are putting the wrong foot forward in thenew year We must stop marching ahead with all these archaic ideas of energy sources Wemust not only stop and reassess the local situation of the environment in our VancouverIsland but assess the earth situation of the environment Its time to change our energysituation to one that is healthier for all

We must make a firm commitment to accept power from green power producers on VancouverIsland such as Sea Breeze which has a 450 MW windfarm at Knob Hill on the northern tipof the Island which is already approved and looking for a customerBC Hydro says that Vancouver Island will run short of peak power during the winter of20072008 once the subsea cable has been taken out of commission The purpose of theplant at Duke Point is to put an additional 252 MW into the grid solving the peak powerproblem and making the Island more independent from the mainland So what are thesustainable solutions to this dilemmaWe can speed up the replacement of the subsea cable currently scheduled for 2010 so thatthe Island can receive power from the mainland and be able to ship green power back tothe mainland as it develops a green power surplusWe can make a more determined approach to energy efficiency and conservation includingproviding incentives for industrial customers such as Norske not to use power at the peakand for customers to invest in improved efficiency solar hot water and groundsource andoceansource heat By reducing the power used at the peak the shortage can be postponedlong enough to replace the cableBC Hydro is persisting with its plans to produce power from a 252 MW gas-fired power planton Vancouver Island in spite of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessments warning ofdramatic temperature rises and melting ice the coming crisis in the supply of naturalgas and the fact that there are more sustainable ways to meet the Islands power needsAfter being rebuffed by local communities in Port Alberni Duncan and North Cowichan andby the Be Utilities Commission itself for its plans to build the plant at Duke PointNanaimo BC Hydro has turned around and chosen Duke Point Power a private company tobuild it If all goes according to plan construction will start in March 2005 BC Hydrocalls it clean power but its clean brown power not green powerThis project cannot commence if we are to move ahead for a cle~r~ P~~o~~ sustainable

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environment Remember humanbeings are a part of nature and need all the clean air andclean water and clean earth and balanced solar heat to survive just like all the otherplants and animals of this earth We are no different even though most of us believe weare different Without the air water earth and proper heat we will not survive as thebalance of nature will be broken Lets think smart and start planning for the future ofthe earth not the endSincerely

Marcia Stewart Youbou Be

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 840 AMdon goodevetelusnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Don Goodeve [mailtodongoodevetelusnet]Sent January 12 2005 144 AMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Proposed Duke Point power plant

Dear Mr Campbell

I am writing to express my dismay at the ongoing discussions regarding the proposed DukePoint 250MW gas-fired power station on Vancouver Island It is my understanding that thisplant is another instance of the same proposal that has already been rejected by manycommunities on Vancouver Island including Duncan Cowichan Valley and Port Alberni I alsobelieve that the BC Utilities commission itself has also rejected this scheme asunnecessary

Why is this massive investment required

1 BC Hydro are proposing to unload the power cables across the strait from the mainlandto Vancouver Island towards the end of 2007 which they suggest could lead to powershortages under heavy winter demand on Vancouver Island2 The BC Transmission corporation has indicated that this cabling could be replaced asearly as Summer 2008

So what we are talking about is a potential power shortfall caused by a decision to putcables out of service at a critical time which could be replaced within a shortadditional time giving access to the massive generating capacity already in place on themainland at which point the problem would be solved In this view we are talking a periodof some six months I question the timing of the planned outage for the cabling

In addition I understand that the potential shortfall if it cannot be avoided altogethercan be managed through timing of power demand across industry and consumers I have evenheard that some large consumers have proposed reducing their consumption during periods ofexpected high demand to increase the margin of capacity and thus solve the problem atminimal cost

The magnitude of the investment seems totally out of proportion to the magnitude of thisseemingly artificially generated problem $280M is a lot of money to try to solve for thispotential issue (not including fuel costs) - and to see such a scheme in place andfunctioning fully and reliably in only 2 years to meet the expected need Such a complexproject will inevitably run into delays and problems at which point it may indeed prove to

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 840 AMdon goodevetelusnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Don Goodeve [mailtodongoodevetelusnet]Sent January 12 2005 144 AMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Proposed Duke Point power plant

Dear Mr Campbell

I am writing to express my dismay at the ongoing discussions regarding the proposed DukePoint 250MW gas-fired power station on Vancouver Island It is my understanding that thisplant is another instance of the same proposal that has already been rejected by manycommunities on Vancouver Island including Duncan Cowichan Valley and Port Alberni I alsobelieve that the BC Utilities commission itself has also rejected this scheme asunnecessary

Why is this massive investment required

1 BC Hydro are proposing to unload the power cables across the strait from the mainlandto Vancouver Island towards the end of 2007 which they suggest could lead to powershortages under heavy winter demand on Vancouver Island2 The BC Transmission corporation has indicated that this cabling could be replaced asearly as Summer 2008

So what we are talking about is a potential power shortfall caused by a decision to putcables out of service at a critical time which could be replaced within a shortadditional time giving access to the massive generating capacity already in place on themainland at which point the problem would be solved In this view we are talking a periodof some six months I question the timing of the planned outage for the cabling

In addition I understand that the potential shortfall if it cannot be avoided altogethercan be managed through timing of power demand across industry and consumers I have evenheard that some large consumers have proposed reducing their consumption during periods ofexpected high demand to increase the margin of capacity and thus solve the problem atminimal cost

The magnitude of the investment seems totally out of proportion to the magnitude of thisseemingly artificially generated problem $280M is a lot of money to try to solve for thispotential issue (not including fuel costs) - and to see such a scheme in place andfunctioning fully and reliably in only 2 years to meet the expected need Such a complexproject will inevitably run into delays and problems at which point it may indeed prove to

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be another white elephant on BCs unfortunate list of such schemes

What of emissions and the province and Canadas obligations under the Kyoto Protocol ---The proposed station is likely to generate the best part of a mega tonne of C02 per year ofoperation equivalent to about 50000 cars This is not going to help towards Kyoto andis a strong message in the wrong direction for the future of our energy industry

With the state of our forests and their potential as Carbon Sinks under Kyoto beingunder question With the effect of mountain pine beetle on the forests and the resultingreleases of greenhouse gasses over many years as this organic matter decays beingassessed In the face of the ongoing and increasingly direct scientific consensus on thereality and rate of Global Climate Change - or if you will Global Warming How can we asa province in arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the world put our bestbackwards We can and must do better

What of ongoing costs

I understand that as part of this scheme Duke Point Power are NOT going to beshoulderingthe cost of natural gas The market in natural gas in North America over the last fewyearshas some alarming lessons to give The bull market in energy is continuing and naturalgashas been displaying the market characteristics of a commodity under supply side pressureTheprice is not coming down - and hence the cost of the supply contract with Duke Point intothefuture has great potential to push energy costs up - passed on to the consumer That wouldnot be popular

Supporting sustainable alternatives

Vancouver Island has huge potential for smaller-scale generating capacity that can beboughton line quickly wind wave microhydro landfill gas etc All of these are welldevelopedtechnologies that can be deployed quickly and produce effective decentralized solutions topower generation and distribution For our long term energy security I believe that it isvital that the BC government applies itself to the task of moving towards a trulysustainableenergy system Leadership in this area I know will find a ready audience and is sorelyneeded

In conclusion I hope that this letter reaches a listening ear and that these argumentsmay be considered to avoid an unnecassary step in the wrong direction wasting taxpayersmoney putting the consumer on the hook for pricing in an uncertain future market forNatural Gas increasinggreenhouse emissions and blighting the huge potential for renewable secure energy sourcesthat Vancouver Island and the province boasts

Yours Faithfully

Don Goodeve

Dr Don Goodeve DPhil MEng CEng(UK) MIEE(UK)975 Verdier AveBrentwood BayBritish ColumbiaV8M lH9

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 192005816 AMpjbahrshawcaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Penelope J Bahr [mailtopjbahrshawca]Sent January 11 2005 707 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point Gas Plant

Dear Mr Campbell

Im taking the time to write to you the premier of our provincialgovernment to let you know that I am deeply displeased anddisappointed to learn that the Duke Point Power (gas) Plant is beingreconsidered I as is the majority of private citizens in the Nanaimoarea am definitely against it

I cannot believe that using gas to generate electricity is economicallyviable If our Utilities Commission really feels it must haveadditional power why not be a visionary and support wind powerVancouver Island is a prime location for viable wind power and thewindmills are certainly far more aesthetic and environmentallyfriendly It would seem that building a plant to manufacture windmillsas well as a plant to harvest such power is the way of the future Gasis becoming an expensive and rare commodity and is the way of the pastBe responsible

Please support your citizens and make a stand against the gas plant

Yours sincerely

Penelope J BahrAmbergris Bed amp Breakfast1470 Town Ho EndGabriola Island BC VOR 1X5

PS - I find it immoral that the plant is even being reconsidered andam appalled at the limitations being imposed on the debate this timearound It is with regret that I must promise you I will not vote foryour party in the next election should it endorse this plant

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 813AMearlesMALABCCACommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Steve Earle [mailtoearlesMALABCCA]Sent January 11 2005 1221 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point Power

Dear Mr Premier

I believe that the proposed BC Hydro - Pristine gas fired generation plant at Duke Pointis a very bad idea for a long list of reasons

Firstly this plan goes directly against Canadas commitments under the Kyoto process Weneed to decrease our carbon dioxide emissions - not increase them

Secondly this plan makes no economic sense BCUC rejected BC Hydros first applicationto build this plant for economic reasons and as everybody knows this second applicationis just the first one in the thin disguise of a PPP The only difference is that we - thetaxpayers - are absorbing tens of millions of dollars in up front costs and will bepaying hundreds of millions of dollars more over the life of the plant by subsidizing theprice of gas to Pristine Furthermore although nobody knows exactly how gas prices willchange over the next 25 years it would be extremely foolish to assume that they are notgoing to climb significantly

Thirdly there is no emergency for electricity on Vancouver Island BC Hydro has manytools at its disposal to control demand during peak periods (eg time-of-use ratestructures) and Norske Canada has already offered to reduce demand during peaks asrequired

Fourthly we now have the opportunity to develop sustainable energy resources on VancouverIsland We can start with wind micro-hydro and biomass installations all of whichdepend on existing technology and can be in place within a few years We can then moveinto new areas including tidal and wave energy and in these fields - where VancouverIsland has world-class resources - we can become global leaders and develop an industrywith huge offshore sales potential

Please use your influence to stop the Duke Point gas plant

Yours sincerely

Steven Earle PhD

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 182005310 PMkmuncastertelusnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Katherine Muncaster [mailtokmuncastertelusnet]Sent January 14 2005 852 AMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point Power project

Dear Mr Campbell

I am writing to urge your government to halt BC Hydros plans to purchase electricity fromDuke Point Power It would be a breach of public trust to make such an important decisionabout Vancouver Islands long term energy future without the stakeholder engagementguaranteed by a provincial electricity planning process

Last month I accepted a place on the Provincial Integrated Electricity Planning (IEP)Committee with the understanding that we would have a clean slate on which we could drawup a 20-year plan for BCs resource portfolio Learning now that BC Hydro is attemptingthe squeak in a 252 MW gas-fired plant just before the IEP committee carries out this taskmakes me question the crown corporations commitment to a public process

There is no good reason for making such a decision in haste BC Hydro has been pressingfor the Duke Point project due to a concern over a potential shortfall in peak capacity in2007 before the new undersea cables are operational The alternative solution-seekingagreements with industry to shift demand away from peak times-was not fully explored Andnow the largest consumer of electricity on the Island NorskeCanada has offered to solvethe problem by shifting its pulp mill operations Any justification for a quick decisionis now gone

Given the opportunity the IEP committee may well choose to veto this project There mustbe a strong justification for any move that leads to a deterioration of local air qualityexpresses a lack of commitment to the Kyoto Accord exposes ratepayers to potentiallygreat fluctuations in natural gas prices and forgoes a bargain-basement opportunity tofulfill greenhouse gas reductions To deny the public the chance to weigh in wouldseriously undermine the credibility of BC Hydros stakeholder engagement

Sincerely

Katherine MuncasterMasters CandidateSimon Fraser University604-739-7995

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 182005310 PMkmuncastertelusnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Katherine Muncaster [mailtokmuncastertelusnet]Sent January 14 2005 852 AMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point Power project

Dear Mr Campbell

I am writing to urge your government to halt BC Hydros plans to purchase electricity fromDuke Point Power It would be a breach of public trust to make such an important decisionabout Vancouver Islands long term energy future without the stakeholder engagementguaranteed by a provincial electricity planning process

Last month I accepted a place on the Provincial Integrated Electricity Planning (IEP)Committee with the understanding that we would have a clean slate on which we could drawup a 20-year plan for BCs resource portfolio Learning now that BC Hydro is attemptingthe squeak in a 252 MW gas-fired plant just before the IEP committee carries out this taskmakes me question the crown corporations commitment to a public process

There is no good reason for making such a decision in haste BC Hydro has been pressingfor the Duke Point project due to a concern over a potential shortfall in peak capacity in2007 before the new undersea cables are operational The alternative solution-seekingagreements with industry to shift demand away from peak times-was not fully explored Andnow the largest consumer of electricity on the Island NorskeCanada has offered to solvethe problem by shifting its pulp mill operations Any justification for a quick decisionis now gone

Given the opportunity the IEP committee may well choose to veto this project There mustbe a strong justification for any move that leads to a deterioration of local air qualityexpresses a lack of commitment to the Kyoto Accord exposes ratepayers to potentiallygreat fluctuations in natural gas prices and forgoes a bargain-basement opportunity tofulfill greenhouse gas reductions To deny the public the chance to weigh in wouldseriously undermine the credibility of BC Hydros stakeholder engagement

Sincerely

Katherine MuncasterMasters CandidateSimon Fraser University604-739-7995

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 182005310 PMkmuncastertelusnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Katherine Muncaster [mailtokmuncastertelusnet]Sent January 14 2005 852 AMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point Power project

Dear Mr Campbell

I am writing to urge your government to halt BC Hydros plans to purchase electricity fromDuke Point Power It would be a breach of public trust to make such an important decisionabout Vancouver Islands long term energy future without the stakeholder engagementguaranteed by a provincial electricity planning process

Last month I accepted a place on the Provincial Integrated Electricity Planning (IEP)Committee with the understanding that we would have a clean slate on which we could drawup a 20-year plan for BCs resource portfolio Learning now that BC Hydro is attemptingthe squeak in a 252 MW gas-fired plant just before the IEP committee carries out this taskmakes me question the crown corporations commitment to a public process

There is no good reason for making such a decision in haste BC Hydro has been pressingfor the Duke Point project due to a concern over a potential shortfall in peak capacity in2007 before the new undersea cables are operational The alternative solution-seekingagreements with industry to shift demand away from peak times-was not fully explored Andnow the largest consumer of electricity on the Island NorskeCanada has offered to solvethe problem by shifting its pulp mill operations Any justification for a quick decisionis now gone

Given the opportunity the IEP committee may well choose to veto this project There mustbe a strong justification for any move that leads to a deterioration of local air qualityexpresses a lack of commitment to the Kyoto Accord exposes ratepayers to potentiallygreat fluctuations in natural gas prices and forgoes a bargain-basement opportunity tofulfill greenhouse gas reductions To deny the public the chance to weigh in wouldseriously undermine the credibility of BC Hydros stakeholder engagement

Sincerely

Katherine MuncasterMasters CandidateSimon Fraser University604-739-7995

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 182005308 PMterrydyck80hotmailcomCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Terry Dyck [mailtoterrydyckBOhotmailcom]Sent January 15 2005 945 AMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point

Dear Mr Campbell

Please reverse the decision to create a gas fired plant to produceelectricity A clean alternative energy plant would be a smarter ideaThanks

Terry Dyck

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005 328 PMjanpowertelusnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From janice lee power [mailtojanpowertelusnet]Sent January 12 2005 622 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject

Dear Sir I am very concerned about the gas plant proposal for Nanaimo Please look atother more enviro friendly ways to produce our energyIs it really your conviction that BCis the bBEST PLACE ON EARTH TO LIVE well if you want to keep it that way think aboutwhat is really the best for our land and our people Janice Power

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 18 2005 331 PMefc769mailusaskcaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From efc769mailusaskca [mailtoefc769mailusaskca]Sent January 13 2005 1008 AMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject duke point

I would like to voice my strong opposition to the construction of a gas burningplant at Duke Point It is expensive and is going to add a huge amount ofgreenhouse gas to the atmosphere I am a large animal veterinarian and havetalked to many farmers Farming is difficult at the best of times but climatechange will make it even more challenging Canada is becoming more urban butwe all need our farms to keep producing food I urge you to think of ways toconserve electricity and adopt a greenpower program so that I can pay thepremium on my power bill needed to support responsible and sustainable powerOther provinces have such programs and it is time for BC to catch up Thankyou Emily Carrington

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Office of the Premier PREMEXTuesday January 182005335 PMnanaimohosteltelusnetCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 I note that you have also contacted Robert J Pellatt the Commission Secretary forthe British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) The BCUC is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From monika murray [mailtonanaimohosteltelusnet]Sent January 11 2005 1157 AMTo CampbellMLA GordonCc Commission Secretary BCUCEXSubject Re DUKE POINT POWER PLANT

DEAR MR CAMPBELLI am against the continuation of proposals to the power plant and storage of liquid

natural gases at Cassidy Not only are we slipping backwards environmentally but tourismat the grass roots level is falling off in Nanaimo Tourism and unsightly industry doesnot mix The traveler is not stupid They can see all the clear cuts 10 feet away from thepavement Do us a favour on the island and keep it green and environmental Thank You

Moni Murray

Nanaimo International Hostel65 Nicol StreetNanaimo BCV9R 4S7

Phone 250 753 1188( TF 1 800 861 1366)Fax 250 753 1185email nanaimohosteltelusnetWeb wwwnanaimohostelcom

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 846 AMjfoxjshawcaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 I note you have also contacted Robert J Pellatt the Commission Secretary for theBritish Columbia Utilities Commission (BCDC) The BCUC is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From liz fox [mailtojfoxjshawca]Sent January 10 2005 344 PMTo CampbellMLA Gordon georgeAbbotMLAlegbcca NeufeldMLA Richard HunterMLAMikeSubject Fw Duke Point generating plantImportance High

----- Original MessageFrom liz foxTo commissionsecretarybcuccomSent Monday January 10 2005 337 PMSubject Fw Duke Point generating plant

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed Duke Point Generating plantI dont think it is needed to ensure continuous power supply given that a new cable is now

due to be in operation by fall 2009Rather than spending $307 million on a plant that pollutes relies on gas whose pricecontinues to escalate to the point where electricity produced is expensivenon-competitiveand whose construction is based on a non-transparent process we should be consideringconservation and green alternativesBC Hydro has a mandate to listen to the citizens of BC There are many other worthwhilecauses on which to spend $307 million

Dont lets waste it on this Duke Point plantSincerely Liz Fox 7420 Andrea Crescentlt Lantzville

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Office of the Premier PREMEXWednesday January 19 2005 850 AMcooperd2malabccaCommission Secretary BCUCEXPremiers correspondence

Thank you for your email regarding the BC Hydros proposed projects on Vancouver Island

The proposed Duke Point Power Project (the Project) is the result of a Call for Tenderprocess initiated by BC Hydro to find a reliable supply of power for Vancouver Island by2007 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is aware of the significantinterest in this project and has held a public hearing to review the comments and concernsof interested parties which is consistent with its role as the regulator of BC Hydro

I expect the BCUC will be continuing to review the kinds of questions you raise alongwith many others to ensure that the decision they make regarding the Project is in thebest interests of customers on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia

Again thank you for writing to share your views with me I hope this information is ofassistance to you

-----Original Message-----From Drew Cooper [mailtocooperd2malabcca]Sent January 10 2005 246 PMTo CampbellMLA GordonSubject Duke Point

Dear Mr PremierI wish to express my concerns around the Duke Point project It just doesnt make sense inthis day and age to be using gas fired systems for energy when we are on the threshold ofmany promising alternatives

I have spoken to a great many people in our community (Nanaimo) who feel strongly thatthis is not a direction we wish to be going

Sincerely

Drew Cooper

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