Load Displacement

A Micro generation plant is described as a system for generating electricity with a capability of 10kW or less. The latest Load Displacement rules can be found on the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) website.

Application Process

1. Information Request
   • The client proposing the installation of renewable\non-renewable generation should contact E.L.K Energy Inc. and ESA.
2. Fill out the online application
   • The customer will need to visit the E.L.K Energy Inc. website and fill out the online application to E.L.K Energy Inc. which includes the nameplate rated capacity of the proposed generator, the fuel type, type of technology, and the location proposed.
   • The details can be found in the important documents section.
3. ESA Electrical Inspection Application & E.L.K Energy Inc. Review
   • The customer will submit plans and specific information to ESA for inspection. At the same time, E.L.K Energy Inc. will review the application.
4. Provision of Information/Offer to Connect
   • E.L.K Energy Inc. will provide information regarding the connection process, approvals needed, technical requirements, contractual requirements and application forms.
   • If the customer meets all of the requirements, E.L.K Energy Inc. will issue an Offer to Connect and a Connection Agreement that must be signed and returned to us with your final payment.
5. Customer Develops a Plan
   • The customer reviews the information provided by E.L.K Energy Inc. and ESA and develops an installation plan and a plan outlining who will need to be included and when.
6. Decision to Proceed and Install
   • If the customer decides to proceed with the installation of their proposed generation, they will issue a payment to E.L.K Energy Inc. for any fee outlined in the Offer to Connect and will return a signed copy of the Connection Agreement to E.L.K Energy Inc.
7. Authorization to Connect
   • The customer will receive an authorization to connect after the ESA inspection.  E.L.K Energy Inc. will then install the new meter.

Small generation facilities are defined as having a capacity greater than 10kW and up to 999 kW when connected to a distribution system.  The latest Load Displacement rules can be found on the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) website.

Application Process

1. Information Request
   • The client proposing the installation of renewable\non-renewable generation should contact E.L.K Energy Inc. and ESA. The customer will need to visit the E.L.K Energy Inc. website and fill out an Initial feasibility Assessment (IFA) form.  The details can be found in the important documents section.
2. Provision of Information 
   • E.L.K Energy Inc. will provide information regarding the connection process, approvals required, technical requirements, contractual requirements and application forms.
3. Customer Develops a Plan
   • The customer reviews the information provided by E.L.K Energy Inc. and ESA and develops an installation plan. Such a plan shall include the size and type of generator, and a plan outlining who will need to be included and when. The customer will prepare detailed engineering drawings, submit all the plans to ESA for approval, and submit information to E.L.K Energy Inc. for design review. It is recommended that the design is provided to E.L.K Energy Inc. within 30 days. 
4. Connection Impact Assessment
   • The customer submits for a connection impact assessment by E.L.K Energy Inc. to be conducted for the chosen location. Information required includes the size of the generation facility; the type of generation facility; type and details of technology; fuel type; single line diagram; location; protection philosophy; and preliminary design of proposed interface protection. E.L.K Energy Inc. performs the connection impact assessment of the proposed generation on the distribution system. A Study agreement will be sent to the customer detailing requirements and cost.
   • A Hydro One Connection Impact Assessment (CIA) will be performed, if required.
5. The decision to proceed and Install
   • Upon receiving a successful CIA the customer can choose to continue with the generation installation.  A site visit will be scheduled to determine any site specific details of the project. An offer to connect will be sent to the customer detailing the cost as well as all requirements for the installation. Once the customer pays the offer to connect costs, both the customer and E.L.K Energy Inc. will commit to a schedule, a form of information exchange and the scope of work. E.L.K Energy Inc. will then initiate the work to be done to facilitate the connection.
6. Commissioning and Verification ​​​​​
   • Prior to scheduling commissioning, the commissioning check list, as well as ESA inspection will need to be submitted to E.L.K Energy Inc..
   • The customer will arrange for the commissioning and testing of the generator. E.L.K Energy Inc. will send witnesses to verify the commissioning process as well as complete E.L.K Energy Inc.'s required commissioning portion.
7. Connection Agreement
   • The customer and E.L.K Energy Inc. agree to and sign the connection agreement. A letter of equivalency will need to be completed by an independent Professional Engineer.

Medium-sized generation facilities are defined as having a capacity greater than 1 MW and up to 10 MW. Mid-sized generation facilities typically involve business or industrial establishments. These systems usually involve complex technical and financial issues and should only be considered if the client has considerable generation experience.  The latest Load Displacement rules can be found on the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) website. 

Application Process

1. Information Request
   • The client proposing the installation of renewable\non-renewable generation should contact E.L.K Energy Inc. and ESA. The customer will need to visit the E.L.K Energy Inc. website and fill out an Initial feasibility Assessment (IFA) form.  The details can be found in the important documents section.
2. Provision of Information 
   • E.L.K Energy Inc. will provide information regarding the connection process, approvals required, technical requirements, contractual requirements and application forms.
3. Customer Develops a Plan
   • The customer reviews the information provided by E.L.K Energy Inc. and ESA and develops an installation plan. Such a plan shall include the size and type of generator, and a plan outlining who will need to be included and when. The customer will prepare detailed engineering drawings, submit all the plans to ESA for approval, and submit information to E.L.K Energy Inc. for design review. It is recommended that the design is provided to E.L.K Energy Inc. within 30 days. 
4. Connection Impact Assessment
   • The customer submits for a connection impact assessment by E.L.K Energy Inc. to be conducted for the chosen location. Information required includes the size of the generation facility; the type of generation facility; type and details of technology; fuel type; single line diagram; location; protection philosophy; and preliminary design of proposed interface protection. E.L.K Energy Inc. performs the connection impact assessment of the proposed generation on the distribution system. A Study agreement will be sent to the customer detailing requirements and cost.
   • A Hydro One Connection Impact Assessment (CIA) is required.
5. The decision to proceed and Install
   • Upon receiving a successful CIA from both E.L.K Energy Inc. and Hydro One the customer can choose to continue with the generation installation.  A site visit will be scheduled to determine any site specific details of the project. An offer to connect will be sent to the customer detailing the cost as well as all requirements for the installation. An offer to connect will be sent to the customer detailing the cost as well as all requirements for the installation. Once the customer pays the offer to connect costs, the customer, E.L.K Energy Inc. and Hydro One will commit to a schedule, a form of information exchange and the scope of work.
   • Hydro One will assign a project manager to oversee any Hydro One work that may be required.
6. Connection Agreement
   • The customer and E.L.K Energy Inc. agree to and sign the connection agreement. A letter of equivalency will need to be completed by an independent Professional Engineer.
7. Commissioning and Verification
   • The customer will arrange for and receive the Authorization to Connect from ESA. In addition, the customer will need to complete a pre-commissioning checklist before the commissioning day.
   • The customer will arrange for the commissioning and testing of the generator. E.L.K Energy Inc. will send witnesses to verify the commissioning process as well as complete E.L.K Energy Inc.'s required commissioning portion.
   • Hydro One’s project manager will co-ordinate all transfer trip and DMP point testing.

Large-sized generation facilities are defined as having a capacity greater than 10 MW. Large-sized generation facilities typically involve business or industrial establishments. These systems usually involve complex technical and financial issues and should only be considered if the client has considerable generation experience.  The latest Load Displacement rules can be found on the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) website.

Application Process

1. Information Request
   • The client proposing the installation of renewable\non-renewable generation should contact E.L.K Energy Inc. and ESA. The customer will need to visit the E.L.K Energy Inc. website and fill out an Initial feasibility Assessment (IFA) form.  The details can be found in the important documents section.
2. Provision of Information 
   • E.L.K Energy Inc. will provide information regarding the connection process, approvals needed, technical requirements, contractual requirements and application forms.
3. Customer Develops a Plan
   • The customer reviews the information provided by E.L.K Energy Inc. and ESA and develops an installation plan. Such a plan shall include the size and type of generator, and a plan outlining who will need to be included and when. The customer will prepare detailed engineering drawings, submit all the plans to ESA for approval, and submit information to E.L.K Energy Inc. for design review. It is recommended that the design is provided to E.L.K Energy Inc. within 30 days. 
4. Connection Impact Assessment
   • The customer submits for a connection impact assessment by E.L.K Energy Inc. to be conducted for the chosen location. Information required includes the size of the generation facility; the type of generation facility; type and details of technology; fuel type; single line diagram; location; protection philosophy; and preliminary design of proposed interface protection. E.L.K Energy Inc. performs the connection impact assessment of the proposed generation on the distribution system. A Study agreement will be sent to the customer detailing requirements and cost.
   • A Hydro One Connection Impact Assessment (CIA) is required.
5. The decision to proceed and Install
   • Upon receiving a successful CIA from both E.L.K Energy Inc. and Hydro One the customer can choose to continue with the generation installation.  A site visit will be scheduled to determine any site specific details of the project. An offer to connect will be sent to the customer detailing the cost as well as all requirements for the installation. Once the customer pays the offer to connect costs, the customer, E.L.K Energy Inc. and Hydro One will commit to a schedule, a form of information exchange and the scope of work.
   • Hydro One will assign a project manager to oversee any Hydro One work that may be required.
6. Connection Agreement
   • The customer and E.L.K Energy Inc. agree to and sign the connection agreement. A letter of equivalency will need to be completed by an independent Professional Engineer.  
7. Commissioning and Verification
   • The customer will arrange for and receive the Authorization to Connect from ESA. In addition, the customer will need to complete a pre-commissioning checklist before the commissioning day.
   • The customer will arrange for the commissioning and testing of the generator. E.L.K Energy Inc. will send witnesses to verify the commissioning process as well as complete E.L.K Energy Inc.'s required commissioning portion. 
   • Hydro One’s project manager will co-ordinate all transfer trip and DMP point testing.