CEC Rule 8-200 Optional Method

Ghost Load Auditor

Determine whether your existing electrical service can safely carry a heat pump, EV charger, and full residential load — before you commit to equipment or permits.

Defaults pre-loaded for a typical 2,700 ft² BC home on a 100A panel.

ESTIMATE ONLY — Results are informational and do not replace a site assessment by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or FSR.

Property & Load Inputs

= 250.8 m²

Major Appliances

HVAC — Only the larger load is applied (CEC 8-106 Interlock)

e.g. 15,000 W = 62.5A auxiliary heat strip

e.g. 5,000 W = 1.5–2 ton condenser draw

EV Charging

11,520 W = 48A Level 2 EVSE (typical dual-head)

Get a Stamped Report

Download a PDF version of this audit with your inputs and CEC 8-200 calculation.

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$24.99

  • Stamped PDF with your load inputs
  • CEC 8-200 Optional Method calculation report
  • Rebate eligibility summary
  • Share with your contractor or permit office

Why Run This Audit First?

Know your options before committing to a service call or upgrade.

OptionEst. CostWhat You Get
This Audit (online)FreeCEC 8-200 math in 2 minutes. Know before you call.
PDF Technical Briefing$24.99Stamped calculation report to share with your contractor or permit office.
Electrician Service Call~$300On-site assessment. Required before any permit work.
Panel Upgrade (200A)$5,000–$10,000+Often unnecessary when the CEC 8-200 Optional Method is applied correctly.

Preliminary Feasibility Analysis per CEC Rule 8-200 Optional Method. Informational only — does not replace a site assessment by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or FSR. Prepared using Red Seal HVAC/R field methodology.

Want the full context? Read the BC Heat Pump Guide 2026 — CEC rules, rebate stacking, HPCN verification, and Zero Carbon Step Code explained.