Distributed Energy Resources
Connecting Distributed Energy Resources to the Grid
Alectra Utilities connects Distributed Energy Resources to Ontario’s electricity grid. These Distributed Energy Resources include solar panels, combined heat and power plants, energy storage facilities, and natural gas-fuelled generators.
Our Distributed Energy Resources group assesses and approves the connection to the distribution system.
Connection Process - Small, Mid-Sized and Large Embedded Generators (>10kW)
These are the steps that must be followed to connect an electricity generation source that will generate more than 10 kilowatts and operate at voltages below 50 kilovolts to Alectra’s electricity grid. Note that this is subject to change at any time.
Connection Process - Micro Generators (≤ 10 kW)
These are the steps that must be followed to connect an electricity generation source that will generate less than or equal to kilowatts and operate at voltages below 50 kilovolts to Alectra’s electricity grid. Note that this is subject to change at any time.
Alectra Restricted Feeders
Due to short circuit capacity limitations, certain feeders supplying Alectra’s service territory are classified as restricted to Distributed Energy Resources projects’ connection. The restricted feeders list will be updated every three months or as required.
Net Metering
If you generate electricity from renewable sources, you may take advantage of Ontario’s “net metering” initiative. Net metering allows you to send excess electricity generated from renewable resources to the distribution system for a credit toward your energy costs.
For more information about the net metering program, please see the Ontario Regulation 541/05 - Net Metering, Ontario Regulation 273/18 - Net Metering and Ontario Regulation 274/18 – Siting Restrictions.
FIT (Feed-In Tariff)
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) ceased to accept applications under the FIT Program.
Existing projects can be maintained until the termination of the IESO/Alectra contract.
Existing FIT should remain as approved and connected per original contracts and technical review. Any changes should be communicated to DER@alectrautilities.com for review.
The below section is Alectra’s process on the reassignment/transfer or termination of FIT contract. Customer is also required to completed IESO process as prerequisite to Alectra’s approval. For more information regarding this program, go to IESO website: https://www.ieso.ca/en/Sector-Participants/Feed-in-Tariff-Program/Overview.
microFIT
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) ceased to accept applications under the microFIT Program.
Existing projects can be maintained until the termination of the IESO/Alectra contract.
Existing microFIT should remain as approved and connected per original contracts and technical review. Any changes should be communicated to DER@alectrautilities.com for review.
The below section is Alectra’s process on the reassignment/transfer or termination of microFIT contract. Customer is also required to complete IESO process as a prerequisite to Alectra’s approval. For more information regarding this program, visit the IESO website: www.ieso.ca/en/Get-Involved/microfit.
Contact us
Alectra Utilities Corporation
Stations Design – Distributed Generation
161 Cityview Boulevard,
Vaughan, Ontario, L4H 0A9
Email: DER@alectrautilities.com