How to Apply

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Before beginning an application, the developer should thoroughly review the Standing Offer Program Rules to determine if the project is eligible for the Program.

Developers are also encouraged to arrange an optional pre-application meeting with BC Hydro. Potential applicants to the SOP may request a meeting or conference call with BC Hydro at any time prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the pre-application meeting is to review the application process, the Standard Form EPA, the interconnection requirements and study costs, First Nations consultation requirements and other matters required to facilitate the application process. To arrange such a meeting or conference call, developers should email the SOP Administrator, including a copy of the Confidentiality and Compliance Agreement signed by the developer.

To apply for the SOP, the developer must submit the following:

• A completed and signed Standing Offer Program Application Form with appropriate exhibits in one (1) hard copy;
• A completed Standing Offer Program Application Form in MS Word format, with appropriate exhibits, in electronic form on one (1) CD-ROM;
• The Confidentiality and Compliance Agreement signed by the developer (if not previously submitted with a pre-application meeting request) in two (2) hard copies.
  

  Delivered (not by fax, email or electronically) to:

  BC Hydro
  Standing Offer Program
  10^th Floor, 333 Dunsmuir Street
  Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5R3
  Attention: SOP Administrator

BC Hydro will confirm receipt of the application by sending an email to the developer's designated contact person as specified in the application.

In addition to the Application Form, the developer must submit several exhibits, as applicable to the project. A list of the exhibits that may be required with an application is available in the Application Form.