CALGARY, AB, Nov. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is set to begin the oral hearings for the Powell River Energy Inc. (PREI) electricity export application.

PREI has applied for a 30-year contract-specific electricity export authorization from the CER. PREI operates hydroelectric facilities at Powell Lake and Lois Lake in Powell River, B.C. During the oral hearings, PREI and intervenors will have the opportunity to question one another on their evidence and present arguments to the Commission.

Location:
Powell River Town Centre Hotel
4660 Joyce Avenue
Powell River, BC V8A 3B6

Date/Time:
Nov. 16 – 20, 2026
Starting at 9 a.m. each day

For any updates to the schedule, please visit our Hearings, Workshops, Information Sessions, and Conferences webpage. 

Members of the public are welcome to attend the oral hearings. If you're unable to attend in-person, there will be a live broadcast available.

Media accreditation is required for all journalists, photographers and videographers who wish to attend in-person. Please contact CER Media Relations by Nov. 15 to confirm attendance. More information on media accreditation is available on the CER website.  

Related Products

• CER – Powell River Energy Inc. - Application for a 30-year Contract-Specific Electricity Export Permit
• CER – Feature Article – Understanding Powell River Energy Inc.'s electricity export application

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SOURCE Canada Energy Regulator