A CIA is a more detailed assessment of a project's impact to the grid. The results include a technical report outlining project feasibility, technical specifications needed for the project and the impacts the project would have on the distribution grid.
The Generator is required to submit a completed Connection Impact Assessment Form B, payment for the Connection Impact Assessment and a signed Study Agreement. Please email dxgenerationconnections@hydroone.com or by calling 1-877-447-4412 (choose option #2) for a Study Agreement suited to your project size.
A complete CIA application consists of:
- Completed and signed CIA Form
- Payment in full by cheque or money order payable to "Hydro One Networks Inc." (see Connection Impact Assessment Fee Schedule below)
- Signed Study Agreement
- Single Line Diagram (SLD).
NOTE: All technical submissions (Form B, single line diagrams, etc.) for projects greater than 10 kW must be signed and sealed by a licensed Ontario Professional Engineer (P.ENG).
| Net Metering Projects |
>10 kW and ≤500 kW |
$3,000* |
| Capacity Allocation Exempt (CAE) Projects |
a) ≤ 500 kW connected on distribution system voltage ≥ 15 kV
b) ≤ 250kW connected on distribution system voltage < 15 kV
c) not a microFIT facility |
$3,000* |
| Small Projects (except Net Metering) |
a) ≤ 500 kW connected on distribution system voltage < 15 kV
b) ≤ 1MW connected on distribution system voltage ≥ 15 kV |
$10,335* |
| Mid-sized Projects |
a) ≤ 10 MW but > 500 kW connected on distribution system voltage
< 15 kV
b) > 1 MW but ≤ 10 MW connected on distribution system voltage
≥ 15 kV |
$10,335* |
| Large Projects |
> 10 MW |
$10,405* |
*Effective August 27, 2010. See Notice for details and background.
**NOTE:
- Refund policy: cost not spent will be refunded if the CIA is withdrawn before completion
- An additional $10,000 will be required for project that involves another LDC (this does not apply to Net Metering Projects)
- Projects that apply for a new CIA after rescinding a previous one will be charged an amount equal to 50% of the applicable CIA fee if the project connects to the same station and feeder.
- Please note that the costs listed above do not include applicable taxes (HST).