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Getting started
Here's what to do
- Choose a source of energy and an equipment supplier. Check regulations (municipal, provincial and federal) that apply in your area.
- Obtain an enrolment form for the net metering option (1 800 363-7443). You must describe the equipment you intend to purchase on this form.
- Complete the form and return it to Hydro-Québec for technical validation.
- Hydro-Québec will send you an Interconnection Contract after it has confirmed that your equipment meets the required standards in effect:
- Exigences relatives au raccordement de la production décentralisée utilisant des onduleurs de faible puissance au réseau de distribution basse tension d'Hydro-Québec (norme E.12-07) [PDF—342 KB]
- Exigences relatives au raccordement de la production décentralisée de 600 kVA et moins au réseau basse tension d'Hydro-Québec (norme E.12-05) [PDF—853 KB]
- Exigences relatives à la qualification des équipements de protection utilisés pour le raccordement de la production décentralisée sur le réseau de distribution (norme E.12-09) [PDF-433 KB]
- Sign the Interconnection Contract and return it by mail.
- Purchase your generation facilities and have them installed.
- Hydro-Québec will inspect your generation facilities to check that they comply with the Interconnection Contract. The cost of the inspection is $400.
- Hydro-Québec will install a special meter at its expense.
- Hydro-Québec will send you a letter confirming that the net metering option is effective and authorizing you to begin taking advantage of this option.
Your responsibility
When you are ready to get started, Hydro-Québec will help you enrol in the net metering option. However, it is entirely up to you to choose the energy source and generation facilities you want, including the uninterruptible power supply system or inverter.
When you are ready to get started, Hydro-Québec will help you enrol in the net metering option. However, it is entirely up to you to choose the energy source and generation facilities you want, including the uninterruptible power supply system or inverter.
Hydro-Québec agrees to do the following:
- Provide a reliable, continuous supply regardless of the fluctuations in your output.
- Maintain the rate conditions for the use life of your facilities, as along as you are the owner.