About BCTC
BC Transmission Corporation is the provincial Crown corporation that plans, builds, operates and maintains the province's publicly-owned electrical transmission system. The Minister for the Crown holds 100 percent of the shares of the Corporation, as required by the Transmission Corporation Act of May 29, 2003.
BCTC was created in 2003 to ensure fair and open access to the transmission system.
We are responsible for:
- Planning the system: planning for system upgrades and ensuring that BC has a reliable electricity supply for the future
- Building the system: building new infrastructure including circuits and substations to ensure that the system expands to meet BC’s growing needs
- Operating the system: ensuring the transmission of electricity through wires and transmission facilities from our state-of-the-art control centre
- Maintaining the system: keeping electrical equipment safe and reliable, managing trees and vegetation and developing innovative solutions to extend the life of transmission assets
Find out more about BCTC's roles and responsibilities.
BCTC and the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC)
Upon receiving approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), we direct new transmission infrastructure investment. The Commission continues to regulate the terms and rates for transmission services.
Find out more about our applications before the BCUC.
Key Relationships
BCTC has a number of key relationships that are important to our operations and necessary in providing reliable service for our customers and benefits for British Columbians.
Where does BCTC operate?
BCTC's corporate offices are located in Vancouver. We also operate two state-of-the-art System Control Centres in the Fraser Valley and Southern Interior, which are responsible for maintaining the reliability of the 'backbone' of BC's transmission grid.
If you have questions or comments about BCTC, please contact us.