BC Hydro's new self-generation rate takes effect July 1, replacing traditional net metering for new customers. Ian Gartshore, president of the Island Community Solar Co-op, joins the program to discuss the changes, their potential impact on homeowners and community solar projects, and the broader debate over energy policy as British Columbia looks to expand electricity generation and meet growing demand.

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<p>BC Hydro's <a href="https://app.bchydro.com/accounts-billing/electrical-connections/customer-generation/self-generation.html">new self-generation rate</a> takes effect July 1, replacing traditional net metering for new customers. Ian Gartshore, president of the Island Community Solar Co-op, joins the program to discuss the changes, their potential impact on homeowners and community solar projects, and the broader debate over energy policy as British Columbia looks to expand electricity generation and meet growing demand.<br><br>Image: Michaela Vatcheva/Bloomberg</p>