Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project. Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary APRIL 2018-AUGUST 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018 BCH18-940

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1 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary APRIL 2018-AUGUST 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018 BCH18-940

2 Table of contents Table of contents...1 Introduction.2 Overview...3 Project background.. 3 Communication and consultation program summary..7 Methodology...7 Correspondence and notification...8 Project Announcement...8 Web / Online updates...8 Discussion guide and feedback form...9 Local government meetings...9 Feedback 10 Feedback from stakeholders.10 Feedback from local government.11 Collaborating with First Nations.. 12 Next steps..12 Ongoing communication...12 Appendix A: Project announcement Appendix B: Presentations to local governments Appendix C: Discussion guide and feedback form Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

3 Introduction The Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary, April 2018 August 2018 presents the public consultation program and activities that took place within that time frame, as part of the Conceptual Design Stage of the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project (PKCP). In late April, BC Hydro introduced the project and project alternatives to local government, stakeholders and the general public. This was done through: , direct mail, the launch of a project website, advertising, delegations to municipal councils and regional districts, and inperson meetings. We re currently exploring three alternatives to address the system s needs. As part of the introduction of the project, BC Hydro asked for feedback on the project alternatives through an online discussion guide and feedback form (available in print). Feedback received in this stage of the project will be used to inform a decision on the leading alternative expected in early Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

4 Overview Project background The Peace Region currently generates more than 30% of the total electricity produced in the province. With new generation resources being planned, more electricity will be generated in the area in coming years. We're in the early planning stages of the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project (PKCP) that will ensure the capacity and capability of the transmission lines can accommodate all expected generation in the Peace Region, avoiding the need to build a new transmission line. We anticipate that the project will involve building up to four new capacitor stations used to maintain system voltage levels and secure system performance along the six existing 500 kilovolt (kv) transmission lines that run from the GM Shrum and Peace Canyon generating stations near Hudson s Hope to the Kelly Lake Substation near Clinton. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

5 Above: map of Alternative 1 proposing four new capacitor stations along the existing 500 kv transmission lines, removal of equipment at the Kennedy and McLeese capacitor stations, and upgrades at Williston Substation that require an expansion of the substation to the east. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

6 Above: map of Alternative 2 proposing two new capacitor stations along the existing 500kV transmission lines, removal of equipment at Kennedy Capacitor Station, and upgrades at Williston Subsation that require expansion to the east and south. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

7 Above: map of Alternative 3 proposing 3 new capacitor stations along the existing 500 kv transmission lines, removal of equipment at the Kennedy Capacitor Station, upgrades to the McLeese Capacitor Station, and upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George requiring expansion to the east. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

8 Communication and consultation program summary Communication and consultation began in April 2018 when the PKCP was announced. The project was introduced to local governments, stakeholders and the general public within the project area at the end of April. Communications included direct mail, advertising, a project website, discussion guide and online feedback form. The first round of feedback was gathered by July 20, Consultation and communication will continue during the next stage of the project, with a focus on confirming the leading alternative in early Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

9 Methodology Correspondence & Notification A mailing list was developed prior to the launch of the project that targeted communities within the area of the project alternatives. This list was used to introduce the project and provide project updates. The list is comprised of members of the public and businesses who live within 2kms of the project alternative segments. Regional districts, senior municipal staff, mayors, councils and Members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLAs) in the project area were also included. There are currently more than 4,500 recipients listed on our direct mail distribution list and 25 contacts who signed up for the PKCP distribution list. Project announcement In April 2018, BC Hydro sent a letter to more than 4,500 direct mail recipients introducing the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project. The announcement was also ed to local governments including elected officials and staff at the following municipalities and regional districts: Municipalities District of Hudson s Hope District of Chetwynd District of Mackenzie City of Prince George City of Quesnel City of Williams Lake Village of Clinton Regional districts Peace River Regional District Fraser Fort George Regional District Cariboo Regional District Ads were placed in the following local newspapers to announce the project and invite stakeholders to sign up for the distribution list. Dawson Creek Mirror May 24, 2018 Hudson s Hope Bulletin (print and online) June 2018 Prince George Citizen (print and online) May 23, 2018 Quesnel Cariboo Observer May 23, 2018 Williams Lake Tribune May 23, 2018 Web / Online Updates A project website was established when the project was announced. The site can be found at Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

10 These pages have been regularly updated as the project moves forward. The site includes sections highlighting What s New and Reports and Documents where stakeholders can find the latest project files and reports such as recent notifications and discussion guides. From April 2018 to August 2018, these pages have been updated to ensure all stakeholders can access project updates, next steps and project files on a regular basis. Discussion guide and feedback form On June 22, 2018 a project discussion guide and feedback form were published on the project website. The discussion guide provided an overview of the project, the project alternatives and included more detailed maps of the segment areas for each of the project alternatives. The online feedback form invited stakeholders to share their feedback on the project alternatives for this stage of the project by July 20, Letters were sent (June 22) to more than 4,500 stakeholders in the project area notifying them of the newly posted discussion guide and inviting stakeholders to complete the online feedback form by July 20, Ads were placed in local papers and on the radio inviting stakeholders to complete the online feedback form. Ads were placed: In print: o Hudson s Hope Bulletin (print and online) July, 2018 o Mactown Buzzette June 28, 2018 o Prince George Citizen (print and online) June 26, 10, 17, 2018 o Quesnel Cariboo Observer June 27, July 11, 13, 2018 o Williams Lake Tribune July 4, 13, 2018 On radio: o CHMM 103.5FM (Mackenzie) July 14, 18, 2018 o Country 97 FM (Prince George) CJCI July 14, 18, 2018 o Cariboo Country (Quesnel) CKCQ FM July 14, 18, 2018 o Cariboo Country CKWL AM (Williams Lake) July 14, 18, s were sent (June 20, 2018 and July 17, 2018) to the project s distribution list notifying them of the discussion guide and inviting them to complete the online feedback form. s were sent (June 26, 2018) to local governments notifying them of the discussion guide and online feedback form. Local government meetings The project area includes seven municipalities, four regional districts and seven provincial electoral districts. The project team offered each local government the opportunity to meet in person to introduce and discuss the project and gather feedback. Between June 5, 2018 and July 12, 2018, we met with elected officials from several local governments. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

11 Local government meetings Meeting date District of Chetwynd June 4, 2018 City of Prince George June 11, 2018 City of Williams Lake June 12, 2018 Village of Clinton June 13, 2018 Thompson-Nicola Regional District June 14, 2018 Fraser Fort George Regional District June 21, 2018 Cariboo Regional District June 22, 2018 District of Mackenzie June 25, 2018 Coralee Oakes, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Cariboo North June 26, 2018 City of Quesnel June 26, 2018 Donna Barnett, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Cariboo-Chilcotin July 5, 2018 Peace River Regional District July 12, 2018 Feedback Feedback from stakeholders During this period, we received feedback and questions from stakeholders through , by phone and the online feedback form. We received seven phone calls in response to the direct mail communications sent to more than 4,500 stakeholders in the project area. Feedback received covered the following: Asked if the project will require easements on personal property. Stated that they understand the project need. Asked general project questions. Asked if the project will build a new transmission line. Provided feedback on the discussion guide and consultation materials. We received five s from stakeholders asking about the project. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

12 Feedback received covered the following: Asked about the components and safety of capacitor stations that would help stakeholder provide feedback. Asked about Williston Substation expansion and if there would be impacts to property just north of Willison. Asked general project questions in relation to a property in the northernmost segment in all alternatives. Asked about station design and lighting. Seven stakeholders completed the online feedback form. Feedback provided through this form included: Stakeholder near Segment C, Alternative 1, would like to be added to the project distribution list. Recommended an alternative that avoids building a capacitor station near Quesnel. Asked about capacitor station design and construction. Stated an appreciation for consultation process. Asked that the substation expansion minimize impacts to the environment, wildlife and community. Stated the project needs to be completed to keep the hydro system viable. Asked for more information about the expansion of Williston Substation as this is a populated area. Feedback from local government During our meetings with local government, we received a number of questions and feedback from elected officials. They included questions about: Details on the possible capacitor locations within the segement areas. Expressed interest in economic opportunites including jobs and capacity development. Expressed an understanding of the need for the project. First Nations consultation plans. How the project fits into BC Hydro s long-term planning. Project costs and why this is separate from Site C costs. Process for decommissioning capacitor stations. Regulatory requirements. Stakeholder engagement process. Technical components of capacitor stations and capacity of existing transmission lines. We received written feedback from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (a copy of the letter can be found in Appendix C). Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

13 Thompson-Nicola Regional District Following a June14, 2018 delegation to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNDR) board members to introduce the project, BC Hydro received a letter from the TNRD, dated June 18, The letter thanked BC Hydro for introducing the project to the board and committing to keeping the Directors informed. Collaborating with First Nations We place a high value on our relationships with First Nation communities. To successfully deliver our projects, we need to work closely with First Nations, particularly those most affected by our past, present and future infrastructure. Through early information-sharing and development of close working relationships, we seek to incorporate First Nations interests into our business, including operations and delivery of our projects. As part of the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project, we have been sharing information and seeking feedback from First Nations local to the area of the project alternatives, to incorporate their interests and concerns into early project planning, and will continue to do so as we move forward. Next steps In this stage of the project, we ll continue to study all three project alternatives. At the end of this process we will make a decision on our leading alternative, expected to be made in early Ongoing communication We ll continue to provide information and respond to your enquiries as the project proceeds. If you d like to learn more about the project or provide your feedback, please get in touch with us: Phone: projects@bchydro.com Website: Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Stakeholder Communication and Consultation Summary April 2018 August

14 Appendix A: Project announcement PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT BCH18-940

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17 Stakeholder Engagement, BC Hydro Office: April 25, 2018 Re: Introducing BC Hydro s Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project The Peace Region currently generates more than 30 per cent of the total electricity produced in the province. With new generation resources being planned, more electricity will be generated in the area in coming years. Upgrades to the 500 kilovolt transmission lines in the area are needed to ensure our transmission system can move this electricity from where it s generated to where it s used in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island regions. The existing system is already at 95 per cent capacity, and includes equipment that is near end-of-life and must be replaced at the Kennedy Capacitor Station. The Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project will ensure the capacity and capability of the transmission lines can accommodate all expected generation in the Peace Region, avoiding the need to build a new transmission line. Why are upgrades needed? As electricity moves along a lengthy transmission line, the voltage drops. This limits the amount of electricity that lines can move. Building capacitor stations will help maintain the voltage levels of the transmission lines, maximizing the amount of electricity the existing lines can move. This project will also include upgrades to the aging equipment that needs to be replaced at the existing Kennedy Capacitor Station. What upgrades need to be done? We need to build capacitor stations to help maintain the voltage levels of the 500 kilovolt transmission lines in the area. What is a capacitor station? A capacitor station is a facility where electricity from a high-voltage transmission line is carried through a series of devices called capacitors. This helps maintain the voltage levels in a transmission line, allowing more electricity to pass through a line over long distances. Capacitor stations are a cost-effective way of maximizing the efficiency of an existing transmission line. What alternatives are being considered? We are currently exploring three alternatives: Alternative 1 This alternative involves: o Building four new capacitor stations along the 500 kilovolt (kv) transmission lines between the Peace Region and Kelly Lake Substation. o The removal of equipment at the Kennedy and McLeese capacitor stations. o Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property. bchydro.com

18 Alternative 2 This alternative involves: o Building two new capacitor stations along the 500 kv transmission lines between the Peace Region and Prince George. o The removal of equipment at the Kennedy Capacitor Station. o Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property and also to the south. Alternative 3 This alternative involves: o Building three new capacitor stations along the 500 kv transmission lines between the Peace Region and Kelly Lake Substation. o The removal of equipment at the Kennedy Capacitor Station. o Upgrades to the McLeese Capacitor Station. o Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property. The enclosed maps show the approximate locations of the three alternatives. Over the next year, we ll complete an assessment of these alternatives that will include how safely, easily and quickly each alternative could be built; consultation feedback; estimated cost; operational impacts; and potential environmental and archaeological impacts. At the end of this process, we ll move forward with one alternative and select a leading alternative by January When is this happening? We re currently in the very early planning stages of this project and don t expect to start any construction activities until A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the BC Utilities Commission is required for this project. Project completion will depend on the final alternative and scope selected; at this time the project is expected to be complete between 2024 and Contact us Please contact us if you have any questions. You can reach us at or projects@bchydro.com, or visit to find out more about the project. We ll also use this website to gather stakeholder feedback as the project moves forward.

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22 Appendix B: Presentations to local governments PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT BCH18-940

23 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Mark Alexander, Project Manager Sabrina Locicero, Stakeholder Engagement June 2018

24 Today s presentation 1. What is the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project? 2. What alternatives are being considered? 3. First Nations consultation and stakeholder engagement

25 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project The Peace Region currently generates more than 30% of the total electricity produced in the province. o With new generation resources being planned, more electricity will be generated in the area in coming years. o Upgrades are needed to ensure our transmission system can move this electricity from where it is generated to where it is used in homes and businesses across the province. 3 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

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27 Why are upgrades needed? o As electricity moves along a lengthy transmission line, the voltage drops. This limits the amount of electricity that lines can move. o The existing 500 kilovolt transmission lines in the area are already at 95% capacity. o Building capacitor stations will help maintain the voltage levels of the transmission lines, maximizing the amount of electricity the existing lines can move. 5 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

28 What upgrades need to be done? o We need to build capacitor stations to help maintain the voltage levels of the 500 kilovolt transmission lines in the area. o This project will also include upgrades to the aging equipment that needs to be replaced at the existing Kennedy Capacitor Station. 6 Above: Example of capacitor station at Ruby Creek about 14 kilometers west of Hope. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

29 What is a capacitor station? o A capacitor station is a facility where electricity from a high-voltage transmission line is carried through a series of devices called capacitors. o This helps maintain the voltage levels in a transmission line, allowing more electricity to pass through a line over long distances. o Capacitor stations are a cost-effective way of maximizing the efficiency of an existing transmission line. 7 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

30 What alternatives are being considered? We are currently exploring three alternatives. Alternative 1 This alternative involves: o Building four new capacitor stations along the 500 kilovolt (kv) transmission lines o between the Peace Region and Kelly Lake Substation. o The removal of equipment at the Kennedy and McLeese capacitor stations. o Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property. 8 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

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32 What alternatives are being considered? Alternative 2 This alternative involves: o Building two new capacitor stations along the 500 kv transmission lines The removal of equipment at the Kennedy Capacitor Station o Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto property that we already own and also to the south. 10 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

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34 What alternatives are being considered? Alternative 3 This alternative involves: o Building three new capacitor stations along the 500 kv transmission lines between the Peace Region and Kelly Lake Substation o Removal of equipment at the Kennedy Capacitor Station o Upgrades to the McLeese Capacitor Station o Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property. 12 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

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36 How will you select an alternative? We hope to select a leading alternative by early o o To evaluate the alternatives, we assess the social, economic and environmental aspects of each alternative. Key aspects include: o Safety o System reliability o Environment o First Nations and Stakeholder o Constructability and maintenance o Visual impacts o Property requirements and impacts o Cost o Schedule 14 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

37 Were other alternatives considered? Other alternatives were considered very early in the process. These included: Do nothing This alternative is not being carried forward as it doesn t address the increased generation being planned in the Peace Region. Upgrading existing capacitor stations This alternative is not being carried forward due to operational constraints and cost. Constructing a new 500 kv transmission line This alternative is not being carried forward due to costs and environmental impacts, and in consideration of potential impacts on stakeholders. 15 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

38 Where would the new capacitor stations be located? o We are currently reviewing possible sites for the capacitor stations in our different alternatives. o All stations will be located on or near the existing transmission lines rights-ofway. o The potential locations for the stations are somewhat limited because they need to be located at specific intervals along the transmission lines. 16 Peace to Kelly Lake Transmission Reinforcement

39 When is this happening? We re currently in the very early planning stages of this project and do not expect to start any construction activities until o We ll only move forward with one alternative and anticipate identifying a leading alternative by early o Project completion will depend on the final alternative and scope selected, at this time the project is expected to be complete between 2024 and Peace to Kelly Lake Transmission Reinforcement

40 Stakeholder engagement and First Nations consultation We will keep you updated throughout the project. o Activities have started and are ongoing. o First round of feedback gathered until July 20. o Visit for current project information. 18 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

41 Questions or feedback If you have questions or would like to share any feedback, please contact: Sabrina Locicero o o Sabrina.Locicero@bchydro.com 19 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project

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43 Example of Capacitor Station Layouts Existing layout (McLeese) Proposed Layout Footprint area = ~6.5 ha 138/230kV line rerouted around station in new RoW Danger tree clearing area THIS EXAMPLE IS FOR DISCUSSION. 21

44 Board Chair June 18, 2018 Stakeholder Engagement, BC Hydro 333 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5R3 Delivered via To Mr. Alexander and Ms. Locicero: RE: Thank-you for your Presentation On behalf the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your recent presentation at our June 14, 2018 Board of Directors meeting. We appreciated the time you took to speak with us, and the information you provided on the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project. We understand that this project is in very early stages, and that much work is to be done before it moves forward. Thank-you for your offer to present to the Board again when more information becomes available. Thank you again for your presentation. We appreciate the work BC Hydro does in ensuring its stakeholders are well informed on your ongoing projects. Sincerely yours, John Ranta, Chair Thompson-Nicola Regional District

45 Appendix C: Discussion guide and feedback form PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT BCH18-940

46 Stakeholder Engagement, BC Hydro Office: June 22, 2018 Re: Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project We want to hear from you! BC Hydro is in the early planning stages of the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project (PKCP). We re currently exploring three project alternatives. Visit to complete the online feedback form and provide us with your input on this stage of the project by July 20. The Project will ensure the capacity of the existing transmission lines can accommodate all expected generation in the Peace Region and safely deliver electricity to homes and businesses throughout the province. If you d like to be added to our stakeholder list to receive project updates and notifications via , please contact projects@bchydro.com or call About the project The Peace Region currently generates more than 30 per cent of the total electricity produced in the province. With new generation resources being planned, more electricity will be generated in the area in coming years. Upgrades to the existing 500 kilovolt transmission lines in the area are needed to ensure our transmission system can move this electricity from where it s generated to where it s used in homes and businesses throughout the province. The existing system is already at 95 per cent capacity, and includes equipment that is near end-of-life and must be replaced at the Kennedy Capacitor Station. The Project will ensure the capacity and capability of the transmission lines can accommodate all expected generation in the Peace Region, avoiding the need to build a new transmission line. The three project alternatives propose up to four new capacitor sites along the existing 500 kv transmission lines from the Peace Region to Kelly Lake Substation. A map of the project area is on page 2. Maps of the specific project alternatives are available in the feedback form at Contact us Please contact us if you have any questions. You can reach us at or projects@bchydro.com. bchydro.com

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50 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project We want to hear from you! Feedback on this stage of the project will be received until July 20, BCH18-469

51 Project Overview The Peace Region currently generates more than 30% of the total electricity produced in the province. With new generation resources being planned, more electricity will be generated in the area in coming years. We re in the early planning stages of the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project (PKCP) that will ensure the capacity and capability of the existing transmission lines can accommodate all expected generation in the Peace Region, avoiding the need to build a new transmission line. We anticipate that the project will involve building up to four new capacitor stations used to maintain system voltage levels and secure system performance along the six existing 500 kilovolt (kv) transmission lines that run from the Gordon M. Shrum and Peace Canyon generating stations near Hudson s Hope to the Kelly Lake Substation near Clinton. By early 2035, generation in the Peace Region is expected to increase to 5,870 megawatts (MW) 1,500 MW more than today s 4,320 MW of installed capacity. Why we re doing it As electricity moves along a lengthy transmission line, the voltage drops. This limits the amount of electricity that the line can move. Building capacitor stations will help maintain the voltage levels of the transmission lines, maximizing the amount of electricity the existing lines can move. This project will also include upgrades to the aging equipment that needs to be replaced at the existing Kennedy Capacitor Station. Completion of this project will ensure that our transmission system can safely and reliably move the electricity generated in the Peace Region to where it s used in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island regions. We d like your input We re currently exploring three alternatives to address the system s needs and would like your input. See page 9. What we hear from you about these alternatives during consultation, along with input from other stakeholders, First Nations and our study results, will be considered as we assess the alternatives to identify a leading alternative for further review. We will only move forward with one alternative and hope to select a leading alternative by early PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

52 What a capacitor station looks like Capacitor stations need to be located at specific intervals along transmission lines in order to be effective. Capacitor Stations A capacitor station is a facility where electricity from a high-voltage transmission line is carried through a series of devices called capacitors. This helps maintain the voltage levels in a transmission line, allowing more electricity to pass through a line over long distances. Example of capacitor station at Ruby Creek about 14 kilometers west of Hope. Each capacitor station would be approximately four to five hectares in size. Depending on the location, much of the station s footprint would be located within the existing right-of-way (the land under and around our power lines). Please note that the final dimensions of each station will vary depending on a number of factors such as environmental criteria, geotechnical conditions, etc. Example of a capacitor station at Seymour Arm near Shuswap Lake. View of a communications tower (bottom left), site construction (bottom centre) and platform of completed station equipment (bottom right). The stations will include a control building, outdoor electrical and communications equipment, and will be fenced. 3 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

53 BCH Alternatives being considered We re currently exploring three alternatives to address the system s needs. Each of our alternatives includes the construction of a different number of potential new capacitor stations along the existing 500 kv transmission lines. While some potential locations (segments) are consistent across all alternatives, others are unique to a specific alternative. Only one capacitor station could be built in each segment. You can provide feedback on these alternatives in the segments on (pages 9-18). ALTERNATIVE 1 This alternative involves: Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Alternative 1 Williston Lake Hudson s Hope Fort St. John Gordon M. Shrum Generating Station Peace Canyon Generating Station Peace 97 River Chetwynd Segment A Dawson Creek Building 4 new capacitor stations along the existing 500 kv transmission lines in these four areas: Segment A approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Hudson s Hope (near Powder King Mountain Resort) this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment B approximately 50 kilometres southeast of McLeod Lake this segment is included in all alternatives. 16 Mackenzie Prince George 97 Kennedy Capacitor Station Segment B Williston Substation Segment C near and south of Quesnel this segment is included in Alternative 1 only. Segment D approximately 15 kilometres south of Williams Lake this segment is included in Alternative 1 only. The removal of equipment at the Kennedy and McLeese capacitor stations. Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property. 500 kv Transmission Line Substation Generating Station Capacitor Station Highway Approximate location of proposed capacitor station Quesnel Fraser River Carpenter Lake Segment C McLeese Capacitor Station Williams Lake Segment D 97 Clinton Kelly Lake Substation 16 British Columbia 50 KM Seton Lake Kamloops Map not to scale 4 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

54 BCH ALTERNATIVE 2 This alternative involves: Building new capacitor stations along the existing 500 kv transmission lines in these 2 areas: Segment A approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Hudson s Hope (near Powder King Mountain Resort) this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment B approximately 50 kilometres southeast of McLeod Lake this segment is included in all alternatives. The removal of equipment at the Kennedy Capacitor Station. Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property and also to the south. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Alternative 2 Williston Lake Hudson s Hope Fort St. John Gordon M. Shrum Generating Station Peace Canyon Generating Station Mackenzie Kennedy Capacitor Station 97 Chetwynd Segment A Segment B Peace River Dawson Creek Segment E we will also install capacitor station equipment at Williston Substation this segment is included in Alternative 2 only. 16 Prince George 97 Segment E Williston Substation Foreman Prince George 16 Quesnel Charella Garden College Heights Bonnet Hill Fraser River McLeese Capacitor Station Williams Lake kv Transmission Line Substation Generating Station Pineview Williston Substation Capacitor Station Highway Approximate location of proposed capacitor station Carpenter Lake Clinton Kelly Lake Substation British Columbia Alternative 2 includes upgrades at the Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property and also to the south. 50 KM Seton Lake Kamloops Map not to scale 5 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

55 BCH ALTERNATIVE 3 This alternative involves: Building 3 new capacitor stations along the existing 500 kv transmission lines in these three areas: Segment A approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Hudson s Hope (near Powder King Mountain Resort) this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment B approximately 50 kilometres southeast of McLeod Lake this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment F just north of Quesnel this segment is included in Alternative 3 only. Removal of equipment at the Kennedy Capacitor Station. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Alternative 3 Williston Lake Hudson s Hope Fort St. John Gordon M. Shrum Generating Station Peace Canyon Generating Station Mackenzie Kennedy Capacitor Station 97 Chetwynd Segment A Segment B Peace River Dawson Creek Upgrades to the McLeese Capacitor Station. Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property. 16 Prince George 97 Williston Substation 16 Quesnel Segment F Fraser River McLeese Capacitor Station Williams Lake 500 kv Transmission Line Substation Generating Station Capacitor Station Highway Approximate location of proposed capacitor station Carpenter Lake 97 Clinton Kelly Lake Substation British Columbia 50 KM Seton Lake Kamloops Map not to scale 6 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

56 What other alternatives did we look at? Other alternatives were considered very early in the process. These included: Do nothing This alternative is not being carried forward as it doesn t address the increased generation being planned in the Peace Region. What factors are considered when identifying a leading alternative? To evaluate the alternatives, we assess the social, economic and environmental aspects of each alternative. Key aspects include: Safety Upgrading existing capacitor stations This alternative is not being carried forward due to operational constraints and cost. Constructing a new 500 kv transmission line This alternative is not being carried forward due to costs and environmental impacts, and in consideration of potential impacts on stakeholders. System reliability Environmental impacts First Nations interests Stakeholder interests Constructability and maintenance of alternatives Visual impacts Property requirements and impacts Cost Schedule 7 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

57 ke La Se gment C (included in Alternative 1 only) 97 y Hw Bla ck e ve r wat er Roa y d Quesnel H e a r t Lake in ta n ek u e o r M C Mount Solitude Quesnel Hydraulic Road Maple Drive C Lake ok er Riv ed ose Go g a k el R iv er ad Ro ad Ro Hw y 9 7 n es Qu aser Ha lli s Lake Rich Bar Mount Kerry Mount West k c a L er T h as a Kerry Lake Recreation Area PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION e Dragon Mountain D a l e La r GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION H wy 97 ve k e a ke GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION k Ri L ta L a PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION SEGMENT A LOCATION Fr et Ke rry Murray Range u Powder King Mountain Resort ee es d a z GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION L f Bluf st Fr y Azouzetta Lake Lodge n Red We Pine LeMoray Provincial Park w o D ra Mount Murray e tt ro John B C e re n e n k e 97 d th k Ri Azu Mountain KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION SEGMENT B LOCATION R 4 km r La ke P u ec u 4 km La s 500 kv Transmisssion Lines e e Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community e BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev B Segment B Location An g Cr KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION k Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Old Earthstar FriendGeographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Mountain Legend BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev B L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_C.mxd Kersley MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION Legend Segment C Location kv Transmission Lines 3 4 km Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev B Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Segment D Segment E Segment F Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitor s Project Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitor s Project Hw 97 y C h u bb L a ke Like Shelley ly ad Ro n Nelso y Lake Kenn Hart Highlands Dog Creek Foreman F r North Nechako aser r Prince George Island Ro e m co is tt o R n iv w e o Road eek C Dog Cr y 97 L ad Ro ixon ad el-h TEN MILE LAKE PARK Que sn er River ie ch Bou KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION La ke r se y ce Pla Segment D Location La 500 kv Transmission Lines ke Roa d Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev C Legend Williston Substation 500kV Transmission Lines KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION km Page 14 y 97 Mouse Mountain Hw y 26 SEGMENT F LOCATION Hwy 97 MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION Hw WILLISTON SUBSTATION Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev C L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_F.mxd Legend L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_E.mxd ad Ro KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION L ake Que snel River MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION PINNACLES PARK Quesnel Legend Segment F Location KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION km Page 15 Hwy 97 i ra h e WILLISTON SUBSTATION gs rin iv F C n SEGMENT E LOCATION e Sp R PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION Ro Buckhorn on s Fra er GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION rns ak e Pinko Road Old Cariboo Highway ed Bjo e L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_D.mxd Hw k Page 13 ad a 4 km in e er lk Fe ke La L m MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION 3 Williston Substation Alp ri v Pineview Aspen Grove Golf Course GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION Littl 2 n Ro ad Ro Springhouse Place Lake Road oo d r Cummings Road Vanway WILLISTON SUBSTATION KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION ixo e Axe Lake s La twick ke s KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION SEGMENT D LOCATION Prince George International Airport College Heights We no PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION Peavine Mountain COTTONWOOD RIVER PARK l-h Lak Colpitt Lake Bo ita GORDON M SHRUM DOC ENGLISH BLUFF GENERATING STATION ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Bonnet Hill esne ney Charella Garden Qu im Ch Springhouse Hills Connaught Hill South Fort George Carney Hill T a b er L a ke ad Cache Cranbrook Hill Brunson Lake i R ve r N e c h a k o R i ve WESTWICK LAKES ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Hwy 16 St. Joseph Mission Felker Road CINEMA BOG ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Cinema d ad Ro w y ek as e r R i v e r H Shady Valley Otway G 20 Cre Fr Mission Road g Do Esler Roa Sugarcane a y 97 Hw e em li a ms L Wil ak Upper Fraser Road South Lakeside Cin Williams Lake Pablo, Mount Se gment F (included in Alternative 3 only) Se gment E: W illiston Subst ation (included in Alternative 2 only) Fox Mountain Glendale French Road Kersley Landing Dale Road KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION T e n Mi l e 3 e te r L a k s c a m k 2 s a E Da v i e SEGMENT C LOCATION MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION l Segment A Location 500kV Transmission Lines L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_B.mxd y La ke Legend KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION WILLISTON SUBSTATION k MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION Mount Thomas roc WILLISTON SUBSTATION ka in ch r e in is Riv Bijoux Falls Provincial Parks L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_A.mxd ed M WILLISTON SUBSTATION Thabah Mountain Se gment D (included in Alternative 1 only) P E AC E T O K E L LY L A K E C A PAC I T O R S P R O J E C T Hw Roa La ke La Pi ne T M i h i rt le e L en a k e 26 ixon d Hw y el-h sn o ir Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitor s Project 8 Mouse Mountain Que e F Mount Garbitt L r c ve Ri ip rsn M o Az Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitor s Project da d H o in all Alternatives) Se gment B (included 77 Segment C 99 Se gment A (included in all Alternatives) HH Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitor s Project on az a ll ek C re egment A approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Hudson s Hope S (near Powder King Mountain Resort) this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment B approximately 50 kilometres southeast of McLeod Lake this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment C near and south of Quesnel this segment is included in Alternative 1 only. Segment D approximately 15 kilometres south of Williams Lake this segment is included in Alternative 1 only. Segment E installing capacitor station equipment at Williston Substation near Prince George this segment is included in Alternative 2 only. Segment F just north of Quesnel this segment is included in Alternative 3 only. Segment B Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitor s Project C Segment A Pa We re looking at six potential capacitor station locations, called segments, and we want to hear your feedback on these locations. Only one capacitor station could be built in each segment. Segment maps ia Potential Capacitor Station Locations 500 kv Transmission Lines Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev C

58 50 KM British Columbia BCH Feedback form Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Williston Lake Hudson s Hope Fort St. John Gordon M. Shrum Generating Station Peace Canyon Generating Station Peace 97 River Chetwynd Dawson Creek We re currently exploring three alternatives that include six segments to address the system s needs and would like your input. In the following pages, you ll see more detailed info on each of the segments. We d like to hear from you on each of the segments as well as the alternatives. The purpose of this feedback form is to obtain public feedback and opinions on alternatives for the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project. BC Hydro is collecting this information in accordance with its obligations under the Utilities Commission Act. BC Hydro cannot accept third-party information. If you have specific questions about the project or privacy concerns about this feedback survey, please contact projects@bchydro.com. Mackenzie Kennedy Capacitor Station Privacy statement 16 Prince George 97 Williston Substation 16 By submitting this feedback form, I consent to the potential discolusre storage and access of my anonymous feedback by BC Hydro for the purpose of public consultation. NOTE: This feedback form is anonymous. If you have a question you d like answered please share it with us. If you d like to subscribe for updates on the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project, please be sure to visit our website at bchydro.com/pkcp, call us at or us at projects@bchydro.com. Quesnel Fraser River McLeese Capacitor Station Williams Lake kv Transmission Line Substation Generating Station Capacitor Station Highway Carpenter Lake Clinton Kelly Lake Substation Seton Lake Kamloops Map not to scale 9 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

59 9 7 t t a Segment A Approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Hudson s Hope (near Powder King Mountain Resort). Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitor s Project Segment A (included in all Alternatives) This segment is included in all alternatives and located along the existing 500 kv transmission line corridor. C C a l l a z o n r e e k Mount Garbitt What should we know about this area? P i n e R i v e r J o h n C B e n n e t t r e e k Mount Solitude H e a r t Lake M o u n t a i n C r e e k Mount Murray Pine LeMoray Provincial Park H w y Azouzetta Lake Lodge Mount West A z o u z e Murray Range GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION Powder King Mountain Resort L ak e SEGMENT A LOCATION KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION Azu Mountain bah ntain WILLISTON SUBSTATION Bijoux Falls Provincial Parks M i s i n c h i n k a R i v e r 10 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_A.mxd KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION km MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION Mount Thomas Legend Segment A Location 500kV Transmission Lines Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Old Earthstar FriendGeographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Mountain BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev B

60 l y 97 t h k e c k y Segment B Approximately 50 kilometres southeast of McLeod Lake. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitor s Project Segment B (included in all Alternatives) H o d d a a k L e This segment is included in all alternatives and located along the existing 500 kv transmission line corridor. P a r s n i p R i v e r M c L e o d Lake F i r L a What should we know about this area? C r o o k e d R i v e r L a k e G o o s e Hwy Mount Kerry e s e e d a K e r r h L T a c a k L a GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION k e Kerry Lake Recreation Area KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION SEGMENT B LOCATION R e d r o WILLISTON SUBSTATION L a k e 11 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_B.mxd P L a k e ar i u e c KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION km MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION Da v i e L a k e A n g C r a c usm ek e E a s te r Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community L a ke s Legend Segment B Location 500 kv Transmisssion Lines BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev B

61 a Segment C Near and south of Quesnel. This segment is included in Alternative 1 only and located along the existing 500 kv transmission line corridor. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Segment C (included in Alternative 1 only) Quesnel-Hixon Road Hwy 97 Hwy 26 Mouse Mountain T h i M i l e r t e e n L a k e Blackwater Road Hwy 97 What should we know about this area? Quesnel Maple Drive Quesnel Hydraulic Road e L a k D r ag o n Q u West Fraser Road Red Bluff Road e s n e l R i v e r H a l l i s L a k e Rich Bar F r a s e r R i v e r Hwy 97 L a k e Dragon Mountain GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION l e D KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION WILLISTON SUBSTATION 12 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_C.mxd KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION SEGMENT C LOCATION MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION km Kersley Kersley Dale Landing Road French Road Legend Segment C Location 500 kv Transmission Lines Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev B

62 o Segment D Approximately 15 kilometres south of Williams Lake. This segment is included in Alternative 1 only and located along the existing 500 kv transmission line corridor. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Segment D (included in Alternative 1 only) Esler Glendale Williams Lake Fox Mountain W South Lakeside Dog Creek Dog Creek Road i l l i a m s L a k e Sugarcane Hwy 97 Likely Road What should we know about this area? F r a s e r R i v e r Hwy 20 Mission Road Felker Road St. Joseph Mission Brunson Lake Pablo, Mount Dog Creek Road Colpitt Lake WESTWICK LAKES ECOLOGICAL RESERVE W e s t w i c k L a k e s Axe Lake Chimney Lake Road Springhouse Hills Springhouse B o i t a n Felker Lake GORDON M SHRUM DOC GENERATING ENGLISH BLUFF STATION ECOLOGICAL RESERVE PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION Peavine Mountain L a k e C h i m n e y KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION L a k e WILLISTON SUBSTATION Place Lake Road 13 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_D.mxd SEGMENT D LOCATION KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION km MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION Little Springs Road Place Lake Road Legend Segment D Location 500 kv Transmission Lines Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev C

63 R i v e r Hwy 97 Segment E Installing capacitor station equipment at Williston Substation near Prince George. This segment is included in Alternative 2 only and located along the existing 500 kv transmission line corridor. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Segment E: Williston Substation (included in Alternative 2 only) Otway 97 Hwy Hart Highlands Shady Valley Shelley Upper Fraser Road Foreman Hwy 16 What should we know about this area? Cranbrook Hill North Nechako N e c h a k o R i v e r Prince George Island Cache Connaught Hill South Fort Carney Hill George F r a s e r Ri v e r Bonnet Hill Giscome Road Ta b er L a ke Charella Garden Prince George International Airport College Heights Vanway Cummings Road Aspen Grove Golf Course Old Cariboo Highway Pineview Williston Substation Pinko Road Alpine Drive GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION Buckhorn F r a s KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION e r WILLISTON SUBSTATION SEGMENT E LOCATION 14 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_E.mxd KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION km MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION Legend Williston Substation 500kV Transmission Lines Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev C

64 e n M L e Segment F Just north of Quesnel. This segment is included in Alternative 3 only and located along the existing 500 kv transmission line corridor. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Segment F (included in Alternative 3 only) C h u bb L a ke N e K e n n y l s o n L a k e CINEMA BOG ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Cinema What should we know about this area? Cinema Road COTTONWOOD RIVER PARK Hwy 97 Quesnel-Hixon Road C o r t t o n w oo d R i v e a k F r as e r R i v GORDON M SHRUM GENERATING STATION PEACE CANYON GENERATING STATION e r Quesnel-Hixon Road i l e T Bjornson Road TEN MILE LAKE PARK B o u c h i e L KENNEDY CAPACITOR STATION a k e Hwy 97 Hwy 26 Mouse Mountain WILLISTON SUBSTATION SEGMENT F LOCATION 15 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT L:\JOBS-2017\ PKCP\PKCP_Segment_F.mxd KELLY LAKE SUBSTATION km MCLEESE CAPACITOR STATION PINNACLES PARK Quesnel Q u e s n Hwy 97 e l R i v e r Legend Segment F Location 500 kv Transmission Lines Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community BC Hydro Survey Services - SMC - Rev C

65 BCH Now that you ve had a chance to take a closer look at the project segments, please provide us with any comments you may have on the project alternatives. ALTERNATIVE 1 Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Alternative 1 This alternative involves: Building 4 new capacitor stations along the existing 500 kv transmission lines in these four areas: Segment A approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Hudson s Hope (near Powder King Mountain Resort) this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment B approximately 50 kilometres southeast of McLeod Lake this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment C near and south of Quesnel this segment is included in Alternative 1 only. Segment D approximately 15 kilometres south of Williams Lake this segment is included in Alternative 1 only. The removal of equipment at the Kennedy and McLeese capacitor stations. Williston Lake Hudson s Hope Fort St. John Gordon M. Shrum Generating Station Peace Canyon Generating Station 16 Mackenzie Prince George 97 Peace Kennedy Capacitor Station Williston Substation 97 River Chetwynd Segment A Segment B Dawson Creek Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property. Quesnel Segment C 16 What comments do you have on this alternative? Fraser River McLeese Capacitor Station Williams Lake Segment D 500 kv Transmission Line Substation Generating Station Capacitor Station Highway Approximate location of proposed capacitor station Carpenter Lake 97 Clinton Kelly Lake Substation British Columbia 50 KM Seton Lake Kamloops Map not to scale 16 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

66 BCH ALTERNATIVE 2 This alternative involves: Building 2 new capacitor stations along the existing 500 kv transmission lines in these two areas: Segment A approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Hudson s Hope (near Powder King Mountain Resort) this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment B approximately 50 kilometres southeast of McLeod Lake this segment is included in all alternatives. The removal of equipment at the Kennedy Capacitor Station. Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property and also to the south. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Alternative 2 Williston Lake Hudson s Hope Fort St. John Gordon M. Shrum Generating Station Peace Canyon Generating Station Mackenzie Kennedy Capacitor Station 97 Chetwynd Segment A Segment B Peace River Dawson Creek Segment E we will also install capacitor station equipment at Williston Substation this segment is included in Alternative 2 only. 16 Prince George 97 Segment E Williston Substation What comments do you have on this alternative? Quesnel 16 Fraser River McLeese Capacitor Station Williams Lake 500 kv Transmission Line Substation Generating Station Capacitor Station Highway Approximate location of proposed capacitor station Carpenter Lake 97 Clinton Kelly Lake Substation British Columbia 50 KM Seton Lake Kamloops Map not to scale 17 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

67 BCH ALTERNATIVE 3 This alternative involves: Building 3 new capacitor stations along the existing 500 kv transmission lines in these three areas: Segment A approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Hudson s Hope (near Powder King Mountain Resort) this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment B approximately 50 kilometres southeast of McLeod Lake this segment is included in all alternatives. Segment F just north of Quesnel this segment is included in Alternative 3 only. Removal of equipment at the Kennedy Capacitor Station. Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project Alternative 3 Williston Lake Hudson s Hope Fort St. John Gordon M. Shrum Generating Station Peace Canyon Generating Station Mackenzie Kennedy Capacitor Station 97 Chetwynd Segment A Segment B Peace River Dawson Creek Upgrades to the McLeese Capacitor Station. Upgrades at Williston Substation in Prince George. Expansion is required to the east onto BC Hydro property. 16 Prince George 97 Williston Substation What comments do you have on this alternative? Quesnel Segment F 16 Fraser River McLeese Capacitor Station Williams Lake 500 kv Transmission Line Substation Generating Station Capacitor Station Highway Approximate location of proposed capacitor station Carpenter Lake 97 Clinton Kelly Lake Substation British Columbia 50 KM Seton Lake Kamloops Map not to scale 18 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

68 What s next? We re in the early planning stages of this project and just began consultation with First Nations, local governments, and residents in April We are also consulting with First Nations with lands along the transmission corridor, and that may be impacted by the proposed project. Feedback on the alternatives and potential capacitor station locations will be received until July 20, We ll share a summary of our consultation activities and what we heard from you in fall We ll come back to you to get more feedback as the project moves ahead. We expect a decision on the leading alternative in early A section of the right-of-way along the existing transmission line that runs from the Peace Region to Kelly Lake. Project timeline Early 2018 Early Project announcement Identify the Confirm preferred Preliminary design Start of Earliest in and start of leading alternative and regulatory construction service date consultation alternative approvals 19 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT

69 We want to hear from you. Feedback will be received until July 20, You can learn more about the project by: visiting bchydro.com/pkcp ing calling us toll free at SIGN UP FOR MORE INFORMATION If you d like to receive project update s, please projects@bchydro.com asking to be added to the distribution list. 20 PEACE TO KELLY LAKE CAPACITORS PROJECT