Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Connection Procedures
Overview
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has issued a new process for EV charging connections intended to streamline the process for connecting public charging facilities that commonly service multiple EVs – such as those found along highways and at service centres – as well as fleet charging stations designed for commercial use.
Applicability
This procedure is applicable to:
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) connections including, but not limited to, non-residential customer applications including Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations, such as publicly accessible direct current fast charging stations, workplace charging, charging stations used for commercial EV fleets and charging installations for multi-unit residential or commercial buildings, where the EV chargers are owned or operated by the building owner or a third-party charging provider.
Purpose of Connection
The primary purpose of the new or expanded connection must be specific to EVSE.
Initial Consultation
If you are considering an EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) project, it is advised to review the details in the OEB’s “Electric Vehicle Charging Connection Procedures” document and to complete & submit the “EV Preliminary Consultation Information Request ” (EVPCIR) form to BHI, which helps determine high-level connection feasibility information for a proposed point of connection. Completed EVPCIR forms should be submitted to
Primary Consultation Report
Upon receiving an EVPCIR, BHI will respond to the customer with an “Electric Vehicle Preliminary Consultation Report” (EVPCR), which conveys BHI’s preliminary understanding of the available capacity and complexities associated with the proposed point of connection. Please be advised that the EVPCR is a snapshot in time based on the information in the EVPCIR. It neither replaces the connection assessment process nor reserves capacity for an EVSE connection.
Moving Forward
When you are ready to move forward with your EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) project, you must submit an EVSE Connection Request to
See below for an overview of the process.
High-Level Process for EV Supply Equipment
Contact
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