1 Nov 2023
dTechs EPM Ltd. v. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
**Background:**
- Date: November 1, 2023
- Costs had been awarded to Awesense Wireless Inc. and BC Hydro by the Plaintiff dTechs epm Ltd.
- Post-judgment interest had been set at 2.5% per annum from the date of the Order.
**Court's Order and Reasons**
- Costs were awarded to BC Hydro and Awesense, including reasonable disbursements, at double Tariff values.
- Post-judgment interest was set at 2.5% per annum.
- If parties couldn't agree on costs, it was to be referred to an assessment officer.
**Directions to Assessment Officer**
- Directions were given regarding second counsel fees and travel costs for both BC Hydro and Awesense.
- Costs of the motion were awarded to BC Hydro.
**Filing of Documents**
- Awesense had filed a Bill of Costs on August 24, 2021.
- Parties had received directions on conduct and additional document filing on August 25, 2021, and January 31, 2022.
- Documents, including a costs assessment record, written representations, and affidavits, had been filed.
**Assessment Outcome**
- Awesense Wireless Inc.’s Bill of Costs was assessed and allowed in the total dollar amount of $312,325.07.
- Post-judgment interest was calculated at 2.5% per annum.
- A Certificate of Assessment had also been issued.