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Guide to Appendices.
Appendix 1: Methodology and Assumptions for an Economic Evaluation.
Hydro One Brampton recovers its costs for expansions to its distribution system via Ontario
Energy Board approved calculations. Appendix 1 explains those calculations as well as the
rationale behind them. There are many variables to consider when adding Commercial
Industrial loading to the system and this Appendix explores those variables.
Please refer to Appendix 1 for descriptions of Revenue Forecasting, Capital Costs, Expense
Forecasting and Specific Parameters/Assumptions. A description of Net Present Value can also
be found in Appendix 1.
Appendix 2: Sample offer to Connect (Residential Subdivision).
Please refer to Appendix 2 before the initial design of a Residential Subdivision. Here you will
find options and sample connection agreements, as well as the contact information in order to
move the project forward.
Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement.
Please find attached a Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement. This agreement
describes in detail the Generator and Hydro One Brampton’s responsibility and will be an
additional document to the Conditions of Service. The agreement formulates the contractual
relationship of Hydro One Brampton and the Generator.
For further information on Embedded Generation and the OPA managed FIT/MicroFIT program,
please check Hydro One Brampton website at:
http://www.hydroonebrampton.com/FIT.html
http://www.hydroonebrampton.com/microFIT.html
or email: fitMicroFIT@hydroonebrampton.com for further information.
Appendix 4: Reference Guides and Technical Services (Standards/Drawings for Commercial
Industrial Services)
If you are applying for a new Commercial Industrial Service, or if you intend on upgrading the
electrical supply capacity to your facility, please consult Appendix 4 for informational
requirements. Here you will see Hydro One Brampton’s requirements regarding transformers,
transformer pads, duct banks and metering. There are several guidelines and descriptions of
overhead and underground supply, transformer vaults as well as most of the information you will
need to know before the onset of the project.
A Customer Commercial & Industrial Data form (TS-01) is included in Appendix 4, which needs
to be filled out and submitted to Hydro One Brampton’s Technical Services Department prior to
the beginning of a project. This document will tell us exactly what the Customer’s electrical
requirements will be.
Appendix 5: Reference Guides/Standards or Residential Subdivision Construction.
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This Appendix contains a chart of applicable Standards which the Developer will need to refer to
when designing a Residential Subdivision.
Appendix 6: Sample Offer to Connect (Commercial Industrial Subdivision).
When Hydro One Brampton is asked to install Primary Distribution feeders throughout a
Customers Commercial Industrial Subdivision, there are requirements and Responsibilities for
the Developer. Appendix 6 describes these in detail and contains information on Financial
arrangements.
Appendix 7: Sample Condominium Townhouse Subdivision:
Similar to Appendix 2 but more specific to Townhouse Subdivisions. Appendix 7 contains
information on meter base locations, and options with regard to construction methodology,
street lighting etc. A sample Offer to Connect can be found in Appendix 7 for Condominium and
Townhouse Developments. Financial Responsibilities and Commitments are also described in
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Appendix 1
Methodologies & Assumptions for
Economic EvaluationTable of Contents
1.0
Introduction................................................................................................................... 4
2.0
Common Elements of Discounted Cash Flow Model ................................................. 4
2.1.1
2.1.2
Revenue Forecasting ................................................................................... 4
Capital Costs ................................................................................................ 4
3.0
Methodology & Assumptions for Economic Evaluation ............................................ 5
3.1
3.2
3.3
Expense Forecasting ...................................................................................................... 5
Specific Parameters & Assumptions ............................................................................... 5
Discounted Cash Flow Methodology ............................................................................... 5
3.3.1
Present Value of Operating Cash Flow ......................................................... 6
3.3.2
Present Value of Taxes ................................................................................ 6
3.3.3
Present Value of Capital ............................................................................... 7
3.3.4
Present Value of Tax Shield ......................................................................... 7
3.3.5
Discount Rate ............................................................................................... 7
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
This appendix contains the methodology and assumptions used by Hydro One Brampton
(HOB) when performing an economic evaluation to determine whether a capital
contribution is required from the Customer, based on the Developer’s estimated
contribution for the Connection of its proposed facility to HOB’s distribution system.
As per the Conditions of Service, HOB will review the actual construction costs incurred,
and will revise its economic evaluation accordingly. Any adjustments to the previously
calculated capital contribution will be made by HOB and forwarded to the Developer or
consultant.
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COMMON ELEMENTS OF DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW MODEL
The consistent application of business principles for developing an economic evaluation
model requires the following approach to be taken by all local distribution companies
(LDC).
HOB’s calculation of discounted cash flow (DCF) for individual projects shall be based
on the following common elements and related assumptions.
2.1
Revenue Forecasting
The common elements used for revenue forecasting on any project are as follows:
1) Total forecasted customer additions over the Customer Connection horizon by
class, as specified below;
2) Customer revenue horizon, as specified below;
3) Estimate of average energy and demand per added Customer (by project) which
reflects the mix of Customers to be added. This estimate should be determined
according to the various Customer classes;
4) Customer additions, as reflected in the model for each year of the Customer
Connection horizon;
5) Rates from approved rate schedules for the particular Distributor that reflect the
distribution (wires only) rates.
2.2
Capital Costs
The common elements used for determining the capital costs on any project are as
follows:
1) Estimate of all capital costs directly associated with the Expansion to allow
forecasting of Customer additions. For distribution system Expansions, costs for
the following elements (where applicable) should be included:
a) Distribution stations;
b) Distribution lines;
c) Distribution transformers;
d) Secondary buses;
e) Services;
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f)
Land, including land rights.
Note that the “Ownership Demarcation Point” as specified in the Distributor’s Conditions
of Service shall define the point of separation between Customer facilities and Distributor
facilities.
g) Estimate of incremental overhead costs applicable to distribution system
Expansion.
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METHODOLOGY & ASSUMPTIONS FOR ECONOMIC EVALUATION
3.1
Expense Forecasting
The common elements used for expense forecasting on any project are as follows:
1) Attributable incremental operating and maintenance expenditures, and any
incremental attributable costs directly associated with the Connection of new
Customers to the distribution system would be included in the operating and
maintenance expenditures;
2) Income and capital taxes based on the applicable tax rates for existing rate
schedules;
3) Municipal property taxes based on projected levels.
3.2
Specific Parameters & Assumptions
The specific parameters of common elements include the following:
1) Maximum Customer Connection horizon of 5 years1;
2) Maximum Customer revenue horizon of 25 years, calculated from the new
Customers’ in-service dates2;
3) Discount rate equal to the incremental after-tax cost of capital based on the
prospective capital mix, debt and preference share cost rates, and the latest
approved rate of return on common equity;
4) Discounting to reflect the true timing of expenditures. Up-front capital
expenditures will be discounted at the beginning of the project year, and capital
expended throughout the year will be mid-year discounted. The same approach
to discounting will be used for revenues, and operating and maintenance
expenditures3.
3.3
Discounted Cash Flow Methodology
The following methodology for discounted cash flow is based on net present value
(NPV), and is calculated using the formula below:
1
For Customer Connection periods more than 5 years, an explanation of the extension period will be
provided to the Board
2
For example, the revenue horizon for Customers connected in year 1 is 25 years, and 22 years for
Customers connected in year 3
3
For certain projects, capital expenditure may be staged and can occur in any year of the 5-year
Connection horizon
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Net Present Value (NPV) = (Present Value (PV) of Operating Cash Flow) +
(PV of CCA Tax Shield) - (PV of Capital)
3.3.1
Present Value of Operating Cash Flow
The present value (PV) of operating cash flow is calculated using the formula below:
PV of Operating Cash Flow = (PV of Net Operating Cash (before taxes)) – (PV of Taxes)
The PV of net operating cash is equal to the PV of net operating cash discounted at
HOB's discount rate for the Customer revenue horizon. Mid-year discounting is applied,
with the incremental after-tax weighted average cost of capital used for discounting:
Net (Wires) Operating Cash = (Annual (Wires) Revenues) – (Annual (Wires) O&M)
Annual (Wires) Revenue = (Customer Additions × (Appropriate (Wires) Rates) ×
(Rate Determinant)
Annual (Wires) O&M = (Customer Additions) ×
(Annual Marginal (Wires) O&M Cost per Customer)
3.3.2
Present Value of Taxes
The present value (PV) of taxes is calculated using the formula below:
PV of Taxes = (PV of Municipal Taxes) + (PV of Capital Taxes) +
(PV of Income Taxes (before Interest tax shield))
The following formulas are used to calculate other related tax components:
Annual Municipal Tax = (Municipal Tax Rate) × (Total Capital Cost)
Total Capital Cost = (Distribution Capital Investment) + (Customer related Investment) +
(Overheads at the project level)
Annual Capital Taxes = (Capital Tax Rate) × (Closing Undepreciated
Capital Cost Balance)
Annual Capital Tax = (Capital Tax Rate) × (Net Operating Cash) - (Annual Municipal
Tax) - (Annual Capital Tax)
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The Capital Tax Rate is a combination of the Provincial Capital Tax Rate and the Large
Corporation Tax, which is grossed-up for income tax effect where appropriate.
Note: The above is discounted using mid-year discounting over the Customer revenue
horizon.
3.3.3
Present Value of Capital
The present value (PV) of capital is calculated using the formula below:
PV of Capital = PV of Total Annual Capital Expenditures
The PV of Total Annual Capital Expenditures is equal to the Total Annual Capital
Expenditures over the Customer's revenue horizon discounted to time zero.
Total Annual Capital Expenditure = (New Facilities and/or Reinforcement Investments) +
(Customer Specific Capital) + (Overheads at the project level)
The above formula applies to implicated system elements on the utility side of the
“Ownership Demarcation Line”.
Note: The above is discounted to the beginning of year 1 over the Customer addition
horizon.
3.3.4
Present Value of Tax Shield
For the present value (PV) of the CCA Tax Shield on Total Annual Capital, the PV of the
perpetual tax shield may be calculated as the PV at time zero of:
(Income Tax Rate) × (CCA Rate) × (Annual Total Capital)
(CCA Rate + Discount Rate)
Alternatively, the PV of the perpetual tax shield may also be calculated annually and
converted to present value using the PV of Taxes formula.
Note: An adjustment is required (added) to account for the ½ year CCA rule.
3.3.5
Discount Rate
The PV is calculated using an incremental after-tax discount rate.
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Appendix 2
Residential Subdivision Offer To Connect
(Options A&B)
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<dd-month-yyyy>
Subject: <EP file#>
Re:
Offer to Connect ___ Unit Subdivision
Draft Plan 21T- ___, in the City of Brampton
Dear Sir or Madam:
Further to recent discussions with your consultant, Hydro One Brampton is pleased to
submit the following information regarding the Residential servicing process.
Two choices (options) are offered to Developers for servicing Residential subdivisions in
the City of Brampton. These options are distinctly different, and are described in detail
below.
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Option A: Turnkey Design and Installation by Hydro One Brampton;
Option B: Alternative Bid Design and Installation by Developer.
Street Lighting
The City of Brampton will manage all street lighting and park lighting required for a
Developer project, regardless of the servicing option selected. This includes the design,
approval, inspection and maintenance of the street lighting system within the public road
allowance, walkways, and parkland.
Hydro One Brampton will require an approved street lighting design and an Electrical
Safety Authority (ESA) permit before connecting any lighting supplies to its system. For
more information regarding street lighting in new Developments, contact Ms. Susan
Evans at the City of Brampton (905-874-2592).
Electrical Servicing Process
Option A: Turnkey Design and Installation by Hydro One Brampton
Under this option, HOB will process all works required to complete its installation of the
electrical distribution system for the site. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing the
electrical design, procuring materials, site layout, contract administration and tendering
for the installation of electrical facilities, and system inspection and energization.
Hydro One Brampton will provide:
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Electrical system design;
Supply of all electrical distribution system materials;
Survey and layout services for installing the electrical distribution system;
Installation of the electrical distribution system;
Completion of all cable terminations and splices.
The Developer will provide:
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Street lighting system design;
Supply of all street lighting related materials;
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Installation of the street lighting system, including supply pedestals;
Completion of all street lighting pole connections.
All of the above will be subject to the City of Brampton’s specifications and approvals.
The Developer will be responsible for hiring an electrical consultant to prepare a
separate street lighting design. This design must be reviewed and approved by the City
of Brampton. For details, Contact Ms. Susan Evans at 905-874-2592.
If Option A is selected, the Developer will provide a Letter of Credit to Hydro One
Brampton for 100% of the installed electrical distribution system’s estimated total cost.
This Letter of Credit (LC) is required 12 weeks before Hydro One Brampton will service
the Developer site.
Hydro One Brampton will draw on LC amounts at predetermined intervals to pay for the
cost of materials. Draws may also be substituted with cash payments.
The estimated servicing cost for Option A is as follows:
(
units @ $3,000/unit): ........... $00000.00
HST @ 13% ............................... $0.00
Total Securities Required: .......... $ 00000.00
Note: The above costs exclude street lighting, in addition to the cost of installing services
from the street line to the electrical meter base located at each home within the
Development.
Option B: Alternative Bid Design and Installation by Developer
Under this option, the Developer accepts all obligations for the installation and
placement of Hydro One Brampton’s infrastructure in accordance with HOB’s design
criteria and standards, and the City of Brampton’s road-crossing sections prepared for
the Development. The Developer will be responsible for managing all site servicing
issues, and providing personnel for responding to site issues as they arise. HOB staff
will be consulted where changes to the original electrical design are required.
The Developer will provide:
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Electrical system design;
Supply of all electrical distribution system materials;
Survey and layout services for installing the electrical distribution system;
Full project management services;
Installation of the electrical distribution system;
Completion of all non-energized low voltage and distribution voltage cable
terminations and splices;
All of the above will be subject to the City of Brampton’s specifications and approvals.
The Developer will also provide:
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Street lighting system design;
Supply of all street lighting related materials;
Installation of the street lighting system, including supply pedestals;
Completion of street lighting pole connections.
All of the above will be subject to the City of Brampton’s specifications and approvals.
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Hydro One Brampton will be responsible for reviewing the Developer's design,
performing site inspections, completing terminations and splicing feeder cables where
applicable, obtaining approval for cable and transformer Certified Test Reports, and any
work on or in proximity to the distribution system once it becomes energized. All work
and materials supplied by HOB, except for the design review, will be applied to the total
Subdivision cost and included in HOB’s economic analysis.
All costs incurred by HOB to accommodate the Development’s phased construction will
be fully recoverable and excluded from the economic analysis.
If Option B is selected, the Developer will provide a Letter of Credit to Hydro One
Brampton for 33% of the installed electrical distribution system’s estimated total cost.
This Letter of Credit (LC) is required before the release of any Civil or Electrical
construction drawings by HOB.
The estimated servicing cost for Option B is as follows:
(
units @ $1,000/unit): ............ $00000.00
HST @ 13% ............................... $0.00
Total Securities Required: .......... $ 00000.00
Economic Evaluation
Under Chapter 3, Section 3.2.1 of the OEB Distribution System Code, the Utility must
“perform an economic evaluation to determine if the future revenue from Customer(s)
will pay for the capital cost and ongoing maintenance costs of the expansion project”.
Section 3.2.6 states that “if a shortfall between the present value of the project costs and
revenues is calculated, the Distributor may propose to collect all or a portion of that
amount from the Customer, in accordance with the Distributor’s documented policy on
Capital contribution by Customer class.” The economic evaluation period will commence
based on the date when the first primary cable internal to the expansion project is
connected to Hydro One Brampton’s point of supply.
Using the methodology provided in Appendix B of the Distribution System Code, Hydro
One Brampton will complete a final analysis at the end of the “5-year Customer
Connection horizon”, or after 90% of all services have been connected. This will
determine any refund or amount owing by the Developer.
Design (Option A) or Design Review (Option B)
Before commencing the electrical distribution design or reviewing a Subdivision design
prepared by the Developer, Hydro One Brampton will require the following:
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One set (printed copies) of all plan and profile engineering drawings prepared at
the second submission stage showing community mailbox locations;
One set (printed copies and electronic files) of the City of Brampton’s road crosssections for all roadways to be constructed within the Development;
One set (electronic files) of the general above-ground and below-ground
engineering drawings.
To initiate a design or design review, the Developer must submit a design deposit, which
is calculated at $45.20 per lot (including HST), from a minimum amount of $2,260.00 to
a maximum amount of $11,300.00.
The design review deposit for your development is $________________.
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Costs incurred by Hydro One Brampton to review a design prepared by the Developer
(Option B) are fully recoverable and not included in the economic analysis, in
accordance with OEB rules. Actual costs incurred by HOB for the design review will be
invoiced against the deposit.
However, costs incurred by HOB to prepare a design (Option A) are included in the
economic analysis, in accordance with OEB rules. Actual costs incurred by HOB for the
design review will be included in the final economic analysis, and the full design deposit
will be credited by HOB to offset the Developer’s financial obligations for the project.
Maintenance Period
In order to provide security for maintaining the installed electrical system, Hydro One
Brampton will reduce the Letter of Credit to not less than 15% of its original amount (i.e.,
minimum of $10,000, and maximum of $50,000) until all lands dedicated by the
Developer for use as public highways are accepted by the City of Brampton.
If any person suffers damages resulting or arising from a deficiency of the electrical
system supplied and installed by or on behalf of the Developer and/or its subcontractors
(hereinafter a “deficiency” or “deficiencies”) and arises during the maintenance period,
which continues until such time as the development is assumed by the City of Brampton,
the Developer will:
a) At its own expense, correct all deficiencies arising during the maintenance
period;
b) Be liable to Customers, including homeowners, tenants and businesses, for all
damages suffered by such Customers resulting from or as a consequence of a
deficiency arising during the maintenance period; and
c) Indemnify and save Hydro One Brampton harmless from any and all claims that
may be made against HOB by Customers in the circumstances described in (b).
Notwithstanding (a) above, the work described in (a) will be performed by HOB instead
of the Developer, where work is required in proximity to energized equipment or where
required work must be performed immediately due to reasons of safety or system
reliability. The Developer will be liable to HOB and subject to HOB’s charges for such
corrective work, including any materials provided by HOB for such work.
Capitalization Cost
Prior to commencing the electrical system installation, a preliminary cost summary is
required, which includes engineering and administration fees. Labour, material and
equipment costs will be provided by Hydro One Brampton for the following:
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Distribution Transformers: Costs include the installed cost of distribution
transformers used to transform electricity to the voltage used by the Customer,
and the number of transformers installed within the Development. This cost will
include the transformers, foundation, grounding equipment, and other material
and labour required to complete the installation;
Balance of Distribution: Costs include the installed cost of the balance of cables
or distribution facilities required to distribute electrical energy from Hydro One
Brampton's system to Customer dwelling units. This cost will include the total
length of primary and secondary cable.
A summary of preliminary Developer costs must be itemized, as noted below:
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Table 1, Summary of Preliminary Developer costs
Ref
Description & Number
1
Underground Conduit (1840001)
2
Equipment Foundation (1840002), excluding
switchgear foundation
3
Primary Distribution Cable & Accessories (1845001)
4
Secondary Conductor & Accessories (1845010)
5
Single Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer (1850002)
6
Number of Residential Underground Services
7
Total Quantity & Total Cost
Quantity
Total Cost
Cost By
Utility
Costs provided must exclude HST and any expenses related to street lighting and
feeders.
Upon completion of the electrical system installation in the Developer Subdivision, Hydro
One Brampton will also require a summary of the actual costs.
Note that before HOB releases any Letter of Credit amounts or proceeds with its final
economic analysis, HOB requires a statutory declaration (letter) signed by the owner
stating that all monies payable for works, services or fees relating to any aspect of the
electrical servicing of the site have been paid in full, excluding any properly retained
hold-back amounts.
Cable Reel Records
The Developer’s contractor representative (i.e., Site Foreman) will be responsible for
recording cable reel information on the electrical drawing for each section of cable being
installed within the Subdivision, as described below:
1) Riser pole to switchgear;
a) Riser pole to pad-mounted transformer;
b) Pad-mounted transformer to pad-mounted transformer;
c) Pad-mounted transformer to switchgear;
d) Switchgear to switchgear.
Upon completion of the primary cable installation, a copy of the electrical drawing
complete with reel numbers must be provided to Hydro One Brampton’s inspector.
Primary energization by HOB is contingent upon receiving the proper cable reel
numbers, as above.
Meter Base Locations
Meter base locations at condominium units and townhouses must be reviewed and
approved by Hydro One Brampton. Options for surface mount, recessed mount, and
ganged meter installations are available for specific applications. Appropriate site plan
and elevation drawings must be provided to the project designer to determine their
suitability. Developers must notify their builders regarding this requirement.
Any comments or questions should be directed to the undersigned at 905-840-6300
(extension 5508), and reference HOB’s file number.
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In closing, HOB requires the Developer to confirm the selection of either Option A or
Option B as the servicing option.
Yours truly,
Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc.
R. Evangelista, CET
Engineering Development & Expansions Supervisor
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T. Wasik, Director – Asset Management and Engineering (Hydro One Brampton)
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S. Evans (City of Brampton)
F. Mazzota (City of Brampton)
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Table of Contents
CONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR SMALL OR MID-SIZED EMBEDDED GENERATION
FACILITY ......................................................................................................................17
1.0
Definitions & Schedules ..............................................................................................18
2.0
Type of Facility & Customer........................................................................................18
3.0
Incorporation of Code & Application of Conditions of Service & Other Contracts .19
4.0
Facility Standards ........................................................................................................19
5.0
Charges, Settlement & Billing .....................................................................................20
6.0
Representations & Warranties ....................................................................................20
7.0
Disconnection Device at Point of Common Coupling (PCC) ....................................21
8.0
Modifications to Facility ..............................................................................................21
9.0
Insurance .....................................................................................................................21
10.0
Liability & Force Majeure ............................................................................................22
11.0
Facility Commissioning & Testing..............................................................................22
12.0
Notice ...........................................................................................................................22
13.0
Access to Facility ........................................................................................................23
14.0
Disconnection of Facility to Permit Maintenance & Repairs ....................................23
15.0
Disconnection of Facility for Other Reasons .............................................................23
16.0
Dispute Resolution ......................................................................................................24
17.0
Amendments ................................................................................................................25
18.0
Waiver...........................................................................................................................25
19.0
Term of Agreement & Termination .............................................................................25
20.0
Exchange & Confidentiality of Information ................................................................26
21.0
Assignment, Successors & Assigns ..........................................................................27
22.0
Governing Law .............................................................................................................27
23.0
Entire Agreement .........................................................................................................27
List of Schedules
Schedule A: Application & Connection Cost Agreement
Schedule B: Single Line Diagram, Point of Common Coupling (PCC) & Location of Facilities
Schedule C: List of Other Contracts
Schedule D: Technical & Operating Requirements
Schedule E: Billing & Settlement Procedures
Schedule F: Contacts for Notice
Schedule G: Dispute Resolution
Schedule H: Provisions Applicable if Facility Financed by Lender.
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CONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR SMALL OR MID-SIZED
EMBEDDED GENERATION FACILITY
This Connection Agreement is made this _____ day of _______________, 20____,
between Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. (Hydro One Brampton or HOB)
(“Distributor”) and the (“Customer”), each a (“Party”) and collectively the (“Parties”).
Recitals
WHEREAS the Distributor is the owner of the distribution system (“Distributor’s
distribution system”) within the service area described in electricity distribution licence
number ED-2003-0038 (“Licence”) issued by the Ontario Energy Board (“Board”);
AND WHEREAS the Customer owns or operates an embedded generation facility
located within the Distributor’s licensed service area (“Facility”);
AND WHEREAS the Customer has connected or wishes to connect its Facility to the
distribution system, and the Distributor has connected or has agreed to connect the
Customer’s Facility to the distribution system;
AND WHEREAS the Distributor has previously reviewed and accepted the Customer's
Application to connect, including related materials that were submitted to the Distributor
in accordance with the process set out in the Distribution System Code (“Code”)
(altogether, the “Application”), and the Distributor and Customer have signed a
Connection cost agreement, both of which are attached to this Agreement as
Schedule A.
AND WHEREAS in accordance with its Licence and the Code, the Distributor has
agreed to offer and the Customer has agreed to accept distribution service in relation to
the Customer’s Facility.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants,
agreements, terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties intending to be legally
bound hereby agree, as follows:
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4.0
DEFINITIONS & SCHEDULES
4.1
Words and phrases contained in this Agreement (whether capitalized or not) that are not
defined in this Agreement have the meanings given to them in the Electricity Act, 1998,
the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, any regulations made under either of those Acts, or
the Code.
4.2
The following schedules form part of this Agreement:
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Schedule A: Application & Connection Cost Agreement (recitals);
Schedule B: Single Line Diagram, Point of Common Coupling (PCC) & Location
of Facilities (section 2.3);
Schedule C: List of Other Contracts (section 3.4);
Schedule D: Technical & Operating Requirements (section 4.1(d));
Schedule E: Billing & Settlement Procedures (section 5.3);
Schedule F: Contacts for Notice (section 12.1);
Schedule G: Dispute Resolution (section 16.1);
Schedule H: Provisions Applicable if Facility Financed by a Lender (sections
19.3, 20.3 and 21.1).
Where a schedule shall be completed by the Parties, the Parties may not include any
provision in that schedule that would be inconsistent or in conflict with the Code, or the
remainder of this Agreement.
5.0
TYPE OF FACILITY & CUSTOMER
5.1
The Facility has a nameplate rated capacity of (Parties to check the applicable box
below):
 More than 10 kW, and:
a) Up to and including 500 kW, if the Facility is or will be connected to a line less
than 15 kV; or
b) Up to and including 1 MW, if the Facility is or will be connected to a line more
than 15 kV.
Checking the above shall identify the Facility as a “Small Embedded Generation
Facility”.
 More than or equal to 10 kW, and:
a) More than 500 kW, if the Facility is or will be connected to a line 15 kV or less; or
b) More than 1 MW, if the Facility is or will be connected to a line 15 kV or more.
Checking the above shall identify the Facility as a “Mid-Sized Embedded Generation
Facility”.
5.2
The Facility is or will be connected (Parties to check the applicable box(es) below):
 Directly to the Distributor’s distribution system;
 On the load (Customer) side of a Connection point to the Distributor’s distribution
system, where:
 Load Customer is the same as the Customer;
 Load Customer is: ________________.
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5.3
Schedule B sets out the following:
a) Facility single line diagram;
b) List of one Party’s facilities located on the other Party’s property; and
c) Applicable Facility metering installation diagram.
5.4
The Customer intends to (Parties to check the applicable box(es) below):
 Sell output from the Facility to the Ontario Power Authority, and has entered into an
agreement with the Ontario Power Authority for that purpose;
 Deliver and sell output from the Facility to the Distributor;
Checking the above shall identify the Facility as an “Embedded Retail Generator”.
 Does not intend to sell any of the Facility’s output to the Ontario Power Authority or
the Distributor.
6.0
INCORPORATION OF CODE & APPLICATION OF CONDITIONS OF SERVICE &
OTHER CONTRACTS
6.1
The Code, as amended from time to time, is hereby incorporated in its entirety by
reference and forms part of this Agreement. Unless the context requires otherwise, all
references to this Agreement also reference the Code.
6.2
The Distributor hereby agrees to be bound by and comply with the Code at all times.
Conversely, the Customer acknowledges and agrees that the Distributor is bound by
compliance with the Code at all times, in addition to compliance with the provisions of
this Agreement.
6.3
In addition to this Agreement, the relationship between the Distributor and the Customer
shall be governed by the Distributor’s Conditions of Service in effect at the relevant time.
In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between any provision of this Agreement and
the Distributor’s Conditions of Service, this Agreement shall govern.
6.4
The Distributor may require or may have already required the Customer to enter into one
or more of the other contracts listed in Schedule C. In the event of conflict or
inconsistency between any provision of the Code or this Agreement and another such
contract, the Code or this Agreement shall govern.
7.0
FACILITY STANDARDS
7.1
The Customer shall ensure that the Facility:
a) Meets all applicable Electrical Safety Authority (“ESA”) requirements;
b) Conforms with all applicable industry standards, including but not limited to, the
Canadian Standards Association (“CSA”), Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (“IEEE”), American National Standards Institute (“ANSI”), and the
International Electrotechnical Commission (“IEC”);
c) Is installed, constructed, operated and maintained according to this Agreement,
the Distributor’s Offer to Connect, ESA requirements, the Connection Cost
Agreement, and all applicable reliability standards and good utility practice; and
d) Meets the technical and operating requirements, as described in Schedule D.
These requirements shall not exceed any technical or operating requirements set
out in the Code, unless the Customer agrees.
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8.0
CHARGES, SETTLEMENT & BILLING
8.1
The Customer shall pay the Distributor such charges as may be approved by the Board
in relation to the Connection and provision of distribution service to the Customer’s
Facility.
8.2
The Customer agrees to the following in relation to settlement for the output of the
Facility (Parties to check the applicable box below):
 If the Customer is not an Embedded Retail Generator (see section 5.4);
 Distributor shall not pay the Customer for any excess generation which results in net
delivery to the Distributor between meter reads, and carry-over of excess generation
from one billing period to the next, unless the Customer is a net-metered Generator
at the relevant time.
 If the Customer is an Embedded Retail Generator (see section 5.4);
The Distributor shall settle all applicable payments and charges in accordance with the
Retail Settlement Code.
8.3
Billing and settlement activities shall be conducted according to the procedures in
Schedule E.
9.0
REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
9.1
The Customer represents and warrants to the Distributor as follows, and acknowledges
that the Distributor is relying on such representations and warranties without
independent inquiry for entering into this Agreement:
a) Facility is fully and accurately described in the Application;
b) All information in the Application is true and correct;
c) Facility is in compliance with all applicable technical requirements and laws;
d) Customer has been given warranty information and operation manuals for the
Facility;
e) Customer has been adequately instructed in the operation and maintenance of
the Facility, and has developed and implemented an operation and maintenance
plan based on those instructions;
f)
If the Customer is a corporation or other form of business entity, the Customer is
duly incorporated, formed or registered (as applicable) under the laws of its
jurisdiction of incorporation, formation or registration (as applicable);
g) Customer has all necessary power, authority and capacity to enter into this
Agreement, and to perform its obligations under this Agreement;
h) This Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation on the Customer, and
is enforceable against the Customer according to its terms;
i)
Customer holds all permits, licences and other authorizations that may be
necessary for it to own and operate the Facility; and
j)
Any individual signing this Agreement on behalf of the Customer has been duly
authorized by the Customer to sign this Agreement, and has the full power and
authority to bind the Customer.
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9.2
The Distributor represents and warrants to the Customer as follows, and acknowledges
that the Customer is relying on such representations and warranties without independent
inquiry for entering into this Agreement:
a) Distributor is duly incorporated under the laws of Ontario;
b) Distributor has all necessary power, authority and capacity to enter into this
Agreement and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
c) This Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation on the Distributor, and
is enforceable against the Distributor according to its terms; and
d) Any individual signing this Agreement on behalf of the Distributor has been duly
authorized by the Distributor to sign this Agreement, and has the full power and
authority to bind the Distributor.
10.0
DISCONNECTION DEVICE AT POINT OF COMMON COUPLING (PCC)
10.1
The Customer shall furnish and install a disconnection switch at the Point of Common
Coupling (PCC) for the Facility that opens, with a visual break, all ungrounded poles of
the Connection circuit. The disconnection switch at the Point of Common Coupling
(PCC) shall be rated for the voltage and fault current requirements of the Facility, and
shall meet all applicable CSA standards, ESA requirements, and all other applicable
laws. The switch enclosure, if applicable, shall be properly grounded. The disconnection
switch at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC) shall be accessible at all times, located
for ease of access by the Distributor’s personnel, and capable of being locked in the
open position. The Customer shall follow the Distributor’s procedures for switching,
clearance, tagging, and locking.
11.0
MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITY
11.1
The Customer shall not modify its Connection assets or the Facility, except as according
to this section. Where the modification will not increase the maximum electrical output of
the Facility, the Customer shall provide the Distributor with no less than 15 working days
advance notice of the modification completion date. Where the modification will increase
the maximum electrical output of the Facility, the Customer shall submit a new
Application for Connection to the Distributor. The Distributor shall process that
Application for Connection in accordance with the Code, and the Customer shall not
commence such modification until that process has been completed.
12.0
INSURANCE
12.1
For the full term of this Agreement, the Customer shall carry commercial general liability
insurance for third-party bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the
appropriate amount, as follows (Parties to check the applicable box below):
 If the Facility is a Small Embedded Generation Facility (see section 5.1), not less
than $1M per occurrence, and in the annual aggregate;
 If the Facility is a Mid-Sized Embedded Generation Facility (see section 5.1), not less
than $2M per occurrence, and in the annual aggregate.
Before executing this Agreement, the Customer shall provide the Distributor with a valid
certificate of insurance. The Customer shall also promptly notify the Distributor following
any cancellation of the Customer's insurance by the insurer.
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13.0
LIABILITY & FORCE MAJEURE
13.1
The liability provisions in Section 2.2 of the Code apply to this Agreement, and are
hereby incorporated by reference and form part of this Agreement.
13.2
A Party shall have a duty to mitigate any losses relating to any claim for indemnification
from the other Party that may be made in relation to the other Party. Nothing in this
section shall require the mitigating Party to mitigate or alleviate the effects of any strike,
lockout, restrictive work practice, or other labour dispute.
13.3
A Party shall promptly notify the other Party regarding any claim for which
indemnification is or may be sought under this Agreement.
13.4
The force majeure provisions in Section 2.3 of the Code apply to this Agreement, and
are hereby incorporated by reference and form part of this Agreement.
14.0
FACILITY COMMISSIONING & TESTING
14.1
The Customer shall provide the Distributor with at least fifteen days advance written
notice regarding the date(s) and time(s) when the Facility will be commissioned and
tested prior to its Connection. The Customer shall provide the Distributor with the same
notification regarding the commissioning and testing of any material modification of the
Customer’s Connection assets or Facility that occurs following its Connection.
14.2
The Distributor shall have the right to witness the commissioning and testing activities
referenced in section 14.1.
15.0
NOTICE
15.1
Any notice, demand, consent, request or other communication required or permitted to
be given or made under or in relation to this Agreement shall be given or made either by
courier or other personal form of delivery, registered mail, facsimile, or electronic mail.
Notices shall be addressed to the applicable representative of the Party identified in
Schedule F.
15.2
A notice, demand, consent, request or other communication identified in section 15.1
shall be deemed to have been made as follows:
a) Where given or provided by courier or other form of personal delivery on the date
of receipt;
b) Where given or provided by registered mail on the sixth day following the date of
mailing;
c) Where given or provided by facsimile on the day and at the time of transmission
indicated on the sender's facsimile transmission report; and
d) Where given or provided by electronic mail on the day and at the time when the
notice, demand, consent, request or other communication is recorded by the
sender’s electronic communications system as having been received at the
electronic mail destination.
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16.0
ACCESS TO FACILITY
16.1
Each Party shall ensure that its facilities are secured at all times.
16.2
The Customer shall permit, and if the land where the Facility is located is not owned by
Customer, shall cause such landowner to permit the Distributor's employees, agents and
authorized representatives to enter the property where the Facility is located at any
reasonable time. Such access shall be provided for the purposes of inspecting and/or
testing the Facility as and when permitted by this Agreement, the Code or Distributor’s
Conditions of Service, or as required to ensure the continued safe and satisfactory
operation of the Facility and accuracy of the Distributor's meters, and to establish work
protection or perform work.
16.3
Any inspecting and/or testing described in section 16.2 shall not relieve the Customer
from its obligation to operate and maintain the Facility and any related equipment owned
by the Customer in a safe and satisfactory operating condition, and according to this
Agreement.
16.4
The Distributor shall have the right to witness any testing of the Facility performed by the
Customer, and for this purpose the Customer shall provide the Distributor with at least
fifteen working days advance notice of such testing.
16.5
Notwithstanding section 10.1, where the Distributor causes damage to the Customer's
property as part of this access, the Distributor shall pay the Customer its reasonable
costs of repairing such property or, if such property cannot be repaired, replacing such
property.
16.6
Notwithstanding section 10.1, if the Customer has been given access to the Distributor’s
property, and if the Customer causes damage to the Distributor’s property as part of that
access, the Customer shall pay to the Distributor the Distributor’s reasonable costs of
repairing such property or, if such property cannot be repaired, replacing such property.
17.0
DISCONNECTION OF FACILITY TO PERMIT MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
17.1
If requested by the Customer, the Distributor shall provide reasonable notice regarding
any equipment outages in the distribution system that are planned on or after the date of
the Customer's request that will impact the Facility or its Connection.
17.2
The Distributor shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that outages referenced in
section 17.1 will be of minimal duration causing minimal inconvenience to the Customer.
17.3
For any planned equipment outage, either Party may disconnect, isolate or require the
disconnection or isolation of its Facility or system (as applicable) from the other Party’s
Facility or system (as applicable) so that the other Party’s employees, contractors or
agents may construct, maintain, repair, replace, remove, investigate or inspect their own
Facility or system (as applicable) according to the terms of this Agreement and good
utility practice.
17.4
Where practical, the Customer shall notify the Distributor before temporarily isolating or
disconnecting the Customer’s Facility from the distribution system.
18.0
DISCONNECTION OF FACILITY FOR OTHER REASONS
18.1
The Customer shall discontinue operation of the Facility and the Distributor may isolate
or disconnect the Facility from the Distributor's distribution system, due to any of the
following:
a) Termination of this Agreement according to section 22.0;
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b) If the Customer’s Connection assets or the Facility are modified by the Customer
in a manner contrary to section 11.1;
c) During an emergency or when necessary to prevent or minimize the effects of an
emergency;
d) In accordance with Section 31, 31.1 or 40(5) of the Electricity Act (1998) or other
applicable laws or the Code, the Distributor’s Licence, or the Distributor’s
Conditions of Service; or
e) When required to comply with a court order or an arbitrator’s decision made or
given according to Schedule G.
18.2
In the event of disconnection under section 18.1(b), the Facility shall remain isolated or
disconnected from the Distributor's distribution system until the Connection process
referenced to in section 8.1 has been completed.
18.3
In the event of disconnection under section 18.1(c), the Distributor shall reconnect or
permit reconnection of the Facility to the Distributor's distribution system when the
Distributor is reasonably satisfied that the emergency has ceased, and that all other
requirements of this Agreement are met.
18.4
In the event of disconnection under section 18.1(d) or 18.1(e), the Distributor shall
reconnect or permit reconnection of the Customer’s Facility to the distribution system
when the reason for disconnection no longer exists, and the Distributor is reasonably
satisfied regarding the following (where applicable) after the Customer has agreed to
pay all Board-approved reconnection costs charged by the Distributor:
a) Customer has taken all necessary steps to prevent the circumstances which
caused the disconnection from recurring and has provided legally binding
undertakings to the Distributor that such circumstances shall not recur; and
b) Any court order or arbitrator’s decision made or given under Schedule G that
requires a Party to take action to ensure that such circumstances will not reoccur has been implemented, and/or that assurances have been given to the
satisfaction of the affected Party that such a decision or order will be
implemented.
18.5
Where the Customer’s Facility has been isolated or disconnected, each Party shall be
entitled to decommission and remove its assets associated with the Connection. Each
Party shall, for that purpose, ensure that the other Party has all necessary access to its
site at all reasonable times.
18.6
The Customer shall continue to pay for distribution services provided up to the time of
isolation or disconnection of its Facility.
18.7
The Customer shall pay all reasonable costs, which include but are not limited to, the
costs of removing any of the Distributor’s equipment from the Customer’s site which is
directly attributable to the Facility’s isolation or disconnection and where applicable, the
subsequent decommissioning of the Facility. The Distributor shall not require the
removal of any protection and control wiring installed at the Customer’s site.
18.8
While the Customer’s Facility is isolated or disconnected, the Distributor shall not be
required to convey any electricity either to or from the Facility.
19.0
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
19.1
Any dispute arising between the Customer and the Distributor in relation to this
Agreement shall be resolved according to Schedule G. The Parties shall comply with the
procedure in Schedule G before taking any civil or other proceeding related to the
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dispute, provided that nothing prevents a Party from seeking urgent or interlocutory relief
from a court of competent jurisdiction in the Province of Ontario related to any dispute
arising from or in relation to this Agreement.
20.0
AMENDMENTS
20.1
The Parties may not amend this Agreement without leave of the Board, except where
and to the extent permitted by this Agreement.
20.2
The Parties may, by mutual agreement, amend this Agreement to reflect changes that
may be made to the Code from time to time during the term of this Agreement.
20.3
The Parties may, by mutual agreement, amend any portion of a schedule that was
originally to be completed by the Parties.
20.4
No amendment made under section 20.2 or 20.3 shall be contrary to or inconsistent with
the Code, or the remainder of this Agreement.
20.5
The Parties shall amend this Agreement in such a manner as may be required by the
Board.
20.6
Any amendment of this Agreement shall be made in writing and duly executed by both
Parties.
21.0
WAIVER
21.1
A waiver of any default, breach or non-compliance under this Agreement is not effective
unless provided in writing and signed by the Party to be bound by the waiver. The waiver
by a Party of any default, breach or non-compliance under this Agreement shall not
operate as a waiver of that Party’s rights under this Agreement in respect of any
continuing or subsequent default, breach or non-compliance, whether of the same or any
other nature.
22.0
TERM OF AGREEMENT & TERMINATION
22.1
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by the Parties, and shall
continue in effect until terminated according to section 22.2 or 22.3.
22.2
The Customer may, if not in default under this Agreement, terminate this Agreement at
any time by providing the Distributor with 30 days advance written notice of the
termination date.
22.3
Except as described in Schedule H, the Distributor may terminate this Agreement upon
any material breach (“Default”) of this Agreement by the Customer, if the Customer fails
to remedy the Default within the applicable cure period referenced in section 22.4 after
receiving notification of the Default in writing from the Distributor.
22.4
The Customer shall cure a Default within the applicable cure period as specified in the
Code or the Distributor’s Conditions of Service. If no such cure period is specified in
relation to a given Default, the cure period shall be 60 working days.
22.5
Termination of this Agreement for any reason shall not affect:
a) Liabilities of either Party that were incurred or arose under this Agreement before
the time of termination; or
b) Provisions that expressly apply in relation to disconnection of the Customer’s
facilities following termination of this Agreement.
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22.6
Termination of this Agreement for any reason shall be without prejudice to the right of
the terminating Party to pursue all available legal and equitable remedies, including but
not limited to, injunctive relief.
22.7
The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are not intended to be exclusive,
but rather are cumulative and in addition to any other right or remedy otherwise available
to a Party at law or in equity. Nothing in this section 22.7 shall be interpreted as affecting
the limitations of liability arising from section 13.1, or the obligation of a Party to comply
with section 19.0 while this Agreement is in force.
22.8
Sections 22.5 to 22.7 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
23.0
EXCHANGE & CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
23.1
Confidential information in relation to a Party means: (i) information disclosed by that
Party to the other Party under this Agreement that confidential, proprietary or
commercially sensitive in nature, and (ii) information derived from the information
referenced in (i), excluding the following:
a) Information in the public domain; or
b) Information in the possession of the receiving Party at the time of disclosure,
provided it was lawfully obtained from a person under no obligation of confidence
in relation to the information.
23.2
Subject to section 23.3, each Party shall treat all confidential information disclosed to it
by the other Party as confidential and shall not, without the written consent of the other
Party:
a) Disclose such confidential information to any other person; or
b) Use such confidential information for any purpose other than for which it was
disclosed, for or another applicable purpose contemplated in this Agreement.
When a Party discloses any confidential information to another person following the
written consent of the other Party, the Party shall take such steps as may be required to
ensure that the other person complies with the confidentiality provisions of this
Agreement.
23.3
Nothing in section 23.2 shall prevent the disclosure of confidential information:
a) When required or permitted under this Agreement, the Code, the Market Rules,
or the Distributor’s Licence;
b) When required by law or regulatory requirements;
c) When required by order of a government, government agency, regulatory body or
regulatory agency having jurisdiction;
d) If required in connection with legal proceedings, arbitration or any expert
determination relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, or for the purpose
of advising a Party in relation thereto;
e) As may be required to enable the Distributor to fulfill its obligations to any
reliability organization; or
f)
As may be required during an emergency, or to prevent or minimize the effects of
an emergency.
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23.4
Notwithstanding section 13.1, a Party that breaches section 23.2 shall be liable to the
other Party for any and all losses of the other Party arising from such a breach.
23.5
The Parties agree that the exchange of information, including but not limited to,
confidential information under this Agreement is necessary for maintaining the reliable
operation of the Distributor’s distribution system. The Parties further agree that all
information, including but not limited to, confidential information exchanged between
them shall be prepared, given and used in good faith and shall be provided in a timely
and cooperative manner.
23.6
Each Party shall provide the other Party with such information as the other Party may
reasonably require to meet its obligations under this Agreement.
23.7
Each Party shall, as soon as practicable, notify the other Party upon becoming aware of
a material change or error in any information previously disclosed to the other Party
under this Agreement, and in the case of the Customer, in any information contained in
the Customer’s Application. The Party shall provide updated or corrected information as
required to ensure that such information provided to the other Party is up to date and
correct.
24.0
ASSIGNMENT, SUCCESSORS & ASSIGNS
24.1
Except as described in Schedule H, the Customer shall not assign any of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement in whole or in part without the prior written consent of
the Distributor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or unduly delayed. The
Distributor may withhold its consent to any proposed assignment until the proposed
assignee assumes, in writing, all of the Customer's obligations contained in this
Agreement.
24.2
The Distributor shall have the right to assign this Agreement in whole upon providing
written notice to the Customer.
24.3
This Agreement shall bind and ensure the benefit of the Parties, and their respective
successors and permitted assigns.
25.0
GOVERNING LAW
25.1
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, and all federal
laws of Canada applicable therein.
26.0
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
26.1
Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the Parties in relation to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all
prior oral or written representations and agreements of any kind whatsoever in relation to
the subject matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, have caused
this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.
Complete the appropriate signing block information (based on customer type) below,
and delete unused content before printing.
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(If Customer is a Corporation)
<full legal name of corporate Customer>
__________________________________
Signature
Name:
Title:
I have the authority to bind the corporation
(If Customer is a Limited Partnership)
<full legal name of Limited Partnership by its General Partner>
<full legal corporate name of General Partner>
__________________________________
Signature
Name:
Title:
I have the authority to bind the General Partner.
The General Partner has the authority to bind the Limited Partnership
(If Customer is an Individual)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED on the ____ of ___________, 20____
in the presence of:
Witness Signature
Customer Signature
_________________________
_____________________
Witness Name (Print)
Customer Name (Print)
HYDRO ONE BRAMPTON NETWORKS INC.
_______________________________
Name (Print)
Manager, Distributed Generation
I have the authority to bind the Corporation.
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Schedule A
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Schedule A: Application & Connection Cost Agreement
Recitals
Refer to the attached Connection Impact Assessment Application (Form B) dated <ddmonth-yyyy>, 20XX, and the Connection Cost Agreement (CCA) (formerly known as
Connection Cost and Recovery Agreement (CCRA)) dated <dd-month-yyyy>, 20XX.
Insert Form B and CCRA below.
<reserved for Form B>
<reserved for CCRA>
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Schedule B: Single Line Diagram,
Point of Common Coupling (PCC) & Location of Facilities
B.1
Single Line Diagram & Point of Common Coupling
B.1.1
Single Line Diagram (As-Built)
The single line drawing supplied by the Customer is attached to this schedule as
Appendix B-1.
Refer to the latest print revision on file for operating purposes.
B.1.2
Owner
Drawing No.
Distributor
xxx
Customer
xxx
Description of Facilities
The Generation Facility located at ____, _______, Ontario on Lot <?>, Conc. <?>,
Township of <?>, is a hydraulic facility with <?> generators rated at <?> kW each, for a
total rated output of <?> kW.
Note to Draft: Describe the Customer’s line connecting to HOB’s distribution system.
B.1.3
Description of Point of Common Coupling (PCC)
The Customer’s Generation Facility is connected to Hydro One Brampton’s <?> <?>
circuit at <?> kV. Disconnection is by a Customer-owned disconnect load break switch
<?> located near the Point of Common Coupling (PCC).
The following Customer facilities are located on the property of the other Party:
List all facilities on the property of the other Party.
<list of facilities>
The following Customer facilities are located on the property of the Distributor:
List all Customer facilities on the property of the Distributor.
<list of facilities>
(To be completed by the Parties)
The following facilities of the Distributor are located in the property of the Customer:
List all Customer facilities on the property of the Customer.
<list of facilities>
(To be completed by the Parties)
Metering Installation Diagram: This diagram is based on the protection, control, and
metering diagram. If the Distributor does not own the metering facilities, the Customer
shall record the MSP name, contact name and telephone number in Schedule E, section
E.3.
The diagram showing metering facilities may be forwarded electronically, and is attached
as Appendix B-2.
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Appendix B-1: Single Line Diagram (As-Built)
<reserved for SLD>
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Appendix B-2: Metering Facilities Diagram (As-Built)
<reserved for metering facilities diagram>
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Schedule C
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Schedule C: List of Other Contracts
The following other contracts have been or will be entered into by the Parties:
This schedule lists only the contracts/agreements entered into by Hydro One Brampton
and the Customer. No other documents are valid. Delete or add (if necessary) any
agreements, as applicable to the project.
C1
Study Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-monthyyyy>;
C2
Study Update Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <ddmonth-yyyy>;
C3
Connection Cost Estimate Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton
Dated <dd-month-yyyy>;
C4
Letter of Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-monthyyyy>;
C5
Offer to Connect Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-monthyyyy>;
C6
Emergency Services Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated
<dd-month-yyyy>;
C7
Assignment & Novation Agreement Between <named Party> & <named Party> & Hydro
One Brampton Dated <dd-month-yyyy>;
C8
Distribution Connection Advancement Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One
Brampton Dated <dd-month-yyyy>;
C9
Third-Party Disclosure Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <ddmonth-yyyy>.
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Schedule D: Technical & Operating Requirements
The following technical and operating requirements apply to the Facility:
This schedule lists only the contracts/agreements entered into by Hydro One Brampton
and the Customer. No other documents are valid. Delete or add (if necessary) any
agreements, as applicable to the project.
D.1
General Technical Requirements for Facilities
The Parties shall comply with the general technical requirements set out in Section
6.2.28 and Section 6.2.29 of the Distribution System Code, and the “Distributed
Generation Technical Interconnection Requirements” in effect on <dd-month-yyyy>,
which are contained in the CCRA/CCA associated with the Facility’s Connection.
For general technical requirements, refer to Section 3.5 of Hydro One Brampton’s
Conditions of Service and to <reserved for reference>, or the following <reserved for
content if not a separate document>.
D.2
Facility Standards
In addition to the requirements described in Section 4 of the Agreement, the Customer
shall ensure that its Facility and all equipment therein will be installed, constructed,
operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintenance shall be performed on a planned and regularly scheduled basis by the
Customer according to a written maintenance plan to ensure that all Connection devices,
protection systems and control systems are maintained in proper working order. The
Customer shall provide a copy of its maintenance plan to the Distributor at any time
upon request.
D.3
Requirements for Operations & Maintenance
D.3.1
Ownership & Controlling Authority
A Party may change its designated Controlling Authority set out below at any time during
the term of the Agreement, subject to the following conditions:
a) Either Party shall notify the other in writing of any change in its designated
Controlling Authority at least 10 working days before implementing any change.
b) Notification regarding any change in the Controlling Authority shall be exchanged
between the Distributor and the Customer as follows:
Designated Controlling Authorities
D.3.2
Distributor
Customer
 Hydro One Brampton’s Distribution Account
Executive (refer to Schedule F, section F.1)
 All affected Controlling Authorities
 <name and title> (refer to Schedule F, section
F.1)
 All affected Controlling Authorities
Ownership & Operating Control by Distribution System Substation
Note to Draft: Only one of the descriptions below will apply, based on the type of
connection. Remove the description that does not apply.
The Distributor’s Controlling Authority shall extend to all of Hydro One Brampton’s
Facilities and Equipment listed below, except where otherwise indicated. The
Customer’s Controlling Authority shall extend to all Customer equipment, except where
otherwise indicated. The Distributor shall not be responsible for maintaining, repairing,
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replacing or restoring any facilities and/or equipment not owned by the Distributor,
including but not limited to, any transformers owned by the Customer or a third party. If
the Customer is using a transformer owned by a third party, the Customer shall be
responsible for making all arrangements with the third party in relation to the Customer’s
use of the transformer and the third party’s obligations to the Customer in relation to the
transformer, including but not limited to, third-party maintenance, operation, repair and
replacement of the transformer.
The ownership of Distributor and Customer facilities is identified below. Controlling
Authority is indicated by an asterisk (*).
ABC DS/TS
D.3.3
Distributor
Customer
Switches: <reserved>
Switches: <reserved>
Fuses: <reserved>
Fuses: <reserved>
Loops: <reserved>
Loops: <reserved>
Transformer: <HOB Tx ID or No.>
Transformer: <“Yes” or name of third-party owner>
Feeders: <reserved>
Feeders: <reserved>
<description of assets at demarcation point>
<description of assets at demarcation point>
Telecommunications: <reserved>
Telecommunications: <reserved>
Protection Systems: <reserved>
Protection Systems: <reserved>
Customer & Distributor Equipment
The following table lists any Customer equipment located on the Distributor’s property,
and vice versa, which is not included in D.3.2 (above) or D.3.3.
From Schedule B (ref. B.2.1 & B.2.2)
Customer Equipment
Located on Distributor’s Property
Distributor Equipment
Located on Customer’s Property
<reserved>
<reserved>
D.3.4
Communication Between the Parties
D.3.4.1
Communications shall be addressed to the Party’s applicable representative, as
identified in Schedule F: Contacts for Notice of this Agreement.
D.3.4.2
The Customer, upon planning any changes that could affect the reliability of the
Distributor’s distribution system, shall promptly submit a written report to the Distributor
describing any and all changes to information that was previously submitted by the
Customer as registered system planning data in the Connection Application form,
including without limitation, changes to Customer equipment, associated protective
relaying or protective relaying settings, or any other changes of any kind whatsoever that
might affect the reliability of the Distributor’s distribution system. The form of protection
affecting the distribution system shall be designed and installed by the Customer in a
manner acceptable to the Distributor in order for the Customer to remain connected.
D.3.4.3
All communications between the Parties in relation to day-to-day operations and
maintenance activities shall be directed to the Controlling Authorities, and/or to other
individuals with communications authority which has been delegated by a Controlling
Authority.
D.3.4.4
Each Party shall provide the other with the name of a current 24-hour contact for
responding to matters involving operations and maintenance. The full name of this
contact shall be listed in a schedule of this Agreement.
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D.3.4.5
Each Party shall provide the other with all necessary instructions for emergency
response, including reporting procedures, and the names of site emergency coordinators
as and when necessary.
D.3.4.6
Each Party shall provide the other with all required Work Protection documentation,
including any written notices.
D.3.4.7
Where one Party’s work will require the other’s participation or cooperation, or in the
other’s opinion could adversely affect the normal operation of its Facilities and
Equipment, the Parties shall jointly establish and follow procedures and cost sharing
criteria for performing the work, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties.
D.3.5
Reporting Protocol
D.3.5.1
The Distributor shall promptly report to the Customer any changes in its Distributor
facilities and/or equipment that could materially affect the Customer’s Connection or
service.
D.3.5.2
The Customer shall promptly report to the Distributor any changes in its equipment that
could materially affect the Distributor’s distribution system.
D.3.5.3
The Customer shall provide prompt written notice to the Distributor according to Sections
14 and 15 of this Agreement before connecting or disconnecting any equipment to/from
the Distributor’s distribution system.
D.3.5.4
The Customer shall promptly report to the Distributor any and all incidents involving the
automatic operation of the Customer’s protective relaying that could affect the
Distributor’s Facilities and Equipment, and/or could potentially result in personal injury or
death.
D.3.5.5
Upon request by the Customer, the Distributor shall promptly report to the Customer any
and all incidents involving automatic operation of the Distributor’s protective relaying that
could affect the Customer’s equipment, and/or could potentially result in personal injury
or death.
D.3.6
Work by Distributor’s Staff on Customer’s Site & Facilities
D.3.6.1
All of the Distributor’s staff, contractors or agents working at the Customer’s site shall
meet the Customer’s safety and environmental requirements.
D.3.6.2
Notwithstanding D.3.6.1 (above), when the Distributor acting reasonably can
demonstrate that its safety and environmental practices provide an equivalent or higher
level of safety or environmental protection to the Customer’s satisfaction, the Customer
shall permit the Distributor to use its safety and environmental practices. As a minimum,
all applicable laws shall govern such work.
D.3.7
Work by Customer’s Staff on Distributor’s Site
D.3.7.1
All of the Customer’s staff, contractors or agents working at the Distributor’s site shall
meet the Distributor’s safety and environmental requirements.
D.3.7.2
Notwithstanding D.3.7.1 (above), when the Customer acting reasonably can
demonstrate that its safety and environmental practices provide an equivalent or higher
level of safety or environmental protection to the Distributor’s satisfaction, the Distributor
shall permit the Customer to use its safety and environmental practices. As a minimum,
all applicable laws shall govern such work.
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D.3.8
Day-to-Day Operations & Maintenance
D.3.8.1
Only qualified persons shall perform operations and maintenance.
D.3.8.2
The Customer shall be responsible for operating and maintaining its equipment in
accordance with good utility practice, all applicable laws, the Code, and the Agreement.
D.3.8.3
The Distributor shall be responsible for operating and maintaining Hydro One’s Facilities
and Equipment in accordance with good utility practice, all applicable laws, the Code,
and the Agreement.
D.3.9
Normal Operations
Controlling Authority Quick Reference
Item
Description
Distributor’s Controlling Authority:
Station Operating Designation (i.e., NC7071 from
Infobase)
Generator Business:
Commercial Generator, Peak Shaving or Load
Displacement
Customer Contact Information:
Refer to Schedule F
Customer Single Line Diagram:
Refer to Schedule B
Equipment Ownership & Operating Control:
Refer to D.3.2
Emergency DG Disconnect or Isolator Device:
XXXX-LBS (refer to D.3.2, D.3.12.4)
Transfer Trips to DG:
<reserved> Circuit, <reserved> Feeder,
<reserved> RCS (i.e., A4L Circuit, 93M3 Feeder,
Fletcher RCS)
Normal Supply Configuration:
<reserved> (refer to D.3.9.3, D.3.9.4)
Alternate Supply Configuration:
<reserved> (refer to D.3.9.3, D.3.9.4)
Failure of Customer Interface protection:
DG shall automatically disconnect (refer to
D.3.9.6.1, D.7.7)
Failure of TT/DGEO tele-protection:
DG shall disconnect (refer to D.3.9.6.1, D.7.7)
Failure of Tele-metering:
Controlling Authority may instruct DG to
disconnect (refer to D.3.9.8, D.7.7)
Maximum Permissible Active Power
<reserved> MW (refer to D.8)
Under normal operating conditions (i.e., healthy system voltage and frequency), the
Customer shall be free to connect/disconnect from the Distributor’s distribution system
(excluding maintenance and repairs) without notifying the Distributor’s Controlling
Authority. For example, a solar farm may wish to disconnect at night to reduce no-load
losses, and wind farms may also wish to disconnect when there is no wind. However,
the Distributor shall always treat the Customer’s Facility as being connected.
If, at any time, the utility supply is lost for more than 15 minutes, the Customer shall
verbally contact the Distributor’s Controlling Authority, as identified in Schedule F.1, for
permission before injecting electricity into the Distributor’s distribution system.
Note to Draft: Should this be removed? These DGs are supposed to immediately “island”
when distribution voltage is lost.
If, for any reason, the Customer’s normal or approved alternate electricity supply is
changed, the Distributor’s Controlling Authority shall immediately contact the Customer
and the Customer shall promptly cease injecting electricity into the Distributor’s
distribution system. However, the Customer’s Facility may remain connected as a load
customer. Once the distribution system is restored, the Distributor’s Controlling Authority
shall contact and advise the Customer that it may reconnect its Facility for generation
purposes.
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Note to Draft: This works great on a static system, but dynamic - this requires further
discussion regarding operating practices, therefore prior to any load transfer that may
involve the DG, we will be required to get them offline first ? as outlined in D.3.9.3.2.
D.3.9.1
Hold-Off Procedures
a) A hold-off shall be used to restrict the operation of a device to previously agreed
limits, except with the consent of the holder (i.e., hold-off owner);
b) Hold-offs are most commonly used to prevent the auto-reclosing and manual reenergization of a line following an automatic trip;
c) Under no circumstances shall a hold-off be used in place of Work Protection;
d) If remote control is lost to devices under a hold-off, the Controlling Authority shall
notify the holder that its hold-off is no longer in effect until the integrity of the
hold-off is confirmed;
e) Any line or other apparatus with a hold-off in effect shall not be re-energized
following an automatic trip until communication has been established with the
holder and consent is obtained. A fundamental requirement of hold-off
procedures is to establish and maintain satisfactory communication between the
Controlling Authority and the holder.
D.3.9.2
Switching
D.3.9.2.1
The Customer shall comply with the Utility Work Protection Code when conducting all
switching operations.
D.3.9.2.2
A Party’s Controlling Authority shall be responsible for agreement in writing with the
other Party on the appropriate conditions and required coordination for the switching of
equipment under its control from time to time throughout the term of the Agreement.
D.3.9.2.3
When the Parties have so agreed in writing, one Party may appoint a representative of
the other as its delegate for switching purposes.
D.3.9.2.4
The Customer shall comply with all switching instructions issued by the Distributor’s
Controlling Authority to maintain the security and reliability of the Distributor’s distribution
system. The two Controlling Authorities shall agree on procedures prior to undertaking
any switching operations.
D.3.9.3
Limitations of Distribution System
D.3.9.3.1
Due to design or protection limitations of the Distributor’s distribution system, only the
following supply configurations shall be used for the Facility’s Connection:
Distribution System Limitations
Item
Description
Supply circuit(s):
Main circuit (Alternate circuit, if applicable)
Supply station(s):
Main DS/TS (Alternate DS/TS, if applicable)
Supply feeder(s):
Main feeder (Alternate feeder if applicable)
Supply breaker(s):
Main supply breaker (Alternate supply breaker, if applicable)
Feeder reclosure time:
Typically 0.5 to 2 seconds
Feeder configuration limitations:
Normal feeder configuration shall comply with the Distributor’s operating diagram.
<Station Low Tension SLD>
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Other system configurations and their effect(s) on the Customer may be assessed and
approved by the Distributor.
D.3.9.3.2
Whenever the Distributor needs to make changes to its distribution system from the
supply configuration identified in D.3.9.3.1 (above), the Customer’s Facility shall first be
manually disconnected from the distribution system. Abnormal system or equipment
conditions and maintenance requirements are expected to be the primary reasons for
requiring the Customer’s Facility to be disconnected.
D.3.9.4
Additional Operating Restrictions
Note to Draft: Depending on the volume and complexity, additional operating restrictions
may either be identified below, attached as Appendix D-?, or referenced in the CIA
(GCD) and/or Final Protection Report (E&CS) and/or Key Operating Point (OGCC), or
COVER.
D.3.9.5
Distributed (Embedded) Generation Interface Protection
D.3.9.5.1
The Customer’s Interface Protection shall meet the requirements outlined in Appendix F
of the Distribution System Code. Furthermore, the Customer’s Interface Protection shall
meet Hydro One Brampton’s “Distributed Generation Technical Interconnection
Requirements, Interconnections at Voltages 50 kV and Below” in effect on <dd-monthyyyy> according to the CCRA/CCA associated with the Customer’s Facility Connection
for Generators connecting to the Distributor’s distribution system.
Note to Draft (from Law): See comment under section D.1
Note to Draft: Delete second sentence if the Customer’s Interface Protection is protected
in accordance with Section 6.2.28 of the Distribution System Code.
D.3.9.5.2
The Customer’s Interface Protection shall cause its Facility to be disconnected before
reconnection4 to the Distributor’s distribution system can take place.
D.3.9.5.3
When Transfer Trip (TT) protection and Distributed Generation End Open logic (DGEO)
are required to supplement the Customer’s Interface Protection:
a) TT/DGEO schemes shall ensure that the Customer is reliably disconnected
before the feeder automatically recloses;
b) TT is required to ensure that Customer Facility generation will not cause
excessive Temporary Overvoltage (TOV) on the Distributor’s distribution system.
To prevent excessive TOV, the Distributor’s protection shall initiate TT to quickly
disconnect Customer generation (within 100 ms) before the Distributor’s supply is
disconnected. This 100 ms time constraint will normally be achieved by an endto-end TT time of ≤50 ms, and use of a 3-cycle (50 ms) device to disconnect the
Customer’s generation after the TT signal is received at the Customer’s line
terminal.
D.3.9.5.4 Islanding Protection
The Customer’s Facility is restricted to operation only in parallel with the Distributor’s
distribution system. At no time shall the Customer’s Facility supply the distribution
system load while this load is separated from the distribution system (i.e., islanding
mode operation is not permitted). The Customer’s Interface Protection, as defined in
D.3.9.5.5 (below), includes under-frequency and under-voltage elements. These
elements can be relied upon to only quickly disconnect the Customer’s Facility to
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achieve an island condition when the maximum aggregate capacity of the Customer’s
Facility is much lower than the minimum distribution load.
D.3.9.5.5
Fault Protection
The Customer’s Facility protection system (i.e., Customer Interface Protection) shall be
capable of automatically isolating the generator from the Distributor’s distribution system
as a result of the following:
a) Internal faults within the Customer’s Facility; and/or
b) External faults at the Distributor’s distribution system supply feeder(s), as
outlined in D.3.9.3 (above).
Typically, fault protection is provided by over-current, unbalanced voltage, impedance, or
other related parameters.
D.3.9.5.6
Fault protection selectivity and sensitivity shall be maintained over the range of minimum
to maximum fault currents with in-feed from the Customer’s Facility.
D.3.9.5.7
The Customer shall maintain fault protection for its Interface Protection to provide
adequate coverage over the complete length(s) of the Distributor’s distribution feeder,
and to provide clearance times and the coordination of phase and ground protection for
feeder configuration and fault levels, subject to the Distributor’s distribution system
supply configuration limitations outlined in D.3.9.3 (above). The Customer’s Interface
Protection shall clear all external faults on the supply feeder(s) at least 200 ms before
reclosure of the Distributor’s feeder breaker(s) at the supply station(s).
D.3.9.5.8
The Distributor shall maintain its protections to provide adequate coverage over the
complete length(s) of its distribution feeder(s), and to provide adequate clearance times
and the coordination of phase and ground protection for feeder configuration and fault
levels, subject to the Distributor’s distribution system supply configuration limitations
outlined in D.3.9.3 (above).
D.3.9.5.9
Items D.3.9.5.7 and D.3.9.5.8 (above) shall be reviewed and revised as required
following any material changes to the Distributor’s distribution system or the Customer’s
Facility capacities or equipment characteristics to maintain adequate protection
coordination.
D.3.9.5.10 Plans for any material increase of the Customer’s Facility generation equipment
capacities or any material change in equipment characteristics shall be submitted and
follow the process outlined in the Code, similar to a new installation. Some examples of
material increases or changes are:
a) MW or MVAR capability of the Facility;
b) Interface transformer size or winding configuration;
c) Protection & control of the Facility, including breakers, relays, etc.;
d) Electrical single line diagram (SLD) of the Facility;
e) Fuel type or turbine type;
f)
Change in the Connection location.
D.3.9.6
Failure of Customer Protection
D.3.9.6.1
The Customer shall immediately disconnect its Facility from the Distributor’s distribution
system whenever the Customer’s Interface Protection fails or becomes disabled, as
outlined in D.3.9.5 (above). This would include the failure or inoperability of the
Customer’s Interface Protection system, or its associated breakers. The Customer shall
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immediately disconnect its Facility from the Distributor’s distribution system following the
continuous failure of all Transfer Trip or DGEO tele-protection channels for more than
five seconds. When the Customer has provided a redundant communication source (i.e.,
alternate channel), the Distributor shall notify the Customer upon receipt of a trouble
alarm. Upon receipt of a communications failure alarm, the Customer shall immediately
disconnect its Facility.
D.3.9.6.2
An alternate means of removing the Customer’s Facility energy source from the
Distributor’s distribution system shall be provided by the Customer as a fail-safe
measure when the associated breaker fails to open and operate the Customer’s
Interface Protection equipment. This could include opening the isolating switch at the
Point of Common Coupling, disabling an inverter, or removing the prime mover and
excitation system as appropriate.
D.3.9.6.3
If the Customer’s Facility capacity is 500 kW or greater, a Customer alarm signal shall
be transmitted to the Distributor whenever the condition described in D.3.9.6.1 (above)
occurs. Additional requirements may also apply, as specified in Hydro One Brampton’s
“Distributed Generation Technical Interconnection Requirements Interconnections at
Voltages 50 kV and Below”, or the CIA.
D.3.9.7
Provision of Connection Status & Tele-metered Analog Quantities
D.3.9.7.1
The Customer shall provide and maintain real-time telemetry of its Facility Connection
status to the Distributor’s distribution system. The Distributor shall use this signal at its
Ontario Grid Control Centre (OGCC) so that Controlling Authorities are aware of the
Connection status. This signal is identical to the DGEO signal that may be transmitted to
the connecting location to prevent closing when the Customer’s Facility is connected as
outlined in D.3.9.5.3 (above).
D.3.9.7.2
The Customer shall provide real-time analog telemetry to the Distributor for net threephase amperes, three-phase volts, active power (kW), and reactive power (KVAr). This
information is required by Controlling Authorities of the Distributor’s distribution system
to maintain operating control, and to facilitate restoration of the distribution system.
D.3.9.8
Failure of Connection Status & Telemetered Analog Quantities
Real-time telemetry data shall be delivered to meet an unplanned failure rate of four
years MTTF (Mean Time To Failure), and repair times of up to seven days MTTR (Mean
Time To Repair) or less, as stated in D.7.8 (below). If the failure rate or repair time
performance fails to achieve these targets by a significant amount (i.e., less than two
years MTBF or more than seven days MTTR), the Customer may be required to
disconnect its Facility until the problems are corrected.
The Distributor shall reserve the right to decide whether or not the Customer’s Facility
will remain connected to the Distributor’s distribution system. If the Distributor decides
that the Customer must disconnect its Facility, the Distributor shall notify the Customer
through the appropriate communication channel and protocol, as outlined in the
Agreement. The Customer’s Facility shall remain disconnected until the communication
system is re-established. If the Distributor decides that the Customer’s Facility can
remain connected, the Distributor shall advise the Customer as above, including the
options available and risks involved. The Customer may choose to disconnect, or remain
connected to the Distributor’s distribution system at its own risk.
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Isolation of Equipment
Upon request by one Party’s Controlling Authority, the other Party’s Controlling Authority
or delegate shall provide the timely isolation of equipment as required for emergency
switching, or to establish a Supporting Guarantee.
In any situation where the Customer-owned load breaking switch has been opened and
locked by the Distributor, the Customer shall not unlock the switch without the express
approval of the Distributor’s Controlling Authority for the supply feeder.
D.3.10.1
Isolation of Customer Equipment or Hydro One Brampton Facilities & Equipment
D.3.10.1.1 If the Customer requires isolation of its equipment or the Distributor’s Facilities and
Equipment, the Customer’s Controlling Authority shall give written notice to the
Distributor’s Controlling Authority to request a Supporting Guarantee. The notice shall
provide the Distributor’s assigned equipment operating designations, if applicable, and
the Customer’s equipment designations shall be identified in the notice whenever the
Distributor’s equipment operating designations have not been assigned.
D.3.10.1.2 The Distributor shall provide isolation and reconnection of the Customer’s equipment at
no cost upon request by the Customer once a year during normal business hours. The
Customer shall reimburse the Distributor for the actual cost of isolating and reconnecting
the Customer’s equipment if the requested isolation and reconnection is for a time
outside of normal business hours, or for any requests made during normal business
hours in excess of the one “no cost” request per calendar year.
D.3.10.2
Isolation of Customer Equipment (Attended Facilities)
D.3.10.2.1 If the Distributor requires isolation from the Customer’s equipment, the Distributor shall
request a Supporting Guarantee from the Customer’s Controlling Authority.
D.3.10.2.2 Any Supporting Guarantee requested by the Distributor from the Customer’s Controlling
Authority shall identify the Customer’s assigned designations for its operating
equipment.
D.3.10.3
Alternative Method of Isolation (Unattended EG facilities)
D.3.10.3.1 When establishing Work Protection for equipment under the other Party’s control, either
Party may include devices controlled by the other Party, instead of obtaining a
Supporting Guarantee from the other Party. However, permission to do so shall be
obtained in advance from the other Party’s Controlling Authority.
D.3.10.3.2 The Customer shall provide the Distributor with access to the Customer’s Facilities and
Equipment when required to establish Work Protection.
D.3.10.3.3 Work Protection shall be established in accordance with the Utility Work Protection
Code.
D.3.10.3.4 The Customer shall provide and maintain a disconnect switch at the Point of Common
Coupling (PCC) load break switch XXXX-LBS, which is capable of interrupting the load
current during maximum net generation conditions.
D.3.10.3.5 In all cases, the Customer shall comply with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC).
Specifically, Section 84 (Interconnection of Electric Power Production Sources) under
84-026 (Disconnecting Means - General) defines the requirement. Some excerpts from
the above document are provided below:
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1) Disconnecting means shall:
a) Have contact operation verifiable by direct and visible means;
b) Have provision for being locked in the open position;
c) Be capable of being operated at the rated load;
d) Be readily accessible.
2) OESC Bulletin #84-1-1 provides the following requirements:
a) An isolating device shall be installed in a location satisfactory to the
Supply Authority and the Inspection Department, and shall be:
i.
A three-phase load interrupter device;
ii.
Lockable;
iii.
Assessable to the supply authority;
iv.
The isolating device shall have a visual break when installed on
system operating at more than 750 volts.
D.3.11
Planned Outages
D.3.11.1
The Customer shall schedule all planned work with the Distributor’s Controlling Authority
to coordinate planned outages that will directly affect the Distributor’s Facilities and
Equipment.
D.3.11.2
The Customer’s Controlling Authority shall provide a written request to the Distributor’s
appropriate contact at least 10 working days before any planned work, as identified in
Schedule F of this Agreement, if the planned work involves:
a) Any disconnection from the Distributor’s distribution system (e.g., disconnection
from a feeder breaker owned by the Distributor or the Customer); or
b) Load changes, transfers or switching operations that will directly affect the
Distributor’s Facilities and Equipment.
D.3.11.3
The Distributor’s Controlling Authority shall notify the Customer’s Controlling Authority at
least two working days before any planned work that will directly affect the Customer’s
Facility or equipment by contacting the Customer’s appropriate contact identified in
Schedule F.
D.3.11.4
Either Party's Controlling Authority shall give notice regarding any change in the date
and time of pre-planned work at least two working days before the planned start date. If
the change can be reasonably accommodated, both Parties shall establish a new date. If
the Parties cannot agree, the Distributor shall have the right to set the planned outage
date upon providing the Customer with no less than two working days advance notice.
D.3.12
Forced Outages
D.3.12.1
When a Forced Outage by one Party adversely affects the other Party’s Facilities or
Equipment, the first Party’s Controlling Authority shall give prompt notice to the
Controlling Authority of the other Party.
D.3.12.2
Each Party’s Controlling Authority shall have the sole authority to identify the need for a
Forced Outage, and to initiate same for equipment under its control.
D.3.13
Emergency Operations
The Distributor may be required (from time to time) to interrupt the provision of
Distribution Services to the Customer during an emergency to either prevent imminent
injury to persons, or to protect the stability, reliability and integrity of the Distributor’s
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Facilities and Equipment or maintain equipment availability. During an Emergency, either
Party may take whatever immediate action it deems necessary and is qualified to
perform in order to safeguard public safety, life and property without first notifying the
other Party.
D.3.14
Conditions of Restoration
When a Distributor’s distribution feeder has been automatically removed from service,
the Distributor shall make one attempt to energize the feeder after one minute. If
unsuccessful, another attempt shall be made approximately 15 minutes after the original
trip. If this attempt to energize the feeder is unsuccessful, automatic reconnection of the
Distributor’s Facility interconnection system shall be disabled.
Any further attempts or subsequent requests to energize the feeder shall be authorized
at the discretion of the Distributor’s Controlling Authority.
D.3.14.1
Reconnection as Load
Following automatic feeder removal, the Customer’s Facility may be automatically
reconnected as a load to restore power to its Station Service, DGIT and other critical
loads only after the distribution system voltages are stable and within normal limits for a
continuous period of 15 to 30 seconds.
D.3.14.2
Resynchronization of Generators & Energizing System
Once the Customer’s Facility has been successfully reconnected to the Distributor’s
distribution system as a load following automatic feeder removal, the Facility may
resynchronize generation and provide energy to the distribution system only after the
voltage has stabilized to within 6% of nominal with a frequency between 59.5 Hz and
60.5 Hz, and five minutes have passed since the initial event.
If synchronization will take place 15 minutes after the start of automatic feeder removal,
all requests shall be authorized by the Controlling Authority to allow for manual
resynchronization.
D.3.14.3
Emergency Switching
This section would include Customer specific information during Emergency Operations.
This is covered in other sections. Brampton does not use the double lock arrangement.
D.4
Metering Requirements
D.4.1
Embedded Market Participant Generators
If the Customer has chosen to be a Market Participant or has been assessed by the
IESO as having impacts on system limits, the Customer shall be responsible for the
ownership, installation and maintenance of the meter, and to contract the services of a
registered meter service provider (MSP). The metering standards are as prescribed in
the Market Rules.
D.4.2
Non-Market Participant Customers
Metering requirements for embedded non-Market Participant Generators are defined in
Hydro One’s policy #NOP-041 “Distribution – Metering for Embedded Generations”. The
above policy and Section 3.5 of the Distributor’s Conditions of Service may be amended
or updated from time to time, based on new rules or regulations announced by the
Minister of Energy and/or the Ontario Energy Board.
D.5
Compliance, Inspection, Testing & Monitoring
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D.5.1
The Customer shall inspect, test and monitor its equipment connected to the
Distributor’s distribution system to ensure and maintain compliance with all applicable
laws, the Conditions of Service, the Code, and the Agreement.
D.5.2
When requested by the Distributor, the Customer shall provide test certificates certifying
that its equipment has passed all relevant tests and is compliant with all applicable laws
before Connection.
D.5.3
The Customer shall provide its proposed Connection commissioning program and test
procedures to the Distributor. Prior to Connection, the Customer shall submit a
completed Confirmation of Verification Evidence Report (COVER) in accordance with
the instructions on the form for completing steps #4 and #5.
D.5.4
The Distributor shall notify the Customer within 30 working days following receipt of the
documentation referenced in D.5.3, or as required by the Code that it:
a) Agrees with the proposed Connection commissioning program and test
procedures; or
b) Requires changes in the interest of safety or for maintaining the reliability of the
Distributor’s distribution system. A request for such changes by the Distributor
shall be promptly provided to the Customer.
D.5.5
The Distributor may inspect the Customer’s equipment and/or request to witness or
participate in any commissioning tests related to new or replacement equipment that
could reasonably be expected to affect the performance of the Distributor’s distribution
system. The Customer shall reimburse the Distributor for all actual costs associated with
witnessing such tests. For those tests requiring the Distributor’s participation or
witnessing, the Customer shall provide the Distributor with prior written notice within no
less than 15 working days of the planned testing. All tests shall be coordinated and
approved in advance through the Distributor’s normal outage and work management
system planning processes.
D.5.6
The Customer shall submit proof that its equipment has been inspected and approved
by the ESA before Connection or the start of commissioning (i.e., authorization to
connect). Any future changes to the Customer’s equipment shall also be approved by
the ESA, or alternatively the Customer may provide proof of an ESA exemption to the
Distributor.
D.5.7
The Customer shall provide the Distributor with a Commissioning Report no less than
three weeks prior to Connection, complete with Customer Interface Protection settings
which have been accepted by the Distributor and summarize the completed
commissioning program and test results in accordance with the final plan according to
D.5.4 (above).
D.5.8
Immediately following Connection, the Customer shall complete all final potential and onload checks and submit a completed Confirmation of Verification Evidence Report
(COVER) in accordance with the instructions on the form for completing step #6.
D.6
Re-Verification of Protection & Control Systems
D.6.1
The Customer shall re-verify its station protections and control systems which can
impact the Distributor’s distribution system. Requirements shall be equivalent to what the
Distributor would require for re-verification of it’s own facilities with a similar potential
impact on the Distributor’s distribution system, normally once every eight years.
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D.6.2
The Customer shall provide its proposed protection and control re-verification program,
including test procedures and schedules, to the Distributor within three months of
Connection.
D.6.3
The Distributor shall notify the Customer within 30 working days of receiving the above
documentation, or as required by the Code that it:
a) Agrees with the proposed re-verification program and test procedures; or
b) Requires changes in the interest of safety or for maintaining the reliability of the
Distributor’s distribution system. A request for such changes by the Distributor
shall be promptly provided to the Customer.
D.6.4
The Customer shall provide the Distributor with no less than 15 working days advance
notice for re-verification tests that will require the Distributor’s participation or witnessing.
All tests shall be coordinated and approved in advance through the Distributor’s normal
outage and work management system planning processes.
D.6.5
The Customer shall complete its re-verification program and test procedures in
accordance with D.6.3 above, and submit complete documentation of the test results to
the Distributor within one month of completing the tests.
D.7
Telemetry, Monitoring & Telecommunications
The Distributor shall advise the Customer regarding the performance and details of all
required tele-metering facilities that serve the Parties. Certain requirements are
dependent on the size and specific location of the Connection to the Distributor’s
distribution system. The Distributor shall determine the requirements for telemetry.
D.7.1
Telecommunications Medium
The communications medium used shall be <reserved>.
D.7.2
Types of Telecommunications Channels
a) Number of blocking channels: <reserved>
b) Number of Transfer Trip channels: <reserved>
c) Number of generation/load rejection trip channels: <reserved>
d) Number of direct/remote trip channels: <reserved>
e) Number of DGEO channels: <reserved>
Telecommunications channels shall be monitored in order to assess equipment and
channel readiness.
D.7.3
Ownership of Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Terminal equipment located at a given site is owned by the Customer, and the
telecommunications medium is also considered as owned by the Customer. However,
the terminal equipment located at a switching station is owned by the Distributor.
D.7.4
Responsibility for Work & Costs Associated with Breakdown & Routine Maintenance
If any terminal equipment located at the Customer’s site requires maintenance, the
Customer shall bear all incurred maintenance costs. If any terminal equipment located at
sites owned by the Distributor requires maintenance, the Distributor shall bear all
incurred maintenance costs.
If any leased telephone circuits require maintenance or repair, the Customer shall bear
all associated costs, including charges from the communications service provider and
the Distributor if the service provider’s or Distributor’s personnel are required to
participate in any related activities.
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Re-Verification Schedule
Routine maintenance of communications equipment and communications channels shall
be performed every two years, providing the equipment has self-diagnostic checking
mechanisms. Otherwise, monthly re-verification shall be required.
D.7.6
Inventory of Communications Equipment
The provision of communications equipment spares at the Customer’s site shall be the
Customer’s responsibility.
D.7.7
Failure of Communications Equipment
If a communications failure affects either the Transfer Trip (TT) channels or the
Distributed Generation End Open (DGEO) blocking channels, the action identified in
D.3.9.6.1 shall be immediately applied. If monitoring or telemetry is lost for either the
Customer’s Connection status, real power output, or reactive power or voltage, the
action identified in D.3.9.8 shall immediately be taken.
D.7.8
Mean Time for Repairs
Upon the loss of telecommunications, the Customer shall immediately report the failure
cause and estimated repair time to the Controlling Authority. The Mean Time for Repair
(MTFR) starts from the time that communications were lost, and not when discovered.
The MTFR shall be up to seven days according to D.3.9.8, or less as stated below.
A Mean Time for Repair of up to 24 hours shall be required if any of the following is
applicable:
a) DG involved in a Special Protection System (SPS): Yes or no;
b) DG involved in automated dispatch: Yes or no.
D.7.9
Reporting Requirements for Generators
The Customer shall maintain either a written or electronic log to record the date and
time, and a description of each incident. The types of incidents recorded shall include,
but not be limited to, those listed below. The Generator shall make a copy of the log
available for review by the Distributor upon request within five working days of that
request.
The Customer shall provide reports to the Distributor’s Distribution Account Executive
(refer to Schedule F, Contact List) either on a requested basis, or for specific types
following incidents requiring such reports as per the list below within five working days of
each incident.
The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following incident types:
a) Facility and/or Customer name and account number;
b) Supply feeder;
c) Date and time of incident;
d) General description of the incident, including cause if known;
e) Did the Facility equipment trip correctly?;
f)
Voltage (if available);
g) Frequency (if available);
h) Amperes;
i)
Active power (kW or MW);
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Reactive power (kVAr or MVAr);
k) Any available oscillography or digital fault records (DFR) related to the above;
l)
Generator Connection status (individual units);
m) Transfer Trip signal status;
n) Distributed generation end open signal status;
o) Relays operated (targets and description), and any available sequence of events
records (SER) related to the above;
p) Corrective actions taken.
The Distributor may modify the incidents to be logged or recorded in the table below,
based on those relevant to the Distributor’s distribution system and specific to the
Customer’s Connection.
Incident
D.8
Log
Required
Report Required
Protection System malfunction or failure at the
Facility (see D.3.9.6)
Yes
As requested
Real-Time
Communication
Same day
Trip from the Facility’s relay operation
Yes
As requested
Within 1 hour
Electrical failure/incident at the Facility
Yes
As requested
As requested
Mechanical failure/incident at the Facility
Yes
As requested
As requested
Trip from feeder incident
Yes
As requested
Within 1 hour
Active & Reactive Power Delivery
a) Maximum allowed on Distributor’s distribution system (complete where
applicable);
b) Maximum permissible power for delivery (kW): <reserved>.
The Customer shall operate the Facility at a constant Power Factor at all times. The
Power Factor specified in the Connection Impact Assessment (“CIA”) for the Facility
dated <dd-month-yyyy> refers to the Power Factor of the Customer’s Facility
contribution to the Distributor’s distribution system at the Point of Common Coupling at
the time of performing the CIA. Because the conditions experienced by the Distributor’s
distribution system will change from time to time, the Distributor shall have the right, at
its sole discretion, to revise the specified Power Factor for the Customer’s Facility (i.e.,
leading/lagging) from time to time after providing no less than 30 days prior written
notice to the Customer.
D.9
Customer Equipment Terms
D.9.1
The Customer shall take reasonable steps to ensure that operation or failure of any
Customer equipment does not cause a distribution system outage or disturbance.
D.9.2
Any Customer condition that will adversely affect the Distributor’s distribution system
shall be corrected immediately by the Customer at its own cost.
D.9.3
Where directed by the Distributor, the Customer shall take corrective or preventative
action at its Facility whenever a direct hazard to the public or the Customer is causing or
could cause adverse effects on the reliability of the Distributor’s distribution system. If
the problem is not corrected, the Distributor may disconnect the Customer in accordance
with the disconnection policy in its Conditions of Service.
D.9.4
Notwithstanding Section 2.2.1 of the Code, if damage to the Distributor’s distribution
system or increased operating costs result from the Customer’s Facility Connection, the
Customer (Generator) shall reimburse the Distributor for these costs.
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The Distributor may require Customer equipment that was previously connected,
operated or ordered (i.e., before 01 May 2002) to be compliant with the Distribution
System Code’s technical requirements within a period of time acceptable to the
Distributor after the following has been identified:
a) A material deterioration of the Distributor’s distribution system reliability resulting
from the performance of Customer equipment; or
b) Material negative impacts on an existing Customer’s or new Customer’s power
quality resulting from the performance of Customer equipment; or
c) A material increase in capacity or load at the site where Customer equipment is
located.
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Appendix D-1: Operating Procedures for
Hydro One Brampton Staff
PROCEDURES
To open disconnect switch XXXX-LBS:
a) Contact or request the Hydro One Brampton Control Centre to contact the
Customer. Hydro One Brampton may request and obtain permission from the
Customer’s Controlling Authority to act as the Issuing and Establishing Authority
under the Utility Work Protection Code in relation to operating the Customerowned disconnect switch XXXX-LBS; or
b) Hydro One Brampton will the switch, and visually check if open;
A single lock mechanism with a Hydro One Brampton lock is shown in Figure 1 (below).
Figure 1, Single Lock Mechanism with Hydro One Brampton Lock
c) Tag as required by the Controlling Authority, or the Utility Work Protection Code;
d) If unable to contact the Customer’s real-time operations contact, contact
<reserved> (refer to Schedule F, section F.1).
To close disconnect switch XXXX-LBS:
Only one of the descriptions below (a or b) will apply, based on the type of connection.
Remove the description that does not apply.
Note: Disconnect switch XXXX-LBS shall not be closed without authorization from the
Customer’s qualified agent or representative, including assurance that the breaker is in
the open position.
a) Contact or request the Hydro One Brampton Control Centre to contact the
Customer’s real-time operations contact. After receiving assurance from the
Customer’s qualified agent or representative that the Facility’s generator breaker
is open, remove the tag and unlock and remove Hydro One Brampton’s lock from
the switch’s locking aperture; or
b) If directed by the Customer or its agent or representative, close the switch and
visually check if closed.
c) Advise the Customer that the switch can be closed directly without involving
Hydro One Brampton.
A single lock mechanism with unlocked Hydro One Brampton lock is shown in Figure 2
(below).
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Figure 2, Single Lock Mechanism with Unlocked Hydro One Brampton Locks
Note: Due to the variety of switches being used, the actual locking mechanism may be
slightly different than shown. However, using a double lock for normal operation and a
single lock for Utility Work Protection is required.
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Appendix D-2: Definitions
DEFINITIONS
In accordance with Section 1.1 of the
Agreement, any words and phrases that are
not defined in this Agreement (whether
capitalized or not) have meanings as given
in the Electricity Act (1998), the Ontario
Energy Board Act (1998), and any
regulations under either of those Acts, or
the Code. Throughout this Agreement,
unless the subject matter or context is
inconsistent therewith, the words below
shall have the following meanings:
“A” means Ampere, a unit of electrical
current.
“Agent” means a qualified person duly
authorized by a Generator to perform
specific limited operations for the Controlling
Authority.
“Applicable Laws” means any and all
applicable laws, including environmental
laws, statutes, codes, licensing
requirements, treaties, directives, rules,
regulations, protocols, policies, by-laws,
orders, injunctions, rulings, awards,
judgments or decrees, or any legal
requirements or decisions or agreements
with or by any government or government
department, commission, board, court
authority, or agency.
“Business Day” means a day other than a
Saturday, a Sunday, a statutory holiday in
Ontario, or any other day on which the
principal chartered banks located in the City
of Toronto are not open for business during
normal banking hours.
“Connect” means to form a physical link to
or through the Distributor’s distribution
facilities.
“Controlling Authority” means a person
or officer responsible for performing,
directing, or authorizing changes in the
conditions or physical positions of specific
apparatus or devices.
“COVER” means the Distributor’s
“Confirmation of Verification Evidence
Report”.
“CSA” means the Canadian Standards
Association.
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“Customer Equipment” means all
electrical and mechanical equipment used
by the Customer, excluding any Hydro One
Brampton or Hydro One Facilities and
Equipment.
“Defined Point of Sale” means the point
on the boundary of the IESO-controlled grid
at which settlement transactions are
deemed to take place.
“De-energized” means the state in which
the stored potential energy of an isolated
piece of equipment has been discharged. In
an electrical apparatus, electrical energy is
typically discharged through a Connection
to an effective ground potential.
“Demarcation Point” has the same
meaning as “ownership demarcation point”
in the Distribution System Code.
“Distributed Generation End Open” or
“DGEO” means a real-time signal that is
continuously transmitted from the Customer
to the Distributor, and establishes the
Connection status of the generation
equipment. The signal is derived from all
breakers and circuit switchers at the
interface between the Facility and the PCC
necessary to establish DG connectivity.
DGEO is required at the Distributor
Connection location to block (i.e., prevent)
closing when the Facility is connected.
DGEO may also be required to be
transmitted as real-time-operating data to
the OGCC, so that the Controlling
Authorities of the Distributor’s distribution
system are aware of the Connection status.
“ESA” means the Electrical Safety
Authority.
“Establishing Authority” means a person
or officer responsible for preparing,
checking and establishing the conditions for
a Work Permit or Supporting Guarantee.
“Forced Outage” means the automatic or
manual limitation of service by a Party's
Controlling Authority, owing to de-rating or
limitation of equipment, or the unavailability
of equipment as a result of actual or
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potential failure of that equipment or
equipment related to it.
“kW” means Kilowatt, the practical unit of
active power (e.g., 1000 watts).
“Good Utility Practice” means any of the
practices, methods and acts engaged in or
approved by a significant portion of the
electric utility in North America during the
relevant time period or any of the practices,
methods and acts which, in the exercise of
reasonable judgment and in light of the facts
known at the time the decision was made,
could have been expected to accomplish
the desired result at a reasonable cost
consistent with good practices, reliability,
safety and expedition. Good Utility Practice
is not intended to be limited to the optimum
practice, method or acts to the exclusion of
all others, but rather to be acceptable
practices, methods, or acts generally
accepted in North America.
“kWh” means Kilowatt-hour, the practical
unit of electric energy expended in one hour
(e.g., 1000 watts per hour with respect to
time).
“Hold-off” means to restrict the operation
of a device to previously agreed limits,
except with the Holder’s consent. Hold-off is
most commonly used to (i.e., prevent) the
auto reclosing and manual re-energization
of a line following an automatic trip.
“Holder” means the person who has
accepted the Work Permit or Supporting
Guarantee and therefore has obtained
working and/or testing rights for the work
group. The Holder is assigned
responsibilities for ensuring that everyone in
the work group is protected from the
viewpoint of the Code.
“Hydro One Brampton Facilities and
Equipment” means Hydro One Brampton’s
meters, wires, poles, cables, transformers,
any other structures and equipment, and all
other appliances and equipment or other
things used for Distributing electricity.
“Isolated” means the state of a piece of
equipment which has been disconnected
from any source of dynamic energy.
Typically, apparatus is isolated by means of
devices, such as valves or electrical
switches.
“kVA” means Kilovolt-ampere, or apparent
power (e.g., 1000 volt-amperes).
“kVARh” means Kilovar-hour (e.g., 1000
volt-amperes reactive expended in one
hour);
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“Licence” means a licence issued by the
OEB under Part V of the Ontario Energy
Board Act.
“Meter Service Provider” or “MSP” means
a person that provides, installs,
commissions, registers, maintains, repairs,
replaces, inspects and tests Metering
Installations.
“OEB” means the Ontario Energy Board.
“Planned Outage” means an outage that
results when a component is deliberately
taken out of service at a pre-determined
time and usually for the purpose of
construction, preventive maintenance or
repair.
“Point of Common Coupling” or “PCC”
has the same meaning as “Point of Supply”
in the Distribution System Code, and means
the point where the Generator’s Facilities
are to Connect to Hydro One Brampton’s
distribution system.
“Power Factor” means the ratio of active to
apparent power.
“Promptly” means performed in an
expeditious manner and without undue
delay using due diligence, and with the
intent of completing a required act or task
as quickly as practicable.
“Qualified” means assessed by a Party as
satisfactory in personal competency, and
familiar with and knowledgeable of all
applicable rules, regulations, guidelines,
policies, codes, procedures, apparatus and
equipment, and the dangers of work and
operation.
“Rate Order” means an order of the OEB
that is in force at the relevant time, which
among other things regulates distribution
and distribution rates to be changed by a
licencee.
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“SCADA” means System Control and Data
Acquisition used to monitor and control the
Distributor’s distribution system.
“Settlement Hour” means a period of one
hour that corresponds to a particular
dispatch hour for which metering data
determined in accordance with Market
Rules and physical market prices for
services calculated pursuant to Market
Rules are to be used to calculate the
settlement debits and credits of Market
Participants.
“Supporting Guarantee” means a
guarantee issued in support of a Work
Protection guaranteeing isolation/deenergization at switches or other devices
under the Operating Control of the issuer.
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“V” means volt, a measure of electrical
voltage.
“VT” means voltage transformer, an
instrument transformer designed for the
measurement of voltage.
“Wholesale Metering” means metering
that complies with Chapter 6 of the Market
Rules.
“Work Protection” means the provision of
a safe environment for work and a
guarantee that an Isolated or Isolated and
De-energized condition has been
established for work and will continue to
exist, except for approved tests.
“Wye” means the electrical configuration
that supports a system neutral.
“Synchronize” means the process of
connecting two previously separated
alternating current apparatus or systems
after matching frequency, voltage, phase
angles, etc. (e.g., paralleling a generator to
the electric system).
“Taxes” means all property, municipal,
sales, use, value-added, goods and
services, harmonized, and any other nonrecoverable taxes and other similar charges
(other than taxes imposed upon income,
payroll or capital).
“Temporary Overvoltage” or “TOV”
means the power-frequency voltage on a
sound phase and at a selected location
during a line-to-ground fault affecting one or
more phases.
“Transfer Trip” or “TT” means a protection
trip signal transmitted from the Distributor
source to the Distributed (Embedded)
Generation when the Distributor supply to
the feeder is interrupted. Transfer Trip is
intended to rapidly disconnect Distributed
Generation for the purpose of minimizing
fault duration, preventing island mode
operation, and ensuring the DG will be
disconnected before the Distributor supply
is restored.
“Under Frequency Load Shedding”
means automatic “Load Shedding” by a
protective relay when the frequency
decreases to preset levels on a time curve.
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BILLING & SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES
The following provisions apply to billing and settlement in relation to the Customer Facility.
E.1
Settlement Terms for Customers with Embedded Generation Facility
Arranging for Distribution Services: The Customer or its agent or representative shall not
have access to Distribution Services until it has met all applicable requirements of the
Code, Conditions of Service, and the Agreement to the Distributor's satisfaction,
including the installation of all equipment required to connect the Facility to the
Distribution System, and to meter the provision of Distribution Service for the purpose of
billing and settlement as per the relevant distribution Rate Orders approved by the OEB.
All revenue meters and associated equipment required for billing and settlement shall
meet the requirements of the Distributor, and the Code.
Metering for the Customer’s Facility shall conform to Measurement Canada standards
and the Distributor’s Retail Metering Standards, except for IESO-registered meters that
must comply with the Market Rules. Metering shall be installed at the Point of Supply in
relation to asset ownership. The Point of Supply for the Customer’s Facility is the
primary live line clamp or line switch installed on or at the Distributor’s distribution line.
The Point of Supply may also be referenced as the Point of Common Coupling (PCC).
If installing a meter at the PCC is not practical, the Distributor shall apply site-specific
loss adjustments for the Facility in order to calculate all relevant charges and generation
payments in accordance with the relevant Rate Order, Retail Settlement Code, and
Distribution System Code. The site-specific loss adjustment supplied by the Customer is
attached as Appendix E-2.
Any disputes between the Distributor and the Customer shall be resolved in accordance
with the dispute resolution process specified in Schedule G: Dispute Resolution.
E.1.1
Sale of Power by Distributor
E.1.1.1
Terms and conditions under which the Customer’s Facility shall accept Standard Supply
Service from the Distributor are described in the Conditions of Service, except for IESOregistered Generators that must comply with Market Rules that define delivery charges
for power withdrawn from the Distributor’s distribution system.
E.1.1.2
Application of Distribution Rates by Point of Supply
For applicable tariffs and charges at each Point of Supply and Connection point, refer to
the Retail Settlement Totalization Table, which is available from the Distributor upon
request. This table shall be updated by the Distributor from time to time as required to
reflect changes in the Customer’s Connection.
E.1.2
Purchase of Power by Distributor
Note: The following applies only to non IESO-registered Generators.
E.1.2.1
Under no circumstances shall the Distributor pay for electricity (kWh) supplied by the
Facility to the Distributor at the Point of Supply which exceeds the amount specified as
the Maximum Permissible Amount for Delivery in Schedule D, section D.8 of this
Agreement.
E.1.2.2
The Retail Settlement Code (“RS Code”) requires the Distributor to pay for electricity
(kWh) supplied by the Customer’s Facility to the Distributor at the Point of Supply in a
given settlement hour at the Hourly Ontario Energy Settlement Price (“HOESP”), as
published by the IESO for the settlement hour or such other price as set out in the Code,
which may be amended from time to time.
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E.1.2.3
The Distributor shall apply loss factors to the Customer’s Facility in accordance with the
Distribution System Code if Customer metering cannot be installed at the Point of
Common Coupling (PCC). Any failure by the Customer or it agent or representative to
provide the required loss factors, or if inaccurate loss factors are provided, may delay
payment to the Customer.
E.1.2.4
The Hourly Ontario Energy Settlement Price (“HOESP”) may be a final, provisional or
preliminary value. In the event that settlement data received from metering equipment
installed at the Customer’s Facility is not a final value or is unavailable for whatever
reason, the Distributor shall estimate the payment, perform any necessary reconciliation
and include the results in the subsequent payment or payments.
E.1.2.5
Settlement of power purchase payments for delivered electricity shall occur monthly. The
first payment to the Customer shall be made only after the first full calendar month of
operation, and according to the established settlement timeline. Such payments may be
redirected, as per E.2.2 (below).
E.1.2.6
Settlement payments shall be issued by the Distributor within 21 business days of a
calendar month end, during which the Customer’s Facility delivered electricity to the
Distributor at the Point of Supply. Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, any invoice is
subject to adjustment for errors in arithmetic, computation, meter reading corrections
and estimates. Any adjustments for errors shall be made in the month following the
month in which the error was first detected by the Distributor, or first brought to the
attention of the Distributor.
E.1.2.7
Each Party shall notify the other of any billing statement errors within 15 business days
of the payment issue date. Otherwise, the statement amount shall be deemed to be
correct.
E.1.2.8
All electronic payments made by the Distributor to the Customer shall be transmitted to
the Customer's designated Canadian bank account and a statement delivered to the
Customer's address by first class mail, or by facsimile to the Customer's facsimile
number. The Customer may change the Canadian bank account to which payments
shall be made or the address to which the generation statements shall be delivered
hereunder upon 30 business days advance written notice to the Distributor, unless the
Parties agree otherwise.
E.1.2.9
Unless expressly stated otherwise in this Agreement, the Parties agree that the
Distributor’s effective late payment charge rate shall be applied to any overdue
settlement payments not issued by the Distributor within 21 business days of the
calendar month end. These payments shall accrue interest on the unpaid balance from
the due date until payment is issued.
E.1.2.10
The Distributor shall have the right to deduct any amounts owing to the Distributor by the
Customer, including but not limited to, charges for Standard Supply Service from the
power purchase payments payable by the Distributor to the Customer.
E.2
Method of Payment
E.2.1
Electronic Funds Transfer
The Customer shall complete and return the Authorization of Electronic Funds Transfer
form provided in Appendix E-3.
E.2.2
Generator’s Authorization to Redirect Payment to Another Party
In cases where the Customer wishes to redirect payment from the Distributor to another
Party, the Customer shall complete and submit the form provided in Appendix E-4 to the
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Distributor. Signed copies of original Direction letters may be provided in lieu of this
form.
E.3
Meter Service Provider Information
If the MSP is not the Distributor, revise the information below as required.
The MSP is the ongoing operational provider, and not the design and installation
provider.
E.4
Position:
Various
Name:
Hydro One Meter & Relay Services
Address:
255 Matheson Blvd. W., Mississauga, ON L5R 3G3
Telephone No.:
905-564-9516 ext. 5514
Cell/Pager No.:
N/A
Fax No.:
905-564-0191
Email address:
meter.data@hydroone.com
Metering Information
The current Meter Information Form is available from the Distributor upon request.
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Appendix E-1: Customer Connection Information
INFORMATION
OEB Licence Number:
EG-20xx-xxxx
Generator’s Legal Name:
Click here to enter text.
Site Name:
Click here to enter text.
Customer Site Location (Municipal Address)
Click here to enter text.
Legal Property Description:
Click here to enter text.
GST-HST No:
Click here to enter text.
IESO Registration Number (if applicable):
Click here to enter text.
Debt Retirement Charge Exemption
(attach certificate):
Click here to enter text.
Market Participant Identifier (if applicable):
Click here to enter text.
OPA Contract No. (if applicable):
Click here to enter text.
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Appendix E-2: Site Specific Loss Adjustment (SSLA)
<reserved for SSLA>
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Appendix E-3: Authorization for Electronic Funds Transfer
AUTHORIZATION
Supplier/Vendor No.:
Click here to enter text.
Supplier/Vendor Remittance (Name):
Click here to enter text.
Remittance Address:
Click here to enter text.
The (“Supplier”) named above hereby authorizes Hydro One Brampton to make payments of
amounts owing to the Supplier from time to time by means of electronic funds transfer (“EFT”)
directly into the Supplier’s bank account.
The attached cheque marked “void” and/or a confirmation letter shall be required from the
Supplier’s bank or financial institution to verify the following information:
Name of Bank or Financial Institution:
Click here to enter text.
Branch and Street Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Transit Routing No.:
Click here to enter text.
Account No:
Click here to enter text.
Hydro One Brampton shall advise the Supplier regarding any payments made directly to the
above account by e-mail at the following address(es).
E-mail Address #1:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address #2:
Click here to enter text.
Use of a “generic” (i.e., not employee-specific) e-mail address is recommended for simplified
account maintenance. If an employee-specific address is provided, then Hydro One Brampton
shall require an additional e-mail address.
Contact Name:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
By executing this form, the Supplier agrees that:
1) This authorization shall remain in full force and effect until revoked or changed by the Supplier
by giving Hydro One Brampton at least 10 days prior written notice, duly authorized.
2) Acceptability of EFT payment has been confirmed by the Supplier’s named bank or financial
institution, and the Supplier accepts sole responsibility for payment of any related charges
levied by its bank, including any bank fees that may be charged for transferring funds, or late
fees if the funds committed are not credited through no fault of Hydro One Brampton.
3) The Supplier shall promptly inform Hydro One Brampton regarding any payments made in error,
and shall make arrangements with Hydro One Brampton’s Accounts Payable Department for the
earliest return or deduction of such funds.
4) The Supplier shall promptly provide all notices pertaining to this authorization, including an
original executed copy of this form to:
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Wholesale Settlements
Hydro One
483 Bay Street (TCA)
Toronto, ON M5G 2P5
ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED on the ____ of ___________, 20____
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Signature:
Click here to enter text.
Title:
I have the authority to bind the Corporation
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Appendix E-4: Generator's Authorization to
Redirect Payment to Another Party
DIRECTION
To:
Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. (Hydro One)
Re:
Payment to <name of Payee> for electricity delivered by <name of Generator> to Hydro
One
WHEREAS <name of Generator> (“Generator”) owns the generation facility <name of
Generating Facility> located at <location, lot and concession, township>, and connected to
Hydro One’s distribution system;
AND WHEREAS the Retail Settlement Code (“Code”) requires Hydro One to pay the Generator
at the Hourly Ontario Energy Settlement Price as published by the IESO (or such other price as
set out in the Code as it may be amended from time to time) for all electricity supplied by the
Generator to Hydro One;
AND WHEREAS the Generator and the <“OEFC” or “OPA”> have entered into a power
purchase agreement (PPA) wherein the <“OEFC” or “OPA”> has the exclusive right and
obligation to purchase and pay for all power produced by the Generator from its Generation
Facility;
AND WHEREAS the Generator wishes Hydro One to make all payments directly to <name of
Payee> for electricity delivered to Hydro One by the Generator.
NOW THEREFORE the Generator hereby directs Hydro One to perform the following:
1) Settle with and make all payments to <name of Payee> pursuant to the Code in relation
to electricity supplied by the Generation Facility to Hydro One; and
2) Permit <name of Payee> to access all metering data collected by Hydro One in relation
to the Generation Facility;
This direction shall be the Generator’s good and final authority, and shall continue in force and
effect until the date on which the power purchase agreement between <“OEFC” or “OPA”> and
the Generator expires, being midnight of <dd-month-yyyy>.
Dated this ____ day of_____________, 20_____.
(If Generator is a Corporation)
<full legal name of Generator>
__________________________________
Signature
Name: <name>
Title: <title>
I have the authority to bind the corporation.
(If Generator is a Limited Partnership)
<full legal name of Limited Partnership by its General Partner>
<full legal name of General Partner>
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__________________________________
Signature
Name: <name>
Title: <title>
I have the authority to bind the General Partner.
The General Partner has the authority to bind the Limited Partnership.
(If Generator is an Individual)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED on the ____ of ___________, 20____
in the presence of:
Witness Signature
Customer Signature
_________________________
_____________________
Witness Name (Print)
Customer Name (Print)
HYDRO ONE BRAMPTON NETWORKS INC.
_______________________________
Name (Print)
Manager, Distributed Generation
I have the authority to bind the Corporation
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CONTACTS FOR NOTICE
Dx Connected
Telephone Contacts: Either Party shall have the right to change the position
designations and telephone numbers listed below with immediate effect at any time by
written notice. Any employee of a Party with apparent authority may deliver such a
notice to the other Party.
F.1
Day-to-Day Operation
The information below shall be required for the operation of Hydro One Brampton’s
(“Distributor”) distribution network, and Connection of the Customer’s (Generator’s)
Facility known as <name of Facility>.
Customer Operating Contacts (Real-Time)
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
*Emergency Contact Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Outage Planning (Pre-Event)
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
Operating Support (Post-Event)
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Address:
Click here to enter text.
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City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
Contract Administration for Operating Service
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
*Notes: The Distributor has installed an emergency telephone line that will be answered
on a priority basis. This telephone number is provided for the Customer’s exclusive use,
as per the following criteria:
1) To reach an operator when public/employee safety is at risk (i.e., power line
down but still energized, public inside transformer station fence, public climbing
towers, downed power lines lying on vehicles with occupants trapped inside, and
public contact with live conductor(s));
2) To reach an operator when a serious environmental impact is possible;
F.2
Billing Contact Information
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy)
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CONTACTS FOR NOTICE
Dx Connected (M&F Class Feeders OGCC Controlled)
Telephone Contacts: Either Party shall have the right to change the position
designations and telephone numbers listed below with immediate effect at any time by
written notice. Any employee of a Party with apparent authority may deliver such a
notice to the other Party.
F.3
Day-to-Day Operation
The information below shall be required for the operation of Hydro One Brampton’s
(“Distributor”) distribution network, and Connection of the Customer’s (Generator’s)
Facility known as <name of Facility>.
Customer Operating Contacts (Real-Time)
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
*Emergency Contact Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
1-866-384-4743 + (Access Code #)
+ 911
Outage Planning (Pre-Event)
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
Operating Support (Post-Event)
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
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Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
Contract Administration for Operating Service
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
*Notes: The Distributor has installed an emergency telephone line that will be answered
on a priority basis. This telephone number is provided for the Customer’s exclusive use,
as per the following criteria:
1) To reach an operator when public/employee safety is at risk (i.e., power line
down but still energized, public inside transformer station fence, public climbing
towers, downed power lines lying on vehicles with occupants trapped inside, and
public contact with live conductor(s));
2) To reach an operator when a serious environmental impact is possible;
3) Reason Codes: #01 (Hold-Off), #02 (Work Permit), #03 (Load Transfer), #04
(Switching), #05 (Info/Inquiry), and #06 (Other).
F.4
Billing Contact Information
Position:
Click here to enter text.
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Address:
Click here to enter text.
City, Province and Postal Code:
Click here to enter text.
Telephone No.:
Click here to enter text.
Cell/Pager No.:
Click here to enter text.
Fax No.:
Click here to enter text.
E-mail Address:
Click here to enter text.
Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy)
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
G.1
The Party claiming a dispute shall provide written notice to the other Party. Both Parties
shall make reasonable efforts through or by their respective senior executives to resolve
any dispute within 60 days of receiving such notice.
G.2
If a dispute is settled by the senior executives of the Parties, the Parties shall prepare
and execute minutes setting forth the terms of the settlement, where such terms shall
bind the Parties. The subject matter of the dispute shall not thereafter be the subject of
any civil or other proceeding, other than in relation to the enforcement of settlement
terms. If a Party fails to comply with the terms of settlement, the other Party may submit
the matter to arbitration under G.3 (below). A copy of the minutes referenced above from
which all confidential information has been redacted shall be made available to the
public by the Distributor upon request.
G.3
If the senior executives of the Parties cannot resolve the dispute within the time period
set out in G.1 (above) or such longer or shorter period as the Parties may agree, either
Party may submit the dispute to binding arbitration under G.4 to G.8 (below) by giving
notice to the other Party.
G.4
Parties shall use good faith efforts to appoint a single arbitrator for the purpose of
dispute arbitration. If the Parties fail to agree on a single arbitrator within 10 working
days of the notice issue date referenced in G.3 (above), each Party shall within five
working days thereafter choose one arbitrator. The two arbitrators so chosen shall within
15 working days select a third arbitrator.
G.5
Where a Party has failed to choose an arbitrator under G.4 (above) within the time
allowed, the other Party may request a court to appoint a single arbitrator for resolving
the dispute.
G.6
A person may be appointed as an arbitrator if that person:
a) Is independent of the Parties;
b) Has no current or past substantial business or financial relationship with either
Party, except for prior arbitration; and
c) Is qualified by education or experience to resolve the dispute.
G.7
The arbitrator(s) shall provide each of the Parties with an opportunity to be heard orally
and/or in writing, as may be appropriate to the nature of the dispute.
G.8
The Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario) shall request arbitration to be conducted according to
this Schedule G.
G.9
The decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on the Parties, and may be
enforced in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario). The
Party against which the decision is enforced shall bear all costs and expenses
reasonably incurred by the other Party in enforcing the decision.
G.10
A copy of the decision of the arbitrator(s) from which any confidential information has
been redacted shall be made available to the public by the Distributor upon request.
G.11
Subject to G.12 (below), each Party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses
incurred in dispute arbitration, including the costs and expenses of any arbitrator(s)
appointed to resolve the dispute.
G.12
The arbitrator(s) may, if the arbitrator(s) consider it just and reasonable to do so, make
an award of costs against or in favour of a Party to the dispute. Such an award of costs
may relate to either or both the costs and expenses of the arbitrator(s), and the costs
and expenses of the Parties to the dispute.
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G.13
If a dispute is settled by the Parties during the course of arbitration, the Parties shall
prepare and execute minutes setting forth the terms of the settlement. Such terms shall
bind the Parties, and either Party may request the arbitrator(s) to record the settlement
in the form of an award under Section 36 of the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario). The
subject matter of the dispute shall not thereafter be the subject of any civil or other
proceeding, other than in relation to enforcement of the settlement terms.
G.14
If a Party fails to comply with the terms of settlement referenced in G.13 (above), the
other Party may submit the matter to arbitration under G.3 (above) if the settlement has
not been recorded as an award under Section 36 of the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario).
G.15
A copy of the minutes referenced in G.13 (above) from which all confidential information
has been redacted shall be made available to the public by the Distributor upon request.
G.16
The Parties may not, by means of the settlement of a dispute under G.2 or G.13 (above),
agree to any terms or conditions that are inconsistent with or contrary to the Code or this
Agreement.
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PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IF FACILITY FINANCED BY LENDER
H.1
For the purposes of this Schedule, “lender” means a bank or other entity whose principal
business is that of a financial institution, and which is financing or refinancing the
Customer’s Facility.
H.2
Where notice of a Default has been served on the Customer under section 22.3, an
agent or trustee for and on behalf of a lender (“Security Trustee”) or a receiver appointed
by the Security Trustee (“Receiver”) shall upon notice to the Distributor be entitled, but
not obligated, to exercise all of the rights and obligations of the Customer under this
Agreement, and shall be entitled to remedy the Default specified in the notice within the
applicable cure period referenced in section 22.4. The Distributor shall accept
performance of the Customer's obligations under this Agreement by the Security Trustee
or Receiver in lieu of the Customer's performance of such obligations, and shall not
exercise any right to terminate this Agreement under section 22.3 due to a Default if the
Security Trustee, its nominee or transferee, or the Receiver acknowledges the intention
to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and such acknowledgment is received within
30 days of the date of receipt of the notice of Default by the Customer.
H.3
The Customer may, without the prior written consent of the Distributor, assign by means
of only a security, all or any part of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to a
lender. The Customer shall promptly notify the Distributor upon making any such
assignment.
H.4
The Customer may disclose the confidential information of the Distributor to a lender or a
prospective lender.
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Appendix 4
Reference Guides, Technical Service
Standards & Drawings for
Commercial/Industrial Services
Draft v1.0
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Appendix 4: Reference Guides, Technical Service Standards & Drawings for Commercial/Industrial Services
Table of Contents
1.0
Introduction..................................................................................................................73
2.0
Customer-Owned Substation Pre-Service Inspection...............................................76
3.0
Transformer Vaults ......................................................................................................77
4.0
Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers ..................................................................79
5.0
Underground Concrete-Encased Primary Ducts .......................................................80
6.0
Overhead Supply Lines ...............................................................................................82
7.0
Underground Supply Lines .........................................................................................83
8.0
Meter Socket Requirements ........................................................................................84
9.0
Precast Foundation Base for Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers .................85
10.0
Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Dimensions ...............................................86
List of Tables
Table 1-1, HOB Reference Guides, Technical Service Standards & Drawings ..........................73
Table 8-1, Meter Socket Requirements for Installing Commercial & Residential Electricity
Service Metering Equipment .....................................................................................................84
Table 9-1, Precast Foundation Base for Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers ..................85
Table 10-1, Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Dimensions.............................................86
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27.0
INTRODUCTION
This appendix contains Hydro One Brampton (HOB) agreements, reference guides,
technical service standards and drawings for Commercial/Industrial services.
Consult with HOB to ensure the conformance of all proposed designs with current
revisions of the following.
Table 27-1, HOB Reference Guides, Technical Service Standards & Drawings
Ref
Document
Description
TS-01
Agreement
Electrical Demand (kW) Load Information (includes Commercial &
Industrial Customer Data)
TS-02
Technical Standard
Customer-Owned Substation Pre-Service Inspection
TS-03
Technical Standard
Transformer Vaults
TS-04
Technical Standard
Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers
TS-05
Technical Standard
Underground Concrete-Encased Primary Ducts
TS-06
Technical Standard
Overhead Supply Lines
TS-07
Technical Standard
Underground Supply Lines
TS-08
Technical Standard
Meter Socket Requirements
TS-09
Technical Standard
Precast Foundation Base for Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers
TS-10
Technical Standard
Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Dimensions
37-114
Standard Drawing
Installation of Precast Foundation for Three-Phase Pad-Mounted
Transformers
41-11
Standard Drawing
Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Grounding Details
37-116
Standard Drawing
Pad-Mounted Transformer Clearances from Vegetation
37-113
Standard Drawing
Installation of Precast Foundation for Single Phase Pad-Mounted
Transformers
41-10
Standard Drawing
Single-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Grounding Details
37-380
Standard Drawing
Guard Post Details
37-217
Standard Drawing
Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Guard Post Installation
37-202
Standard Drawing
Typical Building Vault Layout
37-360
Standard Drawing
Prefabricated Manhole Details
37-361
Standard Drawing
Manhole Cable Racking & Internal Grounding Details
37-363
Standard Drawing
Typical Concrete Manhole Chimney Installation
37-120
Standard Drawing
Installation of Switchgear Foundation Base
27-15
Standard Drawing
General Service Meter Cabinet and Meter Socket Installation
27-30
Standard Drawing
Utility/Electrical Room Door
25-40
Standard Drawing
Maximum Short Circuit Current
19-50
Standard Drawing
Typical Transformer Impedances
41-37
Standard Drawing
Manhole External Grounding Details
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Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc.
Hydro One Brampton Networks, Inc.
175 Sandalwood Parkway West
Brampton, ON L7A 1E8
Tel: (905) 840-6300
Fax: (905) 840-1305
Date: <dd-month-yyyy>
Re: Electrical demand (kW) load information
In accordance with the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Distribution System Code (ref.
Sections 3.1, 3.1.5, and 3.1.6, latest revision), and with Hydro One Brampton’s (HOB)
Condition of Service (ref. Sections 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.2.2, and 2.1.2.3, latest revision),
we are providing “electrical demand load information” for this agreement, and confirm
that it will be consumed at the municipal address provided under Commercial &
Industrial Customer Data.
Based on the information provided, we understand that HOB will perform an initial
economic evaluation to determine whether a capital contribution is required from the
customer. If so, we agree to provide an initial deposit of $1,500 for HOB’s preliminary
design work. We further agree to deposit the balance of the developer’s estimated
contribution (to be confirmed in HOB’s Offer to Connect letter) at least four weeks before
HOB commences work at our project site.
As per HOB’s Condition of Service, we further understand and accept that HOB will
review the actual construction costs incurred, and will revise its economic evaluation
accordingly. Any adjustments to the previously calculated capital contribution will be
forwarded by HOB to the undersigned.
We are providing the following details to assist HOB with designing the electrical service
required for the connection of our proposed facility to HOB’s distribution system:
Authority
Company Name:
Name (print):
Signature:
Title:
I have authority to bind the Corporation.
Deposit to be provided by:
Company Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone No.:
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Commercial & Industrial
Customer Data
A. General
Address of Property:
Legal Name of Company
Developing Property:
Address of Company
Developing Property:
Building to be Occupied by:
Building Area:
B. Electrical Service Requirements
Service Voltage:
Service Size (Amps):
C. Electrical Demand Load
Confirmed Demand Load (kW):
D. Load Characteristics
Largest Motor (hp):
Welders (Number, Size & Type):
Lighting Load (kW):
Electrical Heating (kW):
Air Conditioning (kW):
Computers:
Other (Miscellaneous):
Total Connected Load (kW):
Initial Demand Load (kW):
E. Project Contacts
Telephone
Owner Representative:
Electrical/Mechanical Consultant:
General Contractor:
Architect:
Electrical Contractor:
F. Construction Schedule
Date
Construction Start Date:
Temporary Service Required by:
Permanent Service Required by:
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CUSTOMER-OWNED SUBSTATION PRE-SERVICE INSPECTION
Customer:
Location:
Date Performed:
Disconnect Switch:
Type, ratings, condition.
Lightning Arresters:
Type, ratings, condition.
Fusing:
Type, ratings, condition, TCC.
Primary Cable & Terminations:
Type, ratings, condition, termination high potential
test values, time leakage.
Secondary Cable:
Type, size, connection type, condition, number of
conductors per phase.
Transformer (customer-owned):
Manufacturer, serial number, rating, leaks,
insulation, resistance test values, and oil test
results, including dielectric strength, neutralization
number, interfacial tension, colour, API gravity, and
bolted connections.
Transformer (HOB-owned):
Same as above, except HOB personnel will check
the condition of bolted connections.
Site:
Fence integrity, grounding, interlock.
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3.0
TRANSFORMER VAULTS
3.1
Transformer vaults supplied by the owner and provided for the installation of HOBowned transformers shall meet Ontario Electrical Safety Code and HOB requirements.
The location, size and vault configuration for each building shall be determined in
consultation with HOB’s Technical Services Department before building construction
commences to ensure that satisfactory space and access requirements have been met.
3.2
Vaults shall be constructed according to the design details and specifications shown on
HOB’s standard vault drawing #37-202, and according to the vault detail sketch that will
be issued by HOB’s Technical Services Department for each building or project requiring
a vault. All vaults shall be constructed on grade.
3.3
Transformer vaults shall be located to provide a free and clear entrance for personnel
and equipment directly from outside. Equipment access shall require a vault location
adjacent to the pavement that will provide HOB vehicles with free and safe mobility.
3.4
HOB’s employees and agents shall be provided with 24-hour vault access to maintain
the building’s electricity supply.
3.5
A ventilation system shall be provided for vaults that meets HOB’s requirements.
3.6
Ventilation openings shall be sized according to Table A provided on HOB’s standard
drawing #37-202. The air intake vent shall be located 450 mm above-grade (inside), with
the air exhaust vent located as close as possible to the vault ceiling. The ventilation
opening shall include a 60 mm spaced, gabled and double-louvered vent constructed
from 16 gauge galvanized steel, and separated by a ½” square mesh bird screen, or
from 12 gauge aluminum louvers separated by a ½ " square mesh bird screen complete
with centre support bar. A security bar made of welded ½" round bars with 150 mm
square spacing shall be securely fastened to the inside wall of the intake vent.
3.7
Only HOB’s equipment shall be located in the vault, and only qualified personnel familiar
with high-voltage equipment shall be provided with entry. HOB will install a padlock on
vault doors.
3.8
HOB shall supply and install all equipment and transformers (including warning signs)
and perform all electrical work in the vault, including connection to the owner’s transition
bus duct (or secondary cables).
3.9
Secondary connections between the electrical room and transformer vault shall be
provided and installed by the owner to meet Ontario Electrical Safety Code and HOB
requirements, and shall be made through a transition unit.
3.10
Detailed drawings of the transition unit shall be submitted to HOB’s Technical Services
Department for approval before fabrication. Drilling details will be shown on a separate
HOB standard drawing that will be provided together with all approved shop drawings
returned to the submitter.
3.11
HOB will determine the exact location of secondary entrances to transformer vaults.
3.12
HOB will make all necessary secondary electrical connections within vaults.
3.13
A separately fused lighting circuit and standard 120 VAC receptacle (solely for vault
purposes) shall be provided and installed by the owner.
3.14
Location of ground rods in areas remote from the vault shall be subject to prior approval
by HOB. Ground rods shall be installed in a grid pattern to meet Ontario Electrical Safety
Code requirements (ref. Section 36-300, 36-302, etc.).
3.15
HOB representatives will inspect vaults according to the following schedule:
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a) Before the floor or ceiling has been poured, and with the vault duct entry in
position;
b) Upon completion of the ducts and vault, including ventilation, drains, doors,
grounding, and painting.
Reasonable advance notice (minimum 48 hrs.) shall be provided to HOB’s Inspection
Department for inspections.
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4.0
THREE-PHASE PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS
4.1
A three-phase pad-mounted transformer will be provided by HOB for service up to and
including 1600 A at 347/600 V, or 1600 A at 120/208 V. HOB will require a 5-metre-wide
easement over the transformer, and a 3-metre easement from the primary duct bank to
the street line. The exact number of any required additional ducts will be determined by
HOB’s Technical Services Department.
4.2
A precast transformer foundation shall be supplied and installed by the customer to meet
HOB’s requirements, as shown on standard drawing #37-114. For grounding details,
refer to HOB standard drawing #41-11.
4.3
Pad-mounted transformers shall be located to provide a minimum of 3 metres (line of
sight) measured from the transformer to doors, windows, or other building openings. A
maximum distance of 4.5 metres shall be provided from transformers to vehicle access.
4.4
Concealment of pad-mounted transformers by location, shrubs, decorating walls or
beams is required by HOB to avoid viewing transformers directly from street level. The
method of concealment must provide adequate clearance from any walls or other
obstructions on the sides of transformers with doors. Any shrubs, decorating walls or
beams used to conceal a transformer’s other three sides must be located at least
1 metre from the transformer.
4.5
HOB’s employees and agents shall be provided with 24-hour transformer access to
maintain the building’s electricity supply.
4.6
Customers shall contact HOB’s Technical Services Department for design approval, or
for assistance to select suitable locations for pad-mounted transformers.
4.7
Consultation with the City of Brampton’s site plan approval process shall be required to
ensure that any proposed placement of pad-mounted transformers conforms with City
by-laws.
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5.0
UNDERGROUND CONCRETE-ENCASED PRIMARY DUCTS
5.1
Customers shall provide and install a sufficient number of concrete-encased ducts to
permit the installation of conductors by HOB.
5.2
Parallel ducts shall be constructed by the customer for the duct run, with the number and
arrangement of ducts to be specified by HOB. The internal diameter of ducting shall be
100 mm and terminated with bell fittings at each end, unless otherwise specified by
HOB.
5.3
Duct lengths shall be joined together with HOB-approved couplings to provide sound
and water-tight joints, and the joints in adjacent ducts shall be staggered by at least
200 mm. The minimum permitted bend radius for a preformed duct shall be 1.5 metres.
5.4
Ducts shall be installed with a spacing of 150 mm from centre to centre (both horizontally
and vertically) using two plastic or masonry spacers for every 3 metres of conduit length.
Use of wood spacers is not permitted.
5.5
Duct banks shall be installed such that their top surfaces are at least 760 mm below
finished grade, and a maximum of 1060 mm below finished grade where the duct bank
terminates at or near the street line.
5.6
Duct banks shall be constructed with an even slope in one direction of not less than
75 mm over a distance of 30 m to provide drainage. To meet the requirements of item
5.5 (above) when the direction of slope is from the street to the building, a soak-away pit
or riser manhole shall be incorporated. The method to be used will be determined by
HOB upon application to the Technical Services Department.
5.7
Type 2 PVC ducts shall be used in accordance with CSA Standards C22.2 and B196.11972, and any subsequent revisions.
5.8
Ducts shall be encased in 20 MPa concrete with a maximum size aggregate of 10 mm. A
minimum cover of 75 mm shall be maintained on all sides, except for the bottom where
the cover shall be 125 mm. Poured concrete shall be worked below and between the
pipes to produce a level and homogeneous mass with no voids.
5.9
Duct runs shall be reinforced when constructed over recent fill where the trench bottom
is not solid, such as in areas of proposed driveways, roadways, parking lots, and all
other locations specified by HOB. Trenches shall be deepened and foundation spacers
blocked up from the bottom to ensure a minimum concrete base thickness of 125 mm.
Reinforcing steel bars of 15 mm (5/8”) diameter shall be installed along the length of the
trench using 100 mm lateral spacing, and 50 mm spacing above the concrete base. An
overlap of 610 mm shall be provided for reinforcing bars, where necessary. Installed
rebar shall project 1.5 m out from entry walls where rebar is embedded.
5.10
Before digging a trench, the contractor shall contact HOB’s Technical Services
Department a minimum of 48 hours in advance to schedule construction and pouring
inspections by HOB’s Inspection Department.
5.11
Completed ducts shall be clean, waterproof and free from obstructions, and their ends
shall be fitted with standard plastic duct plugs to prevent the ingress of moisture and dirt.
Ducts shall be tested for clearance using a 95 mm mandrel, and witnessed by a HOB
representative. The mandrel shall be pulled through a minimum 1.5 m bending radius. A
non-metallic, non-deteriorating rope of minimum 500 lbs. breaking strength shall be
provided inside each duct (e.g., 5 mm polypropylene rope).
5.12
When the customer’s ducts are required to join directly with HOB’s ducts, the customer’s
ducts shall be constructed to project a minimum distance of 305 mm from their concrete
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envelope in a staggered pattern. Ducts shall be fitted with suitable couplings, and shall
remain plugged until the joints are completed. The face of the concrete envelope shall
be rough for joining with the concrete extension envelope. Steel reinforcing bars of
15 mm (5/8”) diameter and 1.8 m length shall be encased longitudinally in the duct
bank’s concrete envelope a distance of 50 mm from the exterior surface, and with
100 mm centres along the sides and bottom of the envelope. The rebar shall be installed
to project 914 mm from the concrete to anchor the concrete extension when poured. The
end of the duct bank shall be marked using a 50 mm x 100 mm x 1.8 m stake, and the
bottom of the stake shall be level with the end of the duct bank.
5.13
Where any duct bank will not be continued, reinforcing bars and ducts complete with bell
ends shall terminate flush with the end of the concrete encasement.
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6.0
OVERHEAD SUPPLY LINES
6.1
Where conditions require the construction of a pole line by the customer to obtain
service, the pole line shall be guyed at opposite ends to be self-supporting.
6.2
For secondary voltage supply, the customer’s first pole from the road shall be located
within 30 metres of HOB’s line pole. The pole size will be determined by HOB upon
application to the Technical Services Department. The customer shall provide a
sufficient length of conductor coiled at the base of the pole for HOB to connect to its line
pole on the street.
6.3
For high-voltage supply, the line shall be constructed according to the details and
specifications shown on the drawing to be prepared by the customer, and approved by
the Electrical Safety Authority and HOB. Where the primary supply voltage is 27.6 kV or
less, the line must be constructed and insulated according to HOB’s standards for
27.6 kV supply.
6.4
All distribution at any primary voltage shall be 4-wire, with the exception of 44 kV. The
customer shall provide a neutral conductor for connection to the system neutral, and if
not required for the customer’s use this neutral conductor shall be connected to the
customer’s station grounding system.
6.5
The customer shall provide a sufficient length of conductor with a minimum size of 3/0
ACSR coiled at the base of the pole which is closest to the road for connection by HOB
to its circuit.
6.6
A customer installing a pole on which a HOB transformer will be installed shall be
responsible for the installation of ground rods in undisturbed earth at the pole location.
6.7
Adequate clearances from buildings shall be provided to meet the Electrical Safety
Authority regulations, as outlined in the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (current edition).
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7.0
UNDERGROUND SUPPLY LINES
7.1
Except for high-voltage supply to customer substations, electricity supply to customers in
new industrial subdivisions will be provided by underground lines installed from the road
allowance to the customer’s building.
7.2
Concrete-encased ducts shall be constructed and installed by the customer according to
HOB’s standards for primary circuits (refer to TS-05). Secondary ducts shall be
constructed by the customer according to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, unless
HOB is providing secondary cables for the customer’s service. Customers should
consult with HOB on secondary ducts.
7.3
Duct structures shall be terminated at the road allowance according to a drawing
prepared by HOB. Duct construction shall not commence before the HOB drawing has
been received.
7.4
Where HOB’s electrical supply must cross a roadway underground to reach a customer,
the customer’s duct structure shall be terminated in a staggered pattern with the ducts
and rebar extending beyond the end of the concrete envelope (refer to TS-05, 5.11 and
5.12).
7.5
HOB will supply and install the primary conductor to the point of supply, as agreed with
the customer.
7.6
The customer’s primary or secondary service entrance equipment shall be constructed
according to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
7.7
CSA-approved secondary conductors shall be supplied and installed by the customer
between the main disconnect switch and utilities point of attachment, and shall include a
sufficient length of conductor coiled for use by HOB that meets Electrical Safety
Authority requirements. The customer shall supply CSA-approved, 2-hole compression
style lugs suitable for crimping by HOB.
7.8
Line terminals of the incoming load interrupter for high-voltage supply to customerowned metal-clad switchgear equipment shall include connectors suitable for cable
termination. Modular style terminators will be supplied by HOB.
7.9
A minimum vertical dimension of 914 mm shall be provided between the concrete pad
surface and the switch termination connection, and each cable entry through the pad
shall be made directly below the terminating point. Cable entries grouped in one location
are not acceptable. Adequate space shall be provided to permit the training of cables to
terminals.
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METER SOCKET REQUIREMENTS
HOB’s meter socket requirements are provided below for the installation of commercial and residential electricity service
metering equipment.
Table 8-1, Meter Socket Requirements for Installing Commercial & Residential Electricity Service Metering Equipment
Application
Phase
Wire
Amps
Voltage
Socket Jaws
Style
Model No.
Residential Self-Contained
1
3
100
120/240
4
O/H
BA3-TCV
Residential Self-Contained
1
3
100
120/240
4
U/G
MO2-V
Residential Self-Contained
1
3
200
120/240
4
O/H
BQ2-V
Residential Self-Contained
1
3
200
120/240
4
U/G
MO2-V
Residential Self-Contained
1
3
100
120/240
4
O/H
BA3-TCV
Residential Self-Contained
1
3
100
120/240
4
U/G
MO2-V
Residential Self-Contained
1
3
200
120/240
4
O/H
BQ2-V
Residential Self-Contained
1
3
200
120/240
4
U/G
MO2-V
Residential Rated Transformer
1
3
400
120/240
5
U/G
JS4A-400*
Commercial Self-Contained (Network)
3
3
100
120/208
5
O/H or U/G
BE1-TVC-IN-6 or
BE1-TVC-IN-9
Commercial Self-Contained (Network)
3
3
200
120/208
5
O/H or U/G
BS2-TVC-IN-6 or
BS2-TVC-IN-9
Commercial Self-Contained
3
3
100
600
5
O/H or U/G
BE1-TVC-IN-6 or
BE1-TVC-IN-9
Commercial Self-Contained
3
3
200
600
5
O/H or U/G
BS2-TVC-IN-6 or
BS2-TVC-IN-9
Commercial Self-Contained
3
4
100
120/208
7
O/H or U/G
PL17-TCV-IN
Commercial Self-Contained
3
4
100
347/600
7
O/H or U/G
PL17-TCV-IN
Commercial Self-Contained
3
4
200
120/208
7
O/H or U/G
PL27-TCV-IN
Commercial Self-Contained
3
4
200
347/600
7
O/H or U/G
PL27-TCV-IN
Central Metering
1
3
200+
120/240
5
O/H
CL5-V*
Commercial Rated Transformer
3
4
200+
120
13
U/G
CT-113**
Notes: *For purchase through HOB only
**Special approval only
For residential ganged meter base, refer to HOB standard #27-20
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PRECAST FOUNDATION BASE FOR THREE-PHASE PAD-MOUNTED
TRANSFORMERS
Table 9-1, Precast Foundation Base for Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers
Item
Supplier
Industrial Cast Stone
Brooklin Concrete Products
ICS#206
BCP#114PB
Top Lid Cover
(75 kVA to 500 kVA)
ICS#206A
BCP#114TBA9
Top Lid Cover
(750 kVA to 1500 kVA)
ICS#206B
BCP#114TBB9
Transformer Base
(75 kVA to 1500 kVA)
Supplier Information
Company Name:
Industrial Cast Stone
Location:
Newmarket, ON
Telephone No.:
1-905-737-5330
Company Name:
Brooklin Concrete Products
Location:
Brooklin, ON
Telephone No.:
1-888-407-6443 (toll free)
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THREE-PHASE PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER DIMENSIONS
The dimensions and characteristics of three-phase pad-mounted transformers are
provided below for reference.
Table 10-1, Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Dimensions
Transformer
Size (kVA)
Primary
Voltage (kV)
Secondary
Dimensions (mm)
D
W
Mass (kg)
H
75
27.6/16
600/347
-
-
-
1570
150
27.6/16
208/120
1124
1473
1791
1870
150
27.6/16
600/347
1173
1473
1791
2000
300
27.6/16
208/120
1226
1473
1892
2615
300
27.6/16
600/347
1275
1603
1791
2475
500
27.6/16
208/120
1275
1655
1791
3055
500
27.6/16
600/347
1275
1655
1791
3040
500
27.6 x 13.8
208/120
1325
1655
1892
3250
500
27.6 x 13.8
600/347
1275
1655
1892
3145
750
27.6/16
208/120
-
-
-
-
750
27.6/16
600/347
1327
1727
1892
3645
1000
27.6/16
600/347
1454
1857
1892
4795
1500
27.6/16
600/347
1555
1857
1892
6808
Power Tx 1500
44
600/347
2057
1905
2135*
6740
Notes: *Minimum tank height
Dimensions include radiator fins
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Appendix 7: Sample Commercial/Industrial Connection Agreement
Procedure:
Design Criteria for Underground
Residential Subdivisions
Document No.: PRO-05-005
New Construction
Appendix 5
Table of Contents
Purpose ...................................................................................................................................87
Scope 87
Instructions .............................................................................................................................87
Definitions ...............................................................................................................................95
References ..............................................................................................................................95
Revision History......................................................................................................................95
Document Approval ................................................................................................................97
11.0
PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide clear guidelines in meeting standards set out by the
City of Brampton and other related electrical utility standards for new construction of residential
subdivisions.
12.0
SCOPE
This procedure applies to all Engineering staff. It defines the Design Criteria and Construction /
Equipment Standards required for new Residential construction. In addition, the procedure
references a Hydro One Brampton Standard Underground Residential Distribution Material
Listing which is updated by Planning and Standards Department.
13.0
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOUNTABILITY
INSTRUCTIONS
1.0
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1.1
All Hydro equipment will be installed in accordance with the latest City of Brampton
Standard road cross-sections. (Standard 200, 201, 202, etc.)
1.2
Generally in a subdivision, cables are installed in a joint-use trench shared with Bell
Canada, Rogers Cable TV, and Gas lines. Typical cross-sections of joint-use
trenches are shown on Hydro One Brampton Standards 37-200 and 37-201.
2.0
Transformers
2.1
Hydro One Brampton installs 16000-120/240V low-profile transformers on
27.6kV systems and 16000/8000-120/240V on 13.8kV systems.
2.2
The size of low-profile transformers and number of house services per transformer in
new residential subdivision with natural gas heating are as follows:
Transformer
Unit
Service
50 kVA
Maximum 8 single-family houses or 10 semi-detached
and townhouse units per transformer.
75 kVA
Maximum 12
(Preferred)
100 kVA
Maximum 20 house services per transformer. This
option will require the installation of secondary junction
boxes per Std. 25-53 or 25-54. A typical distribution is
8 services directly to the transformer and 6 services to
each of 2 junction boxes. This option can only be
considered when a 75 kVA or 50 kVA cannot be
accommodated due to physical limitations.
house
services
per
transformer.
3.0
Location of Transformers
3.1
The proposed location of low-profile transformers will be as follows:
a) Layout as per Hydro One Brampton Standards 37-100, 37-109, 37-110
and 37-111.
b) Minimum clearance of 1.2m from transformer to the edge of the driveway
and 3m from any deep service or fire hydrant.
c) Minimum Line-of-Sight distance from transformer to any door, window or
combustible surface is 3m.
d) Standard 37-207 shows typical layouts for transformers and Super Mail
Boxes in corner lot conditions.
e) Transformer clearances from vegetation as per Standard 37-116.
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Transformer Installation
4.1
The installation of low-profile transformer will be completed as follows:
a) Concrete pad as per Standard 37-113.
b) Transformer installation on concrete pad as per Standard 37-211.
c) Grounding as per Standard 41-10, and Standard 41-15.
d) Distribution "Open point" as per Standard 23-05 at mid point of electrical
load and must be shown on electrical drawing.
e) Primary and secondary cables and ground wires are installed as per
Standard 37-212.
5.0
Fault Indicators
5.1
A 300 Amp fault indicator (F247) will be installed at every low profile
transformer and a minimum one (1) energized transformer from any open
point, as per Standard 37-60.
6.0
Cabling
6.1
Primary Cable
Hydro One Brampton uses the following cables for residential subdivision
installations:
a) 1000 kcmil AL 28 kV feeder in 100mm PVC concrete encased duct or in
100mm dia. PVC Type 2 direct buried.
b) 1/0 AL 28 kV cable in 100mm PVC Type 2 conduit for distribution primary
network on 27.6 kV system.
c) Splices in primary cables are not allowed except where the distance
between equipment exceeds 300m, and where it’s indicated on Hydro
One Brampton construction drawings. All splices will be completed as
per Standard 35-32 and tied down by Hydro One Brampton Survey Crew.
7.0
Feeder Installation
7.1
Feeder open points must be shown on drawings and will be determined by
the Planning Department based on load optimization
7.2
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A set of 800 Amp fault indicators will be installed at every feeder dip pole and at
every feeder position on manually operated switchgear.
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7.3
The dip pole must be a clean pole (no Bell or TV dips). The poles closest to
the subdivision entrance are to be reserved for HOB Dips.
7.4 The distance between feeder cable equipment must not exceed 600m. HOB
carries an emergency feeder cable stock length of 630m. Model 3 may be
installed at a maximum 600m. Locations of switch to be reviewed and
approved at the Draft Plan Stage.
8.0
Distribution Cable - 1/0 AL 28kV - Loading
8.1
Maximum number of transformers on primary distribution loop between fuses
to be as follows: (Based on 50% Electric Heat Criteria)
System
27.6 kV
13.8 kV
Maximum Number of Transformers
 24 - 50kVA units
 16 - 75kVA units
 10 - 100kVA units
 12 - 50kVA units
 8 - 75kVA units
 5 - 100kVA units
Any extra commercial or institutional load will decrease the number of
transformers on a primary distribution loop by the equivalent connected
load.
ii) Install fuses at the dip poles and switchgears as per Standard 17-106
and Standard 17-114.
i)
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9.0
Secondary House Service Cable
9.1
Lots are to be serviced on the lot line opposite the water/sewer service
corridor. . One service tail for each house will be stubbed up in the service
lateral trench, 0.6m behind street line and 0.6m from the lot line, typically on
the lot closest to the transformer.
9.2
House services to be 3/0 AL 600V, underground triplex direct buried in main
trench and in 50mm diameter P.V.C. duct from street line to meter base at
house as per Hydro One Brampton Standard 25-110 and 25-111. The
maximum distance of 3/0 AL triplex to be 90m from transformer to meter
base.
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9.3
Short length secondary service runs are to be designed with the inclusion of
secondary service fuse protection at the transformer as per Standard 25-50
10.
0
Condominium Projects
10.
1
Condominium projects do not follow City of Brampton Road Standards. The
hydro installation must be designed in accordance with the appropriate CSA
and Building Code Standards. Refer to Standard 37-197 and Standard 37198.
10.
2
The street lighting system will be privately owned, metered and maintained
by the condominium corporation. Hydro One Brampton does not undertake
any streetlight design on condominium projects.
10.
3
The streetlight cable can be installed in a joint hydro trench provided it is
installed in continuous duct and a minimum of 300mm clearance from hydro
cables. Refer to Hydro One Brampton Standard 37-201.
11.
0
Road Crossings
11.
1
Ducts for Hydro and Communications road crossings will be 100mm
diameter P.V.C. type II. The installation of road crossings will be completed
as per Standard 37-199 and 37-200.
11.
2
The location of road crossings to be determined as follows:
a) At intersections as per Standard 37-209.
b) At low profile transformers as per Standard 37-208.
c) Minimum 2m clearance to "deep house services".
d) Minimum 0.6m away from edge of driveway.
e) Perpendicular to roadway
11.
3
We install maximum of one (1) primary cable per duct or three (3) secondary
underground services, per duct with minimum one (1) spare duct at each
crossing.
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0
12.
1
Hydro One Brampton installs Pad mounted 28kV Model 9, Model 10 or Model 3
switchgears as shown on Standards 37-392, 37-401, and 37-403. The switchgear
foundations are installed as shown on Standard 37-117 and 37-120 and grounding
as shown on Standard 41-12.
12.
2
Location of Switchgears are reviewed and approved at the Draft Plan Stage.
Switchgears are installed on 5m x 7m Registered Easements as shown on Standard
37-117.
12.
3
12.
4
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Switchgears
The Planning and Standards Department will advise on the use of Motorized
Switchgear. This requirement will be determined prior to the final
Subdivision feeder Design.
When motorized switchgear is specified in a design, the Technician will specify the
installation of a 120V A.C. supply in accordance with the standard for non-metered
services. The Technician will also arrange for installation of a Bell communication
line for present or future SCADA capability.
13.
0
Material
13.
1
All materials supplied by the Developer must be in accordance with Hydro
One Brampton Specifications.
13.
2
The Certified Test Reports or Certificate of Compliance for all cables and
transformers purchased by the Developer must be forwarded to the Planning
and Standards Department for approval. Cable and transformers must not
be released by the manufacturer without receiving prior approval from Hydro
One Brampton via the Developer.
14.
0
List of Standards
14.
City of Brampton Standard 200
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City of Brampton Standard 201
City of Brampton Standard 202
Additional City of Brampton standards if applicable
14.
2
Section # 23 -- Lighting Arresters
Standard 23-05 16 kV Parking Stand/Elbow Arrester Application
14.
3
Section # 25 -- Secondaries and Services
Standard 25-050 Transformer Secondary Current Limiting Protection
Standard 25-053 Installation Of 24” Deep Junction Tap Box
Standard 25-108 Service Lateral From Trench To Meter Base (250kcmil –
3/0)
Standard 25-110 Service Lateral from Main Trench to Meter Base
Standard 25-111 Service Lateral Terminations
Standard 25-120 Cold Shrink Secondary Splice Installation Detail
14.
4
Section # 37 -- Underground
Standard 37-059 Loadbreak Elbow Numbering Sequence
Standard 37-109 Foundation Base and Pedestal Layout for Single Phase
Mini-Pad Transformer
Standard 37-110 Transformer Base Survey Layout
Standard 37-111 Typical Transformer/Driveway Installation
Standard 37-113 Installation of Precast Foundation for 1 PH Padmount
Transformer
Standard 37-116 Padmount Transformer Clearances from Vegetation.
Standard 37-117 Switchgear Clearances from Vegetation or Obstructions.
Standard 37-118 Model 9 Switchgear Cable Arrangement
Standard 37-119 Model 10 Switchgear Cable Arrangement
Standard 37-120 Installation of Switchgear Foundation Base.
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Standard 37-124
Installation of Precast Foundation Base and Lid For “Air
Insulated” Sectionalizer
Standard 37-197
(W/Dist./Feeder)
Condominium/Townhouses Duct Bank Details
Standard 37-198
Condominium/Townhouses Duct Bank Details
(W/Dist./Feeder)
Standard 37-199 Subdivisions Road Crossing Using Unshrinkable Fill
Standard 37-200 Typical Road Crossing Details
Standard 37-201 Typical Duct and Trench Details
Standard 37-207 Typical Layout for Mini-Pad Transformer and Supermail
Boxes
Standard 37-208 Typical Road Crossing for Cable in Conduit Installation
Standard 37-209 Typical Road Crossing at Intersections
Standard 37-211 Typical 1 Phase Padmounted Transformer Installation
Standard 37-220
Guard Post Installaion For 1PH Padmounted Transformer
Standard 37-221
1 Phase “Air Insulated” Sectionalizer Installation Detail
Standard 37-380
Guard Post Installation Detail
Standard 37-400 28kV “Deadfront Vacuum” Model 9 Swgr Installation (LVS
Swgr Replacement
Standard 37-401 28kV “Deadfront Vacuum” Model 10 Swgr Installation
Standard 37-403 Switchgear – 28kV Model 3 S/G
14.
5
Standard 37-212 Typical Layout and length of Primary/Secondary Cables
and Ground Wires inside Mini-Pad Transformer Base.
Standard 37-392 Installation of 25 kV S & C PMH 9 Switchgear
Standard 37-393 Installation of 25 kV S & C PMH 10 Switchgear
14.
6
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Standard 41-010 1 Pad mount Transformer Grounding Detail (Alternative B)
Standard 41-012 Pad mounted Switchgear Grounding Detail
Standard 41-015
Padmount Transformer Ground Grid Easement
Standard 41-016
“Air Insulated” Sectionalizer Grounding Detail
Standard 41-025
Guard Post Grounding Detail
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15.0
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DEFINITIONS
none
REFERENCES
Hydro One Brampton – Standard Underground Residential Distribution Material Listing.
16.0
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
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Description of Changes
Prepared By
Date
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Replaces procedure E-12. Removed Streetlighting,
and Park & Walkway Lighting from procedure.
A. Kuchowicz,
Project Engineer,
Oct. 21/08
Updated sections 1.0, 5.1, 6.1, 9.1, 10.2, 11.3, and
12.1.
Updated standards referred to in 2.2, 8.1, 10.3, and
13.3.
3.1 c- Revised from 6m to 3m, 6.1a & 6.1b - revised
HDPE to PVC Type 2, and 12.3 Revised Motorized
S/G requirement and Remove 12.3 a, b, and c.
4.1. Added Standard 41-15.
5.1 Devised fault indicator part number and added
Standard 37-60.
Feb. 3/09
R. Evangelista,
Engineering
Development
Sector Supervisor
R. Evangelista,
Engineering
Development
Sector Supervisor
November
22,2012
6.1 c Removed Splice detail for HDPE in Conduit
and Standard 37-450.
6.1 d Renumbered to 6.1c
Walter Rose.
Planning and
Standards
November
22,2012
7.2 Revised
7.3 Revised
7.4 Added maximum feeder run and vacuum switch
Standard 37-403.
Walter Rose.
Planning and
Standards
November
22,2012
10.1 Added Standard 37-197 and 37-198.
12.1 Removed Federal Pioneer and Standard 37393 added Standard 37-401.
R. Evangelista,
Engineering
Development
Sector Supervisor
14.0 Revised List of Standards.
November
22,2012
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DOCUMENT APPROVAL
Approved by:
(signature on original copy only
and not on posted version)
Draft v1.0
Original signed by A. Mastrofrancesco
A. Mastrofrancesco P. Eng., V.P. Engineering & Operations
Feb. 1/13
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Date
EP File #
Attention:
Re:
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for your submission concerning the above-noted Development.
As part of the work required to supply this Development, the Developer accepts all
obligations for the installation and placement of Hydro One Brampton’s (HOB)
infrastructure in accordance with HOB’s design criteria, standards, and the City of
Brampton’s road cross-sections prepared for the Development. The Developer will be
responsible for managing all site servicing issues, and providing personnel for
responding to site issues as they arise. HOB staff must be consulted where changes to
the original electrical design are required.
The Developer will:
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Design the electrical system;
Supply all electrical distribution system materials;
Provide survey and layout services for installing the electrical distribution system;
Provide full project management services;
Install the electrical distribution system;
Complete all non-energized low-voltage and distribution voltage cable
terminations and splices.
All aspects of the electrical design will be subject to Hydro One Brampton’s
specifications and approvals:
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Designing the street lighting system;
Supplying all street lighting related materials;
Installing the street lighting system, including supply pedestals;
Completing all street lighting connections.
All aspects of the street lighting design are subject to the City of Brampton’s
specifications and approvals.
Hydro One Brampton will be responsible for reviewing the Developer's design,
performing site inspections, completing the termination and splicing of feeder cables
(where applicable), obtaining approval for cable and transformer Certified Test Reports,
and for any work on or in proximity to the distribution system once it becomes energized.
All work and materials supplied by HOB, with the exception of design review, will be
applied to the total Subdivision costs and included in the economic analysis.
The Developer will be required to provide registered easements in favour of Hydro One
Brampton for the installation of pad-mounted switchgear, where such devices are
required to facilitate the servicing of Development lands.
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Street Lighting
The City of Brampton will manage all street lighting and park lighting aspects of the
Developer’s project. This includes design approvals, inspection, and maintenance of the
street lighting system within the public road allowance, walkways, and parklands.
Hydro One Brampton will require an approved street lighting design and Electrical Safety
Authority (ESA) permit before connecting any street lighting supplies to HOB’s
distribution system. For more information about street lighting in new Developments,
contact Ms. Susan Evans of the City of Brampton at 905-874-2592.
Financial Requirements
The Developer will provide securities in the form of a Letter of Credit for the total cost of
services to be provided by Hydro One Brampton for the Development. Final invoicing will
reflect the actual incurred costs.
The estimated costs for this project include the following items:
1) Design review deposit : $00,000.00
2) Completed 1/0 Al 28 kV riser pole terminations: $00,000.00
3) Completed switchgear terminations: $00,000.00
4) Maintenance Security: $00,000.00
Subtotal: $00,000.00
HST: $00,000.00
Total: $00,000.00
Note: All costs incurred by HOB to accommodate phased construction of the
development will be fully recoverable and excluded from the economic analysis.
These costs will exclude any work required to provide electrical service from the public
road allowance to individual Customer Connections within the Subdivision.
Contact Hydro One Brampton’s Technical Services Department at 905 840-6300 ext
5533, to process the new service Connection within this Development.
Design Review
Hydro One Brampton’s review and approval of your consultant’s design will require the
following items:
1) One set (hard copies only) of the plan and profile engineering drawings prepared
at the second submission stage showing community mailbox locations;
2) One set (hard copies and electronic files) of the City of Brampton’s road crosssections for roadways to be constructed within this Development;
3) One set (electronic files) of the general above-ground and below-ground
engineering drawings;
4) One set (hard copies and electronic files) of the street lighting design drawings;
5) One set (hard copies and electronic files) of the legal plans for the Subdivision.
Note: Details for design parameters and supply points have been provided by Hydro
One Brampton to your consultant under separate cover.
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Warranty Period
All labour, equipment and materials supplied and installed by the Developer will be the
responsibility of the Developer or its agents until such time as the new system is
accepted and energized by HOB.
Following energization of the new system, HOB will respond to any electrical
deficiencies or power outages. This work will be covered under the maintenance period.
Maintenance Period
In order to provide security for maintenance of the installed electrical system, Hydro One
Brampton will not reduce the Letter of Credit by less than 15% of its original amount (i.e.,
minimum $10,000, and maximum $50,000) until all lands dedicated by the Developer for
use as public highways are accepted by the municipality.
Where any person suffers damages resulting from a deficiency of the electrical system
supplied and installed by or on behalf of the Developer and/or its subcontractors
(hereinafter a “deficiency” or the “deficiencies”) arising during the maintenance period
(which continues until such time as the Development is assumed by the City of
Brampton), the Developer will:
a) At its own expense, correct all deficiencies that arise during the maintenance
period;
b) Be liable to Customers, including homeowners, tenants, and businesses, for all
such damages suffered by Customers resulting from or as a consequence of a
deficiency arising during the maintenance period; and
c) Indemnify and save HOB harmless from all claims that may be made against
HOB by Customers in the circumstances described in (b).
Notwithstanding (a) above, the work described in (a) will be performed by HOB instead
of the Developer, where work is required in proximity to energized equipment or is
required immediately due to reasons of safety and/or system reliability, the Developer
will be liable to HOB for charges resulting from corrective work, including the materials
provided by HOB for such work.
Economic Evaluation
Under Chapter 3, Section 3.2.1 of the OEB’s Distribution System Code (DSC), the Utility
will “perform an economic evaluation to determine if the future revenue from the
Customer(s) connected to the new system will pay for the capital cost and ongoing
maintenance costs of the expansion project”.
Section 3.2.6 of the OEB’s DSC states that “if a shortfall between the present value of
the project costs and revenues is calculated, the distributor may propose to collect either
all or a portion of that amount from the Customer, in accordance with the distributor’s
documented policy on Capital contribution by Customer class.” The economic evaluation
period shall commence based on the date when the first primary cable internal to the
Expansion project is connected to Hydro One Brampton’s point of supply.
Using the methodology described in Appendix “B” of the Distribution System Code, HOB
will complete a final analysis at the end of the “Five Year Customer Connection Horizon”
to determine any final settlement amounts.
Capitalization Cost
Prior to commencing the electrical system installation, a preliminary summary of costs
shall be required, including engineering and administration fees. Provide labour, material
and equipment costs for the following:
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a) Distribution Transformers: Include the installed cost of distribution transformers
used to transform electricity to the voltage to be used by the consumer, and
include the number of transformers installed within the Development. Include the
costs for transformers, foundation, grounding equipment, and other material and
labour necessary for the installation.
b) Balance of Distribution: Include the installed cost for the balance of cables or
distribution facilities required to distribute electricity from Hydro One Brampton's
system to the dwelling units. Include the total lengths of feeder, primary and
secondary cables.
Provide a summary of your preliminary costs, as noted below:
Table 2, Preliminary Cost Summary
Description and Number
Quantity
Total Cost
Underground Conduit (1840001)
Equipment Foundation (1840002)
Primary Feeder Cable ( 1845001)
Primary Distribution Cable (1845001)
28 kV Switchgear (1845004)
Secondary Conductor (1845010)
Single Phase Pad-mounted Transformer (1850002)
Residential Underground Service (1855002)
Total Quantity and Total Cost
All costs provided shall exclude HST and any street lighting related expenses.
Cable Reel Records
The Developer’s contractor (i.e., Site Foreman) shall be responsible for recording the
reel information on the electrical drawing for each section of cable being installed within
the Subdivision, as described below:
1) Riser pole to switchgear
a) Riser pole to pad-mounted transformer;
b) Pad-mounted transformer to pad-mounted transformer;
c) Pad-mounted transformer to switchgear;
d) Switchgear to switchgear.
Upon completing the primary cable installation, provide a copy of the electrical drawing
complete with reel numbers to Hydro One Brampton’s inspector.
Primary energization by HOB is contingent upon receiving the proper cable reel number
information.
Before releasing any Letter of Credit amounts or proceeding with the final economic
analysis, HOB shall require a statutory declaration letter signed by the owner stating that
all monies payable for works, services or fees relating to any aspect of the electrical
servicing of the site have been paid in full, excluding any hold-back amounts properly
retained.
For general inquiries refer to Project File #____ .If you have any questions, please
contact the undersigned at extension 5508, or the project designer at extension XXXX.
Yours truly,
Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc.
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Engineering Development & Expansion Supervisor
RE/lm
cc:
T. Wasik, Manager of Engineering (HOB)
J. McGill, Technical Service Supervisor (HOB)
<name>, Engineering Technician (HOB)
<name>, <Project Manager or Electrical Consultant>
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TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
HYDRO ONE BRAMPTON
and
_________________________________
TO:
HYDRO ONE BRAMPTON
WE HEREBY AUTHORIZE YOU TO DRAW ON THE (NAME OF CANADIAN
CHARTERED BANK OR TRUST COMPANY AND ADDRESS) FOR THE ACCOUNT
OF (NAME OF DEVELOPER) UP TO AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $_____________
AVAILABLE ON DEMAND.
Pursuant to the request of our customer, the said (NAME OF DEVELOPER) we (NAME
OF BANK) hereby establish and give to you an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in your favour
in the total amount of $__________ which may be drawn on by you at any time and from
time to time upon written demand for payment made upon us by you which demand we
shall honour without enquiring whether you have a right as between yourself and our
said customers to make such demand, and without recognizing any claim of our said
customers.
Provided, however, that you are to deliver to us at such time as a written demand for
payment is made upon us, a certificate confirming that monies drawn pursuant to this
Letter of Credit are to be and/or have been expended pursuant to obligations incurred or
to be incurred in connection with the Agreement between (NAME OF DEVELOPER) and
HYDRO ONE BRAMPTON.
This Letter of Credit will continue in-force up to the ____ day of (month) 20__ and will
expire on that date and may call for payment of the full amount outstanding under this
Letter of Credit at any time prior to that date. Partial drawings are permitted. The
amount of this Letter of Credit may be reduced from time to time as advised by notice in
writing given to us by you.
It is a condition of this Letter of Credit that it shall be deemed to be automatically
extended for one year from the present or any future expiration date hereof, unless thirty
days prior to any such date we shall notify you in writing that we elect not to consider this
Letter of Credit renewed for any such additional period. Upon receipt by you of such
notice, you may draw hereunder by means of your demand accompanied by your written
certification that the amounts drawn will be retained and used to meet obligations
incurred or to be incurred in connection with the above mentioned Agreement.
DATED: ___________________________________
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Townhouse - Condominium
Offer to Connect
(Options A and B)
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(Date)
Attn :
Our E. P. File
Re:
Offer to Connect - ___ Unit Condominium
Draft Plan 21T –_______, In the City of Brampton
Dear Sir/Madam:
Further to recent discussions with your consultant we are pleased to submit the following
information regarding our residential servicing process.
We offer the Developer two choices to service residential subdivisions in Brampton. The two
methods, Option A and Option B, are distinctly different and are described in detail in this letter.
Option A;
Turn Key Design and Installation by Hydro One Brampton
Option B;
Alternative Bid – Design and Installation by the Developer
Street Lighting
The lighting in this Development is privately owned and operated by the Condominium Board.
Hydro One Brampton will require an approved streetlight design and an Electrical Safety
Authority permit prior to connecting any lighting supplies to our system.
17.1.1.1 The Electrical Servicing Process
17.2
1.)
Option A: Turn Key Design and Installation by Hydro One Brampton
HOB will process all works required to complete the installation of the electrical distribution
system for the site. This includes but is not limited to preparing the electrical design, procuring
materials, site layout, contract administration and tendering for the installation of electrical
facilities, inspection and energization of the system.
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Under this arrangement the Hydro One Brampton will:
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design the electrical system
supply all electrical distribution system materials
provide survey and layout services for the installation of the electrical distribution system
install the electrical distribution system
complete all cable terminations and splices
Under this option the Developer will:
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design the street light system
supply all street light related materials
install the street light system including supply pedestals
complete street light pole connections
……all subject to City of Brampton specifications and approvals.
The developer will be responsible to hire an electrical consultant to prepare a separate
streetlight design. This design must be reviewed and approved by the City of Brampton.
Contact Ms. Susan Evans at 905 874-2592 for details.
Under the Option A arrangement the Developer is responsible to provide a Letter of Credit to
Hydro One Brampton for one hundred percent of the estimated cost of the electrical distribution
system. This Letter of Credit is required twelve weeks prior to servicing your site.
Hydro One Brampton will draw on the LC at predetermined intervals to pay for the cost of
materials. Draws may be substituted with cash payments.
The estimated servicing cost under an Option A arrangement is as follows:
a)
Electrical servicing:
( ____units @ $3,000 / per unit): ........................................................ $___________
HST @ 13 %...................................................................................................$___________
Total Securities Required: ................................................................. $___________
Please note that these costs exclude street lighting as well as the cost of installing the services
from the street line to the electrical meter base at each home.
17.3
2.)
Option B: Alternative Bid – Design and Servicing by the Developer
In selecting the Option B process the developer accepts all obligations for the installation and placement
of Hydro One Brampton’s infrastructure in accordance with Hydro One Brampton’s design criteria, HOB
standards and the City of Brampton road cross sections prepared for the development. The developer will
be responsible to manage all site servicing issues and to provide personnel to respond to site issues as
they arise. HOB staff will be consulted where changes to the original electrical design are required.
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Under this arrangement the Developer will:
 design the electrical system
 supply all electrical distribution system materials
 provide survey and layout services for the installation of the electrical distribution system
 provide complete project management services
 install the electrical distribution system
 complete all non energized low voltage and distribution voltage cable terminations and
splices
 ……all subject to City of Brampton specifications and approvals
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design the street light system
supply all street light related materials
install the street light system including supply pedestals
complete all street light connections
……all subject to City of Brampton specifications and approvals
HOB will be responsible for; review of the Developer's design, perform site inspections, complete
terminations and splicing of feeder cables where applicable, approval of cable and transformer Certified
Test Reports and any work on or in proximity to the distribution system once it becomes energized. All
work and materials supplied by HOB, with the exception of the design review, will be applied to the total
subdivision costs and shall be included in the economic analysis.
All costs incurred by HOB to accommodate phased construction of the development will be fully
recoverable and excluded from the economic analysis.
Under this Option, the Developer will provide a Letter of Credit for 33% of the estimated total
installed cost of the electrical distribution system.
The estimated servicing cost under an Option B arrangement is as follows:
( ____ units @ $1,000 / per unit): ....................................................... $___________
HST @ 13 %...................................................................................................$___________
Total Securities Required: ................................................................. $___________
This Letter of Credit is required prior to the release of any Civil
construction drawings
17.3.1
or Electrical
Economic Evaluation
Under Chapter 3, Section 3.2.1. of the OEB Distribution System Code, the Utility must “perform
an economic evaluation to determine if the future revenue from the customer(s) will pay for the
capital cost and on-going maintenance costs of the expansion project”.
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Section 3.2.6 states that “if a shortfall between the present value of the project costs and
revenues is calculated, the distributor may propose to collect all or a portion of that amount from
the customer, in accordance with the distributor’s documented policy on capital contribution by
customer class.” The economic evaluation period will commence based on the date when the
first primary cable internal to the expansion project, is connected to Hydro One Brampton’s point
of supply.
Using the methodology in Appendix “B” of the Distribution System Code, HOB will complete a
final analysis at the end of the “Five Year Customer Connection Horizon” or, after ninety percent
of all services have been connected. This will determine any refund to or amounts owing by the
Developer.
17.3.2
Design (OptionA) or Design Review (OptionB)
In order to commence the electrical distribution design or review a subdivision design prepared
by the developer we require the following items:
1)
One hard copy set of the plan and profile engineering drawings at the second
submission stage showing community mailbox locations.
2)
Hard copy and digital files of the City of Brampton road cross-sections for roadways to
be constructed in this development.
3)
Digital files of the general above and below ground engineering drawings.
In order to initiate a design or design review the developer must submit a design deposit. The
design deposit is calculated at $45.20 per lot including HST, with a minimum amount of
$2,260.00 to a maximum amount of $11,300.00. The design review deposit for your
development is $________
Costs incurred by HOB for reviewing a design prepared by the Developer (Option B) are fully
recoverable and not included in the economic analysis in accordance with OEB rules. Actual
costs incurred for the design review will be invoiced against the deposit.
Costs incurred by HOB to prepare a design (Option A) are included in the economic analysis in
accordance with OEB rules. Actual costs incurred for the design review will be included in the
final economic analysis and the design deposit will be credited towards the developer’s financial
obligations for the project.
Maintenance Period
In order to provide security for maintenance of the installed electrical system, we will not reduce the
Letter of Credit to less than 15% of its original amount (Minimum $10,000 – Maximum $50,000) until
the lands dedicated by the Developer for use as public highways, are accepted by the municipality.
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Where any person suffers damages as a result of, or arising out of, a deficiency of the electrical
system supplied and installed by, or on behalf of, the Developer and / or its subcontractors
(hereinafter a “deficiency” or the “deficiencies”) that arises during the maintenance period (which
maintenance period continues until such time as the development is assumed by the City of
Brampton), the Developer shall:
(a) at its own expense, correct all deficiencies that arise during the maintenance period;
(b) be liable to customers, including homeowners, tenants, and businesses, for all damages
suffered by such customers, where such damages result from, or are in consequence of,
a deficiency that arises during the maintenance period; and
(c) indemnify and save harmless HOB from all claims that may be made against HOB by
customers in the circumstances described in (b).
Notwithstanding (a) above, the work described in (a) shall be performed by HOB, rather than by
the Developer, where work is required in proximity to energized or equipment or where work is
required to be performed immediately because of safety or system reliability, and the Developer
shall be liable to HOB for HOB’s charges for such corrective work and for the materials provided
by HOB for such corrective work.
17.4
Capitalization Cost
Prior to commencing the installation of the Electrical System, a preliminary summary of costs is
required including engineering and administration fees. Labour, Material and Equipment costs
are to be provided for the following:
a)
Distribution Transformers: include the installed cost of distribution transformers
used to transform electricity to the voltage at which it is used by the consumer,
include the number of Transformers installed within the Development. The cost will
include the transformers, the foundation, grounding equipment, and other material
and labour necessary for the installation.
b)
Balance of Distribution: include the installed cost of the balance of the cables or
distribution facilities to distribute electrical energy from Hydro One Brampton's
system to the dwelling units. Include the total length of Primary and Secondary
Cable.
A summary of your preliminary costs are to be itemized as noted below:
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EXCLUDE ALL FEEDER RELATED COSTS
Description and Number
1 Underground Conduit
Quantity
Total Cost
(1840001)
Equipment Foundation (1840002)
2 (Exclude Switchgear Foundation)
3 Primary Distribution Cable & Accessories (1845001)
4 Secondary Conductor & Accessories (1845010)
5 Single Phase Padmount (1850002)
6 Number of Residential Underground Service
Cost by Utility
7 Total Quantity and Total Cost:
Costs provided are to exclude HST and any streetlighting and Feeder related expenses.
Upon completion of the electrical system in your subdivision, we require a summary of actual costs.
Please note that prior to releasing any Letter of Credit amounts or proceeding with the final
economic analysis we will require a statutory declaration letter signed by the owner stating that
all monies payable for works, services or fees relating to any aspect of the electrical servicing of
the site, have been paid in full excluding any holdback amounts properly retained.
Cable Reel Records
The Developer’s contractor (via the Site Foreman), will be responsible to record on the Electrical
drawing the reel information for each section of cable being installed within the subdivision as
described below:
a. Riser pole to switchgear
b. Riser pole to pad mount transformer
c. Pad mounted transformer to Pad mounted transformer
d. Pad mounted transformer to Switchgear
e. Switchgear to Switchgear
Upon completion of the Primary cable installation, a copy of the Electrical drawing complete with
Reel numbers will be provided to the Hydro One Brampton Inspector.
Primary energization is contingent upon receiving proper cable reel numbers.
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17.5
Meter base Locations
Please note that meter base locations on condominium units and town houses must be
reviewed and approved by this office. Surface mount, recessed mount, and ganged meter
installations are options available for specific applications. Appropriate site plan and elevation
drawings must be provided to the project designer to determine suitability. Please notify your
builders of this requirement.
If you have any comments or questions, please contact the undersigned at 905-840-6300
extension 5508 and refer to our File # _____.
In closing we require that you confirm the servicing option that you wish to pursue.
Yours truly,
Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc.
R. Evangelista, C. E. T.
Engineering Development & Expansion Supervisor
RE/ lm c.c.
T. Wasik, Director of Engineering
Hydro One Brampton
(Eng Technician Name)
Hydro One Brampton
Susan Evans
City of Brampton
(Electrical Consultant Name and Company)
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Name and Company.
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