Advocate to utilities and the Province of British Columbia for energy prices that support affordable zero-carbon energy
(Full action name in the CCAS)6. Resilient Energy and Zero-Waste Systems / 6.2. Transition to zero-carbon, resilient energy systems / Z4. Support broad scale electrification and zero-carbon resilient energy networks /
Z4.1Advocate for affordable zero-carbon energy
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Description
In British Columbia, 98% of electricity is generated from renewable sources, making the province's electrical grid one of the cleanest in the world. Achieving provincial and municipal climate targets requires transitioning from fossil fuels to electricity across most sectors. However, for hard-to-electrify industries—such as certain industrial processes and long-haul trucking—alternative zero-carbon energy sources like hydrogen will play a critical role.
Facilitating this transition requires careful rate-planning to ensure zero-carbon energy remains affordable and incentivizes widespread electrification.
The City will advocate to energy utilities and the Province for policies and programs that support affordable zero-carbon energy, helping Surrey residents transition to cleaner energy sources and contribute to climate targets.