Hydro One Networks Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board for a six-month exemption from the required timelines to connect micro-embedded generation facilities to its distribution system. Hydro One states that the volume of requests to connect micro-embedded generation projects has been well beyond its expectations and that it expects the volume of connection requests to continue to increase. It has asked for this exemption immediately on an interim basis, until the Board makes its final determination in the matter. Hydro One has been directed to provide the OPA with a copy of the Notice of Application for posting on its website.

Hydro One states that a period of six months would be sufficient to allow it to deal with the anticipated high volume of micro-embedded generator applications, to manage its activities through the summer construction, new connects and high load periods, and to make any necessary revisions to business processes.

The attached Notices of Application, in English and French, provide more information.