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Meter Installation and Energization Process

Getting a site ID is a common first step to setting up a new electrical connection or upgrading an existing service. Learn the steps involved with getting a new or temporary electrical service to your home or business.

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Step 1: Have you confirmed ENMAX can give you the power you want?

Yes, I have confirmed with ENMAX power. Proceed to step 2
No, I have not confirmed with ENMAX Power that I can get power I want for my location.

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Step 2: Get a Permit Number

A certified electrician can help you obtain an electrical permit. For more information search ‘electrical permit’ on Calgary.ca or contact your electrician for assistance.

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Step 3: Get a Site Identification Number (Site ID)

For a new electrical service, redevelopment, or an upgrade to an existing electrical service, you may need to obtain a Site ID. To successfully complete this process, you will need to provide the following information:

Contact Info
Address
Service type (building or usage type)
Electrical Characteristics (voltage, amperage, phases and wire count)
Permit Number (Permit requirements may vary based on location and building type. Contact your local electrician or electrical inspector for assistance.)

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Get a Site Identification Number (Site ID)

Please ensure you have reviewed steps 1 through 3 above before requesting a site ID.

Get a Site ID

Step 4: Select an electrical retailer

Your electrical retailer will manage the charge for your electricity consumption and submit energizing requests for your site on your behalf. You will use the Site ID to set up your service with your retailer.

For support selecting an electrical retailer.

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Step 5: Getting your site ready

Your electrician will prepare your site as per the Electrical Inspection Authority and ENMAX Metering Standards.

Metered services rated over 200 amps require ENMAX Current Transformers (CTs).

If your service requires CT's a site readiness check is required at this point. Please declare your site readiness by completing the CT Readiness Checklist.

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Step 6: Request site energization

Depending on your service request, your site may require an inspection by the Electrical Inspection Authority and ENMAX Power to confirm it meet ENMAX Metering Standards and are approved by the Electrical Inspection Authority.

Contact your electrical retailer for an energizing request and meter installation.

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Current-Transformer (CT) Metered Site

CT Site Readiness:

This checklist must be completed before a site visit will be made to complete your CT metered service. This checklist applies to sites that contain a metered service amperage exceeding 200 amps.

CT checklist

CT Request Form:

Metered services rated over 200 amps require ENMAX Current Transformers (CTs). To submit a request click here.

Request a CT

Installation will be scheduled during regular working hours (M-F; 8AM - 4 PM) unless otherwise requested. After-hours work can be requested and is subject to availability. Please note, an additional after-hours fee will apply. Request here.

Contact for CT Meter Site: 403-514-3780 or email  RMC@enmax.com

Important resources

System capacity maps

Learn about the location and capacity available within the ENMAX Power distribution service territory.

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Standards and regulations

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Safety guidelines

Learn more about electrical and project safety.

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