to Vancouver city council — a natural gas provider for 108,000 customers in Vancouver. According to Yu, natural gas prices are also abnormally low right now. Mayor Lori Ackerman says she commends Vancouver's commitment to renewable energy sources — but they shouldn't disregard the value of natural gas. Ackerman says these institutions should have a say in what energy sources they consume and thinks the switch to renewable energy should be a long-term goal. With files from CBC's BC AlmanacTo listen to the full interview, click on the audio labelled: Vancouver's long-term shift to renewable gas fuels province-wide debate

Source: CBC News September 24, 2016 02:03 UTC