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Electricity Connection / Offer to Connect (Toronto Hydro, Alectra)
The local distributor (Toronto Hydro in Toronto; Alectra in Mississauga, Brampton and parts of York/Durham) issues an Offer to Connect / Connection Cost Agreement and related agreements for relocations.
You need it when: You need a new or upgraded electrical service, a relocation of distribution plant, or a connection agreement with the local electricity distributor.
Why it's needed
- Required before the distributor designs and builds your service or relocates its plant.
When to apply
- Long lead: apply as soon as loads are known. Sign and return the Offer to Connect with payment.
Review time
Documents for a complete application
- Service application with load summary and single line diagram
- Site plan
- Signed Offer to Connect / Connection Cost Agreement and payment
How to submit
- Toronto Hydro Customer Connections, or Alectra, depending on the service area.
Often needed first
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.