The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is a Crown corporation that operates on a cost recovery model, funded through industry levies and fees established in regulation. The BCER’s fees and levies are currently established in the Fee, Levy and Security Regulation (FLSR) and the Renewable Energy Projects Regulation (REPR). The BCER is initiating engagement in fall 2026 on its cost recovery model.

2026-27 Annual Review of Fees and Levies

The BCER reviews its fees and levies annually to ensure appropriate cost recovery is in place for regulatory oversight. As part of this review, permit holder fees and levies are assessed and adjusted to reflect the cost of BCER oversight.

Cost Recovery Improvement Project

The BCER is initiating a multi-year review focused on its overall cost recovery model. This work will assess the effectiveness of the current approach and identify opportunities for improvement. Engagement on the cost recovery model will focus on several key topics, with two phases of engagement. The fall 2026 engagement will seek feedback on the BCER’s policy intentions, with a second engagement to be held in 2027 when proposed policies are developed.

When and How to Engage

To support engagement on the Cost Recovery Improvement project, we encourage stakeholders to review the Policy Intentions Presentation, which provides important context on the project, outlines the four policy themes, and describes the policy intentions that will guide the development of proposed improvements to the BCER’s cost recovery model. We welcome feedback on the policy intentions and themes presented, as it will help inform the next phase of this work. Submit feedback or request notifications about future engagement opportunities by emailing RegulatoryAffairs@bc-er.ca. Feedback on the policy intentions is requested by Nov. 13, 2026.

The timeline below provides an overview of the key phases of the cost recovery work, including planned engagement opportunities.