Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

BHE Canada, L.P. / Edward Rihn, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: BHE Canada, L.P.
Lobbyist name: Edward Rihn, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2023-03-22
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7700-4993

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 17

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 8

Version 3 of 5 (2023-08-03 to 2023-10-30)

Registration versions:

Version 3 of 5 (2023-08-03 to 2023-10-30)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will the consultant lobbyist be arranging meetings between a public office holder and the client for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Discussing cross-border transactions of renewable energy.	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade
Discussing cross-border transmission interties and renewable energy generation.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Finance
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Office of the Premier
Powerex Corp.

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Details

Client Contact Information

BHE Canada, L.P.

Address:
Suite 3020, Bow Valley Square 3, 255 5 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G6
Canada

Telephone number: 403-365-7400

Description of Business Activities

BHE Canada, L.P. is a limited partnership formed between BHE Canada Management Ltd., as general partner, and BHE Canada Holdings Corporation, as the sole limited partner.

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Government of Canada (NRCan)	$25,000,000.00	2022-10-01

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Coalition Members Information

BHE Canada, L.P. is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

BHE Canada, L.P. does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company
- 666 Grand Avenue, PO Box 657
  Des Moines, IA 50306
  United States of America
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- 3555 Farnam Street
  Omaha, NE 68131
  United States of America
BHE Canada, LLC
- 666 Grand Avenue, PO Box 657
  Des Moines, IA 50306
  United States of America
BHE Canada Holdings Corporation
- 2611 - 3rd Avenue SE
  Calgary, AB T2A 7W7
  Canada

Lobbyist Details

Edward Rihn | Has not held any “former public office holder” positions in BC, as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Business address:
Suite 3020, Bow Valley Square 3
255 5 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3G6
Canada

Telephone number: 403-365-7400

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Yes, the consultant lobbyist does have in place an undertaking to comply with a relevant code of conduct

List of Codes of Conduct
Code of Conduct Name	Code of Conduct Location	Name and Business Contact Information
Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers	https://www.ferc.gov/enforcement-legal/legal/major-orders-regulations/standards-conduct-transmission-providers	Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 888 First Street NE Washington DC 20426 United States 202-502-8085 antonia.frost@ferc.gov
Code of Ethics and Business Conduct	https://www.altalink.ca/about/governance/code-of-ethics-business-conduct.cfm	AltaLink Management Ltd. 2611 - 3rd Avenue S.E. Calgary AB T2A 7W7 Canada 403-267-3400 zora.lazic@altalink.ca
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics	https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/govern/ethics.pdf	Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 3555 Farnam Street Omaha NE 68131 United States 402-346-1400 berkshire@berkshirehathaway.com
Code of Business Conduct	https://www.midamericanenergy.com/media/pdf/bhe-code-of-conduct.pdf	Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company 666 Grand Ave Des Moines IA 50306 United States 515-242-3022 info@brkenergy.com

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Consultant has lobbied, or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this client, on or after 2020-09-21:

Yes

Has made a political contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a sponsorship contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a recall contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

No gifts or benefits were provided to public office holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

No records

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: BHE Canada Limited

Address:
Suite 3020, Bow Valley Square 3
255 5 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G6
Canada

Telephone number: 403-365-7400

BHE Canada, L.P.

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
BHE Canada, L.P.	2023-03-22	current

BHE Canada, L.P.

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Edward Rihn, BHE Canada Limited (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-17 of 17

BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-19
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-31860 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-10
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-31859 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-08
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-31858 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-01
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-31856 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-17
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-30802 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-13
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-30801 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-03
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-30799 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Shannon Baskerville, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Les MacLaren, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Kevin Jardine, Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-30
Posted date: 2023-11-28
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-30071 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-08-03
Posted date: 2023-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-28648 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Shannon Baskerville, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Les MacLaren, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-04-15
Posted date: 2023-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-25784 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Shannon Baskerville, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Les MacLaren, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-04-14
Posted date: 2023-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-25783 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-31
Posted date: 2023-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-25023 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-30
Posted date: 2023-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-25022 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Chris O'Riley, President & Chief Executive Officer | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-27
Posted date: 2023-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-24907 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-26
Posted date: 2023-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-25021 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-24
Posted date: 2023-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-25020 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Heather Wood, Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-22
Posted date: 2023-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-24906 View Lobbying Activity Report

Edward Rihn, BHE Canada Limited (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-17 of 17

BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-19
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-31860 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-10
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-31859 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-08
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-31858 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-01
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-31856 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-17
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-30802 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-13
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-30801 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom Bechard, President & CEO | Powerex Corp.
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-03
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-30799 View Lobbying Activity Report
BHE Canada, L.P.
Consultant Lobbyist: Edward Rihn

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Shannon Baskerville, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Les MacLaren, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Kevin Jardine, Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-30
Posted date: 2023-11-28
Lobbying Activity number: 4993-30071 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

BHE Canada, L.P. / Edward Rihn, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 3 of 5 (2023-08-03 to 2023-10-30)

Version 3 of 5 (2023-08-03 to 2023-10-30)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address