Adding a second suite in my bungalow

6/20/2023 at 11:09:51 AM

You need to upgrade to a 200amp service and have two separate meterbases. Then the wiring for the two units separate into the two panels.

6/20/2023 at 4:20:45 PM

The most amount of amps I can get to my house is 125. What do I do then as 200 amps are available for an extra 15-20K from the electric company

6/26/2023 at 9:09:22 PM

Hi Mary,

Have you considered offering the other suite as low income housing? This will allow you to apply for grants from County Wellington and The City of Guelph. There are quite a few forms to complete and requirements to maintain but it is an option to fund the power upgrade.

County of Wellington Housing Services (CWHS) and Wellington Housing Corporation (WHC) can be contacted by emailing cwlclerk@wellington.ca or by phone at 519.837.5492 x4060.

You can also contact Alectra and find out their timeline for power upgrades to the neighborhood and see if the wait is feasible.

Alectra Utilities Inc.

New Connections Department

T: 833-494-3674 (New Toll Free Direct #)

E:newconnections@alectrautilities.com

Municipal governments are under pressure to provide housing and you may find an advocate simply by asking your local representative or City councilor.

Let us know how you make out,

Dan

6/27/2023 at 7:31:13 PM

Thanks Dan

I have been there done that and I am moving on.

7/11/2023 at 3:23:45 PM

Yeh its is possible, but call the specialist.