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ATCO Electric is
committed to encouraging innovative options for efficiently and reliably
delivering energy to our customers. At the same time, as good corporate
citizens and stewards of the environment, we look to ensure these options
 are environmentally responsible and, if possible, can reduce the impact of
our operations.
One way that
Albertans can now reduce their environmental impact is through the use of
micro generation units. Micro generation units are less than 1 MW in size
and produce electricity using renewable, environmentally friendly fuel
sources such as solar panels, small-scale hydro, wind, biomass, or fuel
cells. Some generating units with greenhouse intensity of less than 418
kg/MWh may also qualify for the micro generation designation.
New regulations have
been passed in Alberta to help the development of micro generation
effective January 1, 2009. As of July 1, 2008, ATCO Electric has begun
accepting applications from customers to interconnect micro generation
units.
Steps
to implementing Micro Generation:
- Become familiar with the contents of
the
Micro Generation Handbook which
will help in understanding the process and technical requirements of
interconnecting your micro generation unit to ATCO Electric’s distribution
system
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When you are ready to proceed with your
installation, complete the
micro-generation application form.
Note - Missing or incomplete information on the Micro Generation
application form will cause delays in providing service.
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Mail the
application form with all the required documents to ATCO Electric's
Edmonton or Calgary office.
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ATCO Electric Ltd.
Commercial Department (MG)
10040 - 104th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2V6
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ATCO Electric Ltd.
Commercial Department (MG)
909 – 11 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2R
1L8
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Notify
your electric retailer. You must advise them of the micro generation
connection date and arrange for compensation for any extra energy
your unit creates.
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For more information regarding your Micro
Generation application, please call our ATCO Electric offices at (780)
420-3468 (Edmonton) or (403) 245-7397 (Calgary).
Other Links and Resources:
Micro Generation Handbook
Micro Generation Application Form
Alberta Utilities Commission Micro Generation Website
Micro Generation Regulations
Micro Generation Rules
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