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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 submit the "Form E - Pre-microFIT Application" (see below) to fitmicrofit@HydroOneBrampton.com. We will confirm capacity and issue an 'offer to connect' response. (You will be directed to download Form C and Form D at this time). You then contact the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to obtain a contract for your proposed project.

Small Business Owner/Applicant

All applicants are required to follow the same process as above, and also submit a single line electrical diagram. 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.

Download the Form C - Micro-Generation Connection Application

Download the Form D - MicroFIT Generation Facility Connection Agreement

Download the Form E - Pre-MicroFIT Consultation Application

Download the Photovoltaic Cell Array Description

Parallel Metering Configuration

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

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Steps to Connect

Please follow the steps below to begin connecting your MicroFIT generation facility to Hydro One Brampton's distribution system under the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) MicroFIT program:
  1. Review the MicroFIT program information on the Ontario Power Authority's website.
  2. Complete the MicroFIT application on-line on the OPA's website.
  3. The application will be reviewed by the OPA for eligibility.
  4. The OPA informs the applicant that their application is eligible and that the next step is for the applicant to submit a connection request to Hydro One Brampton.
  5. Applicant downloads Form E - Pre-MicroFIT Consultation Application, complete with the Photovoltaic Cell Array Description and submits completed forms to Hydro One Brampton. A deposit is not required at this time.
  6. Hydro One Brampton reviews the application and confirms capacity availability to the applicant and to the OPA.
  7. If capacity is available, Hydro One Brampton will return the completed Form E - Pre-MicroFIT Consultation Application along with a conditional offer to connect. At this point, the applicant is directed to download Form C - Micro-Generation Connection Application, and the Form D - MicroFIT Generation Facility Connection Agreement, complete both, and return to Hydro One Brampton with the required deposit.
  8. Applicant proceeds to coordinate the installation with Hydro One Brampton and obtains the necessary approvals from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and Hydro One Brampton. NOTE: A deposit will be required at this time.
  9. Applicant and Hydro One Brampton complete connection of project.
  10. Hydro One Brampton advises the OPA that the applicant's generation project has been connected to its distribution system.
  11. The OPA prepares and offers the MicroFIT contract to the applicant.
  12. The OPA directs Hydro One Brampton to start the settlement process.

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

Phone: (905) 840-6300 ext. 3550
or email: fitmicrofit@HydroOneBrampton.com

  
   


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This document was last modified on 10-04-2011.