Slide 1: Distributed Generation
Distributed Generation Hydro One Networks Inc., February 28, 2013 1
Slide 2: FIT Process Overview
FIT Process Overview Introduction Process Enhancements Review of 3 Milestones Tools for Success Questions 2
Slide 3: Connection Completeness Background: FIT Connection Process
CONNECTION COMPLETENESS BACKGROUND FIT CONNECTION PROCESS FIT CONNECTION PROCESS 7. Wait for Hydro One to perform the CIA for FOR GENERATORS GREATER THAN 10 KW: your proposed project and send it to you. Small FIT, Capacity Allocation Exemption (CAE) and Once received, review the contents of it 4 Lar
Slide 4: Connection Completeness: Introduction
CONNECTION COMPLETENESS INTRODUCTION
Slide 5: Inconsistencies identified in the DG connection process
Hydro One identified significant inconsistencies in the process and communication between Small FIT (Capacity Allocation Exempt or “CAE”) vs Large FIT (Capacity Allocation Required or “CAR”) projects during the DG connection process. Hydro one undertook a review of connection requirements and id
Slide 6: Hydro One Project Manager responsibility
Hydro One Department Distributed Hydro One Hydro One Generation Project Department Customer Manager Hydro One Department *Hydro One Project Managers are responsible for the process and ensuring the Distributed Generator achieves all milestones 6
Slide 7: Hydro One Groups and Customer Channels
Hydro One Groups Customer Channels Distributed Generation Newly Connected FIT Customer Survey Grid Operations Individual customer feedback Generation Connections Distributed Generation Coordination Distributed Generation Customer Settlements Advisory Board Engineering Distributed Generation Customer
Slide 8: Connection Completeness: Process Enhancements
CONNECTION COMPLETENESS PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS
Slide 9: Previous process for generator connection
Connecting distributed generators were allowed to generate after Section 6 of the Confirmation of Verification Evidence Report (COVER) was completed, with expectations that Section 7 would be completed within 10 days. Power Factor Test was included as a component of Section 7, and often difficul
Slide 10: Generators must achieve 3 milestones
Distributed Generators must achieve 3 milestones in order to complete their connection and gain authorization to generate. Power Factor Test is removed from Section 7 and is a stand alone test with a 10 day obligation to complete. Upon completion of the 3 milestones, an email is sent by the Hy
Slide 11: Connection Completeness: Milestones
CONNECTION COMPLETENESS MILESTONES 11
Slide 12: Milestones 1, 2 and 3
Milestone#1 Milestone#2 Milestone#3 Connection as Commissioning Completion Load Authorization Letter 12
Slide 13: Milestone #1: Connection as Load
Single Line Diagrams stamped by P. Eng. and accepted by Proof of Hydro One Confirmation of isolation (for Verification Ontario Grid Evidence Report Control Centre (completion of projects – Milestone #1 all relevant typically Large Connection as load sections) FIT projects) The distributed generation
Slide 14: Milestone #2: Commissioning
‘Self Declaration Letter’ provided by the Generator to Hydro One Milestone #2 Generator to Commissioning Stage complete all The Distributed Final Electrical remaining Generation facility has Safety Authority Confirmation of the authority to close in Connection Verification the isolation point and Au
Slide 15: Self-Declaration Letter Template at Milestone #2
Self-Declaration Letter Template at Milestone #2 Provided by the Hydro One Project Manager to the Generator at their kickoff meeting To be used by the Generator during Milestone #2 15
Slide 16: Milestone #3: Completion
Completion of Section 7 of the Confirmation of Verification Evidence Report Authorization within 10 business Letter days of achieving Issued Milestone #2 Live Transfer Trip Hydro One review Test (Large FIT, and approval of Capacity Allocation documentation Required projects) Milestone #3 Completion
Slide 17: Self-Declaration Letter Template at Milestone #3
Self-Declaration Letter Template at Milestone #3 Provided by the Hydro One Project Manager to the Generator at their kickoff meeting To be used by the Generator during Milestone #3 17
Slide 18: Authorization to Generate Letter
Authorization to Generate Letter Provided by the Hydro One Project Manager to the Generator once Milestone #3 is achieved 18
Slide 19: Authorization Letter provided to the proponent
Hydro One provides the Authorization Letter to the proponent. The proponent should provide the Authorization Letter to the Ontario Power Authority as confirmation that they have met all of Hydro One’s requirements. Ontario Power Authority also uses the letter as acceptance of Commercial Operat
Slide 20: Connection Completeness: Tools for Success
CONNECTION COMPLETENESS TOOLS FOR SUCCESS
Slide 21: Generator Requirements Checklist
Generator Requirements Checklist Provided by Hydro One Project Manager to the Generator at their kickoff meeting 21
Slide 22: CIA Information Package
CIA Information Package First communication of Connection Completeness during the end-to-end connection process Issued as the covering document with your CIA 22
Slide 23: For inquiries contact your Hydro One Project Manager
For inquiries please contact your Hydro One Project Manager or Account Executive 23