Utility Net Metering Agreement

UTILITY NET METERING AGREEMENT

Parties

Utility Name:

Customer Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Utility is authorized to provide electric service and to establish terms for the interconnection and net metering of customer-owned distributed generation facilities; and

WHEREAS, Customer owns or will install a distributed generation facility capable of exporting electrical energy to Utility's distribution system, described below, and seeks to interconnect and receive net metering credits under the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to establish their respective rights and obligations with respect to interconnection, metering, billing, payment and liability arising from the operation of the Customer's facility;

Definitions

"Facility" means Customer's distributed generation equipment with an aggregate nameplate capacity of kW alternating current, located at the Service Address.

"Interconnection Point" means the point at which the Facility connects to Utility's distribution system:

Scope of Work

Customer shall install, own and operate the Facility and all associated equipment necessary for interconnection and safe operation in accordance with Utility's published interconnection standards, applicable codes, and this Agreement. Utility shall perform metering, provide interconnection approval, and bill net energy in accordance with the terms set forth below.

Metering and Interconnection

Account Number:

Meter Type (select one): Bidirectional meter Separate production meter

Inverter Serial / Equipment ID:

Compensation and Billing

Net energy exported to Utility shall be credited to Customer's account at the compensation method selected below.

Credit Rate (per kWh):

Billing Cycle: — Credits shall be applied to next bill unless otherwise mandated by law.

Payment Terms

Customer shall remain responsible for all non-generational charges, minimum bills, fees, taxes and other charges as set forth on Utility bills. Net credits shall be applied as provided in the Compensation and Billing section. If cash settlements are permitted, payment shall be made at the rate indicated above.

Payment Schedule:

Late Fee: applied to overdue balances after days.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date set forth below and continue until the End Date or until terminated in accordance with this section.

Effective Date:

End Date (if applicable):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach not cured within days after written notice, or as otherwise permitted by law.

Confidentiality

Each party shall treat as confidential any non-public business or technical information disclosed by the other party and marked or identified as confidential, or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential. Confidential information shall not include information that is independently developed, publicly available without breach, or required to be disclosed by law.

Duration of confidentiality obligations:

Liability, Insurance and Indemnity

Each party shall be responsible for its own negligence and willful misconduct. Customer shall maintain commercial general liability insurance covering operations of the Facility with limits not less than per occurrence and shall provide proof of insurance upon request.

Amendment; Assignment

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. Customer may not assign this Agreement except with Utility's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld when assignment is to a subsequent owner of the Facility and Service Address.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to conflict of law principles.

Disputes shall be resolved by negotiation between designated representatives. If unresolved within days, parties may pursue arbitration or litigation as selected here: Arbitration Litigation

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any referenced attachments, schedules, and interconnection documents signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between Utility and Customer with respect to net metering of the Facility and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements, understandings or representations.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in effect. Waiver: No waiver of a breach shall constitute waiver of subsequent breaches.

Notices

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