Move or cancel your service
Getting ready to move? You can submit a request online to move or cancel BC Hydro electricity service in just a few steps.
If you're moving it's important that you contact us well before your move in date to set up your electricity service. This will ensure you have electricity when you move in and avoid any potential disruption to your service.
Residential
Here's what you'll need to move or cancel your service:
- Your MyHydro login information. Create a MyHydro profile if you don’t have one yet.
- Your move in and move out dates for each address.
- Your new address or a forwarding address if cancelling your service.
- An email address and phone number so we can reach you.
- Your landlord’s contact information (if you’re renting).
If you're new to BC Hydro or want to open an additional account (e.g. vacation or rental property), you need to start a service request by opening a new residential account.
Business
Here's what you'll need:
- Your MyHydro login information. Create a MyHydro profile if you don’t have one yet.
- Your move in and move out dates for each address
- Your new address or a forwarding address if cancelling your service.
- An email address and phone number so we can reach you.
New business service
Move business service
Cancel business service
Setup fees and security deposits
There's a $12.40 + GST charge for all new accounts and moves. This charge will appear on your first BC Hydro bill. Accounts may also require a security deposit.
Landlords or property managers
If your tenants pay BC Hydro directly for electricity service, you can enter into a Rental Premise Agreement to manage a BC Hydro account for the vacant periods between tenants. This helps avoid delays in electrical service for any new tenants. Get started by filling out the application online.
Electrical connections
If you need to add BC Hydro service at a location that doesn’t have an electrical connection yet (such as a new condo development, new vacation home or cabin), you'll need to apply for a new electrical connection.