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This document provides a description of the linkages between electricity, growth, and livability in the Lower Mainland; an introduction to B.C. Hydro's electricity planning process and its relationship to community planning; an overview of the existing electricity system in the Lower Mainland; an evaluation of current and projected electricity requirements in the region; an assessment of options for meeting future electricity needs; and approaches for making choices to meet future electricity needs. The document is intended as a starting point for ongoing discussion about the electricity choices facing the region.