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Developer Information

If you intend on developing within the Ottawa River Power territory, please download and review the Developer Information Package. The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive summation of:

  • the process and scheduling timeframes,
  • all required documentation from all parties,
  • the process for communications through all stages of the process

This process has been developed by Ottawa River Power in order to provide consistency and clarity to developers, so that all parties understand all aspects and requirements of the process, to insure successful projects.

If you have reviewed the Developer Package and would like to discuss your plans with Ottawa River Power, please fill out our Developer Form.

Ottawa River Power Developer Package

Clearances to Electrical Infrastructure

Communication between all parties involved in the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of properties near electrical infrastructure is key. Planners, architects, developers / contractors, and property owners must be informed and work together to ensure all laws, regulations and local requirements are met for the safety of workers and occupants.

For more information on clearances related to electrical infrastructure, please download and review the following resources:

Capacity Allocation Model (CAM)

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has introduced a Capacity Allocation Model (CAM) to support fair allocation of costs for electricity distribution system expansions in qualifying development areas. The CAM ensures that all customers connecting to a system expansion contribute their fair share of costs, based on their capacity needs.

The CAM applies to large, multi-year developments that require significant system expansion. The model helps avoid situations where the first developer bears the entire upfront cost of an expansion that benefits multiple parties.

To support consistent planning and forecasting under the CAM, the estimated typical demand value for residential homes is 3 kW. Please contact us to discuss your development’s requirements.

For more information on how the CAM is applied, you may consult the OEB’s Appendix I – Methodology for Implementing a Capacity Allocation Model.