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Charges and fees for electrical connections

New connection costs come into effect on July 5, 2025

 
On March 5, 2025, the B.C. Utilities Commission approved our application to update our distribution extension policy to help streamline upgrades and reduce the cost of connecting new customers.

 
These changes will come into effect on July 5, 2025. Learn more about our updated policy.

Costs to get connected

To connect your property to our electrical system – or modify an existing connection – you'll need to pay a connection charge. When we review your request, if we already have secondary service (750V or less) in the area readily available for you to connect to, you'll only need to pay a standard charge. If secondary service isn't readily available or if it's not feasible for your project, we'll need to add electrical service extensions to the new infrastructure. These extensions come with additional fees. For properties with multiple services exceeding 200A, or services greater than 200A, additional design charges may apply. Standard charges vary by service type and are listed below.

These charges cover the cost of the meter installation and the wire/cable between the existing BC Hydro infrastructure and your meter base, wiring or switch (if applicable).

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Charges for overhead service

Costs for new electrical connections

Amps

Cost

100

$799 plus GST

200

$838 plus GST

320

$1,207 plus GST

400

$1,207 plus GST

600

$1,882 plus GST

 

Amps

Cost

Up to 200 Amps

$860 plus GST

320 Amps

$924 plus GST

400 Amps

$924 plus GST

600 Amps

$1,108 plus GST

 

Amps

Cost

100

$948 plus GST

200

$987 plus GST

320

$1,249 plus GST

400

$1,249 plus GST

600

$1,933 plus GST

 

Costs for underground electrical service

New connection

Amps

Cost

100

$957 plus GST  

200

$1,270 plus GST

320

$2,225 plus GST

400

$2,225 plus GST

600

$3,196 plus GST

 

Amps

Cost

200

$1,342 plus GST

320

$2,225 plus GST

400

$2,225 plus GST

600

$3,196 plus GST

 

Meters

Additional meter(s)

Request an additional meter

Cost

During initial installation

$46 plus GST

After initial installation

First meter is $181 plus GST

Additional meters are $46 plus GST

 

Costs for street light service

$1,465 plus GST

$852 plus GST and the depreciated fixture cost

Street light age (years)

Depreciated fixture cost

0 $852 plus GST
1 $812 plus GST
2 $772 plus GST
3 $731 plus GST
4 $691 plus GST
5 $651 plus GST
6 $610 plus GST
7 $570 plus GST
8 $530 plus GST
9 $490 plus GST
10 $449 plus GST
11 $409 plus GST
12 $369 plus GST
13 $329 plus GST
14 $288 plus GST
15 $248 plus GST
16 $208 plus GST
17 $168 plus GST
18 $127 plus GST
19 $87 plus GST
20 $47 plus GST
21 $41 plus GST
22 $35 plus GST
23 $30 plus GST
24 $24 plus GST
25 $18 plus GST
26 $12 plus GST
27 $7 plus GST

 

Other charges

If the site and/or equipment isn't ready when our crews arrive, and we have to come back another time.

Cost

$368 plus GST

 

Charge Type

Cost

Standard reconnection charge after non-pay

$30 plus GST

Manual - overtime reconnection charge after non-pay

$280 plus GST

Access refusal reconnection charge after non-pay

$700 plus GST