Product
Define energy type (kWh, capacity, RECs), delivery profile, measurement point, and quality specifications so billing matches delivered commodity.
A well-drafted Energy Purchase Contract allocates price and delivery risk, reduces disputes over performance, and creates clear credit and settlement rules that protect both parties. It also establishes remedies and procedures when market events, outages, or regulatory changes occur.
For regulated utilities and retail suppliers, compliance and tariff interfaces are important; for corporate buyers, contract flexibility and credit terms are often primary concerns.
Define energy type (kWh, capacity, RECs), delivery profile, measurement point, and quality specifications so billing matches delivered commodity.
Specify start date, end date, renewal options, and early termination triggers to align with project lifecycles and financing timelines.
State pricing mechanism (fixed, index-linked, seasonal), escalation clauses, and invoicing cadence to avoid later disputes.
Set nomination windows, scheduling responsibilities, imbalance rules, and penalties for deviations from profile or delivery.
Detail credit support requirements, acceptable collateral, triggers for additional collateral, and cure periods for default.
Define force majeure events, notice obligations, and allocation of risk for outages, weather, regulatory orders, or grid curtailment.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Sequential or parallel per negotiation. |
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code; use stronger auth for high-value deals. |
| Conditional Fields | Show collateral fields only if credit threshold met. |
| Retention | Automatic archival and audit log enabled for signed copies. |
Ensure the provider supports required authentication, audit trails, and retention policies for your industry and governing state.
Start of contractual obligations and performance period.
Termination and cure notice windows specified in the agreement.
Invoice issuance and payment due dates for settlement.
Operational nomination and delivery scheduling intervals.
Dates for periodic credit re-evaluation and collateral adjustments.
Primary commercial terms finalized and approved by both sides.
Credit checks completed and collateral posted if required.
Fully executed agreement delivered to counterparties and system administrators.
Metering confirmed and the first scheduled delivery/settlement occurs.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year limit | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |