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ENWIN Utilities Net Metering Guide 2026: How to Connect Solar

Everything you need to know to connect a residential solar system to ENWIN Utilities: net metering rules, connection process, fees, timeline, and contact info.

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Short answer

ENWIN Utilities serves the City of Windsor. Net metering operates under Ontario Regulation 541/05, with credits at the retail rate carried forward for 12 months.

ENWIN Utilities Solar Connection Process

1

Application

Submit the ENWIN Micro Embedded Generation application.

2

Review and offer

ENWIN reviews the connection request, may issue a Connection Impact Assessment for larger systems, and provides an Offer to Connect.

3

Net metering agreement

Sign the ENWIN Net Metering Agreement.

4

Install and ESA inspection

Complete installation and ESA inspection.

5

Meter and activation

Bi-directional meter installed by ENWIN and net metering activated.

ENWIN Utilities Solar Connection Fees

Fee itemAmountNotes
Connection application feeNot published — contact ENWINCharged by the local distribution company at time of application.
Connection Impact AssessmentVariesApplies to larger systems when local distribution capacity requires study.
ESA inspection$130 to $250Ontario Electrical Safety Authority inspection is mandatory.
Bi-directional meter installationIncluded or variesSome utilities include the meter change in the standard connection; others charge separately.

Fees change without notice. Confirm current amounts with ENWIN Utilities before signing an installer contract.

Connection Timeline

Set by the utility and it varies with site and system size. No connection date is promised until approvals are complete.

Contact ENWIN Utilities

Service territory includes: Windsor.

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