Generation & Connection

An embedded generator is any unit that is, or may be, connected in parallel with Essex Powerlines’ distribution system for the purpose of: Full displacement of the customer’s existing electric load, Partial displacement of the customer’s existing load, Retail sale of general electricity over the EPL distribution system.

Application Forms

Net Metering

Please review Ontario’s Net Metering Regulation O. Reg. 541/05 under the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 15, Sched. B before filling out the application form.

Embedded Generation Connection Application Form – Download PDF
HST Declaration Form_Rv1 – Download PDF
Agreement between EPL and Customer – Download PDF

Important Note: If your Net Metering project is greater than 10kW in size, please use the forms listed under “Generators Greater than 10kW“

Generators greater than 10kW

Please review the Technical Interconnection Requirements (TIR) for Micro Generation & Small Generation, 3-phase, less than 30kW and Generation Transformer Guide.

EPL Form A_ Initial Feasibility Assessment Application (IFA) Rev.2 – Download PDF
EPL Form B_ Connection Impact Assessment (CIA) Application – Download PDF
HST Declaration Form_Rv1 – Download PDF
Agreement between EPL and Customer – Download PDF

To see if there is capacity to connect a project at a particular station/feeder, follow the instructions at the link: Station & Feed Capacity Calculator

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