Menu Bluewater Power Distribution MyAccount A+ submit I Want to... Net Metering Home > Net Metering INTRODUCTION TO NET METERING Ontario’s net metering program lets you send electricity you generate from renewable sources into the electrical grid for a credit towards your energy costs. Bluewater Power will subtract the value of electricity you supply to the grid from the value of what you take from the grid. What you will see on your bill is the net difference. If you supply more power than what you take from the grid over the billing period, then you will receive a credit on your bill. Put simply, the more electricity you produce, the more you save. HOW WILL MY BILL BE CALCULATED? Bluewater Power will continue to read your meter in the same manner. Your bill will reflect the difference between the amount of the electricity you sent into the grid and the amount of the electricity you took from the grid. All of the regulated charges apply only to your net consumption. If that portion of your bill is zero or is a credit, your bill will include only the Bluewater Power fixed monthly customer charge. Any credit balance can be carried forward for up to one year to offset future costs. Any unused credit is lost after one year. HOW DO I GET STARTED? Net metering is a multi-step process. Here is what you need to do next: Find out more about the process: Contact us and we will provide you with our understanding of the technical requirements, the approval process, and how to obtain your net-metering agreement. You should also contact the Ontario Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), as the ESA must inspect and approve your system to ensure it is properly connected to the electrical grid. Investigate your renewable energy options: Renewable energy associations, consultants and vendors can provide information. A qualified supplier will be able to determine the most suitable option for you. A solar system may be the best renewable energy option for urban customers since wind or water systems require adequate space and may not be allowable under zoning bylaws. However, wind and water energy are options in rural locations. If you live on a farm you may be able to use an agricultural biomass energy system. Determine what size of system will suit your needs: Size your system according to your individual energy requirements using your previous bills as a starting point. Since your credits can only be carried forward 12 months, there is no value in over-sizing your system. Also keep in mind that the maximum production allowable is 500 kW. HOW DO I APPLY? To apply, simply fill in the Bluewater Power Net Metering Application Form and either mail, email (emailus@bluewaterpower.com) or fax to us at 519-337-2401. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Certain technical and metering requirements must be met for net metering generation facilities. If you use a switching device you may need to provide the technical specifications. Technical Requirements—Generators Below 10 kW Technical Requirements—Generators Above 10 kW Metering Requirements for generators less than or equal to 10 kW Metering Requirements for generators above 10 kW Requirements and charges may differ for demand billed customers. QUESTIONS? Save yourself a bit of time – see whether the information you’re looking for is in our Your Questions Answered section before you pick up the phone. FAQ CUSTOMER SERVICE (519) 337-8201 emailus@bluewaterpower.com Login to MyAccount Customer Service Power Outages Your Questions Answered Energy Conservation Conditions of Service 2021 Rate Application Major Outage Reporting Energy and Water Report and Benchmarking for Large Buildings FAQ About Us About Bluewater Power Careers Contact Us Before You Call — Your Questions Answered How do I understand my Bill? How do I pay my bill? How do I sign up for eBilling? More Copyright 2021 Privacy Policy facebook twitter