2001 Triple Bottom Line Report - BC Hydro
2001 Triple Bottom Line Report - BC Hydro
2001 Triple Bottom Line Report - BC Hydro
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E N V I R O N M E N T A L I N I T I A T I V E S ( C O N T I N U E D )<br />
SAP INITIATIVE OBJECTIVE(S) KEY MILESTONE(S) ACTION(S) TO DATE<br />
Integrated Vegetation<br />
Management (IVM) within<br />
Transmission & Distribution<br />
Continue to support<br />
Sustainable Environment<br />
Program within Transmission<br />
& Distribution<br />
Explore the use of oil-free<br />
transformers in substations<br />
Convert rights-of-way<br />
(ROW) from dense stands<br />
of tall-growing target species<br />
to low-growing stable plant<br />
communities with productive<br />
edge habitat.<br />
Return ROW to relatively<br />
undisturbed condition and<br />
enhance biodiversity.<br />
Establish long-term goals<br />
and objectives for sustainability<br />
that address current and<br />
historic impacts.<br />
Contribute to the long-term<br />
sustainability of our<br />
business by reducing the<br />
impact of our transmission<br />
& distribution facilities.<br />
Purchase and install two<br />
oil-free transformers at the<br />
new Nicomekl substation in<br />
Surrey, B.C.<br />
Select beneficial sites for<br />
ROW conversion using IVM,<br />
summer <strong>2001</strong>.<br />
Assess maintenance needs,<br />
environmental sensitivities and<br />
potential for environmental or<br />
compatible-use enhancements.<br />
Consult with First Nations to<br />
understand land use needs and<br />
identify mutually beneficial<br />
maintenance solutions on<br />
<strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> ROW, summer 2002.<br />
Establish external advisory<br />
groups to help identify<br />
project priorities.<br />
Initiate projects.<br />
Devise and implement<br />
monitoring mechanisms to<br />
track the success of the<br />
initiative and public awareness<br />
and support for the program.<br />
Prepare 3-year review<br />
and rationale for<br />
permanent program.<br />
Deliver oil-free transformers to<br />
site and commence installation,<br />
July 2002.<br />
Commission the complete<br />
installation, Fall 2002.<br />
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Business case developed<br />
and approved for fiscal<br />
<strong>2001</strong>/2002, with quarterly<br />
milestones identified.<br />
“Terms of Reference”<br />
prepared and draft program<br />
structure developed.<br />
Internal resource needs<br />
approved and a “Request for<br />
Proposals” issued to assist with<br />
program implementation.<br />
Proposals being generated<br />
for fast-track environmental<br />
enhancement projects.<br />
Purchased two dryformers –<br />
first in North America.