QUESTION 34 OF 35

BC Hydro is a regulated utility. Can you explain to me your understanding of what that means?

Similar to another question that an interviewer might ask you, however, this question is explicitly looking for what you know about the regulations that BC Hydro operates under. Be diligent and review the "About Us" page on their website. Here you will find a wealth of information. Some key items you can talk about to answer this question could be: talking about how rates are regulated by environmental and social costs, safety and emergency planning, and customer reporting.

"Based on my research from your website, I understand that BC Hydro is regulated by the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) under the Utilities Commission Act. I saw that this act lists several things a utility company must adhere to. Some of the things I familiarized myself with were how you are able to set rates, and it holds BC Hydro responsible for providing safe, reliable, and non-discriminatory services."

"I know that the organization is regulated by the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) under the Utilities Commission Act. One key item I saw from researching your website that was interesting to me was the Revenue Requirements Application and how the company has to receive approvals to rates, revisions to new or existing regulatory accounts, and the setting of depreciation rates by the BCUC."

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