Complete Reference

Every Service, End to End.

Detailed workflows, deliverables, timelines, and what's included, so you know exactly what you're getting before you engage.

From Feasibility to Grid Connection

We handle the full engineering stack, from initial energy model through utility application, stamped drawings, and commissioning support. Your project never stalls waiting for a sub that doesn't understand the interconnection side.

Engagement Workflow

1: Feasibility & Site Assessment
12-month bill analysis, PVWatts/Homer modelling, shading assessment (LiDAR or drone), roof/ground structure review, utility tariff deep-dive. Output: Preliminary savings model with confidence ranges.
2: System Design (30% / 90% / IFC)
Electrical single-line, string layout, equipment selection (inverter, racking, combiner), load flow analysis, protection coordination. Three-stage drawing release with client review gates.
3: Utility Interconnection Application
Application prep and submission to DSO/utility, technical response to utility comments, impact study liaison, export limit documentation. Timeline: 6–24 weeks depending on utility.
4:Permitting & Authority Approvals
Building permit drawings (stamped P.Eng), ESA/ESO application, fire department review where required, TSSA where applicable.
5: Construction Support & Commissioning
RFI response, site review visits, contractor submittals review, commissioning checklist, final as-built drawings, utility final inspection support.
Stamped Deliverables
  • Feasibility study + financial model
  • Electrical single-line diagram (P.Eng)
  • Structural attachment design
  • String layout & equipment schedules
  • Protection coordination study
  • Interconnection application package
  • ESA permit drawings
  • Commissioning checklist & sign-off
  • As-built drawings
Typical Scope Ranges
Feasibility OnlyFrom $2,500
Design + IC ApplicationFrom $8,500
Full EPC SupportFrom $18,000
☀ Start Free Feasibility Study

BESS: From Tariff Analysis to Commissioning

Peak shaving, backup power, demand charge reduction, and solar self-consumption: battery storage projects require deep tariff analysis and careful AC/DC integration design. We do all of it.

Engagement Workflow

1: Tariff & Demand Profile Analysis
15-minute interval data analysis, demand charge identification, time-of-use optimization model, critical load determination, payback scenarios (conservative / base / optimistic).
2: Technology Selection & Sizing
Chemistry selection (LFP vs. NMC), power/energy ratio sizing, round-trip efficiency modelling, inverter selection (AC-coupled vs. DC-coupled), thermal management review.
3: Engineering Design Package
Single-line diagram, protection coordination, grounding design, BMS integration requirements, fire suppression interface, utility interconnection requirements (BESS-specific).
4:Permitting & Utility Approval
Building permits, fire code compliance (FM Global / NFPA 855), utility export/import application, ESA notification, TSSA where applicable.
Deliverables
  • Demand profile analysis report
  • Financial model (peak shaving + backup)
  • System sizing specification
  • Single-line diagram (P.Eng stamped)
  • Protection coordination study
  • Fire code compliance package
  • Interconnection application
  • Commissioning protocol
Typical Scope Ranges
Business Case StudyFrom $3,500
Design PackageFrom $9,500
Full SupportFrom $22,000

L2 Fleets to DCFC Corridors

Parking garage retrofits, fleet depot charging, public DCFC stations: every EV charging project starts with the electrical infrastructure question that most contractors skip: does the transformer have capacity?

1: Load Study & Capacity Assessment
Existing panel schedule review, available ampacity calculation, transformer loading assessment, demand forecast with charging profiles, utility service upgrade feasibility.
2: Station Design
Charger selection (L2 / DCFC), parking layout optimization, conduit routing, load management system design, SCADA/network integration requirements, signage and civil interface.
3: Utility Application & Incentive Filing
Service upgrade application, rate class optimization (TOU, demand), federal ZEVIP/NRCAN application support, provincial program applications.
4:Permit Drawings & Construction Support
ESA permit package, civil/mechanical interface coordination, contractor RFI response, inspection support, commissioning documentation.
Deliverables
  • Load study & capacity report
  • Site layout drawing
  • Electrical design package (P.Eng)
  • Load management specification
  • Utility service application
  • Incentive application support
  • ESA permit drawings
  • Commissioning checklist
Typical Scope Ranges
Load StudyFrom $1,800
Design + PermitsFrom $5,500
Full Station SupportFrom $14,000

Distribution, Service Upgrades & Power Systems

From single-line diagrams for permit drawings to complex distribution system studies for industrial facilities: P.Eng stamped, code-compliant, ready for the authority having jurisdiction.

Distribution Design
MV/LV distribution system design, panel schedules, feeder sizing, short circuit calculations, coordination studies.
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Panel schedules & load lists
  • Short circuit study
  • Protection coordination
🏗
Service & Transformer Upgrades
Utility application packages for service upgrades, transformer sizing studies, secondary distribution redesign.
  • Transformer sizing report
  • Utility application package
  • Permit drawings (P.Eng)
  • Voltage drop calculations
📋
Code Compliance Reviews
ESA compliance reviews, peer reviews, third-party design checks, electrical code interpretation letters for AHJs.
  • Compliance review report
  • Deficiency list with priorities
  • Corrective action plan
  • AHJ correspondence support

Photometric Studies to Full Lighting Packages

LED retrofits, new construction layouts, outdoor/parking, sports, and industrial high-bay. AGi32/DIALux photometric modelling to IES/IESNA standards with full electrical coordination.

💡
Interior Lighting
Office, retail, industrial, healthcare: code-compliant foot-candle calculations, fixture schedules, lighting controls (DALI, occupancy, daylight harvesting).
🏟
Outdoor & Sports Lighting
Parking lot, roadway, sports field, perimeter security. Spill/glare analysis, pole layout, photometric reports for permit.
LED Retrofit Programs
Energy savings analysis, incentive pre-qualification (saveONenergy, Efficiency BC, etc.), fixture spec, electrical modification drawings.

Harmonics, Flicker, Arc Flash & Load Flow

Power quality problems cost manufacturers millions in downtime, equipment damage, and utility penalties. We instrument, model, and solve them: with ETAP/SKM analysis and actionable recommendations.

Harmonic Analysis
THD measurement campaign, IEEE 519 compliance assessment, filter sizing (passive/active), inverter interaction analysis for solar/BESS sites.
Arc Flash & Short Circuit Studies
ETAP/SKM modelling, IEEE 1584-2018 arc flash energy calculations, PPE category assignments, labelling program, protection coordination update recommendations.
Load Flow & Voltage Studies
Steady-state load flow, voltage profile analysis, reactive power compensation sizing, capacitor bank studies, distributed generation impact assessment.
Flicker & Transient Analysis
IEC flicker index (Pst/Plt) assessment, motor starting impact, voltage sag/swell analysis, mitigation recommendations (SVCs, soft starters, VFDs).
Study Deliverables
  • Site measurement data report
  • ETAP/SKM model files
  • IEEE 519 / IEC compliance summary
  • Arc flash labels (NFPA 70E)
  • PPE category matrix
  • Mitigation cost-benefit analysis
  • Implementation priority schedule

ASHRAE Audits to ISO 50001 Programs

Industrial and commercial energy assessments that go beyond low-hanging fruit. We model the whole system: HVAC, process, drives, lighting, envelope: and rank measures by ROI.

🔍
ASHRAE Level I / II / III Audits
Walk-through to investment-grade audits. Energy use intensity benchmarking, utility bill analysis, ECM identification with simple payback and IRR calculations.
🖥
Whole-Building Energy Modelling
EnergyPlus / eQUEST modelling for NECB compliance, incentive program applications (IESO, NRCan), and design optimization studies.
VFD & Motor Programs
Motor inventory, VFD opportunity identification, payback analysis, specification, and incentive pre-qualification for saveONenergy / Efficiency BC programs.

Reduce Peak Demand. Reduce Your Bill.

Demand charges can represent 30–60% of an industrial electricity bill. We identify exactly when your peaks occur, what's causing them, and how to eliminate them: through scheduling, automation, or storage.

📊
Interval Data Analysis
15-minute or hourly interval data analysis, peak demand fingerprinting, tariff optimization (which rate class saves most money), load scheduling recommendations.
🤖
Automated Load Control
BAS/SCADA integration for automatic demand response, curtailment scheduling, IESO DR program registration support, real-time monitoring setup.
🔋
Storage-Based Peak Shaving
BESS sizing for peak shaving, charge/discharge strategy modelling, payback analysis, system design and utility application (see BESS service for full scope).
Most Underestimated Step

The Part That Kills Timelines

Utility interconnection is where 40% of renewable energy projects stall. Wrong application format, missing technical documentation, or inadequate impact study responses add months to your timeline. We've done this hundreds of times.

Pre-Application Screening
Utility hosting capacity maps, feeder headroom analysis, export vs. net-metering assessment, preliminary technical requirements, timeline estimation by utility.
Application Package Preparation
Technical specifications, single-line diagrams, protection relay settings, anti-islanding documentation, power quality assessment, all utility-specific forms.
Impact Study Support
Technical responses to utility deficiency letters, impact study review, dispute resolution support, alternative protection scheme proposals.
Agreement Execution & Commissioning
Interconnection agreement technical review, metering specifications, commissioning test procedures, final approval coordination.
Utilities We Work With
Hydro One (ON) Toronto Hydro Alectra / PowerStream Horizon Utilities BC Hydro FortisBC ATCO / ENMAX (AB) Manitoba Hydro NB Power / NS Power

Arc Flash, LOTO, Electrical Safety Programs

Electrical safety isn't just compliance: it's worker survival. We build programs that actually get used: clear procedures, properly labeled equipment, and trained staff who know what to do in front of an energized panel.

Arc Flash Studies (IEEE 1584)
Complete facility arc flash assessment, incident energy calculations, boundary determinations, PPE category matrix, equipment labelling program.
  • ETAP/SKM arc flash model
  • IEEE 1584-2018 calculations
  • Arc flash label designs
  • PPE selection guide
🔐
LOTO Programs
Machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures, hazardous energy control programs compliant with CSA Z460, worker training materials.
  • Machine-specific LOTO procedures
  • Hazardous energy control program
  • Training presentation materials
  • Annual audit checklist
📋
Electrical Safety Programs (OHSA)
Ontario (OHSA) and multi-provincial electrical safety programs, documented work practices, qualified worker competency assessment frameworks.
  • Written ESA-compliant program
  • Safe work procedures
  • Competency records system
  • Annual review schedule
Full H&S Service Details →

Site Assessment, Compliance & Sustainability

Environmental services coordinated alongside your engineering project. One team handling site assessment and design avoids the gaps that slow down permitting and financing.

🔍
Phase I & II ESA
Property due diligence per CSA Z768/Z769. Phase I identifies potential contamination through records review; Phase II confirms with soil and groundwater sampling.
  • Phase I ESA report (CSA Z768)
  • Phase II investigation & lab analysis
  • Risk assessment (O.Reg. 153/04)
  • Remedial action plan if needed
🏭
Compliance & Air Quality
Environmental compliance audits, air quality assessments, and emissions modelling. Supporting ECA applications, permit renewals, and regulatory readiness.
  • Multi-regulation compliance audit
  • Stack testing & AERMOD dispersion
  • ECA application support
  • Corrective action roadmap
📊
GHG, ESG & Sustainability
Carbon accounting per the GHG Protocol, ESG reporting aligned to GRI standards, and stormwater management plans for new developments.
  • Scope 1+2 GHG inventory
  • GRI-aligned ESG report
  • Stormwater management plan
  • Environmental impact assessment
Full Environmental Service Details →

Last updated: March 2026