February 9, 2011

As a reminder, the OPA strongly encourages microFIT applicants to speak to their local distribution company about connecting to the grid before proceeding with their project.

The OPA has made a rule change that applies to all microFIT applications submitted on or after December 8, 2010. Applicants will need to obtain an offer to connect from their local distribution company before the OPA issues a microFIT conditional offer of contract.  To access the new version of the microFIT Rules, please click here.

This rule change is designed to ensure that potential connection issues are identified as early as possible in the application and contracting processes and will better align projects with available connection capacity. Local distribution companies will be required to screen applicants to ensure they can connect prior to the OPA issuing a microFIT conditional offer.

The proposed rule change was posted for comment on December 8, 2010. The comment period closed on January 7, 2011. We thank all those who made submissions.

For more information about connecting your microFIT project, please speak to your local distribution company. If you have further questions, you can contact the OPA at 1-888-387-3403 or email microFIT@powerauthority.on.ca. 

To view the Guidelines for Connection Capability, click here.

FAQs - microFIT Rule Change and Connection Constraints