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Guidelines For Generators Of Electricity
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GENERATORS' GUIDE
Download the Guide for Distributed Generators (v1.9) from Kingston Electricity Distribution Ltd.
[Update: March 2008]
APPENDIX A
Initial consultation request form for distributed generators.
APPENDIX B
Resources for distributed generators.
MAPS (APPENDIX C)
5KV NETWORK
Map showing location of KEDL's 5KW distribution lines.
44KV NETWORK
Map showing location of KEDL's 44KW distribution lines.
SECONDARY
Map showing location of sub-distribution lines.
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The following is from the Introduction to Kingston Electricity Distribution Ltd.'s Guide for Distributed Generators. The complete document is available for download at right.
Kingston Electricity Distribution Limited (KEDL) has been providing the residents of Kingston safe, reliable utility services for more than 100 years. Over this
time our name and corporate structure have changed, but one thing has remained constant — we are a city-owned company accountable to City Council and the
residents of Kingston.
As such, KEDL is committed to improving the economic and environmental sustainability of our community. As the entity responsible for supplying, distributing
and metering electricity in central Kingston, KEDL has prepared the information package for those parties interested in learning more about connecting
distributed electricity generation facilities to our grid. KEDL services most electricity customers in the city's centre, south of McAdoo's Lane to Lake Ontario
and east of Gardiners Road to the Cataraqui River (including Barriefield and CFB Kingston). Residents in the city's east, west, and north are serviced by Hydro
One. Those interested in distributed energy generation in these areas should contact Hydro One.
Currently, most of our electricity comes from large, centralized generation facilities connected to the high voltage provincial transmission grid. Local energy
generation connected to KEDL's electricity grid can help keep energy dollars within our community, reduce energy losses created by transmission over long
distances, and create opportunities for homeowners, businesses, and institutions to earn revenue while helping Ontario meet its energy needs. Electricity
generation that is connected to local distribution grids is called "Distributed Generation."
Technological improvements, regulatory reform, increased environmental consciousness, and Ontario's goal of increasing renewable electricity generation capacity
by 8000 Megawatts (MW) before the year 2025 has provided an opportunity to introduce wind, solar, bioenergy, and small hydro generation systems into the
provincial energy mix. In order to encourage development of micro, small, and medium sized renewable energy generation facilities, the Provincial Government has
introduced the Standard Offer Program for Renewable Energy Supply in addition to Net Metering options for interested in supplying renewable energy their local
electricity distribution grid.
These programs allow homeowners, private developers, farmers, institutions, municipalities, and cooperatives to connect solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, bioenergy,
and small hydro electricity generation systems to the grid and earn revenue for the electricity they produce. Renewable energy generators may also connect to
the grid and be paid the Hourly Ontario Electricity Price (HOEP) through Ontario's wholesale market for electricity.
The challenge of meeting Ontario's increasing energy demand means that there are also opportunities for other technologies play an increased role in our energy
supply mix. Prospective distributed generators of non-renewable energy responding to requests from the Ontario Power Authority for electricity supply or who
plan to become suppliers in Ontario's wholesale market for electricity may also connect to KEDL's electricity distribution grid.
The information package contains the following information:
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A description of the way electricity is typically generated, transmitted, and distributed in Ontario and the resulting technical considerations for prospective
distributed generators.
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An overview of the options available for connecting different types of electricity generation facilities to KEDL's grid and the different programs in Ontario
through which generators can sell their electrical output.
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An overview of the technical, safety, and regulatory considerations that prospective distributed generators must be aware of.
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A description of the administrative process for connecting electricity generation facilities to KEDL's grid.
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The Initial Consultation Request form that starts the connection process and other helpful resources for distributed generators.
Read through the information package carefully. If you are interested in connecting a distributed electricity generation facility to KEDL's distribution grid,
or have any questions about the content of the package, please contact Stephen Sottile at (613) 546-1181 x2477 or ssottile@utilitieskingston.com or call KEDL's
Customer Service Centre at (613) 546-0000.
Note: The information package is intended as a starting point for those interested in connecting distributed generation facilities to KEDL's
electrical grid. It provides high level outlines and simplifications of processes and regulations that are described in detail in a number of publicly available
documents, the content of which will change from time to time. A list of some of these documents and the agencies that publish them is available in Appendix A.
It is recommended that anyone interested in connecting an electricity generation system to KEDL's grid read all relevant documentation carefully. Should there be
a conflict between the information package and the rules, regulations, and specific information as laid out in relevant documents regarding the connection of
electricity generation facilities to a distribution system in Ontario, the rules, regulations, and specific documents shall take precedence.
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