To support planning for increased electrical demand and decarbonization, the British Columbia Strata Property Act now requires strata corporations with five or more strata lots to obtain an Electrical Planning Report (EPR) from a “qualified person” by December 2026 or December 2028, depending on the region.
 

Future-proof without the shock.

An EPR provides a detailed analysis of your building’s electrical system and its ability to support future demands such as electric vehicle (EV) charging, heat pumps, and cooling systems. The EPR helps strata councils plan for future upgrades by assessing:

• Existing electrical system capacity
• Current and peak electrical demands
• Spare system capacity
• Projected future loads
• Electrification considerations
• Recommendations to manage or reduce electrical demand

This essential report ensures your building is equipped to meet growing energy needs while complying with provincial regulations.
 

Who can prepare an EPR? 

A “qualified person” is defined by the BC Strata Property Act as: 

• For Part 9 Buildings: as an electrical engineer, an applied science technologist or a licensed electrician 
• For Part 3 Buildings: an electrical engineer or an applied science technologist 
   

Watt’s the plan?

We deliver strategic, easy-to-understand reports tailored to your strata’s specific needs. Typical steps taken to prepare an EPR include:

1. Collection of existing information such as building drawings, depreciation report, and utility demand data
2. Site verification with strata member or site representative
3. Analysis of information and production of the EPR
4. Issuance of the EPR and optional review with the strata council at the Annual General Meeting.

Optional reports: EV Ready Plan, Electrical Upgrade Feasibility Study.
 

Trusted by stratas across BC. 

Our EPR team has prepared and delivered numerous reports to date for various stratas, including:

• Low-rise residential buildings
• High-rise residential buildings (including CRUs)
• Townhouse complexes
• Commercial stratas

Whether you’re preparing for EV infrastructure, planning service upgrades, or simply ensuring compliance, we provide the electrical insight you need to make informed decisions.