Electrification Without a Service Upgrade Report

Author/Contributor: Passive House Alberta

Alberta Context: Grid connection can be an issue when trying to electrify a building in Alberta, this report was written by Passive House Alberta to explore potential steps for Mass Electrification of Deep Energy Retrofits (DER) on residential homes in Calgary, Alberta.  

Summary:
This document discusses the full electrification of residential buildings in Alberta, covering aspects such as the Watt Diet, appliance swapping, load-sharing devices, and a few examples of piloted devices and applications. Single-line diagrams are provided for reference. 

The report highlights how you can retain a 100-ampere, 240-volt electrical service through retrofitting.

Read the full report at the direct link.

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