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Only 15% of the biomethane marketed by FortisBC comes from British Columbia, with the majority being fossil gas labeled as renewable due to purchased environmental credits from U.S. producers. Critics argue this practice constitutes greenwashing and lacks proper oversight to prevent double counting of emissions.

The BC Utilities Commission is investigating FortisBC's compliance with emissions reduction standards following complaints about gaps in accountability and transparency. The inquiry highlights concerns about the integrity of renewable gas claims amid a broader debate on the future of natural gas in Canada.