Meet our new teammate 🤖🐶
We’re advancing safety and innovation by deploying four-legged robots to support our teams. Spot can inspect and patrol hard-to-reach areas, reducing our crews’ exposure to potential hazards while strengthening the reliability of our electrical infrastructure. Learn more at the link in our bio. #safety #electricalsafety #robot #robotics #britishcolumbia
Put this song on repeat 🎵
Remember if you see a downed power line, it’s dangerous. Dial 911 and stay back at least 10 metres. #electricalsafety #safety #britishcolumbia #safetytips #poweredbyyou
Today, Hon. Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, Charlotte Mitha, our President and CEO, and George Anderson, MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville, announced that we’re advancing clean energy with four new wind projects in northern B.C. and the southern Interior. Selected through the 2025 call for power, these projects will support jobs, investment, long-term growth across province, and deliver enough clean electricity to power 350,000 homes. Learn more at the link in our bio. #britishcolumbiacanada #bchydro #britishcolumbia #cleanenergy #windpower
It’s Electrical Safety Week ⚡
Our team members are volunteering at classrooms across the province to teach kids about how to stay safe around electricity. If you saw a downed power line, would you know what to do? #PoweredByYou #safety #electricalsafety #electricity #britishcolumbia
We got to pick a few flowers for some of the moms on our team during our visit to Hollandia Greenhouses, our latest Power Smart Champion. 💐
Learn about their state-of-the-art energy-efficient facilities at the link in our bio. #PowerSmart #PoweredByYou #flowers #mothersday #britishcolumbia
Hot days, cool deals. ☀️
Score instant savings on select high-efficiency air conditioners, air purifiers and water saving showerheads.
❄️ $50 off air conditioners
🌿 $30 off air purifiers
🚿 $10 off showerheads
Find all the details at the link in our bio. #britishcolumbia #bchydro #bc #powersmart
Sustainable daisies grown right here in B.C. 🌼
Did you know Hollandia Greenhouses in Pitt Meadows is Western Canada’s largest Gerbera grower? After making significant energy-efficient improvements to their operations, the family-run business has cut electricity use, enhanced growing conditions and strengthened its position as a leading supplier of sustainable daisies across the West Coast.
Learn more at the link in our bio. #PowerSmart #PittMeadows #MothersDay #Flowers #BritishColumbia
NHL scouts take note 🏒
Our fan favourite annual BC Hydro Hockey Tournament recently took place. 32 squads from all over B.C. came together to hit the ice for some competitive fun and team bonding. With roots going back decades, the tournament has welcomed both new and old team members, generating stronger connections across the company. #PoweredByYou #hockey #nhl #hockeylife #britishcolumbia
🚨 CONTEST ALERT!!🚨We’re turning up the chill this summer with $50 off select room air conditioners, plus giving you the chance to win a Hisense portable air conditioner. Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @bchydro
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (more tags = more entries 👀)
4️⃣ Share to your stories and tag @bchydro for three bonus entries
📅 Contest closes May 24— don’t miss your chance to cool down and save. Find contest rules at the link in our bio.
Hot deal alert! Now through August 21, you score $50 off select high efficiency air conditioners, $30 off select air purifiers, and $10 off select WaterSense® showerheads. Cool your space, clean your air, and save water, all while saving money. Details at bchydro.com/deals.
⚠️ SCAM ALERT We’re the one and only verified BC Hydro account on Instagram. If a fake account follows you or sends sketchy links, report it and don’t click. Stay savvy out there! #bchydro #powersmart #airconditioner #contestcanada #bc
This is your sign to get an A/C for summer ☀️
Save with instant rebates on select energy-efficient air conditioners, air purifiers and water saving showerheads for a limited time. #PowerSmart
Working outside? These 3 tips could save your life.
↕️ Look up and down. Plan ahead and be aware of power lines overhead and underground.
📏 Stay back. Maintain the appropriate safe distance from power lines and electrical equipment.
☎️ Call for help. Stay 10 metres back and dial 911 if you encounter downed or damaged power lines, exposed underground lines, or if your equipment makes contact with a power line.
Remember these 3 keys of electrical safety before starting any outdoor work this spring. Learn more at the link in our bio. #electricalsafety #safety #safetytips #bc #britishcolumbia
