Micro Generation
Town of Cardston Distribution System Distributed Generation Connection Process
If you are considering installing an electric generator less than 1MW (Micro-generator) in size at your residence or business site, there is an established process in Alberta to help you. As your local electric distributor, the Town of Cardston plays a key role in the connection of small generation to the provincial electric grid. This document captures the general steps in the connection process from application to energization.
Process Steps:
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Complete the Town of Cardston Distributed Generation Application form and submit it with all supporting documentation to info@cardston.ca.
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Discussions may be required with the Applicant to establish the technical connection requirements.
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The Town will confirm the completeness of the Application information and approve applications that are in compliance with the Micro-Generation Regulation if applicable.
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The Town will determine if the Applicant would be responsible for any connection costs* and discuss these with the Applicant.
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Applicant seeks Building, Electrical and Development Permits as required by the Town.
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Applicant compensates Town for non-standard costs and if the generator is likely to export a significant amount of energy to the Cardston Distribution system would sign a Town of Cardston Generation Interconnection Agreement.
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Applicant notifies Retailer of pending generation connection.
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Town conducts inspections for approval of required permits.
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Town installs metering equipment and completes connection.
Resource documents:
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Alberta Utilities Commission Micro-Generation Application Guideline,
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Alberta Utilities Commission Distributed Generation Application Guideline
*The Micro Generation Regulation states that extra-ordinary costs may occur for safety considerations, technical complexity or any other reason and may be recovered from the Applicant. Connection costs for non Micro-generation projects will vary.