Engineering Notice: Intel Power Electric Ltd. is an electrical contractor. Where a project requires professional engineering services, those services are provided by an independent authorized third party engineering provider in British Columbia.
Intel Power supports EV charging projects through site review, electrical planning support, installation planning, permit coordination, rebate support, and contractor services. Where professional engineering is required, including engineered design, stamped documents, or engineering review, that work is coordinated through the applicable independent authorized third party provider.
EV Planning Support for Residential, Strata, and Commercial Projects
EV charging projects often involve more than installing chargers. Property owners and managers need to understand available electrical capacity, future charging demand, upgrade requirements, budget implications, and rebate opportunities before moving forward.
Intel Power helps clients organize that process from start to finish. Our role is to support the project with practical coordination, clear next steps, and qualified installation services, while ensuring any required professional engineering scope is handled by the appropriate authorized third party provider.
What This Service Can Include
- Initial site review and project discussion
- Electrical capacity information gathering
- EV Ready planning support for multi unit residential buildings
- Coordination of load calculations and engineering documentation where required
- Charging layout and infrastructure planning
- Permit and installation coordination
- Support with rebate and incentive documentation
- Phased planning for future expansion
EV Ready Plans
An EV Ready Plan is a roadmap for how a multi unit residential building can support electric vehicle charging over time. In B.C., an EV Ready Plan is commonly used to show how a building can provide at least one EV Ready parking space per residential unit, along with a practical strategy for implementation.
Depending on the project and rebate pathway, the plan may be prepared by an eligible provider such as a licensed electrical contractor and/or a registered professional electrical engineer. If engineering input or sign off is required for the project, Intel Power coordinates that scope with an independent authorized third party engineering provider.
A well prepared EV Ready Plan may include:
- Property and parking inventory
- Review of the existing electrical service and distribution system
- Peak demand and spare capacity assessment
- Charging performance assessment
- Recommended approach for EV Ready parking spaces
- Review of EVEMS and EVSE options where appropriate
- Budget planning and implementation strategy
- Upgrade recommendations and next steps
The goal is to give strata councils, property managers, and owners a clear path forward before investing in infrastructure or chargers.
EV Infrastructure Planning and Coordination
EV infrastructure projects can range from a few chargers in a small parkade to large scale upgrades across an entire residential or commercial property. The right solution depends on the building’s current electrical capacity, parking layout, charging goals, and future demand.
Intel Power supports these projects by coordinating the practical and installation related side of the work, including project planning, site logistics, upgrade discussions, and implementation strategy. Where the scope requires professional engineering services, including engineered design, load calculations, single line diagrams, or stamped documentation, those services are provided through an independent authorized third party engineering provider in British Columbia.
Project coordination may involve:
- Review of existing service capacity and panel conditions
- Coordination of required electrical calculations and documentation
- Planning for panels, feeders, transformers, and distribution equipment
- Circuit planning for EV chargers
- Review of EVEMS and load sharing strategies
- Permit coordination and installation sequencing
- Planning for future charger expansion
- Reducing disruption to residents, tenants, or operations during implementation
Rebates and Incentives
Eligible apartment, condo, and townhome complexes in British Columbia may qualify for EV charger rebates through BC Hydro. Depending on the program and project scope, available funding may include support for an EV Ready Plan, EV Ready infrastructure, and charging stations.
Intel Power helps clients understand the process, organize the required project information, and coordinate the documents needed for rebate applications. Rebate approval, funding amounts, and eligibility always depend on the current rules of the applicable program.
Current program categories may include:
- Up to $3,000 for an EV Ready Plan
- Up to $120,000 for EV Ready infrastructure
- Up to $14,000 for chargers
For the latest details, clients should always confirm eligibility, funding limits, and program availability through the official program sources.
BC Hydro EV charger rebates for multi unit residential buildings
BC Hydro EV incentives in B.C.
Go Electric BC
Electrical Planning Reports for Strata Corporations
Electrical Planning Reports are not the same as EV Ready Plans. An Electrical Planning Report gives a broader view of a strata corporation’s current electrical capacity, existing electrical demands, likely future needs, and practical ways to manage or improve available capacity.
In British Columbia, strata corporations with five or more strata lots are required to obtain an Electrical Planning Report by the applicable deadline based on location and strata type. For many strata corporations in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and the Capital Regional District, the deadline is December 31, 2026. Other areas of B.C. generally follow later deadlines, and some phased or newer strata corporations follow separate timelines.
An Electrical Planning Report typically addresses:
- The current capacity of the electrical system
- Existing electrical demands, including EV charging and building systems
- Peak demand and spare capacity
- Expected future electrical demand
- Options to manage or reduce demand
- Potential upgrades or modifications to improve capacity
Intel Power can help clients understand the process, gather project information, and coordinate next steps. Where a report must be prepared by a qualified B.C. professional for the building type and scope involved, Intel Power works alongside the appropriate provider.
B.C. Strata Electrical Planning Report information
Why Clients Work With Intel Power
- Clear project coordination from planning through installation
- Experience with EV charging projects in British Columbia
- Practical guidance for strata, residential, and commercial properties
- Support with permits, documentation, and rebate related steps
- Coordination with authorized third party engineering providers where required
Engineering Notice: Intel Power Electric Ltd. is an electrical contractor. Where a project requires professional engineering services, those services are provided by an independent authorized third party engineering provider in British Columbia.
Intel Power supports EV charging projects through site review, electrical planning support, installation planning, permit coordination, rebate support, and contractor services. Where professional engineering is required, including engineered design, stamped documents, or engineering review, that work is coordinated through the applicable independent authorized third party provider.
Book a Consultation
Whether you are planning EV charging for a condo, townhome complex, rental building, workplace, or commercial site, Intel Power can help you understand the process and move the project forward with the right scope, the right coordination, and the right installation approach.
Contact Intel Power to discuss your project, review your property, and determine the best next step for EV planning, infrastructure upgrades, and charger installation.
Engineering Notice: Intel Power Electric Ltd. is an electrical contractor and does not offer professional engineering services directly unless expressly stated otherwise. Where a project requires professional engineering services, those services are provided by or through an independent authorized third party engineering provider in British Columbia.
