BC Strata Electrical Planning Report & EV-ready report

 Strata corporations in British Columbia with 5+ lots must obtain an Electrical Planning Report (EPR).
Deadlines:

• Dec 31, 2026 – Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Capital Regional District (excluding islands only reachable by air/boat).
   
• Dec 31, 2028 – All other B.C. regions (including Southern Gulf Islands and Bowen Island).
   
• New stratas: 5 years from deposit of the strata plan.
   

An EPR helps councils plan for EV charging, heat pumps, domestic hot water electrification, and other new electrical loads—before capacity becomes a bottleneck.

 An EV-Ready Plan converts your EPR findings into a buildable roadmap so every dwelling can access at least one EV-ready stall while controlling costs.

What you get:

• Load-management strategy to maximize existing service capacity (often avoiding panel or service upgrades).
   
• Infrastructure design (wiring, raceways, panels, network) that fits your building type and budget.
   
• Tender-ready scope & cost estimate to get comparable quotes from contractors.
   
• Rebate navigation so you capture available BC Hydro / FortisBC funding and any municipal top-ups.
   
• Council-friendly package to streamline approvals and owner communications.

•  Heating + cooling from one efficient system (quieter, safer than baseboards or gas furnaces).
   
• Lower operating costs and better comfort during heat events.
   
• Future-proofing for building decarbonization goals.
   
• Plays nicely with your EPR/EV load plan—we size and schedule loads so you don’t blow past capacity.

electrical planning report / ev-ready report

 For strata common areas in B.C. (program rules apply):

• EV-Ready Plan: 75% up to $3,000 per complex.
   
• EV-Ready infrastructure: 50% up to $600 per stall, up to $120,000 per complex.
   
• Level 2 chargers: Up to 50% to $2,000 per charger (or $1,400 if you claimed EV-Ready infrastructure), max $14,000 per complex.
   
• FortisBC Electric areas: Additional $1,920 per charger (up to 7 per site).
  We’ll handle the paperwork and timing so your strata doesn’t miss out.

•  Legal risk: Missing the EPR deadline violates the Strata Property Act/Regulations.
   
• Insurance exposure: Unknown/ungoverned electrical loads can trigger underwriting concerns and higher premiums.
   
• Sales & financing friction: Form B must disclose whether an EPR exists—no report can spook buyers and lenders.
   
• Rush costs & lost funding: Leaving it to late-2026/2028 = contractor bottlenecks, higher prices, and empty rebate buckets.
   
• Operational risk: Unplanned loads raise the chance of brownouts and surprise service upgrades.