1916: Electric power organized in Nakusp
The theme for B.C. Heritage Week is Energy in B.C. A Powerful Past, a Sustainable Future
So we take a look back to Nakusp in 1916. A special meeting of the Board of Trade was called for August 9 to hear George Horsley put forth a plan to inaugurate a hydroelectric power station at Nakusp Creek. Interest was high and George agreed to do his market research to see how many households would subscribe to electric power. It wasn’t a desperate situation, just desirable as all luxuries are.
Since there were 84 customers he was obliged to provide 28 street lights at suitable corners, each of 100 candle power. In order to comply with the government requirements, the Nakusp Electric Light and Power Company was organised on May 17, 1920, joined by George Horsley and the committee.
George knew the theory of electricity but was pretty green at the practical part of the industry. Hunter Gardener was called upon to do most of the line work and house installations.
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