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microFIT Program
(for generation less than 10kW)

The microFIT Program is designed for smaller or "micro" renewable energy projects generating 10 kW or less. This program is better suited to the home or small business owner. The microFIT Program offers fixed pricing to help owners, not only recover the cost of their project(s), but also earn a reasonable rate of return on their investment over the term of the contract.

Home Owner

Please download, complete, and return the "Form C - Micro-Generation Connection Application" and "Micro-Fit Generation Facility Connection Agreement" after the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has issued a contract for your proposed project.

Small Business Owner/Applicant

All applicants are required to submit a single line electrical diagram along with the "Form C - Micro-Generation Connection Application" to Hydro One Brampton once an OPA contract has been issued. The single line electrical diagram will indicate existing Hydro One Brampton electrical supply and revenue metering facility(s) as well as the proposed connection of the generation and its' associated revenue metering facility. Applicants will also complete the "Micro-Fit Generation Facility Connection Agreement" and submit it to Hydro One Brampton prior to connection of the proposed generation facility.

Download the Form C - Micro-Generation Connection Application

Download the Micro-Fit Generation Facility Connection Agreement

Parallel Metering Configuration

Hydro One Brampton provides applicants with standard drawings depicting typical residential metering installations.

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Steps to Connect

Follow the steps below to begin connecting your small generation facility to Hydro One Brampton's electricity network under the microFIT program:
  1. Review the microFIT program information available on the Ontario Power Authority's website.

  2. Complete the microFIT application on the OPA's website. Once the application is completed, your project will be issued a reference number.

  3. Receive a conditional offer of a microFIT contract from the Ontario Power Authority.

  4. Complete the following Form C - Micro-Generation Connection Application and email it to greenenergyconnections@HydroOneBrampton.com (please note that the required microFIT reference number must be included on the application).

  5. Hydro One Brampton will contact customers by email with the required documents and payment request for the associated costs of connection.

  6. Begin your project installation and apply to the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) for electrical inspection.

  7. After obtaining ESA authorization to connect, Hydro One Brampton will make the necessary modifications for the connection such as the replacement/addition of the meter(s), and the opening of a separate account to record the output of the generator.

  8. Hydro One Brampton will verify all the required documents, and then communicate to the Ontario Power Authority that your project has been connected.

  9. Execute your microFIT contract on the Ontario Power Authority's website to receive payment for your power generation.

For more information on the connection of microFIT generation into Hydro One Brampton Network Inc.'s distribution system, please contact:

Technical Services Supervisor
Phone: (905) 452-5533
or email: greenenergyconnections@HydroOneBrampton.com

  
   


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This document was last modified on 07-26-2010.