Large load connections

You may need a large load connection if you:

Require a distribution system connection of 5,000 kW or more.
Require a unique or specialized distribution system connection.
Have one or more large pieces of equipment in your facility at or over 2,000 HP.
Build, own, operate and maintain your own electrical substation and transmission line connected to our transmission system.

Select a type of large load connection

Major distribution connections (12 kV to 35 kV)

These are connections to our medium voltage system for loads greater than 5,000 kW in a 25kV service area, or 2,500 kW in a 12 kV service area.

Examples of major distribution connections include:

Multi-phased, mixed-use developments.
Large commercial developments.
Light industrial developments.
Loads such as cannabis, data centres, and hydrogen and transportation electrification.

We extend the distribution system along public property to a primary service at your site where you provide your own transformation.

Transmission connections (69 kV to 287 kV)

These are connections to our highest-voltage systems. If you’re looking for a connection over 35 kV and plan to build, own, operate and maintain your own electrical substation and transmission line, this is the option for you.

Examples of transmission connections include:

Industrial developments such as mining, oil and gas, and LNG facilities.
Large-scale, energy-intensive operations such as data centres and hydrogen facilities.
Other energy-intensive developments near a BC Hydro transmission facility.

You would typically extend the connection from your transmission substation out to our transmission system.

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If you’re unsure whether you need a distribution or transmission connection, please email us at large.industrial.connections@bchydro.com to discuss your options.

Large load connections

Select a type of large load connection

Major distribution connections (12 kV to 35 kV)

Transmission connections (69 kV to 287 kV)

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