If your questions are not addressed in this section, feel free to contact
us at:
For information on the RFP process, please visit our RFP
webpage.
For more information, please visit the Ontario Power Authority's RFP
website at www.ontarioelectricityrfp.ca.
How does Metering work with RFP participants?
RFP winners must be wholesale market participants who are responsible
for their own metering. They must engage their own Meter Service Provider
and can refer to the Independent
Electricity System Operator's (IESO) Market Rules.
Hydro
One remains committed to assisting generators in connecting to Hydro
One's distribution system as participants in the government's Standard
Offer Program. To help expedite the process, we've developed an online
"Initial Feasibility Assessment
Application Form" — simply click on the red button and
fill out all required fields to submit your application. If you do not
wish to fill it out online, please complete the faxable
version (MS Word - 105 KB) and fax to 416-345-5443, Attention:
Laura Rexe.
More details about the Standard Offer Program can be found on the following
websites:
How much does it cost to connect a generation facility for the purposes
of selling electricity?
Connection costs vary widely and depend on the extent to which a generation
facility impacts the distribution system. Typically, connection costs
range from $50,000 to $300,000 provided that no major distribution system
upgrades are required.
How much do I get paid for my generation?
- Retail Generators will settle with Hydro One and will be paid based
on the hourly spot market price.
- Market participants will settle with the IESO.
- Generators with a Power Purchase Agreement with the Ontario Power
Authority (OPA) will be paid according to the terms of their contract.
- For Standard Offer Settlement information, please consult the OPA
website.
Can you send me a map of the distribution lines in my area so I can
identify potential connection points?
Hydro One sends distribution maps for specific locations, such as those
around identified road crossings or areas enclosed by identified roads.
To request a map of Hydro One's distribution lines please send a map
with a clearly identified proposed project location to gen.connect@hydroone.com.
In consideration of the large number of requests being received by Hydro
One, please prioritize the maps that you need to allow us to maintain
quick and efficient responses.
What are the technical requirements for connecting to Hydro One's
Distribution system?
Please refer to our Technical
Requirements for Generators Connecting to Hydro One's Distribution System
(PDF - 1.8 MB).
What approvals are necessary prior to connection?
It is the generator's responsibility to secure all required approvals
needed from the various bodies. Subject to Hydro One witnessing and agreeing
to commissioning test results, the customer must sign a Connection Agreement
(CA) with Hydro One and present Hydro One with ESA certification.
Can I connect XX MW of generation to
the line running through my property? Are any upgrades required? What
is the maximum I can connect to this line?
To obtain some preliminary information, generators must complete Form
A and submit it to Hydro One at gen.connect@hydroone.com.
We will then undertake a high level assessment (initial feasibility)
to determine whether the connection is feasible and if so, how it could
impact the distribution system. These results will need to be confirmed
by a Connection Impact Assessment (CIA). Your consultant can assist
you in optimizing the generation size at a specific location.
How long will it take to complete the initial feasibility?
The Distribution System Code requires this work to be completed in 15
days, however, due to the amount of interest and large volume of requests
we are currently facing, it will take longer.
How do I get guaranteed connection capacity from Hydro One? (How do
I obtain a Queue position?)
In accordance with the Ontario Energy Board's Distribution System Code,
your project will obtain a Queue position upon completion of a Connection
Impact Assessment (CIA). For more information, please refer to the Distribution
System Code on the OEB's website and our section on the Generation
Projects Queue Process.
