EPCOR Change in Electrical Service

Request #

IR-25-04

With respect to this recent change to 200 Amp service, what would St. Albert have to do to implement this and what are the pro’s and con’s? Is this initiated by the City, developers, or Fortis?

200 Amp Electrical Service Update
EPCOR is changing their standard for electrical service connection for new greenfield lot development. Effective May 1, 2025, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc (EDTI) will be changing the standard for the greenfield residential development from 100 amp to 200 amp (25kV circuits). This change will help to increase capacity in new homes to support more electrical devices and appliances (e.g., electric vehicles, air conditioners, heat pumps, electric heating).

Requested by Fmr. Councillor Killick on February 4, 2025

Administrative Response

The following backgrounder report was prepared by Engineering for Council's review.

• Administrative Report

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