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For several years, BC Ferries has held aspirations for fleet electrification and this strategic goal is well described in policy documents such as the Clean Futures Plan and the SEMP. Although the strategic objective is clear, prior to December 2020 the Company anticipated that full electrification of the Island class would occur in the mid-2030’s […]

The British Columbia Ferry Commission, the independent regulator of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (“BC Ferries”), is inviting public comments on BC Ferries’ proposed Island Class Electrification Program (“ICEP”).

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ferry Commission (BCFC) – the independent regulator that oversees BC Ferries – is inviting public comments on BC Ferries’ proposal to upgrade its Island class vessels to battery-electric power. These are the first ships proposed by BC Ferries for full electrification.