Distributed Energy Resources
Timelines for Review & Response
The table below summarizes the steps and review/response times for managing a Distributed Energy Resource Connection request:
For Projects ≤ 10 kW (Micro-Embedded Generation facility – Net Metering)
| Step | Action | Who | Timing | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Submits a “Net Metering Application” form | DER-applicant | ||
| 2 | Reviews “Net Metering Application” form | Distributor | Within 15 calendar days | Distributor may contact customer for more information |
| 3 | Distributor advises Applicant there is adequate distribution capacity to connect ≤10 kW (Micro-Embedded Generation facility. | Distributor | ||
| Assuming there is capacity and DER-applicant decides to process with the project: | ||||
| 4 | Issues a “Net Metering Agreement” [Offer to Connect] to the DER-applicant | Distributor | Responsibility of the DER-applicant to ensure Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) requirements are met. | |
| 5 | Completes and submits “Net Metering Agreement” [Offer to Connect] to the distributor | DER-applicant | Responsibility of the DER-applicant to ensure Distributor fees are paid (in full). | |
| 6 | Distributor connects the DER micro-embedded generation facility to the distribution system | Within 5 calendar days | Responsibility of the DER-applicant to ensure ESA authorization to connect. |
For projects >10 kW
| Step | Action | Who | Timing | Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Submits Preliminary Consultation Information Request to Distributor | DER-applicant | |||
| 2 | Reviews “Preliminary Consultation Information Request” | Distributor | Distributor may contact customer for more information | ||
| 3 | Issues a Preliminary Consultation Report to the DER-applicant. | Distributor | Within 15 calendar days of receipt of Preliminary Consultation Information Request | Preliminary Consultation Report will list if whether the project can move ahead and the requirements (i.e. Connection Impact Assessment required (yes/no). | |
| For projects over 10 kW, then a “Connection Impact Assessment” is required: | |||||
| 4 | Submits a Connection Impact Assessment to DER-applicant | Distributor | Timeframes listed below dependent upon the size of the generation facility |
| Size of Embedded Generation Facility | Host Distributor Connection Impact Assessment Required | Number of Days for Review & Response |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-sized | No | within 60 days |
| Large sized | No | within 90 days |
| Mid-sized | Yes* | within 75 days |
| Large sized | Yes* | within 105 days |
* Note:
Distributor Wellington North Power Inc. is an embedded distributor fed from Hydro One Network Inc. (the host distributor). We may need to request a Connection Impact Assessment from Hydro One Networks Inc. to determine whether connecting a generation facility will have any effect to the distribution lines / transmission lines, feeder capacity or equipment of Hydro One Networks Inc.
Questions:
Please call us 519-323-1710 or email generation@wellingtonnorthpower.com