VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Today, the PVLA urgently requested Premier Christy Clark delay the start of Site C dam construction to address the very disturbing findings of respected energy economist Robert McCullough regarding the Site C business case. A thorough, open, expert and independent review of the Site C business case with full procedural safeguards could take up to 2 years and would also: save BC ratepayers $200 million dollars, respect Site C-related court processes now underway, and allow time for BC Auditor General Carol Bellringer to consider a finance performance audit of the Site C final investment decision process. PVLA President Ken Boon says, “We now know that the Si
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MEDIA ADVISORY May 25, 2015 For Immediate Release FATAL FLAWS INVALIDATE BC HYDRO’S SITE C BUSINESS CASE VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Members of the media and the public are invited to attend a one-hour briefing hosted by the PVLA to hear respected energy economist Robert McCullough and others outline fatal flaws in the business case for the $8.8 billion Site C Dam, including: Contrary to Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett, Site C is likely double the cost of other energy options BC Hydro’s financial analysis is skewed to favour Site C over alternatives Contrary to BC Hydro statements, a 2 year delay to Site C will save ratepayers $200 million The Site C final investment decision ign
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