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).
On this page:
- Rate zones
- Charges for overhead service
- Charges for underground service
- Charges for meters
- Charges for street light service
- Other charges
Rate zones
Some connection costs differ based on geographic location. Please identify your zone and use it when referring to the charges and fees below.
| ZONE I | Most of British Columbia, including Kingsgate-Yahk and Lardeau-Shutty Bench. Excludes the areas outlined in Zone IB and Zone II below. |
| ZONE IB | Bella Bella |
| ZONE II | Anahim Lake, Atlin, Bella Coola, Dease Lake, Elhlateese, Fort Ware, Good Hope Lake, Haida Gwaii, Hartley Bay, Jade City, Telegraph Creek, Toad River, and Tsay Key. |
Amps |
Zone I |
Zone II & IB |
|---|---|---|
Up to 200 Amps |
$860 plus GST | $1,171 plus GST |
320 Amps |
$924 plus GST | $1,235 plus GST |
400 Amps |
$924 plus GST | $1,235 plus GST |
600 Amps |
$1,108 plus GST | $1,480 plus GST |
Amps |
Zone I |
Zone II & IB |
|---|---|---|
100 |
$948 plus GST | $1,259 plus GST |
200 |
$987 plus GST | $1,298 plus GST |
320 |
$1,249 plus GST | $1,560 plus GST |
400 |
$1,249 plus GST | $1,560 plus GST |
600 |
$1,933 plus GST | $2,306 plus GST |
Amps |
Zone I |
Zone II & IB |
|---|---|---|
200 |
$1,342 plus GST | $1,653 plus GST |
320 |
$2,225 plus GST | $2,691 plus GST |
400 |
$2,225 plus GST | $2,691 plus GST |
600 |
$3,196 plus GST | $3,755 plus GST |
$181 plus GST
$181 plus GST
$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 |
If the site and/or equipment isn't ready when our crews arrive, and we have to come back another time.
Zone I |
Zone II & IB |
|---|---|
$368 plus GST |
$766 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 |