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:
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:
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
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
#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
#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
#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
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:
We’re donating high-efficiency natural gas boilers to
@VanAqua
to heat their Aqua Centre, Amazon Centre and shark tanks. Once the boilers are installed, the Aquarium can look forward to reliable and affordable heating for their animals.
#VanAqua
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.
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
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
Good news: gas is now flowing into FortisBC’s system via the
@Enbridge
30-inch gas line. That means the situation is now stable, but please continue to conserve your energy use. We'll continue to update. Thank you for your patience & support.
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
#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
We’ve signed our first term contract to produce
#LNG
for export to China with Top Speed Energy Corp. This milestone was made possible by our Tilbury expansion project. Learn more about what this means for Canadian LNG:
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
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.
#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
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.
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
Thank you to our customers who have helped reduce natural gas use following the
@Enbridge
pipeline rupture. Doug Stout, one of our VP’s, explains how you can help.
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
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.
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
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:
In Madrid, President & CEO Roger Dall’Antonia is part of Canada’s delegation to
#COP25
, the UN climate change conference. This week, he’ll discuss what BC & FortisBC can offer & how we’re contributing to a lower carbon future. Here he is with a few thoughts.
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:
Good news from
@Enbridge
: they applied for increased capacity and expect to deliver 60% gas flow by Nov 22 and up to 85% by Dec. Conservation is still needed until their operating pressure is more fully restored. Read how we're improving gas supply here.
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
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:
While many of our employees are working at home during
#COVID19
, many still work in the field to provide the essential energy our customers rely on. Safety has always been our 1st priority, so here’s how we’re continuing to ensure that:
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
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
If you’re returning from an evacuation, please do not put natural gas appliances back in service yourself. Have a licensed gas contractor inspect appliances. More on flood safety:
#BCStorm
#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:
As
#COP25
starts to wind up, President & CEO Roger Dall’Antonia describes his talks with international & Canadian delegates, governments and businesses that share our commitment to climate action and goals like our
#30BY30
Target.
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
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
#DYK
that electricity use can increase as much as 80% in the winter months for electrically heated homes? To reduce your electricity use this winter, visit our website to learn how you can track your use & find ways to save.
#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
“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.
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
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
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
#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.
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
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:
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!
While
@enbridge
plans repairs to its transmission pipeline, gas flow to BC is at approx 40% of its normal supply. Help us continue to provide homes & businesses with enough gas for essential use by turning down your thermostat & taking shorter showers.
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
Yesterday windstorms hit
#VancouverBC
& the
#Kootenays
pretty hard. Our crews worked throughout the day to remove trees, repair damage & safely restore services
#BCStorm
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:
Although the
#COVID19
outbreak is unexpected, we’re prepared to respond. As a critical infrastructure service provider, we plan & practice for emergencies & continuously monitor our system to ensure you get the energy you rely on. Here’s what we’re doing:
If you’re trenching land for flood protection, please call
@bc1call
(1-800-474-6886) for details of buried utility lines & they will prioritize your request. If you damage a line in an unreachable area it could pose a safety risk, as well as potentially disrupt service.
#BCStorm
Our crews have safely restored natural gas service to the majority of customers who experienced a service disruption in
#TrailBC
, after a third-party damaged our system on August 19. We thank the public and local residents for their patience.
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
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
We still need customers to reduce their natural gas usage as much as possible for now, as we continue to work with
@Enbridge
to get gas flowing through their northern BC pipelines again. We thank you for your conservation efforts, and ask for your continued patience.
#BC
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.
In the wake of the transmission pipeline rupture near Prince George, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about how our system is connected with
@Enbridge
. We brought in our Director of Resource Development, Tania Specogna to explain.
#100MileHouseBC
is on wildfire alert. 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.
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
.