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Energy

Q
Are there alternative energy procurement options other than the Ontario Power Authority Feed-in Tariff program?

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At this point, there are no other programs that support biogas development in the form of an energy contract.

Q
Can biogas be considered under the OPA Clean Energy Standard Offer Program (CESOP)?

A
No, biogas would be eligible under OPA's FIT Program only.


Q
Do in-series meter (or behind the meter) configurations qualify for FIT?

A
As per a directive from Measurements Canada, an in-series metering configuration is not an eligible option under OPA’s FIT. For more details and updates related to this decision, please see http://fit.powerauthority.on.ca/Page.asp?PageID=924&ContentID=10261

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What is the overall process for OPA's FIT?

A
FIT Process Milestones, Timelines, and Payments (.pdf).

Q
What is Hydro One's Distance Limitation Rule and what could it mean for my biogas project?

A
Hydro One has It depends on voltage. For feeders <15kV (which covers most biogas), the maximum distance is effectively 12km. Although the majority of existing projects are within 12km of a DS, it does cut out many rural areas.


Q
What is the overall process for OPA's FIT?

A
FIT Process Milestones, Timelines, and Payments (.pdf).

Q
What are Hydro One's current Connection Impact Assessment (CIA) fees?

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Hydro One's CIA fee schedule can be found at the following link: http://www.hydroone.com/Generators/Documents/Feed-In%20Tariff/Connection%20Impact%20Assessment%20(CIA).pdf

Q
What is considered a Future Contract Related Product under the OPA FIT program?

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OPA has provided clarity on FCRP as referenced in their guidelines document posted on their website and accessible here.