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B.C. Hydro is snapping up the Island Generation plant near Campbell River — the island’s largest natural gas power facility — to ensure grid reliability as demand surges, especially with the economy booming. While critics see it as a step back from clean energy, officials argue it’s a necessary backup, since 98% of B.C.’s power already comes from renewables. With projected demand jumping 20% by 2030 and 50% by 2050, the province sees this move as strategic: securing existing capacity to support growth while continuing its green transition. Local leaders hail it as a win for jobs and stability, while analysts call it an “unfortunate necessity” that risks locking in fossil fuels long-term.

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