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Hydro One connects new sources of electricity to Ontario's grid. Working together with generation customers, we connect their facilities to Ontario's electricity system and transport their electricity to the market. Hydro One is committed to providing timely connections for new generators.

Key factors to consider in the connection of generation facilities:

• Distance between generator and the closest acceptable system connection;
• Effect on existing customers and safety of public and staff;
• Ability to deliver all electricity to consumers with no bottlenecks.
  

Queue Process for Generators Connecting to Hydro One Networks' Distribution System

Hydro One Networks has developed a new queuing process for generators connecting to Hydro One Network's distribution system. A queue position constitutes distribution capacity allocation. Given the potential for increased distributed generation developments in Ontario, it is important that distribution system capacity be made available to projects which are likely to proceed to go in-service. The queuing process facilitates equitable and efficient connections. A process for moving generators from the old queue to the new queue has also been developed. Learn more about the Queue Process for Generation Projects.

Ontario Power Authority's Request for Proposals (RFPs)

100 MW Renewable Fuelled Combined Heat and Power III RFP – CHP III RFP
On January 19, 2009, the Ontario Power Authority issued a  Request for Proposals (RFP) in draft form for approximately 100 megawatts (MW) of renewable fuelled combined heat and power generation in Ontario from projects greater than 10 MW in size. For details, go to the official RFP website at www.powerauthority.on.ca.

500 MW Combined Heat and Power II RFP - CHP II RFP
On May 16, 2008, the Ontario Power Authority issued a final Request for Proposals (RFP) for approximately 500 megawatts (MW) of combined heat and power generation in Ontario with a minimum annual average contract capacity of 10 MW. For details, go to the official RFP website at www.powerauthority.on.ca.

500 MW Renewable Energy Supply III RFP - RES III RFP
On August 22, 2008, the Ontario Power Authority issued a final Request for Proposals (RFP) for approximately 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy supply in Ontario with a contract capacity between 10.1 MW and 199.9 MW. For details, go to the official RFP website at www.powerauthority.on.ca.

Approvals & Regulations External to Hydro One

Connecting your generation project to our transmission or distribution system requires approvals and following rules and codes from various bodies and regulators that govern the electricity business in Ontario.

Would you like to know more about Hydro One's generation connection process?

Still have questions?
If you are interested in connecting a generation facility to Hydro One's system, please e-mail dxgenerationconnections@hydroone.com or call 1-877-447-4412.

If you are planning to install a generator that employs a renewable technology and is less than 500 kW, please consider our Net Metering program. All residential and solar panel installations would benefit from this program, as would small wind turbines. Please visit our Net Metering section or call 1-877-447-4412 for more information.

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