Generation Connection

The Green Energy and Economy Act, 2009 has introduced new Feed in Tariff (FIT) programs managed by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). These programs will allow generation facilities using a renewable source to generate power and sell that power back to the grid. These programs are designed to encourage and facilitate a greater use of renewable resources such as solar, wind, water, and biomass for generating electricity. Such generating projects would be connected into a local utilities distribution system.

In taking part in the Ontario Power Authority’s Feed in Tariff Programs, you will be able to generate electricity using an environmentally friendly source and be paid for the electricity you generate a special rates set by the OPA. The OPA has set specific rates based on the method of generation and the amount of electricity you supply back into the utilities distribution system.

What is a Renewable Project? Some examples are

• wind turbines
• roof-top or ground mounted solar PV panels/arrays
• waterpower project situated on a watercourse and waterfall
• a generator fueled by biomass on a farm