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Connecting Generation to Horizon's Distribution System

Interested in Earning Money by Generating Electricity and Selling it to the Grid?

If you are exploring generating your own green energy (solar, wind, water or biomass), and selling it to the electricity grid, this section will provide information and explain the process, requirements and options for connecting generation facilities to Horizon Utilities' distribution system.

Connecting Generation Facilities to Horizon Utilities' Distribution System

Selling Electricity to the Grid

Customers have a number of options for selling electricity to the grid. Click here to learn more.

Generation Connection Process

The process for connecting a generation facility to Horizon Utilities' distribution system depends on the size of the generation facility. Choose a size category from the table below to learn more about the connection process:

Size Category Size of Generation Facility
Micro Up to 10 kW
Small Greater than 10 kW, and up to 500 kW connected at less than 15 kV OR up to 1 MW connected at 15 kV or higher
Mid-sized Greater than 500 kW connected at less than 15 kV OR greater than 1 MW connected at 15 kV or higher, and up to 10 MW
Large Greater than 10 MW

Technical Requirements

Click here to learn more.

Metering

For information on metering for micro generation facilities, please click here.

For information on metering for small and mid-sized generation facilities connected at secondary voltages, please click here.

For information on metering for small, mid-sized and large generation facilities connected at primary voltages, please click here.

Government Organizations

A number of government agencies and organizations also play a role in connecting generation facilities. Click here to learn more.

Questions?

If you have not been able to find answers to your questions in the information above, please do not hesitate to contact us at: 1-866-458-1236 or email: genconnect@horizonutilities.com.

 

 


 

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