Moving again?  Disconnecting and reconnecting utilities can take some time.  We have provided a utility check list for you to use to ensure that your lights, heat and other services are uninterrupted as you pack and move to your new home.

Electricity

BC Hydro:

All areas of the North Okanagan are serviced by BC Hydro. BC Hydro produces and delivers low-cost hydroelectricity in an environmentally and socially responsible manner through a world-class system of storage dams, generators, and high voltage transmission lines to serve the needs of its customers. The main office is located in downtown Vancouver.
Contact: BC Hydro
Toll Free: 1-888-769-3766

Natural Gas

Teresen Gas:

Most areas of the North Okanagan are serviced by Teresen Gas. Teresen Gas provides natural gas services to both residential and commercial customers in British Columbia other western provinces and some areas of the United States. The company is headquartered in downtown Vancouver with district offices throughout BC.
Contact: Teresen Gas
Toll Free: 1-888-224-2710

Telephone

Telus:

Telus provides telephone services to residential and commercial customers within British Columbia. Telus (formerly BC Tel) also offers services in other forms of telecommunications such as pagers and cellular phones. The main office is currently located in Burnaby, BC, with district offices throughout the province.
Contact: Telus
Local Telephone: 310-3100

Water

Each area of the North Okanagan has its own water system, and questions on the system should be directed to the water departments of the various municipalities in the region. ( See Greater Vernon Water )Some areas charge a flat rate for water and sewer on a monthly basis based on the type of business involved. Other areas charge a minimal flat rate and base the balance on the consumption rate of the user.

A number of areas have installed water meters on commercial/residential dwellings in an effort to reduce water consumption, both for environmental reasons, and to prolong the life of the current infrastructure. The utility billing system for both water and sewer is based on water flow through the meter. As the billings are based on consumption, these numbers will vary from one establishment to another.