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The Green Energy and Economy Act, 2009 has introduced new Feed in Tariff (FIT) programs managed by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). These programs will allow generation facilities using a renewable source to generate power and sell that power back to the grid. These programs are designed to encourage and facilitate a greater use of renewable resources such as solar, wind, water, and biomass for generating electricity. Such generating projects would be connected into a local utilities distribution system.

In taking part in the Ontario Power Authority’s Feed in Tariff Programs, you will be able to generate electricity using an environmentally friendly source and be paid for the electricity you generate a special rates set by the OPA. The OPA has set specific rates based on the method of generation and the amount of electricity you supply back into the utilities distribution system.

What is a Renewable Project? Some examples are:

wind turbines
roof-top or ground mounted solar PV panels/ arrays
waterpower project situated on a watercourse and waterfall
a generator fueled by biomass on a farm

There are two separate programs with slightly different rules and requirements based on the size of the generation facility. To be eligible for the FIT program the project must have a gross nameplate capacity of no more than 10,000kW. Projects eligible for the microFIT program must have a gross nameplate capacity of no more than 10 kW.

To be eligible for either program, your generation project must:

Use a renewable resource for generation (ex. solar, wind, water, biomass)
Must be located in the Province of Ontario
Must be connected to an eligible electricity distribution system voltage in Ontario of 50kV or less.
Apply to the OPA and receive approval from the OPA to enter into a contract to take part in the microFIT or FIT programs as applicable.
Have a separate meter suitable for data collection and settlement purposes.

Application Forms, Connection Agreements, and Guidelines

Download: Guidelines Applicants for Connecting Distributed Generation

Download: Connection Review Application Form (Appendix 2)

Download: Application Form, 10kW or less (Appendix 3)
Download: Application Form, Greater than 10kW (Appendix 4)

Download: Study Agreement

Download: Connection Agreement, Net Metering
Download: Connection Agreement, 10kW or less
Download: Connection Agreement, Greater than 10kW

If you are interested in connecting a renewable generation project to Halton Hills Hydro’s distribution system please contact us at 519-853-3700 Ext. 222 or 905-453-2222 Ext. 222 for more information.

Also, visit the Ontario Power Authority and the Ontario Energy Board for additional microFIT and FIT related information.