Introduction

In Accordance with the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB’s) Distributed Energy Resources Connection Procedure (DERCP), HEARST Power Distribution Co. Ltd. (Hearst Power) is providing this “Generation Connection Information Package” to customers with the information necessary to connect a Distributed Energy Resource (DER) to Hearst Power’s distributions system.

The package will provide the process, information, applications, and other relevant documents required to facilitate the DER connection. The Generator Connection Information Package and all supporting documents are available electronically here. Proponents may contact Hearst Power at the contact information provided below for a paper copy.

Contact Information

Hearst Power Distribution Co. Ltd.
925 Alexandra St., P.O. bag 5000
Hearst, ON, P0L 1N0
Tel: 705-372-2815
Email: service@hearstpower.com (Attn: DER Connections)

Generation Connection Information Package Documents

The following documents for Hearst Power constitute the Generation Connection Information Package:

• Preliminary Consultation Information Request (PCIR) form
• DER Connection Process – Includes Technical Interconnection Requirements and Sample Protection Philosophy
• DER Restricted Feeder and Generation Capacity Limits
• DER Connection Agreement – Micro-Embedded Generation Facility
• DER Connection Agreement – Small & Medium Size Generation Facility

Process for Connecting Distributed Energy Resources

Refer to document “DER Connection Process” for detailed information on the steps followed for various types of DER connection application, the process of connecting DERs to Hearst Power’s distribution system, a sample protection philosophy, and a reference to the relevant technical interconnection requirements.

Standard Contractual Terms

Refer to the following documents for standard contractual terms:

• DER Connection Agreement – Micro-Embedded Generation Facility
• DER Connection Agreement – Small & Medium Size Generation Facility

Required Approvals

Depending on the size of the DER, various approvals may be required:

• Host distributor connection approvals (managed by Hearst Power).
• Transmitter connection approvals (managed by Hearst Power).
• Electrical Safety Authority Inspection and Connection Authorization
• Canadian Standards Association – applicable to all equipment installations
• Applicants are advised to contact the local municipal office for site restrictions, building codes and other applicable codes and by-laws.