Generator Interconnections

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Are you a generator owner or an independent power producer (IPP) and need to get connected to the BC Hydro grid? Whether you intend to sell the power to BC Hydro or just synchronize your generator to BC Hydro's network, BC Hydro offers interconnection service to connect your power generator to our distribution network (up to 35 kV).

We will assist you in determining the most appropriate interconnection process, depending on your site location and proposed power output of the generator.

For interconnections over 35 kV and information about our wholesale transmission service, please visit the Generator Interconnections page of our Transmission microsite.

Overview

BC Hydro is committed to an open and impartial process in responding to requests for generator interconnections from independent power generators. Requests for interconnection are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each interconnection request is reviewed for technical compatibility to ensure the proposed generator is able to be connected and to assess the impact of the proposed generator on BC Hydro's systems and facilities.

The following describes the general processes. For specific BC Hydro competitive electricity acquisition activities, there may be slight variations.

Process

The interconnection process generally includes these four steps:

1. Review of the interconnection Application to ensure the necessary data for the required studies has been submitted.
2. Determine the technical and economic feasibility of the interconnection through various levels of study.
3. Define the project interconnection requirements and sign an Interconnection Agreement.
4. Implement the connection, including construction and final commissioning of the connection to BC Hydro's distribution network.

Please contact us as your first step in the process so that we may assist you in moving forward in the best possible way.

Contact

Distribution Generator Interconnections
BC Hydro 1100 - 1055 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, B.C. V7X 1V5
Phone: 604 699 7641 or 604 699 7382
Fax: 604 699 7540
Email: gen.connections@bchydro.com

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