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905-945-5437
MicroFIT Application
- Please visit the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) MicroFIT website at
www.microfit.powerauthority.on.ca for program information, to complete an on-line
application form and to obtain a reference number. - The OPA will issue you a conditional offer of contract if your project meets program
eligibility requirements. - Contact the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) at 1-877-ESA-SAFE to apply for an electrical
inspection of your MicroFIT project or visit: www.esasafe.com/pdf/Electrical_Guidelines_for_Inverter-
Based_Micro_Generation_Facilities.pdf - Complete the MicroFIT application form (click here to download). It must be delivered, faxed or emailed
to:
Sean Perry
Regulatory Analyst
Grimsby Power Incorporated (GPI)
231 Roberts Road
Grimsby ON L3M 5N2
(905) 945-5437 ext 259
Fax: (905) 945-9933
Sean.Perry@grimsbypower.com
- GPI will contact you by e-mail about your application and will provide you with a quote within 15 days if the application is in order. You will have 30 days to sign this quote and agree to all costs indicated. After 30 days, we assume you do not wish to connect and the application will be voided.
- Install your project.
- Obtain ESA authorization to connect and provide proof to GPI.
- Contact GPI. We will respond within 5 days about installing the metering and other
equipment as per estimate of costs. - Please sign the GPI MicroFIT connection agreement (pdf file). You can download the agreement but you will need to sign this at our office in person.
- Apply for a generator account in person with Grimsby Power. The current monthly charge is $5.25 but subject to change as directed by the Ontario Energy Board.
- Grimsby Power will contact the OPA and provide connection details.
- The OPA will offer a MicroFIT contract by e-mail. If you accept, you will be paid for your generation at the OPA contracted price by Grimsby Power.