FortisBC Inc. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

ForticBC Inc. (FortisBC) formerly known as Terasen Gas, is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Inc. (Fortis), which is the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada. Currently, Fortis’ regulated holdings include a natural gas utility and electric utilities. Further, Fortis is also engaged in the real estate and hotel operations. FortisBC is an integrated, regulated electricity company, which owns and operates hydroelectric generating plants; high voltage transmission lines and a large network of distribution property in the southern part of the British Columbia. The company directl`y and indirectly serves more than 159,000 customers which comprise of residential, commercial, wholesale and industrial consumers of its operating regions. It is headquartered in British Columbia, Canada.

FortisBC Inc. Key Recent Developments

Dec 19, 2011: FortisBC Receives Interim Approval From BCUC For Electricity Rate Change
Nov 15, 2011: LSIB Announces Completion Of Wind Power Project At LSIB Elementary School In British Columbia, Canada
Oct 27, 2011: FortisBC Announces Rebates For Energy Efficient Lighting
Jun 10, 2011: FortisBC Completes Construction Of Gas Storage Facility On Vancouver Island
May 24, 2011: BCUC Approves Interim Increase Of 1.4% To FortisBC’s Electricity Rate

Company’s FortisBC Inc. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services.

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Scope

- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Company’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list of key locations and subsidiaries of the company, including contact details.

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List of Tables 4
List of Figures 4
Section 1 - About the Company 5
FortisBC Inc. - Key Facts 5
FortisBC Inc. - Key Employees 6
FortisBC Inc. - Key Employee Biographies 7
FortisBC Inc. - Major Products and Services 8
FortisBC Inc. - History 9
FortisBC Inc. - Company Statement 10
FortisBC Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries 11
Head Office 11
Section 2 – Company Analysis 12
FortisBC Inc. - Business Description 12
FortisBC Inc. - SWOT Analysis 13
SWOT Analysis - Overview 13
FortisBC Inc. - Strengths 13
Strength - Power Generating Assets 13
Strength - Secured Supply of Purchased Power 13
Strength - Customer Satisfaction 13
Strength - Consistently Increasing Revenues 13
FortisBC Inc. - Weaknesses 14
Weakness - Limited Geographical Presence 14
Weakness - High Dependency on Few Customers 14
FortisBC Inc. - Opportunities 14
Opportunity - Capital Program 14
Opportunity - British Columbia’s Energy Plan 14
Opportunity - Increasing Demand for Electricity 14
Opportunity - Government Subsidies and Tax Incentives 14
FortisBC Inc. - Threats 15
Threat - Environmental Regulations 15
Threat - Intense Competition 15
Threat - Decreasing Canadian Water Levels 15
FortisBC Inc. - Key Competitors 16
Section 3 – Company’s Power Financial Deals and Alliances 17
FortisBC Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 17
FortisBC Inc., Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 18
FortisBC Inc., Recent Deals Summary 19
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments 20
FortisBC Inc., Recent Developments 20
Nov 15, 2011: LSIB Announces Completion Of Wind Power Project At LSIB Elementary School In British Columbia, Canada 20
Oct 27, 2011: FortisBC Announces Rebates For Energy Efficient Lighting 20
Jun 10, 2011: FortisBC Completes Construction Of Gas Storage Facility On Vancouver Island 20
May 24, 2011: BCUC Approves Interim Increase Of 1.4% To FortisBC’s Electricity Rate 21
Feb 27, 2011: Ballard Power Receives CAD7m Federal Award For FCgen-1300 Fuel Cell 21
Feb 23, 2011: Terasen Gas Announces Name Change To FortisBC 22
Feb 07, 2011: Terasen Gas And British Columbia Government Provide $6.9 Million For 35 Energy Projects In 10 School Districts, Canada 23
Feb 02, 2011: FortisBC To Hold Open Houses To Seek Input On Integrated System Plan 23
Section 5 – Appendix 25
Methodology 25
About Company 25
Contact Us 25
Disclaimer 25

List of Tables

FortisBC Inc., Key Facts 5
FortisBC Inc., Key Employees 6
FortisBC Inc., Key Employee Biographies 7
FortisBC Inc., Major Products and Services 8
FortisBC Inc., History 9
FortisBC Inc., Key Competitors 16
FortisBC Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 17
FortisBC Inc., Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 18
FortisBC Inc., Recent Deals Summary 19

List of Figures

FortisBC Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 17
FortisBC Inc., Power, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 18