๐ What Is an Electrical Planning Report?
Electrical Planning Reports (EPRs) are formal, code-informed assessments that evaluate a buildingโs existing electrical system and its capacity to support future upgrades โ especially for EV charging installations.
In British Columbia, EPRs are becoming increasingly common for strata corporations and commercial property owners. They're often requested as part of:
Strata bylaw requirements
Engineering planning for upgrades
BC Hydro and CleanBC rebate applications
EV-readiness assessments under Bill 22
An EPR includes:
Review of your electrical service and distribution
Load calculations and capacity forecasting
Upgrade recommendations for future electrical demands
Compliance with the BC Electrical Code (CSA C22.1)
If you're preparing for expansion, EPRs provide clarity, reduce guesswork, and help avoid costly mistakes.
๐ข Who Needs an Electrical Planning Report?
You likely need an EPR if you manage or represent:
Strata corporations (especially those considering EV charger installations)
Condominium boards under pressure to meet new bylaws
Commercial property owners looking to upgrade service
Facilities applying for energy efficiency incentives
Developers or contractors preparing electrical upgrades
Strata buildings are currently the most common group required to obtain these reports. New legislation and rebate programs are making it essential to have a clear, professional assessment before planning any future upgrades.
If your building has aging infrastructure, rising energy demand, or EV goals โ an EPR is your starting point.
๐งฐ Our Role in the EPR Process
At Good Electrical, we specialize in delivering accurate, actionable, and code-aligned Electrical Planning Reports โ without the fluff.
Hereโs what we provide:
๐ On-site review of existing electrical infrastructure
Including service size, panel capacity, load profile, and equipment condition.๐ Load calculations & expansion forecasting
We calculate safe usage thresholds and what upgrades (if any) are required.๐ Professional EPR documentation
Includes diagrams, code references, and clear explanations tailored to strata councils or engineering consultants.๐ก Submission-ready formatting
Whether your audience is a strata board, consultant, or municipal agency โ we prepare reports that meet expectations and technical requirements.
Our reports are designed to be practical, defensible, and ready for next steps โ whether thatโs budgeting, applying for incentives, or hiring a contractor.
๐ Want to Learn More About Electrical Planning Reports?
BC Hydro has published a detailed guide to help strata corporations and property managers understand the purpose, scope, and structure of Electrical Planning Reports.
You can view the official document here:
๐ BC Hydro โ Guidance for the Preparation of Electrical Planning Reports
If youโre unsure how this applies to your building, or just want help interpreting the requirements, please donโt hesitate to reach out โ weโre happy to walk you through it and explain what your next steps should be.