British Columbia · Power · updated October 12, 2026
Site C Clean Energy Project
All six Site C units are in service; the C$16B dam is in close-out.
- Province
- British Columbia
- Location
- Peace River, near Fort St. John
- Sector
- Power
- Owner
- BC Hydro
- Status
- All six generating units in service by Aug 8, 2025; more than 94% complete overall (Mar 2026)
- Next milestone
- Remaining works and close-out; about C$1.1B left to spend
- Disclosed cost
- C$16B approved budget (C$14.9B spent to Mar 31, 2026) (source)
- In service
- 2025 (all units)
- Other details
- 1,100 MW; about 5,100 GWh a year
Why it matters for contractors and suppliers
Site C is finished as a megaproject.
What is left is close-out, reservoir and road work, plus the Peace-region transmission and industrial load it now enables. It also sets BC Hydro's benchmark for the NCTL.
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Sources
- BC Hydro Site C semi-annual progress report No. 1 (Oct 2025–Mar 2026)
- BC Hydro lessons-learned report to BCUC
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Frequently asked
What is the status of Site C Clean Energy Project?
As of October 12, 2026: All six generating units in service by Aug 8, 2025; more than 94% complete overall (Mar 2026). Next: Remaining works and close-out; about C$1.1B left to spend.
Who owns Site C Clean Energy Project?
BC Hydro.
How much does Site C Clean Energy Project cost?
C$16B approved budget (C$14.9B spent to Mar 31, 2026).
What is the timeline for Site C Clean Energy Project?
In service: 2025 (all units).