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1 Hydro One Brampton Networks Incorporated 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: or 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. Page 1 of December 2014

2 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 the Offer to Connect. (Rob to embellish?) Page 2 of December 2014

3 Appendix 1 Methodologies & Assumptions for Economic EvaluationTable of Contents 1.0 Introduction Common Elements of Discounted Cash Flow Model Revenue Forecasting Capital Costs Methodology & Assumptions for Economic Evaluation Expense Forecasting Specific Parameters & Assumptions Discounted Cash Flow Methodology Present Value of Operating Cash Flow Present Value of Taxes Present Value of Capital Present Value of Tax Shield Discount Rate... 7 Page 3 of December 2014

4 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. 2.0 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: 2.2 Capital Costs 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. 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; Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 4 December 2014

5 f) Land, including land rights. Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 2: Residential Subdivision Offer To Connect (Options A&B) 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. 3.0 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 years 1 ; 2) Maximum Customer revenue horizon of 25 years, calculated from the new Customers in-service dates 2 ; 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 expenditures 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 Draft v1.0

6 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 2: Residential Subdivision Offer To Connect (Options A&B) Net Present Value (NPV) = (Present Value (PV) of Operating Cash Flow) + (PV of CCA Tax Shield) - (PV of Capital) 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) 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) Draft v1.0

7 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 2: Residential Subdivision Offer To Connect (Options A&B) 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 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 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 Discount Rate The PV is calculated using an incremental after-tax discount rate. Draft v1.0

8 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 2: Residential Subdivision Offer To Connect (Options A&B) Appendix 2 Residential Subdivision Offer To Connect (Options A&B) Draft v1.0

9 <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. 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 ( ). 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: 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: Street lighting system design; Supply of all street lighting related materials; Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 4 December 2014

10 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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 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: ( $3,000/unit):... $ %... $0.00 Total Securities Required:... $ 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: 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: 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. Draft v1.0

11 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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: ( $1,000/unit):... $ %... $0.00 Total Securities Required:... $ Economic Evaluation Under Chapter 3, Section 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 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: 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, to a maximum amount of $11, The design review deposit for your development is $. Draft v1.0

12 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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: 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: Draft v1.0

13 Table 1, Summary of Preliminary Developer costs Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement Ref Description & Number Quantity Total Cost 1 Underground Conduit ( ) 2 Equipment Foundation ( ), excluding switchgear foundation 3 Primary Distribution Cable & Accessories ( ) 4 Secondary Conductor & Accessories ( ) 5 Single Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer ( ) 6 Number of Residential Underground Services Cost By Utility 7 Total Quantity & Total Cost 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 (extension 5508), and reference HOB s file number. Draft v1.0

14 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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 RE/lm cc T. Wasik, Director Asset Management and Engineering (Hydro One Brampton)?, Engineering Technician (Hydro One Brampton) S. Evans (City of Brampton) F. Mazzota (City of Brampton)?, Electrical consultant Draft v1.0

15 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement Appendix 3 Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement Draft v1.0

16 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement Table of Contents CONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR SMALL OR MID-SIZED EMBEDDED GENERATION FACILITY Definitions & Schedules Type of Facility & Customer Incorporation of Code & Application of Conditions of Service & Other Contracts Facility Standards Charges, Settlement & Billing Representations & Warranties Disconnection Device at Point of Common Coupling (PCC) Modifications to Facility Insurance Liability & Force Majeure Facility Commissioning & Testing Notice Access to Facility Disconnection of Facility to Permit Maintenance & Repairs Disconnection of Facility for Other Reasons Dispute Resolution Amendments Waiver Term of Agreement & Termination Exchange & Confidentiality of Information Assignment, Successors & Assigns Governing Law 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 16 of December 2014

17 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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 ( 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: Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 17 of December 2014

18 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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: 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:. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 18 of December 2014

19 5.3 Schedule B sets out the following: a) Facility single line diagram; Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 19 of December 2014

20 8.0 CHARGES, SETTLEMENT & BILLING Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 20 of December 2014

21 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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 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 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 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 21 of December 2014

22 13.0 LIABILITY & FORCE MAJEURE Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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 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 A Party shall promptly notify the other Party regarding any claim for which indemnification is or may be sought under this Agreement 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 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 The Distributor shall have the right to witness the commissioning and testing activities referenced in section 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 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 22 of December 2014

23 16.0 ACCESS TO FACILITY Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 16.1 Each Party shall ensure that its facilities are secured at all times 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Where practical, the Customer shall notify the Distributor before temporarily isolating or disconnecting the Customer s Facility from the distribution system 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; Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 23 of December 2014

24 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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 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 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 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 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 The Customer shall continue to pay for distribution services provided up to the time of isolation or disconnection of its Facility 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 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 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 Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 24 of December 2014

25 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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 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 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 The Parties may, by mutual agreement, amend any portion of a schedule that was originally to be completed by the Parties 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 The Parties shall amend this Agreement in such a manner as may be required by the Board Any amendment of this Agreement shall be made in writing and duly executed by both Parties 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 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 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 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 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 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 25 of December 2014

26 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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 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 Sections 22.5 to 22.7 shall survive termination of this Agreement 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 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 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 26 of December 2014

27 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement 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 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 Each Party shall provide the other Party with such information as the other Party may reasonably require to meet its obligations under this Agreement 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 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 The Distributor shall have the right to assign this Agreement in whole upon providing written notice to the Customer This Agreement shall bind and ensure the benefit of the Parties, and their respective successors and permitted assigns 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 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 27 of December 2014

28 (If Customer is a Corporation) <full legal name of corporate Customer> Signature Name: Title: I have the authority to bind the corporation Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 3: Sample Embedded Generator Connection Agreement (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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 28 of December 2014

29 Schedule A Hydro On 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> Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 29 of December 2014

30 Schedule B Hydro On 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. Owner Distributor Customer Drawing No. xxx xxx B.1.2 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 30 of December 2014

31 Appendix B-1: Single Line Diagram (As-Built) <reserved for SLD> Schedule B Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 31 of December 2014

32 Appendix B-2: Metering Facilities Diagram (As-Built) <reserved for metering facilities diagram> Schedule B Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 32 of December 2014

33 Schedule C Hydro On C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 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. Study Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-monthyyyy>; Study Update Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <ddmonth-yyyy>; Connection Cost Estimate Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-month-yyyy>; Letter of Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-monthyyyy>; Offer to Connect Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-monthyyyy>; Emergency Services Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-month-yyyy>; Assignment & Novation Agreement Between <named Party> & <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-month-yyyy>; Distribution Connection Advancement Agreement Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <dd-month-yyyy>; Third-Party Disclosure Between <named Party> & Hydro One Brampton Dated <ddmonth-yyyy>. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 33 of December 2014

34 Schedule D Hydro On 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 and Section 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: Distributor Hydro One Brampton s Distribution Account Executive (refer to Schedule F, section F.1) All affected Controlling Authorities Designated Controlling Authorities Customer <name and title> (refer to Schedule F, section F.1) All affected Controlling Authorities D.3.2 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, Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 34 of December 2014

35 Schedule D Hydro On 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 (*). Distributor Switches: <reserved> Fuses: <reserved> Loops: <reserved> Transformer: <HOB Tx ID or No.> Feeders: <reserved> <description of assets at demarcation point> Telecommunications: <reserved> Protection Systems: <reserved> ABC DS/TS Customer Switches: <reserved> Fuses: <reserved> Loops: <reserved> Transformer: < Yes or name of third-party owner> Feeders: <reserved> <description of assets at demarcation point> Telecommunications: <reserved> Protection Systems: <reserved> D.3.3 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. Customer Equipment Located on Distributor s Property <reserved> From Schedule B (ref. B.2.1 & B.2.2) Distributor Equipment Located on Customer s Property <reserved> D.3.4 D D D D Communication Between the Parties Communications shall be addressed to the Party s applicable representative, as identified in Schedule F: Contacts for Notice of this Agreement. 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. 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. 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 35 of December 2014

36 Schedule D Hydro On D D D D.3.5 D D D D D D.3.6 D D D.3.7 D D 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. Each Party shall provide the other with all required Work Protection documentation, including any written notices. 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. Reporting Protocol 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. The Customer shall promptly report to the Distributor any changes in its equipment that could materially affect the Distributor s distribution system. 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. 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. 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. Work by Distributor s Staff on Customer s Site & Facilities All of the Distributor s staff, contractors or agents working at the Customer s site shall meet the Customer s safety and environmental requirements. Notwithstanding D (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. Work by Customer s Staff on Distributor s Site All of the Customer s staff, contractors or agents working at the Distributor s site shall meet the Distributor s safety and environmental requirements. Notwithstanding D (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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 36 of December 2014

37 Schedule D Hydro On D.3.8 D D D D.3.9 Day-to-Day Operations & Maintenance Only qualified persons shall perform operations and maintenance. 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. 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. Normal Operations Item Distributor s Controlling Authority: Station Operating Designation (i.e., NC7071 from Infobase) Generator Business: Customer Contact Information: Customer Single Line Diagram: Equipment Ownership & Operating Control: Emergency DG Disconnect or Isolator Device: Transfer Trips to DG: Normal Supply Configuration: Alternate Supply Configuration: Failure of Customer Interface protection: Failure of TT/DGEO tele-protection: Failure of Tele-metering: Maximum Permissible Active Power Controlling Authority Quick Reference Description Commercial Generator, Peak Shaving or Load Displacement Refer to Schedule F Refer to Schedule B Refer to D.3.2 XXXX-LBS (refer to D.3.2, D ) <reserved> Circuit, <reserved> Feeder, <reserved> RCS (i.e., A4L Circuit, 93M3 Feeder, Fletcher RCS) <reserved> (refer to D.3.9.3, D.3.9.4) <reserved> (refer to D.3.9.3, D.3.9.4) DG shall automatically disconnect (refer to D , D.7.7) DG shall disconnect (refer to D , D.7.7) Controlling Authority may instruct DG to disconnect (refer to D.3.9.8, D.7.7) <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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 37 of December 2014

38 Schedule D Hydro On 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 D D D D D D D D 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. Switching The Customer shall comply with the Utility Work Protection Code when conducting all switching operations. 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. When the Parties have so agreed in writing, one Party may appoint a representative of the other as its delegate for switching purposes. 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. Limitations of Distribution System 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: Item Supply circuit(s): Supply station(s): Supply feeder(s): Supply breaker(s): Feeder reclosure time: Feeder configuration limitations: Distribution System Limitations Description Main circuit (Alternate circuit, if applicable) Main DS/TS (Alternate DS/TS, if applicable) Main feeder (Alternate feeder if applicable) Main supply breaker (Alternate supply breaker, if applicable) Typically 0.5 to 2 seconds Normal feeder configuration shall comply with the Distributor s operating diagram. <Station Low Tension SLD> Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 38 of December 2014

39 Schedule D Hydro On D D Other system configurations and their effect(s) on the Customer may be assessed and approved by the Distributor. Whenever the Distributor needs to make changes to its distribution system from the supply configuration identified in D (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. 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 D D D Distributed (Embedded) Generation Interface Protection 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 of the Distribution System Code. The Customer s Interface Protection shall cause its Facility to be disconnected before reconnection 4 to the Distributor s distribution system can take place. 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 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 (below), includes under-frequency and under-voltage elements. These elements can be relied upon to only quickly disconnect the Customer s Facility to 4 Reconnection will typically take place within 0.5 to 2 seconds following automatic reclosure Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 39 of December 2014

40 D D D D D Schedule D Hydro On achieve an island condition when the maximum aggregate capacity of the Customer s Facility is much lower than the minimum distribution load. 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 (above). Typically, fault protection is provided by over-current, unbalanced voltage, impedance, or other related parameters. 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. 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 (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). 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 (above). Items D and D (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 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 D Failure of Customer Protection 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 (above). This would include the failure or inoperability of the Customer s Interface Protection system, or its associated breakers. The Customer shall Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 40 of December 2014

41 Schedule D Hydro On D D D D D D 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. 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. 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 (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. Provision of Connection Status & Tele-metered Analog Quantities 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 (above). 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. 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 41 of December 2014

42 Schedule D Hydro On D.3.10 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 Isolation of Customer Equipment or Hydro One Brampton Facilities & Equipment D 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 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 Isolation of Customer Equipment (Attended Facilities) D If the Distributor requires isolation from the Customer s equipment, the Distributor shall request a Supporting Guarantee from the Customer s Controlling Authority. D 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 Alternative Method of Isolation (Unattended EG facilities) D 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 The Customer shall provide the Distributor with access to the Customer s Facilities and Equipment when required to establish Work Protection. D Work Protection shall be established in accordance with the Utility Work Protection Code. D 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 In all cases, the Customer shall comply with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC). Specifically, Section 84 (Interconnection of Electric Power Production Sources) under (Disconnecting Means - General) defines the requirement. Some excerpts from the above document are provided below: Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 42 of December 2014

43 Schedule D Hydro On D.3.11 D D D D D.3.12 D D D ) 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 # 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. iii. iv. Planned Outages Lockable; Assessable to the supply authority; The isolating device shall have a visual break when installed on system operating at more than 750 volts. 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. 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. 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. 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. Forced Outages 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. 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. 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 Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 43 of December 2014

44 D.3.14 D D Schedule D Hydro On 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. 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 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. 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. 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 D.4.2 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. 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 Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 44 of December 2014

45 Schedule D Hydro On D.5.1 D.5.2 D.5.3 D.5.4 D.5.5 D.5.6 D.5.7 D.5.8 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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). 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 45 of December 2014

46 D.6.2 D.6.3 D.6.4 D.6.5 Schedule D Hydro On 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. 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. 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. 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 D.7.1 D.7.2 D.7.3 D.7.4 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. Telecommunications Medium The communications medium used shall be <reserved>. 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. 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. 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 46 of December 2014

47 Schedule D Hydro On D.7.5 D.7.6 D.7.7 D.7.8 D.7.9 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. Inventory of Communications Equipment The provision of communications equipment spares at the Customer s site shall be the Customer s responsibility. 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 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 shall immediately be taken. 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. 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); Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 47 of December 2014

48 Schedule D Hydro On j) 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 Protection System malfunction or failure at the Facility (see D.3.9.6) Log Required Report Required Real-Time Communication Yes As requested 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 D.8 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 D.9.2 D.9.3 D.9.4 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. Any Customer condition that will adversely affect the Distributor s distribution system shall be corrected immediately by the Customer at its own cost. 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. Notwithstanding Section 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 48 of December 2014

49 Schedule D Hydro On D.9.5 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 49 of December 2014

50 Schedule D Hydro On Appendix D-1: Operating Procedures for Hydro One Brampton Staff To open disconnect switch XXXX-LBS: PROCEDURES 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). Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 50 of December 2014

51 Schedule D Hydro On 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 51 of December 2014

52 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. Schedule D Hydro On Appendix D-2: Definitions DEFINITIONS 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 Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 52 of December 2014

53 Schedule D Hydro On potential failure of that equipment or equipment related to it. 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. 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); kw means Kilowatt, the practical unit of active power (e.g., 1000 watts). kwh means Kilowatt-hour, the practical unit of electric energy expended in one hour (e.g., 1000 watts per hour with respect to time). 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 53 of December 2014

54 Schedule D Hydro On 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. 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. 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 54 of December 2014

55 Schedule E Hydro On 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 E.1.1 E E E.1.2 E E 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. Sale of Power by Distributor 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. 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. Purchase of Power by Distributor Note: The following applies only to non IESO-registered Generators. 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. 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 55 of December 2014

56 Schedule E Hydro On E E E E E E E E 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. 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. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 E.2.2 Electronic Funds Transfer The Customer shall complete and return the Authorization of Electronic Funds Transfer form provided in Appendix E-3. 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 Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 56 of December 2014

57 Schedule E Hydro On 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. Position: Name: Address: Various Hydro One Meter & Relay Services 255 Matheson Blvd. W., Mississauga, ON L5R 3G3 Telephone No.: ext Cell/Pager No.: N/A Fax No.: address: E.4 Metering Information meter.data@hydroone.com The current Meter Information Form is available from the Distributor upon request. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 57 of December 2014

58 Schedule E Hydro On OEB Licence Number: Generator s Legal Name: Site Name: Appendix E-1: Customer Connection Information Customer Site Location (Municipal Address) Legal Property Description: GST-HST No: IESO Registration Number (if applicable): Debt Retirement Charge Exemption (attach certificate): Market Participant Identifier (if applicable): OPA Contract No. (if applicable): INFORMATION EG-20xx-xxxx Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 58 of December 2014

59 Schedule E Hydro On Appendix E-2: Site Specific Loss Adjustment (SSLA) <reserved for SSLA> Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 59 of December 2014

60 Schedule E Hydro On Supplier/Vendor No.: Appendix E-3: Authorization for Electronic Funds Transfer Supplier/Vendor Remittance (Name): Remittance Address: AUTHORIZATION 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: Branch and Street Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Transit Routing No.: Account No: Hydro One Brampton shall advise the Supplier regarding any payments made directly to the above account by at the following address(es). Address #1: Address #2: Use of a generic (i.e., not employee-specific) address is recommended for simplified account maintenance. If an employee-specific address is provided, then Hydro One Brampton shall require an additional address. Contact Name: Telephone No.: 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: Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 60 of December 2014

61 Schedule E Hydro On Wholesale Settlements Hydro One 483 Bay Street (TCA) Toronto, ON M5G 2P5 ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED on the of, 20 Name: Signature: Title: I have the authority to bind the Corporation Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 61 of December 2014

62 Schedule E Hydro On Appendix E-4: Generator's Authorization to Redirect Payment to Another Party To: Re: DIRECTION Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. (Hydro One) 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> Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 62 of December 2014

63 Schedule E Hydro On 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 Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 63 of December 2014

64 Schedule F Hydro On 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: Name: Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: *Emergency Contact Telephone No.: Outage Planning (Pre-Event) Position: Name: Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: Operating Support (Post-Event) Position: Name: Address: Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 64 of December 2014

65 Schedule F Hydro On City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: Contract Administration for Operating Service Position: Name: Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: *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: Name: Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 65 of December 2014

66 Schedule F Hydro On 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: Name: Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: *Emergency Contact Telephone No.: (Access Code #) Outage Planning (Pre-Event) Position: Name: Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: Operating Support (Post-Event) Position: Name: Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 66 of December 2014

67 Schedule F Hydro On Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: Contract Administration for Operating Service Position: Name: Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: *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: Name: Address: City, Province and Postal Code: Telephone No.: Cell/Pager No.: Fax No.: Address: Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 67 of December 2014

68 Schedule G Hydro On 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 68 of December 2014

69 Schedule G Hydro On 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. Last revised on <dd-month-yyyy) Page 69 of December 2014

70 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 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. Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 4 December 2014

71 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 4: Reference Guides, Technical Service Standards & Drawings for Commercial/Industrial Services Appendix 4 Reference Guides, Technical Service Standards & Drawings for Commercial/Industrial Services Draft v1.0

72 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 4: Reference Guides, Technical Service Standards & Drawings for Commercial/Industrial Services Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction Customer-Owned Substation Pre-Service Inspection Transformer Vaults Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers Underground Concrete-Encased Primary Ducts Overhead Supply Lines Underground Supply Lines Meter Socket Requirements Precast Foundation Base for Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers 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 Page 72 of December 2014

73 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 4: Reference Guides, Technical Service Standards & Drawings for Commercial/Industrial Services 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 Standard Drawing Installation of Precast Foundation for Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers Standard Drawing Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Grounding Details Standard Drawing Pad-Mounted Transformer Clearances from Vegetation Standard Drawing Installation of Precast Foundation for Single Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers Standard Drawing Single-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Grounding Details Standard Drawing Guard Post Details Standard Drawing Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer Guard Post Installation Standard Drawing Typical Building Vault Layout Standard Drawing Prefabricated Manhole Details Standard Drawing Manhole Cable Racking & Internal Grounding Details Standard Drawing Typical Concrete Manhole Chimney Installation Standard Drawing Installation of Switchgear Foundation Base Standard Drawing General Service Meter Cabinet and Meter Socket Installation Standard Drawing Utility/Electrical Room Door Standard Drawing Maximum Short Circuit Current Standard Drawing Typical Transformer Impedances Standard Drawing Manhole External Grounding Details Page 73 of December 2014

74 TS-01 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Hydro One Brampton Networks, Inc. 175 Sandalwood Parkway West Brampton, ON L7A 1E8 Tel: (905) Fax: (905) 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, , and , 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.: Page 74 of December 2014

75 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): TS-01 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Commercial & Industrial Customer Data 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: Page 75 of December 2014

76 TS-02 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc CUSTOMER-OWNED SUBSTATION PRE-SERVICE INSPECTION Customer: Location: Date Performed: Disconnect Switch: Lightning Arresters: Fusing: Primary Cable & Terminations: Secondary Cable: Transformer (customer-owned): Transformer (HOB-owned): Site: Type, ratings, condition. Type, ratings, condition. Type, ratings, condition, TCC. Type, ratings, condition, termination high potential test values, time leakage. Type, size, connection type, condition, number of conductors per phase. 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. Same as above, except HOB personnel will check the condition of bolted connections. Fence integrity, grounding, interlock. Page 76 of December 2014

77 TS-03 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 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 # 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 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 HOB will determine the exact location of secondary entrances to transformer vaults HOB will make all necessary secondary electrical connections within vaults A separately fused lighting circuit and standard 120 VAC receptacle (solely for vault purposes) shall be provided and installed by the owner 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 , , etc.) HOB representatives will inspect vaults according to the following schedule: Page 77 of December 2014

78 TS-03 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 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. Page 78 of December 2014

79 TS-04 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 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 # For grounding details, refer to HOB standard drawing # 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. Page 79 of December 2014

80 TS-05 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 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 B , 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 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 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) 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 Page 80 of December 2014

81 TS-05 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 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 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. Page 81 of December 2014

82 TS-06 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 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). Page 82 of December 2014

83 TS-07 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 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. Page 83 of December 2014

84 TS-08 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 8.0 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 /240 4 O/H BA3-TCV Residential Self-Contained /240 4 U/G MO2-V Residential Self-Contained /240 4 O/H BQ2-V Residential Self-Contained /240 4 U/G MO2-V Residential Self-Contained /240 4 O/H BA3-TCV Residential Self-Contained /240 4 U/G MO2-V Residential Self-Contained /240 4 O/H BQ2-V Residential Self-Contained /240 4 U/G MO2-V Residential Rated Transformer /240 5 U/G JS4A-400* Commercial Self-Contained (Network) /208 5 O/H or U/G BE1-TVC-IN-6 or BE1-TVC-IN-9 Commercial Self-Contained (Network) /208 5 O/H or U/G BS2-TVC-IN-6 or BS2-TVC-IN-9 Commercial Self-Contained O/H or U/G BE1-TVC-IN-6 or BE1-TVC-IN-9 Commercial Self-Contained O/H or U/G BS2-TVC-IN-6 or BS2-TVC-IN-9 Commercial Self-Contained /208 7 O/H or U/G PL17-TCV-IN Commercial Self-Contained /600 7 O/H or U/G PL17-TCV-IN Commercial Self-Contained /208 7 O/H or U/G PL27-TCV-IN Commercial Self-Contained /600 7 O/H or U/G PL27-TCV-IN Central Metering /240 5 O/H CL5-V* Commercial Rated Transformer U/G CT-113** Notes: *For purchase through HOB only **Special approval only For residential ganged meter base, refer to HOB standard #27-20 Page 84 of December 2014

85 9.0 PRECAST FOUNDATION BASE FOR THREE-PHASE PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS Table 9-1, Precast Foundation Base for Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers Item Transformer Base (75 kva to 1500 kva) Top Lid Cover (75 kva to 500 kva) Top Lid Cover (750 kva to 1500 kva) Supplier Industrial Cast Stone Brooklin Concrete Products ICS#206 BCP#114PB ICS#206A BCP#114TBA9 ICS#206B BCP#114TBB9 Supplier Information Company Name: Industrial Cast Stone Location: Newmarket, ON Telephone No.: Company Name: Location: Telephone No.: Brooklin Concrete Products Brooklin, ON (toll free) Page 85 of December 2014

86 10.0 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) Voltage (kv) Dimensions (mm) Mass (kg) Primary Secondary D W H /16 600/ /16 208/ /16 600/ /16 208/ /16 600/ /16 208/ /16 600/ x / x / /16 208/ /16 600/ /16 600/ /16 600/ Power Tx / * 6740 Notes: *Minimum tank height Dimensions include radiator fins Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. 4 December 2014

87 Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. Appendix 7: Sample Commercial/Industrial Connection Agreement Table of Contents Design Criteria for Underground Residential Subdivisions New Construction Appendix 5 Procedure: Document No.: PRO Purpose...87 Scope 87 Instructions...87 Definitions...95 References...95 Revision History...95 Document Approval 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 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 INSTRUCTIONS ACCOUNTABILITY INSTRUCTIONS 1.0 General Draft v1.0