Get Canada Bc Hydro Electrical Service Information Form 2022-2025

More than 18,000 km of transmission lines The transmission system moves electricity from generating stations to distribution substations, where it's transformed to lower voltages for customers. Our high-voltage transmission system has 18,286 kilometres of lines, from 60 kV to 500 kV.

A mandate to generate, manufacture, conserve, supply, acquire, and dispose of power and related products. Regulatory power to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC), to ensure our customers receive safe, reliable and non-discriminatory energy services at fair rates.

Open a new account for your home Log in and select Open a new residential account. You'll need your new address, phone number, and your landlord's name and contact information (if you're renting). Note that a charge of $12.40 + GST for new accounts will appear on your first BC Hydro bill.

Electricity for most buildings in B.C. is supplied from BC Hydro at secondary service voltage, which is 600 V or less. For some buildings, electricity is supplied at primary service voltage, which is 4 kV, 12 kV or 25 kV.

BC Hydro generates power by harnessing the power of moving or falling water to produce mechanical/electrical energy. BC Hydro generates over 43,000 gigawatt hours of electricity annually to supply more than 1.6 million residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Please give our team a call at 1 800 224 9376, select "other inquiries" and remain on the line to speak with a member of our customer service team.

Primary Voltage Service Entrance Equipment BC Hydro may refuse to supply Electricity to the Customer or suspend or discontinue the supply if, in BC Hydro's judgment, the Equipment is not compatible with or suitable for the BC Hydro electrical system.