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Request peak load data for your building

If you need historical, aggregated peak load data for your, apartment, strata property or mixed-used building, you can request it online. Before you begin, make sure you’ve reviewed our information about accessing peak load data for your building.

Eligibility

This service is available to:

  • Multi-unit residential buildings with five or more units (includes apartments, townhome complexes, mixed-use buildings). 

For buildings with four or less units, please have each account owner log in to MyHydro and download their consumption history for your preferred time period, then combine the data as needed. 

For information on how to identify BC Hydro-owned underground assets and to request a locate ticket which includes a map of the area, please visit BC One Call via bc1c.ca.  

You'll need:

  • A list of service addresses or BC Hydro account numbers
  • The time period you need data for, typically the past 12 months
  • If you're a contractor or consultant: building data authorization form [PDF, 59 KB] from the BC Hydro account holder that you have consent to request this data.

What to expect after you submit your request:

  • We can process most requests within five business days. If the request is more complex, it could take longer. 
  • You'll receive a report (.xls format) that shows the building's electricity use data for the specified time period, down to the shortest time interval available for the account type.
  • If demand and power factor are measured for the address, it will be included.
  • If possible, we'll include a summary for you or your contractor.

BC Hydro collects the personal information you provide on this form for the purpose of verifying and fulfilling your Electrical Data request (building usage history). This information is collected under the authority of section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection of your personal information as described in this notice, please contact BC Hydro Energy Data Request energydatarequest@bchydro.com.

By clicking submit you warrant that you are authorized to request this consumption data and understand that BC Hydro may require additional proof to verify the request.