EECOL Energy Planning Support
EV-Ready Plans
EV-Ready Plans are created by electrical engineers or contractors to outline the necessary steps to equip a building with the required or desired number of EV-ready parking spaces.
They prepare properties for growing EV demand, allowing developers to avoid costly future upgrades by incorporating charging infrastructure early.
Compliance with emerging local regulations is also ensured, reducing the risk of expensive retrofits. Additionally, an EV-Ready Plan enables property owners to qualify for certain rebates, lowering project costs.
With EV charging capabilities, properties gain marketability, attracting buyers and tenants as EV adoption grows.
EV-Ready Plans are essential for all large-scale developments, including commercial properties and multi-family residential buildings, especially those operated by strata corporations.
These plans include:
- Site Assessment: Review of electrical rooms, equipment, parkades, and parking stall layouts
- Electrical Demand Analysis: Evaluation of electrical load
- System Inspection: Examination of common area distribution systems and electrical infrastructure
- Capacity Calculations: Determination of electrical capacity for distribution systems
- Stakeholder Survey: Survey to assess interest and demand for EV charging
- Comprehensive Report: Detailed findings, calculations, and recommendations for implementation
Electrical Planning Reports
Our infrastructure must evolve to support future needs– integrating EV charging, sustainable energy generation, efficient HVAC systems, and beyond.
Electrical Planning Reports help large-scale properties like strata corporations evaluate their current electrical capacity and prepare for future electric demands.
Highlights of these plans include:
- Assessment of current electrical capacity and existing demands
- Estimates of peak demand and spare capacity
- Projections for future capacity needs (e.g., EV charging, heat pumps)
- Recommendations for reducing demand or increasing capacity
In provinces like British Columbia, strata corporations with five or more units are required to submit an electrical planning report as part of clean energy initiatives.
While deadlines differ locally, starting early gives you the best chance to budget effectively for any necessary electrical upgrades.
How Renewable Energy Support Works
Whatever kind of renewable energy support you need, our process remains the same.
Step 1 – Connect
Contact us today to fill out a quick form to help us understand what you need or stop by your local EECOL branch to walk us through it.
Step 2 – Information Gathering
A member of our EECOL team will reach out to learn more about your specific needs and, in the case of an audit, book a time to visit the site.
Step 3 – Assessment
After collecting the information and/or conducting an audit, we assess the information in order to create the best solution for your timing and budget needs.
Step 4 – Final Recommendations
A member of our EECOL team will reach out to learn more about your specific needs, and in some cases book a time to visit the site.
Step 5 – Ongoing Support
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EV-Ready Plans and Electrical Planning Reports
Canada is leading the way with North America's most comprehensive climate plan and a major part of this initiative involves modernizing infrastructure to accommodate future electrification needs.
Across the nation, rebate programs could cover specific expenses related to EV infrastructure and other green energy projects. Understanding your eligibility and taking action now can help you future-proof your projects while achieving substantial cost savings.
