Hydro Ottawa Net Metering Guide 2026: How to Connect Solar

Yes. Hydro Ottawa administers net metering for its Ottawa-area customers under Ontario Regulation 541/05. Excess generation is credited at the retail rate and carries forward for up to 12 months before resetting to zero.

Connection fee for Hydro Ottawa: Not published — Connection Impact Assessment fee may apply on larger systems. Additional costs may include a Connection Impact Assessment fee (for larger systems), ESA inspection fee, and bi-directional meter installation. Verify current fees with Hydro Ottawa before signing an installer contract.

Set by the utility and it varies with site and system size. No connection date is promised until approvals are complete. Complex sites, larger systems, and any required Connection Impact Assessment can extend this timeline. Your installer typically manages the application.

500 kW; larger generators fall under different connection classes. Most residential solar systems are 4 to 12 kW, well under the cap. Right-sizing to your annual consumption typically maximises payback.

Hydro Ottawa serves customers in Ottawa, Casselman. Confirm your service address is in the Hydro Ottawa territory before applying.

Credits roll forward each month at the retail rate for up to 12 months, then reset to zero. Sizing your system to match annual consumption maximises the value of every kWh generated.

Phone: 613-738-6400. Web: https://hydroottawa.com/en/business/build-connect/connect-service/net-metering. Your installer usually handles the connection process on your behalf, but you can contact Hydro Ottawa directly to confirm status or ask about fees.