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Wholesale Market Participation Agreement

Service Agreement No.

PJM Queue #

WHOLESALE MARKET PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

By and Among

PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

And

AC Power, LLC

And

Atlantic City Electric Company

This Wholesale Market Participation Agreement (“WMPA”) including the Specifications, and Schedules attached hereto and incorporated herein, is entered into in order to effectuate sales of energy and/or capacity into PJM’s wholesale markets, by and between PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., the Regional Transmission Organization for the PJM Region (“Transmission Provider”), (“Wholesale Market Participant”) and (“Transmission Owner” or “ACE”) (referred to individually as “Party” or collectively as “the Parties”).

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, Wholesale Market Participant is developing generation that it intends to use to engage in Wholesale Transactions in PJM’s markets and desires to maintain its proposed generation in the queue that PJM studies for potential reliability impacts to the Transmission System;

WHEREAS, Wholesale Market Participant is seeking to interconnect at a local distribution or sub-transmission facility, which at this time is not subject to FERC jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, Wholesale Market Participant and Transmission Owner or its affiliate must enter into a separate two-party interconnection agreement (“Interconnection Agreement”) in order to address issues of physical interconnection and local charges that may be presented by the interconnection of Wholesale Market Participant’s generation to the distribution facility.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, together with other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency is hereby mutually acknowledged by Transmission Provider, Transmission Owner and Wholesale Market Participant and the parties agree to assume all of the rights and obligations consistent with the rights and obligations relating to Network Upgrades, Local Upgrades and metering requirements set forth in Part VI of the Tariff, as of the effective date of this WMPA, required for Wholesale Market Participant to make Wholesale Transactions in PJM’s markets. The Parties mutually covenant and agree as follows:

Article 1 – DEFINITIONS and OTHER DOCUMENTS

1.0 Defined Terms. All capitalized terms herein shall have the meanings as set forth in the definitions of such terms as stated in Part I, Article 1 or Part VI of the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff (“Tariff”), except Wholesale Market Participant which shall be defined in this WMPA as a participant in a Wholesale Transaction.

1.1 Effective Date. This WMPA shall become effective on the date it is executed by all Parties, or, if this WMPA is filed with FERC unexecuted, upon the date specified by FERC.

1.2 Assumption of Tariff Obligations. Wholesale Market Participant agrees to abide by all rules and procedures pertaining to generation and transmission in the PJM Region, including but not limited to the rules and procedures concerning the dispatch of generation or scheduling transmission set forth in the Tariff, the Operating Agreement and the PJM Manuals.

1.3 Incorporation Of Other Documents. All portions of the Tariff and the Operating Agreement pertinent to the subject matter of this WMPA and not otherwise made a part hereof are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

Article 2 - NOTICES and MISCELLANEOUS

2.0 Notices. Any notice, demand or request required or permitted to be given by any Party to another and any instrument required or permitted to be tendered or delivered by any Party in writing to another may be so given, tendered or delivered by recognized national courier or by depositing the same with the United States Postal Service, with postage prepaid for delivery by certified or registered mail addressed to the Party, or by personal delivery to the Party, at the address specified below. Such notices, if agreed to by the Parties, may be made via electronic means, with e-mail confirmation of delivery.

Transmission Provider:

PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

2750 Monroe Blvd.

Audubon, PA 19403-2497

Wholesale Market Participant:

AC Power, LLC

465 Grand Street, Suite 5

New York, NY 10002

Attn: Ms. Annika Colston

Email:

Phone:

Transmission Owner:

Atlantic City Electric Company / Pepco Holdings

Mail Stop #79NC58

P.O. Box 9239 (US Mail) 401 Eagle Run Road (overnight mail)

Newark, DE 19714-9239 (US Mail) Newark, DE 19702 (overnight)

Phone:

Email:

Attn:

Either Party may change its address or designated representative for notice by notice to the other Parties in the manner provided for above.

2.1 Construction With Other Parts Of The Tariff. This WMPA shall not be construed as an application for service under Part II or Part III of the Tariff.

2.2 Warranty for Facilities Study. In analyzing and preparing the Generation Interconnection Facilities Study, and in designing and constructing the Local Upgrades and/or Network Upgrades described in Part II of the Tariff and in the Specifications attached to this WMPA, Transmission Provider, the Transmission Owner(s), and any other subcontractors employed by Transmission Provider have had to, and shall have to, rely on information provided by Wholesale Market Participant and possibly by third parties and may not have control over the accuracy of such information.

2.3 Waiver. No waiver by any party of one or more defaults by the other in performance of any of the provisions of this WMPA shall operate or be construed as a waiver of any other or further default or defaults, whether of a like or different character.

2.4 Amendment. This WMPA or any part thereof, may not be amended, modified, or waived other than by a written document signed by all parties hereto.

2.5 Addendum of Wholesale Market Participant’s Agreement to Conform with IRS Safe Harbor Provisions for Non-Taxable Status. To the extent required, in accordance with Section 24.1 in Attachment O, Appendix 2 in Part VI of the Tariff, Schedule E to this WMPA shall set forth the Wholesale Market Participant’s agreement to conform with the IRS safe harbor provisions for non-taxable status.

2.6 Assignment.

2.6.1 Assignment with Prior Consent:

2.6.2 Assignment without Prior Consent.

2.6.2.1 Assignment to Owners:

2.6.2.2 Assignment to Lenders:

2.6.3 Successors and Assigns: This WMPA and all of its provisions are binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

ARTICLE 3 – Responsibility for Network or Local Upgrades

3.0 Security for Network or Local Upgrades. Wholesale Market Participant shall provide Security in the amount of on or before the effective date of this WMPA.

3.1 Project Specific Milestones. During the term of this WMPA, Wholesale Market Participant shall ensure that it meets each of the following milestones:

3.1.1 Substantial Site work completed. On or before , Wholesale Market Participant must demonstrate completion of at least 20% of project site construction.

3.1.2 Commercial Operation. (i) On or before , Wholesale Market Participant must demonstrate commercial operation of generating units.

3.1.3 Documentation. Within one (1) month following commercial operation of generating unit(s), Wholesale Market Participant must provide certified documentation demonstrating that “as-built” Participant Facility are consistent with applicable PJM studies and agreements.

3.1.4 Interconnection Agreement. On or before , Wholesale Market Participant must enter into an Interconnection Agreement with the Transmission Owner in order to effectuate the WMPA.

Wholesale Market Participant shall demonstrate the occurrence of each of the foregoing milestones to Transmission Provider’s reasonable satisfaction.

If the Wholesale Market Participant suspends this WMPA pursuant to this Section 3.1, provide suspension details below:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF

Transmission Provider, Wholesale Market Participant and Transmission Owner have caused this WMPA to be executed by their respective authorized officials.

Transmission Provider: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

By:

Name:

Title:

Date:

Wholesale Market Participant: AC Power, LLC

By:

Name:

Title:

Date:

Transmission Owner: Atlantic City Electric Company

By:

Name:

Title:

Date:

SPECIFICATIONS FOR WHOLESALE MARKET PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

1.0 Description of generating unit(s) (the “Participant Facility”) to be used for the provision of wholesale sales into the PJM markets:

a. Name of Participant Facility:

b. Location of Participant Facility:

c. Size in megawatts of Participant Facility:

d. Description of the equipment configuration:

2.0 Rights for Generation Wholesale Market Participant

2.1 Capacity Interconnection Rights:

3.0 Ownership and Location of Metering Equipment. The metering equipment to be constructed, the capability of the metering equipment to be constructed, and the ownership thereof, as required for the Wholesale Transactions shall be identified on the attached Schedule B to this WMPA, and provided consistent with the PJM manuals.

SCHEDULES

Schedule A - Single-Line Diagram

Schedule B - List of Metering Equipment

Schedule C - List of Local/Network Upgrades

Schedule D - Applicable Technical Requirements and Standards

Schedule E - Wholesale Market Participant Agreement to Conform with IRS Safe Harbor Provisions for Non-Taxable Status

Schedule F - Schedule of Non-Standard Terms & Conditions

Schedule C - List of Local/Network Upgrades:

Schedule D - Applicable Technical Requirements and Standards:

Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) Power Delivery Technical Considerations Covering Parallel Operations of Customer Owned Generation Interconnected with the PHI Power Delivery System

Operations and Modifications Requirements of Atlantic City Electric Company, Delmarva Power & Light Company, Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) – Companies of Pepco Holdings, Inc.

Schedule E - IRS Safe Harbor Provisions for Non-Taxable Status:

Wholesale Market Participant represents that it meets all qualifications and requirements as set forth in Section 118(a) and 118(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and interpreted by IRS Notices.

Schedule F - Schedule of Non-Standard Terms & Conditions:

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What an Interconnection Service Agreement Covers

An Interconnection Service Agreement (ISA) sets the technical, commercial and operational terms for connecting an electrical or communications facility to a host network. It establishes responsibilities for construction, testing, metering, protection, and ongoing operation, and allocates costs, revenue treatment, and liability between the connecting party and the network owner or operator. ISAs are used for distributed energy resources, utility-scale generation, telecom carrier handoffs, and other systems where two networks must exchange power or signals while protecting safety and reliability.

Why an ISA Matters for Connection Projects

A clearly drafted ISA reduces operational risk, defines who pays for upgrades, and documents timelines and performance standards. It creates enforceable expectations for commissioning, maintenance, and outage coordination while preserving remedies for nonperformance.

Why an ISA Matters for Connection Projects

Typical parties and users of an ISA

Each signer should have authority to bind its organization and be prepared to accept technical and financial obligations described in the agreement.

  • Distributed resource owners and developers responsible for the new facility and interconnection work.
  • Utilities, independent system operators (ISOs), or network operators that receive the connection and manage grid/ network access.
  • Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors and vendors who execute equipment installation and testing.

Core sections to include in a professional ISA

A complete ISA addresses legal, technical, financial and operational topics so parties can connect safely and predictably.

Parties & Definitions

Names of contracting entities, defined terms, contact information, and any affiliate or billing party designations used throughout the agreement.

Technical Specifications

Detailed electrical or network connection requirements, interconnection point drawings, protection settings, metering requirements, and site equipment design standards.

Interconnection Facilities

Allocation of construction responsibility, ownership transfer points, testing procedures, commissioning criteria, and acceptance protocols for interconnection equipment.

Operational Procedures

Coordination on outages, switching, emergency operations, curtailment procedures, telemetry and data-sharing obligations between parties.

Financial Terms

Cost allocation, invoicing schedule, security deposits, payment terms, responsibility for upgrade costs, and any applicable tariffs or rate schedules.

Liability & Termination

Indemnity frameworks, limitation of liability, insurance requirements, events of default, termination rights, and post-termination obligations.

Essential data fields to collect

Legal Name: Full registered entity name
Contact Information: Street address and email
Interconnection Point: Specific physical or network connection location
Capacity Rating: Maximum MW or bandwidth
Metering Details: Meter ID and configuration
Insurance Limits: Policy types and minimum coverages

Step-by-step: Completing the Interconnection Service Agreement

Follow these steps to assemble required information, complete fields, obtain approvals, and execute the ISA with proper authentication.

  • 01
    Gather documents: Collect site plans, equipment specs, and permits
  • 02
    Populate agreement: Enter party details, technical data, and schedule
  • 03
    Internal review: Get legal and engineering sign-off before finalizing
  • 04
    Execution: Sign, notarize if required, and exchange fully executed copies

Configuring the online completion workflow

Set up a digital routing workflow that matches your approval and signing sequence before you send the ISA for signatures.

Field Configuration
Authentication Email link or SMS code for signer identity
Signature Type Choose electronic signature or digital PKI signature
Routing Order Specify signers and sequential or parallel flow
File Format Use PDF/A for long-term preservation

Where to submit and what happens next

After execution, send the signed ISA to the network operator and retain copies per your records policy.

  • To the Utility: Submit executed agreement to the utility interconnection team
  • Permitting Agencies: Provide required copies to local permitting authorities
  • Internal Records: Store signed ISA in contract repository and project folder
  • Commissioning Team: Share executed technical exhibits with commissioning engineers

Digital signing and distribution considerations

Ensure the chosen platform can produce a tamper-evident, timestamped audit trail and meet any HIPAA or regulatory requirements applicable to your project.

  • Supported formats: PDF, Word DOCX, and printable PDFs
  • Integrations: Connect to Salesforce, NetSuite, and Google Workspace
  • Security: TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest

Common timelines and processing expectations

Typical ISAs include submission windows, technical review periods, and commissioning milestones—plan for administrative and engineering lead time.

Application Submission:

Submit all forms and exhibits before initial review begins

Technical Review Period:

Allow several weeks to months depending on system complexity

Construction Schedule:

Specify start and completion dates for interconnection work

Commissioning Window:

Provide dates for testing and acceptance activities

Operational Handover:

Deliver final documentation and meter data to utility

Common mistakes that delay interconnection

  • Incomplete technical exhibits or missing single-line diagrams cause engineering rework
  • Incorrect party names or signer authority lead to execution delays
  • Omitted metering or telemetry specifications create billing disputes
  • Unclear cost allocation for upgrades results in negotiation stalls

Key risks and contractual consequences

Delay Costs: Damages and extended construction costs
Operational Loss: Curtailment or lost revenue during disputes
Liability Exposure: Third-party claims for equipment damage
Termination Risk: Agreement may be ended for breach
Regulatory Sanctions: Fines for noncompliance with grid rules
Disconnection: Forced removal of equipment for safety

eSignature vendor pricing and capability snapshot

Common plan and capability metrics to consider when choosing an eSignature provider for executing ISAs and managing records.

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Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No envelope cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Practical tips for accurate and efficient completion

Follow these practices to reduce negotiation cycles and technical rework when preparing an ISA.

Prepare exhibits early
Complete technical exhibits and single-line diagrams before contract drafting to avoid scope changes.
Clarify cost allocation
State precisely who pays for upgrades, studies, and future modifications to prevent disputes.
Confirm signer authority
Obtain corporate resolutions or signing authority documentation for entities signing on behalf of organizations.
Use auditable eSignatures
Select a platform that provides tamper evidence, timestamps, and a downloadable certificate of completion.

Frequently asked questions about ISAs and e-execution

Answers to common questions about execution, notarization, amendments, and recordkeeping for Interconnection Service Agreements.


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