On July 1, 2017, amendments to Ontario's net metering
regulations (O. Reg 541/05) come into effect. As a
result of these amendments, it is no longer necessary that
equipment be 500 kilowatts or less in rated capacity to be eligible
for net metering. Instead, a renewable energy generation
facility of any size will be eligible for net metering, provided
that it generates electricity primarily for the generator's own
use (with surplus electricity being conveyed to the distribution
system) and provided that the generator is not party to any
agreement, other than a net metering agreement, for the sale of
electricity into the distribution system. In addition, the
amendments allow generators to use energy storage in combination
with renewable energy systems. To the extent that net
metering customers have existing net metering arrangements, they
will have the option to enter into new agreements for the purpose
of being billed on a net metering basis in accordance with
