FortisBC
@FortisBC
Followers
13,638
Following
1,283
Media
12,791
Statuses
26,085
We deliver Renewable Natural Gas, natural gas & electricity to 135 BC communities & 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories.
British Columbia
Joined January 2009
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
WE LOVE YOU YOONGI
• 776060 Tweets
WE LOVE YOU SUGA
• 660704 Tweets
sabrina
• 418047 Tweets
RFK Jr.
• 229307 Tweets
jenna
• 135826 Tweets
#4MINUTES_EP5
• 111119 Tweets
camila
• 84274 Tweets
ラストマイル
• 81792 Tweets
Powell
• 69633 Tweets
Ferdi
• 52976 Tweets
Davo
• 33180 Tweets
Maxwell
• 25850 Tweets
#末澤誠也誕生祭2024
• 25149 Tweets
シングレアニメ化
• 24716 Tweets
PRIDE OF INDIAN CINEMA PRABHAS
• 24248 Tweets
#الاهلي_العروبه
• 23693 Tweets
İstifa
• 20832 Tweets
Mehmet Şimşek
• 18515 Tweets
Yolun
• 18502 Tweets
Vieira
• 17886 Tweets
Celta
• 14722 Tweets
BRAZIL DEMAND KQ RESPECT
• 14418 Tweets
Ultron
• 11207 Tweets
전력분석원
• 10646 Tweets
Our innovative tanker truck-to-ship marine LNG bunkering is the first of its kind in the world. This customized fuelling solution helps marine operators make the switch to LNG, so they can reduce emissions and fuel costs. Find out more:
11
53
174
The shipping industry is becoming greener through
#LNG
. Switching one container ship or cruise ship reduces
#GHG
emissions equivalent to taking 19,800 cars off the road each year. Learn about how
#Vancouver
is poised to lead this transition:
33
37
157
Thank you BC! We asked you to turn off your thermostat and you responded: natural gas usage has decreased by about 20%. Because of your conservation efforts, we have more time for natural gas to flow to hospitals and other essential services.
#BC
#ConserveNatGas
7
58
125
Areas of
#westkelowna
and
#peachland
are under evacuation alert due to wildfire. If you're evacuated, do NOT shut off your natural gas before you leave your home. FortisBC will shut off
#naturalgas
service as needed, and restore service when it's safe.
#BCWildfire
5
101
100
#FortisBC
embraces innovations that can help our customers reduce their environmental footprint, from liquefied natural gas (
#LNG
) to carbon capture technology &
#RenewableNaturalGas
. Learn more about RNG—a carbon neutral fuel
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
14
28
93
#FortisBC
embraces innovations that can help our customers reduce their environmental footprint, from liquefied natural gas (
#LNG
) to carbon capture technology &
#RenewableNaturalGas
. Learn more about RNG—a carbon neutral fuel
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
9
24
68
#DYK
electricity can jump from a power line to you, or any equipment you’re using? It’s called ‘arcing’ and it’s the reason you should keep your distance from overhead power lines
#PowerLineSafety
2
5
57
You may have heard that the
@Enbridge
owned transmission pipeline that ruptured has been repaired. This is true – but natural gas supply to BC is still limited & we’re asking everyone to continue to
#ReduceYourUse
. Learn more:
28
52
56
Yesterday an
@Enbridge
natural gas pipeline that feeds into our system was ruptured. As a result, there may be a temporary loss of service to our customers. We’re working to prevent this & we need your support. Doug Stout, one of our VP’s, explains how you can help.
6
49
44
We are aware of an explosion in Nanaimo. We have a technician dispatched to the scene at the request of emergency responders.
3
10
39
Roger Dall’Antonia has been appointed as our new president and
#CEO
at
#FortisBC
. With >20 years of experience in the energy sector, he’s well positioned to lead our future growth.
#leadership
4
12
34
Did YOU know that by using 100% Renewable Natural Gas your home furnace could be carbon-neutral and still about $140 dollars cheaper a year than using an electric heat pump? Learn more here:
#RenewableNaturalGas
Did you know that heating your home with natural gas contributes to climate change? Learn more in our latest report:
12
14
35
40
5
37
Today we wear our jerseys in honour and support of the
@HumboldtBroncos
#HumboldtStrong
#JerseysForHumboldt
0
10
34
Crews patrolling the line now to determine the cause of an outage on our system affecting the Saucier & Hollywood Road areas in Kelowna.
5
7
31
Evacuating due to flood? Here’s how you can protect your appliances from damage, whether you have advance warning or you have to leave quickly:
Follow
@emergencyinfobc
for the latest info on flooding in your area
#BCstorm
2
32
31
Learn the facts about where BC’s energy comes from & how FortisBC fits in. Have your say on the future of
#energy
in BC:
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
7
9
29
#Merritt
is under evacuation alert due to wildfire. If you're evacuated, do NOT shut off your natural gas before you leave your home. FortisBC will shut off
#naturalgas
service as needed, and restore service when it's safe.
#BCWildfire
2
38
28
We’re proud to be supplying 100% Renewable Natural Gas to power the
#OlympicCauldron
tonight to cheer on
@TeamCanada
at the
#PyeongChang2018
games. Learn more about RNG:
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
0
9
24
Today, we announced our first
#hydrogen
pilot, a project in partnership with
@Hazergroupltd
,
@Suncor
, and the Province of BC. With
#CleanBC
support for the pilot, we’re working towards advancing climate change goals. Learn more here:
#RenewableGas
0
8
25
Led by our CEO Roger Dall’Antonia, we commit to stand against racism, discrimination and hatred in all its forms.
#DifferentTogether
0
8
26
If your area is at risk of flooding due to the
#BCStorm
, here are 5 things to know that will help you prepare
@PreparedBC
#BCflood
3
13
22
Our FortisBC team has returned home after 41 days spent relighting Provo in
#TurksAndCaicos
. More:
#HurricaneIrma
1
11
24
#Safety
is always our top priority—that’s why
#FortisBC
does several
#EmergencyTraining
exercises with first responders every year. Learn how we work to keep our employees, customers & the public safe:
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
4
6
23
There has been no confirmation on the cause of the incident in
#Nanaimo
at this point. The explosion did result in damage to the natural gas meter & gas blowing from it. Our crews have isolated the meter, brought gas under control & remain on site to assist emergency personnel.
4
11
24
#Armstrong
is under evacuation alert due to the White Rock Creek wildfire. If you're evacuated, do NOT shut off your natural gas before you leave your home. FortisBC will shut off
#naturalgas
service as needed, and restore service when it's safe.
#BCWildfire
0
17
23
BC is facing a shortfall of natural gas this winter. Hear from FortisBC’s CEO why it’s important for everyone to
#ReduceYourUse
as much as possible over the coming months.
5
33
21
Neal, senior manager, community & Indigenous relations, is wearing his orange shirt today as a reminder of the painful legacy of the residential school system & that every child matters.
#orangeshirtday
#everychildmatters
0
2
21
More than 9,000 British Columbians have signed up for
#RenewableNaturalGas
. Why? This made-in-BC energy source is an affordable, carbon neutral option. Learn more:
#BioGas
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
0
9
21
Fortis Inc. Executive Vice President and CFO Jocelyn Perry spoke at our
#SurreyBC
office today highlighting women's accomplishments and sharing some inspiration in honour of
#IWD2019
!
@Fortis_NA
0
6
20
Yes they have! A BIG thank you to all our customers & their support as they continue to reduce their natural gas use as we work through this situation.
It appears people have stepped up to
@FortisBC
's call to reduce natural gas use, following Tuesday's pipeline explosion.
"We saw gas consumption go down about 20 per cent," said Doug Stout with the utility.
Fortis still wants customers to limit use.
0
1
2
0
9
20
Fuelling up for a cleaner future - We’re in
#KelownaBC
to celebrate the opening of our first 24/7 public access CNG-fuelling station. It’s the latest milestone en route to our
#30BY30
Target.
#CNG
0
2
19
If any of our natural gas customers are returning from an evacuation and find their natural gas turned off, please do not attempt to turn it on yourself. Call us at 1-877-711-8877 and our crews will visit your home to relight your appliances:
0
15
18
Our crews are in
#OliverBC
&
#OsoyoosBC
supporting local emergency services. At their request we've interrupted power to ~3000 customers due to a wildfire in the vicinity. We'll restore service once the fire department deems it is safe to do so. More info:
0
15
19
Have you made your
#EnergyPromise
yet? You could win a $500 gift card for you + $500 for a local charity. To enter, find
#TeamFortisBC
at community events in
#VancouverBC
:
0
0
19
Honoured to receive
@ACTExpo
Fleet Award for Utility Leadership in alternative fuel vehicles. Our director Sarah w/
@eneandross
#natgas
#CNG
1
8
19
Today we are welcoming
@BCFerries
#SpiritofBritishColumbia
, back in service and powered by natural gas.
#LNG
Learn more:
#LNGmarinebunkering
0
5
19
.
@FortisBC
,
@CityofVancouver
announce deal to work together to maintain access to
#NaturalGas
and tackle
#ClimateChange
. Details:
#Vancouver
0
9
17
Today
@TransLink
announced that the first of 106 new Compressed Natural Gas buses have arrived & will begin serving
#SurreyBC
customers this week, with full roll out of the new clean energy buses by end of the year:
#CNG
#NGT
0
12
18
We are anticipating decreased energy flow and potential loss of service to some gas customers. We request that all gas customers across BC turn off their thermostats as well as reduce use of all other natural gas appliances. We appreciate your assistance:
7
50
17
What the City of Vancouver's policy to restrict natural gas means for developers & customers.
0
19
18
Flags at all FortisBC facilities are flying at half-mast as we honour the children whose lives were lost, the survivors of residential schools, and their families.
#215children
0
3
17
A heartfelt shout out to our healthcare and essential workers in BC providing care and the daily necessities we rely on. We stand with you and we sincerely thank you.
#COVID19
#WereInThisTogether
#COVIDBC
0
7
17
FortisBC strongly supports repealing the ban on natural gas in the City of Vancouver. 1/3
0
14
17
#DYK
converting fleets & vehicles to
#NaturalGas
not only helps
#BC
meet its GHG reduction goal, but it also helps improve the air quality in the communities in which they serve? Learn more about
@UPS_Canada
's new
#CNG
vehicles:
0
6
16
Are you on
#BCWildfire
evacuation alert? Here's what you need to know about your natural gas or electricity service:
@PreparedBC
@EmergencyInfoBC
1
25
15
We are experiencing impacts to our system in
#PrincetonBC
due to fire damage.
#BCWildfire
. Update here:
0
15
16
Our FortisBC team has returned home after 41 days spent relighting Provo in
#TurksAndCaicos
. More:
#HurricaneIrma
0
5
16
We’ve teamed up with REN Energy on a new
#RenewableNaturalGas
(RNG) project! The first of its kind in North America, this partnership will allow us to offer RNG produced by wood waste & is a big step toward achieving our
#30BY30
target
0
5
16
We've launched the first shipment of
#LNG
from Canada to China from B.C. as part of a pilot program with True North Energy Corporation:
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
0
10
16
The
#WhiteRockLakeFire
continues to grow. If evacuated, do NOT shut off your natural gas before leaving your home. FortisBC will shut off
#naturalgas
service as needed, & restore when safe.
#BCWildfire
#VernonBC
#OkanaganBC
2
8
16
We’re happy to help celebrate the legacy of the Vancouver 2010 games by sponsoring the re-lighting of the iconic Olympic cauldron
#2010Memories
0
1
15
“A tree on every line.” Even with their extensive storm experience, our crews were shocked by the damage done by
#HurricaneFiona
. They are in
#PEI
helping
@MECLPEI
bring power back to the many people still without service.
0
3
15
@hamish_mccat
@crazycat6911
@DanAlbas
@CastanetNews
@KelownaNow
We are now clear & will do what we can to assist.
1
7
13
#DYK
we’re considered a critical infrastructure service provider during the
#COVID19
pandemic? That’s why you may see our field crews working in your neighbourhood. They’re there to make sure the energy BC needs keeps flowing, all day, every day. Even now
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
0
5
15
Read FortisBC's response to the City of Vancouver's statement on the natural gas ban.
@robshaw_vansun
1
14
15
Thanks to our partner
@BCTruckingAssoc
and food vendors to help feed truck drivers working during
#COVID19
. Here's where truckers can get a food truck meal on us until May 26:
#FeedATrucker
0
3
14
Today we presented
#KamloopsBC
Mayor Ken Christian with an engraved shovel to thank
@cityofkamloops
for their commitment to safe digging. Overall, the community of Kamloops has reduced gas line damages, but we remind everyone to always click or call
@BC1Call
before you dig!
0
6
14
Today,
@MetroVancouver
& FortisBC announced our formal collaboration to achieve regional climate-action goals, and showcase the new Lulu Island
#RNG
facility that will recover more energy from liquid wastewaster treatment. See full details:
0
3
14
#OsoyoosBC
is at risk of
#BCwildfire
. Make sure you have a safe backup power supply and a way to cook your meals if natural gas or electricity service is shut off—and NEVER use outdoor cooking appliances indoors.
1
5
14
Local manufacturer
@ValorFireplaces
shares how
#yvrgasban
will impact
#BC
#fireplace
industry & consumer choice:
0
13
13
Natural gas supply in BC continues to be limited until
@enbridge
repairs their transmission pipeline. We’re asking our customers to help us continue to provide homes & businesses with enough gas for essential use. Here’s how you can help.
@BCGovNews
1
10
14
If you’re digging, you need all the facts so you can
#DigSafe
.
@BCCommonGround
is hosting Dig Safe Seminars in
#AbbotsfordBC
on Feb 4 & in
#VancouverBC
on Feb 5. Learn about digging regulations & take part in a practical demonstration
#KnowWhatsBelow
0
7
14
Service alert: We’re asking all gas customers in
#LowerMainland
&
#VancouverIsland
to limit their natural gas use tonight and in the morning -- our gas supply is reduced due to a possible issue on a Westcoast transmission line. More details here
3
26
14
Is
@CityofVancouver
's policy really a natural gas ban? Yes. See how it affects your home:
#yvrgasban
0
13
14
We’re so pleased to join
@UPS_Canada
in welcoming several new
#CNG
vehicles to their Canadian fleet – 7 highway tractors & 40 delivery trucks in total!
#NGT
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
#UPSCaCNG
0
5
14
Today we’re at the LNG Bunkering Summit, alongside
@PortVancouver
and others. We’re excited to be here to share our LNG bunkering activities and hear from other like-minded organizations.
#30BY30
#LNGBunkeringSummit
2
3
13
We are providing
@TransLink
with Renewable Natural Gas, a certified carbon-neutral fuel, to help fuel its natural gas bus fleet. Using natural gas as a transportation fuel is an important step to help BC move to a low-carbon future.
#RNG
0
3
13
Yesterday windstorms hit
#VancouverBC
& the
#Kootenays
pretty hard. Our crews worked throughout the day to remove trees, repair damage & safely restore services
#BCStorm
0
1
13
The latest from our team on
#TurksAndCaicos
working to restore power after
#HurricaneMaria
:
@Fortis_NA
@fortistci
0
4
13
Want us to visit your elementary school with a safety presentation? Sign up your class here
http://t.co/2q5idkHf1x
http://t.co/TOiKbOaFaC
0
1
11
Today, one of our VP’s Doug Stout, had the opportunity to introduce the
@CanadaGasLNG
keynote speaker, Bryan Cox, President & CEO of
@bclnga
. Doug spoke about FortisBC’s commitment to furthering the natural gas &
#LNG
sectors, both at home & abroad.
#CGLNG
#CGLNG19
0
2
13
FortisBC electric customers to receive a one-time cost-of-living credit on behalf of the Province of B.C. Find out more:
2
6
13
On Friday, Jan 12, our gas system set a new peak demand record, delivering 21,763 MW of energy across
#BC
- keeping folks warm and cosy while temperatures dropped. With gas delivering nearly doubling that of electricity, it's an important reminder of the need for both systems.
4
10
11
One of our VP’s, Doug Stout, speaking at
@UPS_Canada
Richmond BC’s location as they unveil the addition of several new
#CNG
vehicles to their Canadian fleet
#NGT
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
#UPSCaCNG
0
2
11
The evacuation order in
#LoganLake
is downgraded to an evacuation alert. If you’re returning home and find your gas turned off, do not attempt to turn it on yourself. Call us at 1-877-711-8877 and our crews will visit your home to relight your appliances:
1
5
13
Today we’re celebrating
@UPS_Canada
‘s commitment to lowering greenhouse gas emissions! They’ve added 47 natural gas-fuelled trucks to their fleet.
#NGT
#EnergyAtWorkInBC
1
7
13
We announced a plan to issue our first Green Bond which will allow us to invest in environmentally friendly projects and activities that may help us reach our
#30BY30target
and shows our continued commitment to a cleaner energy future.
@Fortis_NA
0
2
13
Proud to sponsor the
#lakecountry
#BC
Volunteer Firefighters Spring Training and provide education and training for emergency situations involving
#naturalgas
and
#electricity
@lakecountrybc
1
2
12
We asked and BC responded. Check out the great actions communities and organizations across BC are taking to conserve while natural gas supply remains limited — thank you!
#ReduceYourUse
0
3
12
Since last week, FortisBC has been working with over 260 crew members from Canada and USA to help
@MECLPEI
restore power to the many customers in
#PEI
still without power post
#HurricaneFiona
.
1
0
12
April is
#SafeDigging
Month. With
@BCOneCall
& BC
#CommonGroundAlliance
, we’re working on groundbreaking safety!
0
7
12
We continue to develop 100% renewable natural gas & offer efficiency programs to help customers lower bills & energy use. 3/3
0
10
12