Title: Customer Guideline File No. 7542-2009-2 Prepared by: Approved by: Effective Date: Revision Date: S. Wang M. B. McKague Oct. 22, 2009 Jan. 28, 2010 Document No. Rev: KWHDG-1 1 How to Connect Your Generation Facility (≤ 10 kW) To Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro’s Distribution System See Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro’s website for the latest revision For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 1 of 20 Contents 1. General 2 2. Contact Information 2 3. Responsibility of Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro 2 4. Responsibility of the Customer 2 5. Cost to Be Considered by the Customer 3 6. Connection Process 3 Appendixes Appendix A1: Form DG01 - Application to Connect 10kW or Less of Embedded Generation to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc.’s Distribution System Appendix B1: Metering Connection Options for Micro-Generation Facility Appendix C1: Micro-Generation Financial Settlement Options Appendix D1: Form DG04 - Template of Connection Agreement Appendix E1: Form DG05 – New Account Application Appendix F1: Net Metering Appendix G1: Feed-In Tariff (FIT) / MicroFIT Program For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 2 of 20 GENERAL This guide applies to the customers with micro-generation facility (nameplate rating of 10kW and below) to be connected to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro’s distribution system. The customer shall contact Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro for more directions if the generation facility has a nameplate rating larger than 10kW. The complexity of the connection process varies depending on the generator size. CONTACT INFORMATION For customer inquiry and application submission, please contact Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. at: For generation facility no more than 10kW For generation facility above 10kW John Theriault Service Design Supervisor Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. Phone: 519-745-4771 Ext 240 Fax: 519-745-0643 Email: [email protected] Shaun Wang, P. Eng Projects Engineer Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. Phone: 519-745-4771 Ext 312 Fax: 519-745-0643 Email: [email protected] RESPONSIBILITY OF KITCHENER-WILMOT HYDRO The safety, reliability, and efficiency of its distribution system, Ensuring that the new generation connection does not adversely affect the distribution system or risk the hydro employees and the existing customers; Ensuring that the Distribution System Code and applicable standards are followed; Keep connection cost effective to promote renewable energy. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER The safety, design, construction, operation, metering, protection and control, and maintenance of the generating facility. Contacting Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro early in the process. Contacting the various agencies involved before finalizing plans. Ensuring all necessary submissions and agreements are completed and required payments are clear. In addition to satisfy the requirements listed in this guideline, the customer is solely responsible to obtain regulatory approvals for installing and operating the micro-generation facility, which may include but not be limited to the following, Compliance with all municipal zoning and land use by-laws, Ontario Building Code, (renewable energy projects are exempt from municipal zoning and land use by-laws, but the building permit may be required, please contact City/Township’s Planning Department). Renewable Energy Approval for renewable energy project or Certificate of Approval for non-renewable energy project (please consult Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Natural Resources) Connection Authorization by Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) ESA approval will be required before the micro-generation facility is allowed to connect. The ESA can be contacted at 1-877-ESA-SAFE (1-877-372-7233). The ESA website is http://www.esasafe.com/ . The ESA has published a booklet entitled ‘Electrical Guidelines for Inverter-Based Micro-Generator Facility (10kW and Smaller)’ which is helpful for the Customer. File link: http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/Micro_Embedded_Generation_Facilities_Guidelines.pdf COSTS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CUSTOMER Equipment and Installation. Inspection by ESA Permitting and other approvals Connection/Metering costs by Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Monthly account charge by Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Regular maintenance costs Legal and insurance costs Tax and accounting costs (municipal property tax may increase; income from generation is taxable.) For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 3 of 20 CONNECTION PROCESS Subject to all applicable laws, by-laws, regulation and codes, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will make all reasonable efforts to promptly connect a generation facility to its distribution system. 1) Request Information The Customer proposing the installation of a micro-generation facility (≤ 10kW) contacts Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and ESA separately for information. The Customer may contact Ontario Power Authority (OPA) if the Customer is interested in the Feed-In Tariff (MicroFIT) Program. 2) Provide Information Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro provides a copy of this guideline to the Customer within 5 business days to explain the connection process and requirements including the application form and Connection Agreement template. ESA provides information on electrical safety requirements. 3) Develop Plan and Register Project The Customer reviews relevant information from Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and ESA on the proposed project, and puts together an installation plan. If the Customer is eligible to the MicroFIT program and decides to participate in, the Customer should register the project on-line following the OPA MicroFIT link below and receive the Conditional Offer from OPA before submitting the Hydro Application (Step 4). Link: www.microfit.powerauthority.on.ca. 4) Submit Hydro Application The Customer submits Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro a completed application form (Appendix A1: Form DG03) with all required information. 5) Submit ESA Inspection Application The Customer submits ESA plans and specific information for inspection. This application runs in parallel with the Step 6). 6) Review Hydro Application Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro reviews the connection application. 6A) For Micro-Generation Facility at Existing Customer Connection Within 15 calendar days from receipt of the completed application, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will issue the Customer an Offer to Connect or provide reasons for rejection. The Offer to Connect will outline the technical requirements (metering and/or service upgrade), costs and timing to implement. Typical requirement for micro generator 10kW and smaller is a new meter for parallel connection; or two new meters for a series-connected (behind-the-meter) micro generator. Kitchener will not charge for the preparation of the Offer to Connect. The Offer to Connect is valid for 30 calendar days from issuance. The Customer shall indicate his/her intent within this time frame. 6B) For Micro-Generation Facility Not at Existing Customer Connection A new customer service connection shall be first established before the micro-generation facility can be connected. This may extend the time line in Step 8) since more connection work will be required. 7) Install DG If the customer accepts the Offer to Connect and decides to proceed, the Customer will Make a payment to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro for upgrades (metering) as indicated in the Offer to Connect; Start micro-generation facility installation; Work closely with Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, the ESA and any other organizations from which work, inspections, approvals or licenses are required to prevent delays; Sign a new generation account application with Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Complete, sign and return two (2) copies of Connection Agreement (Appendix D1: Form DG04) to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro; For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 4 of 20 Complete, sign and return a New Account Application Form (Appendix E1) to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, a valid ID, like driver’s license is required (not required for Net Metering Program); and Arrange electrical inspection with ESA. 8) Final Connection 8A) For all Customers The Customer shall contact Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro after the ESA completes the inspection and issues an Authorization to Connect. Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will check the following Customer commitments before the final connection. Payment to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro clear Connection Agreement Signed New Account Application received with verified ID (if required) Connection Authorization received directly from ESA Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will make the final connection within 5 business days when all above Customer commitments have been satisfied. 8B) Additional requirements for MicroFIT Customer only Within 5 business days from the final connection, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro informs OPA the connection details. OPA prepares and offers the Customer the on-line MicroFIT contract. The Customer signs the MicroFIT contract on-line within the required time frame, and informs KitchenerWilmot Hydro. Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will start recording the generation once the final connection is made. The payment for the generation will be issued in accordance with the current established billing period. Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro cannot issue the MicroFIT payment until a signed MicroFIT contract is in place. Figure 1: Connection Process for Micro-Generation Facility (≤ 10kW) (Courtesy of OEB) For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 5 of 20 For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 6 of 20 For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 7 of 20 For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 8 of 20 Appendix B1: Metering Connection Options for Micro-Generation Facility A. MicroFIT Program Micro-Generators under MicroFIT program can select one of three metering connections: 1. 2. 3. Direct Connection Indirect Parallel Connection Indirect Series Connection In the Direct Connection, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will install a separate service to connect the generator to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro’s system. A bi-directional meter is required for the generator. The generator has a separate service and incurs the fixed monthly customer charge. In the Indirect Parallel Connection, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will utilize the existing load service of the customer to connect the generator. The generator and its bi-directional meter will be installed in parallel with the load service meter of the customer. The point of connection is at both meters owned by Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro. The generator has a separate meter service and incurs the monthly customer charge. In the Indirect Series Connection, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will replace the existing load service meter with a bi-directional service meter (M1). The generator and its bi-directional meter (M2) will be connected in series with the customer’s load behind the replaced service meter. The point of connection is at the meter M1 owned by Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro. The generator has a separate account and incurs the monthly customer charge. B. Net Metering Program Under the Net Metering program, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will replace the existing load service meter with a bi-directional service meter. The point of connection is at the replaced meter owned by KitchenerWilmot Hydro. The customer with the Net Metered generator has only one meter and one account thus incurs the monthly charge same as the regular load customer. General Fig. 1 illustrates the typical metering connection for 120/240 or 120/208 Volts single phase microgeneration facility under either MicroFIT program or Net Metering Program, for information only. The metering configuration may vary depending on the connection voltage and phasing, the existing service connection and other site-specific details. All connected generators shall comply with the requirements in Section 2.3.7 of Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro’s Conditions of Service. Each new meter configuration will be reviewed and approved by Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro on a case-by-case basis. All connected generators under either MicroFIT program or Net Metering program should have an isolation device behind the generation meter in compliance with Section 84 of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and agrees to allow the Distributor’s staff to access to and operation of this isolation device as required for the maintenance and repair of Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro’s Distribution System. This isolation device shall be placed beside the Hydro meter for easy access. For existing load customer, the new generation meter shall be placed beside the existing Hydro meter. No matter which metering connection is selected Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro owns all Hydro meters. Settlement of energy produced under different metering configuration is not the same. The cost of metering may vary depending on specific metering configuration and site details. If the existing Net Metering customer plans to switch to the MicroFIT program, the customer must provide Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro a 90-day written notice to terminate the Net Metering agreement. For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 9 of 20 (a) FIT Program- Direct Connection (b) FIT Program- Indirect Parallel Connection (c) FIT Program- Indirect Series Connection (d) Net Metering Program Fig 1. Metering Illustration for Micro Generation Facilities (120/240 or 120/208 Volts Single-Phase) For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 10 of 20 Appendix C1: Micro-Generation Financial Settlement Options Micro-Generation (≤10kW) Connection Inquiry Generator Type Settlement Options Renewable Generation (Solar, Wind, Waterpower, Bio-mass etc.) Net Metering Net Metering measures the quantity of electricity used against the quantity of electricity generated. Settlement Description The customer to be billed in a ‘net’ total The customer could use the credit to reduce the future utility bill. The surplus generation to be carried over for up to a year. MicroFIT Program An OPA incentive program The customer to sell the electricity generated to OPA under contract. Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro to pay the customer the contract price. Metering change is required Non-Renewable Generation (Natural Gas, Diesel, Vegetable oil etc.) Load Displacement Sell Electricity to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro The generation will be purely used to reduce the load consumption. The customer to sell the energy generation to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro. The customer will not get paid if there is excess electricity back fed the grids. Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro to pay the customer Hourly Ontario Energy Price (HOEP) according to the Retail Settlement Code. No metering change is required (same as a load customer). Metering change is required. Metering change is required. For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 11 of 20 Appendix D1 FORM DG04 - Micro-Generation Facility Connection Agreement This Connection Agreement is made this ___ day of ______________, _______. BETWEEN Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. , (the “Distributor”) AND ____________________________, (the “Customer”) (each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”) In consideration of the Distributor agreeing to allow the Customer to connect the Customer’s 10 kW name-plate rated capacity or smaller Generation Facility to the Distributor’s Distribution System, the Customer hereby agrees to the following terms and conditions. Eligibility The Customer agrees that the Customer’s generation connection shall be subject to all applicable laws and bound by the terms and conditions of the Distributor’s Conditions of Service as amended from time-to-time, which have been filed with the OEB and are available on request. Technical Requirements The Customer represents and warrants that the Customer has installed or will install prior to the connection of the Customer’s Generation Facility to the Distributor’s Distribution System, an isolation device satisfying Section 84 of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and agrees to allow the Distributor’s staff access to and operation of this as required for the maintenance and repair of its Distribution System. The Customer agrees to perform regular scheduled maintenance to the Customer’s Generation Facility as outlined by the manufacturer in order to assure that connection devices, protection systems, and control systems are maintained in good working order and in compliance with all applicable laws. The Customer agrees that during a power outage on the Distributor’s Distribution System the Customer’s Generation Facility will shut down, unless the Customer has installed special transfer and isolating capabilities on the Customer’s Generation Facility. The Customer agrees to the automatic disconnection of the Customer’s Generation Facility from the Customer’s Distribution System, as per the generator protective relay settings set out in this Agreement, in the event of a power outage on the Customer’s Distribution System or any abnormal operation of the Distributor’s Distribution System. The Customer covenants and agrees that the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of the Customer’s Generation Facility are conducted in a manner that ensures the safety and security of both the Generation Facility and the Distributor’s Distribution System. Due to the Distributor’s obligation to maintain the safety and reliability of its Distribution System, the Customer acknowledges and agrees that in the event the Distributor determines that the Customer’s Generation Facility (i) causes damage to; and/or (ii) is producing adverse effects affecting other Distribution System customers or the Distributor’s assets, the Customer will disconnect the Customer’s Generation Facility immediately from the Distribution System upon direction from the Distributor and correct the problem at the Customer’s own expense prior to reconnection. For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 12 of 20 Liabilities The Customer and the Distributor will indemnify and save each other harmless for all damages and/or adverse effects resulting from either Party’s negligence or wilful misconduct in the connection and operation of the Customer’s Generation Facility or the Distributor’s Distribution System. The Distributor and the Customer shall not be liable to each other under any circumstances whatsoever for any loss of profits or revenues, business interruptions losses, loss of contract or loss of goodwill, or for any indirect, consequential, incidental or special damages, including but not limited to punitive or exemplary damages, whether any of the said liability, loss or damages arise in contract, tort or otherwise. Compensation and Billing If the Customer is not an embedded retail generator, the Customer agrees that, subject to any applicable Law: a. b. the Distributor will not pay the Customer for any excess generation that results in a net delivery to the Distributor between meter reads; and there will be no carryover of excess generation from one billing period to the next unless the Customer is, at the relevant time, a net metered generator (as defined in section 6.7.1 of the Distribution System Code). If the Customer is an embedded retail generator selling output from the embedded generation facility to the Ontario Power Authority under contract, the Customer agrees that the Distributor will pay the Customer for generation in accordance with the Retail Settlement Code. If the Customer is an embedded retail generator delivering and selling output to the Distributor, the Customer agrees that the Distributor will pay the Customer for generation in accordance with the Retail Settlement Code. Termination The Customer understands that the Customer has the right to terminate this agreement at any time, and that by doing so the Customer is required to disconnect the Customer’s Generation Facility and notify the Distributor of such action. Assignment The Customer may assign the Customer’s rights and obligations under this Agreement with the consent of the Distributor, which shall not withhold its consent unreasonably. The Distributor shall have the right to assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without the Customer’s consent. I understand, accept and agree to comply with and be bound by the above terms and conditions governing the connection of my Generation Facility to the Distributor’s Distribution System. Customer Signature: Date: Print name and Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro account number: I confirm that the following information is true and accurate: Nameplate rating of generator: __________KW Total installed generation ________KW Type: П Hydraulic Turbine П Wind Turbine П Photovoltaic (Solar) П Fuel Cell П Other _______________________________ Inverter Utilized: П Yes Inverter Certification: П No П C22.2 #107.1 П UL 1741 П Site certified by the ESA For office use: Station _________________________ Feeder ________ Date Connected ______________ For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 13 of 20 Generator Protective Relay Settings Table 1 – Inverter Based Generation The following relay settings shall be used for inverters built to the CSA standard: Source: CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 Table 16 System Voltage, Vn = V nominal V (Volts) V < 0.5 Vn 0.5 Vn ≤ V < 0.88 Vn 1.10 Vn ≤ V < 1.37 Vn V > 1.37 Vn Vn Vn Frequency F (Hertz) 60 60 60 60 F < 59.5* F > 60.5 Maximum number of cycles to disconnect Seconds Cycles 0.1 2 2 0.033 0.1 0.1 6 120 120 2 6 6 * The UL1741 & IEEE P1547 Standards use F < rated-0.7 i.e. 59.3 Hz. To update if CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 is changed Table 2 – Non-Inverter Generation The Distributor’s minimum requirements, for other generation are as follows: System Voltage, Vn = V nominal V (Volts) V < 0.5 Vn 0.5 Vn ≤ V < 0.88 Vn 1.10 Vn ≤ V < 1.20 Vn V > 1.20 Vn Vn Vn Frequency F (Hertz) 60 60 60 60 F < 59.3 F > 60.5 Maximum clearing time* Seconds Cycles 0.16 2 1 0.16 0.16 0.16 9.6 120 60 9.6 9.6 9.6 *Clearing time is the time between the start of the abnormal condition and the generation ceasing to energize the Distributor’s Distribution System If the Customer is uncertain about the Customer’s generation equipment’s protective relay settings, the Customer should check with the generating equipment supplier. Automatic reconnect setting time for the Customer’s generator is after 5 minutes of normal voltage and frequency on the Distributor’s Distribution System. For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 14 of 20 Appendix E1: Form DG05 For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 15 of 20 For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 16 of 20 For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 17 of 20 For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 18 of 20 Appendix F1: NET METERING Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro keeps a Net Metering Policy in place to assist eligible customers to participate in the Net Metering program in compliance with Ontario Regulation 541/05 - Net Metering, which became effective on February 10, 2006. 1. What is Net Metering? Net Metering is a program applicable to the eligible customers with specific renewable generation facilities. Net metering measures the quantity of electricity the customer uses against the quantity of electricity the customer generates. This results in a "net" total from which the utility bill is calculated. As a 'net metering' customer, if the generation is higher than the consumption, the customer can carry the generation credit to offset the current or future utility bill. The net metering customer will not receive payment for any excess generation sent back to the grids. 2. Who is Eligible to Net Metering? Participation in the Net Metering Program is available to all Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro customers with a generator that meets all of the following conditions: (a) The electricity is solely generated from one or more of the following renewable energy sources: Wind Drop in water elevation Solar radiation Agricultural bio-mass. (b) The electricity is generated primarily for the customer's own use; (c) The electricity generated is conveyed to the customer's own consumption point without reliance on the KitchenerWilmot hydro’s distribution system; (d) The total generation capacity should be 500 kW or less. 3. How is your hydro bill calculated under Net Metering? Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro will read your meter just as we do now. The bill you see will reflect the difference between the value of the energy you consumed from the grid and the energy you exported to the grid. All of the regulated charges will only apply to your net consumption. If the portion of your energy bill is zero or a credit, you’ll only see a fixed monthly account charge in your bill. If you have more credit than you can apply to one bill, you can carry the balance forward for up to 12 months to offset your future utility bill. 4. Can a Net Metering customer sell the extra electricity generated? A Net Metering customer cannot sell extra electricity to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro. 5. Can a Net Metering customer cancel the agreement? Yes, all you need is to provide Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro 90-day written notice. For More Information: http://www.mei.gov.on.ca.wsd6.korax.net/english/pdf/renewable/NetMeteringBrochure.pdf For Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Use Only © 2009 File No. 7542-2009-2 Doc. No. KWHDG-1 Page 19 of 20 Appendix G1: FEED-IN TARIFF (FIT) / MicroFIT PROGRAM Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro keeps a Feed-In Tariff Program Policy in place to assist eligible customers to participate in the OPA (Ontario Power Authority) MicroFIT, which became effective on Oct. 1st, 2009. 1. What is Ontario’s Feed-in Tariff Program? A feed-in-tariff (or FIT) is a straightforward way to contract for renewable energy generation. It provides standardized program rules, prices and contracts. Feed-in tariffs refer to the specific prices paid to renewable energy suppliers for the electricity produced by the generating facility. The pricing structure provides a reasonable return on investment and is differentiated by project size and technology type. Ontario’s FIT Program is the first of its kind in North America. While it incorporates lessons learned in several European countries and other jurisdictions, it has been specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of Ontario’s electricity system and situation. 2. How is the MicroFIT Program different from the FIT Program? The microFIT Program is a "stream" or component of the FIT Program, designed specifically to encourage the development of micro-scale renewable energy projects, such as residential solar photovoltaic (PV) installations and small wind power facilities. These are often referred to as "micro-generators". The main differences are in the eligibility criteria, the contracting process and the rules. Projects eligible for MicroFIT must have a generating capacity of 10 kW or less. The contracting and application process is streamlined and the contract is simplified. Projects with a generating capacity greater than 10 kW must apply to the FIT Program. 3. Who is Eligible to MicroFIT Program? Your project must meet certain eligibility requirements to qualify for the MicroFIT Program. A MicroFIT project must: be a renewable energy facility that uses solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, waterpower and bioenergy (biogas, biomass, landfill gas) be 10 kW or less in size and located in Ontario be connected, directly or indirectly, to the distribution system must have proper metering that is suitable for data collection and payment calculation. meet the Domestic Content requirement if it is solar PV project. 4. What is the pricing under MicroFIT Program? For generation facility no more than 10kW Renewable Technology Prices Contract Term Solar PV 80.2 ¢/kWh 20 years Wind 13.5 ¢/kWh 20 years Waterpower 13.1 ¢/kWh 40 years Biomass 13.8 ¢/kWh 20 years Biogas 16.0 ¢/kWh 20 years Landfill gas 11.1 ¢/kWh 20 years Check OPA website for the latest revision. 5. How can I get started? Visit OPA MicroFIT Program website: www.microfit.powerauthority.on.ca. Call OPA at 1-888-387-3403. 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