Slide 1: Connection Process for Transmission Connected Renewable Generation Projects
Hydro One Networks Inc. Connection Process for Transmission Connected Renewable Generation Projects March 27, 2013
Slide 2: Agenda
Agenda • Hydro One’s Responsibilities • Connection Process At-a- Glance • Connection Responsibilities • Communication with the Proponent • Important Considerations 2
Slide 3: Hydro One's Responsibilities
Hydro One’s Responsibilities • Manage new generation proponents and existing customer connections to the transmission network • Manage connection process for transmission generators • Interface extensively with Hydro One stakeholders, the OPA and the IESO • Fulfill the commitments of signed contract
Slide 4: Connection Process At-a-Glance
Connection Process At-a-Glance Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 6 Completion of Completion of Customer Impact Connection Estimate Connection Submission Assessment (CIA) and Cost Purpose and review Execution of a Pre- Recovery Design and of Connection and Cost Commissioning Execution of
Slide 5: Connection Responsibilities
Connection Responsibilities 5
Slide 6: Phase 1 – Submission and Review of SIA/CIA
Phase 1 – Submission and Review of SIA/CIA • System Impact Assessment (SIA) and Customer Impact Assessment (CIA) application is available on the Hydro One and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) websites • Proponent completes application and emails this to the IESO • The application p
Slide 7: Phase 2 – Completion of CIA and Execution of PEA
Phase 2 – Completion of CIA and Execution of PEA • Customer Impact Assessment (CIA) Study Agreement – Examine project impacts on Hydro One’s transmission system and customers – Determine mitigating measures • Preliminary Engineering Agreement (PEA): – Assess Hydro One’s scope of work – Identify any
Slide 8: Phase 3 – Completion of Connection Estimate and execution of Pre-CCRA
Phase 3 – Completion of Connection Estimate and execution of Pre-CCRA • Connection Cost Estimate Agreement (CCEA) determines: – Connection cost estimate of Hydro One’s required work based upon the the SIA/CIA and PEA reports – Construction responsibilities – Required permits and approvals – Estimate
Slide 9: Phase 3 – Completion of Connection Estimate and execution of Pre-CCRA
Phase 3 – Completion of Connection Estimate and execution of Pre-CCRA • Pre-Connection and Cost Recovery Agreement (CCRA) – Used to procure long lead materials and items in advance of CCRA execution 9
Slide 10: Phase 4 – CCRA Execution
Phase 4 – CCRA Execution • Connection and Cost Recovery Agreement Execution (CCRA) based on the Connection Estimate report: – Includes terms and conditions – Establishes backfeed and ready for service dates – Identifies cost and payment schedules – Includes detailed scope of work and responsibilitie
Slide 11: Phase 5 – Design and Build
Phase 5 – Design and Build • Completion of detailed engineering and project design • Procurement of equipment and project materials • Start of construction 1 2 3 4 5 6 11
Slide 12: Phase 6 – Commissioning
Phase 6 – Commissioning • Inspection and testing of the connection facility is conducted in preparation for placing it in service • Negotiation and execution of the Transmission Connection Agreement 1 2 3 4 5 6 12
Slide 13: Communication with the Proponent
Communication with the Proponent • Pre-Consultation Letter – Provides more information and assists Hydro One to better understand the proposed project • Phase 1 – Post-Application Letter – Confirms receipt of the proponent’s CIA application – Provides description and timelines for each phase of the
Slide 14: Communication with the Proponent
Communication with the Proponent • Phase 2 – Draft CIA/SIA Reports – Specifies where the project will connect to Hydro One’s transmission system – Notice of forthcoming PEA for execution – Request for documentation and information required to connect the project – Final Reports will be issued by the
Slide 15: Communication with the Proponent
Communication with the Proponent • Phase 3 – CCEA Letter and Agreement – CCEA provided to proponent for execution to commence – Letter explains deliverables and important considerations for Phase 3 • Phase 4 - Connection Cost Estimate Results/CCRA – Summarized results of the Connection Cost Estimate
Slide 16: Important Considerations
Important Considerations • Proponents requested backfeed date may not be met due to: – Project volume, timelines, resource availability – Co-ordination of work and information – Potential delays due to REA, scope changes, property acquisition rights, Hydro One requirements (e.g. need for Environment
Slide 17: Continued Involvement Questions & Answers
Continued Involvement Questions & Answers • E-Mail: txgen.connect@HydroOne.com • http://www.hydroone.com/Generators/Pages/Trans mission-connected.aspx • Project related questions should be directed to the Hydro One representative assigned to your project 17