ORDER NUMBER
G-259-25
IN THE MATTER OF
the Utilities Commission Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 473
and
FortisBC Energy Inc.
2025 to 2028 Gas Supply Mitigation Incentive Program Extension
BEFORE:
E. A. Brown, Commissioner
on October 30, 2025
ORDER
WHEREAS:
A. On August 7, 2025, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) filed an application with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), seeking approval pursuant to section 63 of the Utilities Commission Act (UCA) for an extension of the Gas Supply Mitigation Incentive Program (GSMIP), for a three-year term for the period from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2028 (Application);
B. In the Application, FEI proposes a continuation of the existing GSMIP model and Term Sheet, with changes to the Term Sheet to revise the effective period to November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2028;
C. By Order G-163-11 dated September 22, 2011, the BCUC approved the GSMIP for the period from November 1, 2011 to October 31, 2013. The GSMIP was amended and further extended for the four proceeding consecutive three-year periods to October 31, 2025 by BCUC Orders G-174-13, G-141-16, G-232-19, and
G-338-22;
D. By Order G-224-25 dated September 16, 2025, the BCUC established a regulatory timetable for review of the Application, which included public notice, an opportunity for letters of comment, and final argument. No letters of comment were received, and on October 16, 2025, FEI submitted its final argument; and
E. The BCUC has reviewed the submissions and considers that the following determinations are warranted.
NOW THEREFORE pursuant to section 63 of the UCA, the BCUC orders as follows:
1. The GSMIP extension proposed by FEI, including the GSMIP model and Term Sheet, is approved for a three-year term for the period November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2028.
2. FEI is directed to file a report assessing the performance of the GSMIP and Term Sheet at least 60 days prior to expiry of the approved three-year term.
DATED at the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, this 30th day of October 2025.
BY ORDER
Electronically signed by Elizabeth A. (Lisa) Brown
E. A. Brown
Commissioner