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N AGREEMENT
CUSTOMER FUEL CELL, SOLAR, WIND, or HYDROPOWER
ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES
of 25 KILOWATTS or LESS
This Net Energy Metering Connection Agreement is executed in duplicate this l!i2day of
~ R.; I , 200 JL between {. t 61 ('t" vJ ;'<a:~ J I' V\ (hereinafter referred
to as 'Customer"), and the City of Port Angeles, Electric Utility, a MunicIpal Corporation of
the State of Washington (hereinafter referred to as the City). Both parties, who may be herein
further referred to collectively as "Parties" and individually as "Party", agree as follows:
1. CUSTOMER ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY
1.1 Customer has elected, in accordance with RCW 80.60 et seq., to operate either a net
energy metering fuel cell, solar, wind or hydropower electric generating facihty, with a
generating capacity of not more than twenty-five kilowatts, in parallel with the City's
transmission and dIstribution facilities. This generating facility is intended to offset
either part or all of the Customer's electrical requirements.
1.2 Customer's Application for Net Metered Electrical Generation, including the location
of the electrical generating installation and details on the electrical generating unit(s) is
hereby incorporated into this agreement as Appendix A.
1.3 The installation is identified by the City with the following designators: Transformer
No. (feeder and phase) 7S-021S/1I201; 8) , Customer Utility Account No.
Loc'..,. /4'R 2.00 .
1.4 A separate agreement shall be entered into for each Customer's electrical service
location(s).
1.5 The electrical generating system used by the Customer shall be located on the
Customer's premises. It shall include all equipment necessary to meet applicable
safety, power quality, and connection requirements established by the National
Electrical Code (Articles 690 and 705), National Electrical Safety Code, the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, and the City's
Connection Standards, as set forth in Appendix B, which is attached hereto.
1.6 The City shall have the sole authority to determine which connection requirements set
forth herein are applicable to Customer's proposed installation.
2. PAYMENT FOR NET ENERGY
2.1 The City shall measure the net electricity produced or consumed by the Customer
during each billing period, in accordance with normal metering practices.
2.2 If the electricity supplied by the City exceeds the electricity generated by the Customer
and fed back to the City during the billing period, or any portion thereof, then the
Customer shall be billed for the net electricity supplied by the City together with the
appropriate customer charge paid by other customers of the City in the same rate class.
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2.3 If the electricity generated by the Customer and distributed back to the City during the
billing period, or any portion thereof, exceeds the electricity supplied by the City, then
the Customer shall be:
(a) billed for the appropriate customer service charge as other customers ofthe
City in the same rate class; and
(b) credited for the net excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing
period, with this kilowatt-hour credIt appearing on Customer's bill for the
following billing period.
2.4 At the beginning of each calendar year, any remaining unused kilowatt-hour credit
accumulated by the Customer during the previous year shall be granted to the City
without any compensation to the Customer.
2.5 Customer shall pay any amount owing for electric service provided by the City in
accordance with applicable rates and policies. Nothing in this Section 2 shall limit
City's rights under applicable Rate Schedules, Customer Service Policies, and General
Provisions.
3. INTERRUPTION OR REDUCTION OF DELIVERIES
3.1 The City may require Customer to interrupt or reduce deliveries as follows:
(a) when necessary in order to construct, install, maintain, repair, replace,
remove, investigate, or inspect any of its equipment or part of its system; or
(b) if it determines that curtailment, interruption, or reduction is necessary
because of emergencies, force or compliance with prudent electrical
practices.
3.2 Whenever possible, the City shall give Customer reasonable notice of the possibility
that interruption or reduction of deliveries may be required.
3.3 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if at any time the City
determines that either:
(a) the facility may endanger City personnel, or
(b) the continued operation of Customer's facility may endanger the integrity of
the City's electric system,
The City shall have the right to disconnect Customer's facility from the City's electric
system. Customer's facility shall remain disconnected until such time as the City is
satisfied that the condition(s) referenced in (a) or (b) of this section 3.3 have been
corrected.
4. CONNECTION
4.1 Customer shall deliver the excess energy to the City at the City's meter.
4.2 Customer shall pay for designing, installing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the
electric generating facility in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and
shall comply with the City's Connection Standards set forth in Appendix B, which is
attached hereto.
4.3 Customer shall pay for the City's standard watt-hour meter electrical hook-up, ifnot
already present.
4.4 Customer shall not commence parallel operation of the generating facility until written
approval of the connection facilities has been given by the City. Such approval shall
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not be unreasonably withheld. The City shall have the right to have representatives
present at the initial testing of Customer's protective apparatus.
5. MAINTENANCE AND PERMITS
Customer shall:
(a) maintain the electric generating facility and connection facilities in a safe
and prudent manner and in conformance with all applicable laws and
regulations including, but not limited to, the City's Connection Standards,
Appendix B, and
(b) obtain any governrnental authorizations and permits required for the
construction and operation of the electric generating facility and connection
facilities, including electrical permit(s).
Customer shall reimburse the City for any and all losses, damages, claims, penalties, or
liability it incurs as a result of Customer's failure to obtain or maintain any governrnental
authorizations and permits required for construction and operation of Customer's
generating facility or failure to maintain Customer's facility as required in (a) ofthis
Section 5.
6. ACCESS TO PREMISES
The City may enter Customer's premises or property to:
(a) inspect, with prior notice, at all reasonable hours, Customer's protective
devices;
(b) read meter; and
(c) disconnect at the City's meter or transformer, without notice, the connection
facilities if, in the City's opinion, a hazardous condition exists and such
immediate action is necessary to protect persons, or the City's facilities, or
property of others from damage or interference caused by Customer's
electric generating facilities, or lack of properly operating protective devices
or inability to inspect the same.
7. INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY
7.1 The Customer assumes the risk of all damages, loss, cost and expense and agrees to
indemnify the City, its successors and assigns, and its respective directors, officers,
employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, losses, costs, liabilities,
damages and expenses including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees, resulting
from or in connection with performance of the agreement or which may occur or be
sustained by the City on account of any claim or action brought against the City for any
reason including but not limited to loss to the electrical system of the Customer, caused
by or arising out of an electrical disturbance.
7.2 Such indemnity, protection, and hold harmless includes any demand, claim, suit or
judgement for damages, death or bodily injury to all persons, including officers,
employees or agents, and subcontractors of either Party hereto including payment made
under or in connection with any Worker's Compensation Law or under any plan for
employees' disability and death benefits or property loss which may be caused or
contributed to by the connection, maintenance, operation, use, presence, or removal of
Customer's equipment. The only exception will be liability occasioned by the sole
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negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its employees acting withm the scope of
their emploYment and liability occasioned by a partial negligence of the City or its
employees acting within the scope of their emploYment to the extent that such partial
liability is fixed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
7.3 The provisions of Section 7 shall not be construed to relieve any insurer of its
obligations to pay any insurance claims in accordance with the provisions of any
insurance policy.
7.4 The City shall have no liability, ownership interest, control or responsibility for the
Customer's Electric Generating Facility or its connection with the City's electric
system, regardless of what the City knows or should know about the Customer's
Electric Generating Facility or its connection.
7.5 Customer recognizes that it is waiving immunity under Washington Industrial
Insurance law, Title 51 RCW, and further agrees that this indemnification clause has
been mutually negotiated. This indemnification shall extend to and include attorney's
fees and the costs of establishing the right of indemnification hereunder in favor of the
City.
8. INSURANCE
8.1 Customer shall maintain, during the term of this Agreement, Comprehensive Personal
Liability Insurance with a combined single limit in an amount equivalent to the industry
standard for this type of insurance.
8.2 Such insurance shall, by endorsement to the policy or policies, provide for thirty (30)
calendar days written notice to the City prior to cancellation, termination, attention, or
material change of such insurance.
8.3 The City shall have the right to inspect or obtain a copy of the original policy or
policies of insurance.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
The Parties hereto are independent contractors and shall not be deemed to be partners,
joint venturers, employees, franchisees or franchisers, servants or agents of each other
for any purpose whatsoever under or in connection with this Agreement.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be interpreted, governed, and constructed under the laws of the
State of Washington as if executed and to be performed wholly within the State of
Washington. Venue of any action arising hereunder or related to this agreement shall
lie in C1allam County, Washington.
11. AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS OR WAIVER
Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and agreed to
by both Parties. The failure of any Party at any time or times to require performance of
any provision hereof shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the
same. No waiver by any Party ofthe breach of any term or covenant contained in this
Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, shall be deemed to be construed as a
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further or continuing waiver of any such breach or waiver of the breach of any other
term or covenant unless such waiver is in writing.
12. APPENDICES
The Agreement includes the following appendices attached and incorporated by
reference:
Appendix A:
Customer's Application for Net Metered Electrical Generation to City of
Port Angeles.
Appendix B:
City's Connection Standards for Customer Electric Generating Facilities of
25 Kilowatts or Less.
13. NOTICES
All written notices shall be directed as follows:
City of Port Angeles:
Electrical Engineering Manager
321 East 5th Street
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, W A 98362
Customer:
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Customer notices to the City, pursuant to this Section 13, shall refer to the Service
Address set forth in Appendix A.
14. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be in effect when signed by the Customer and the City and shall
remain in effect thereafter month to month unless terminated by either Party on thirty
(30) days' prior written notice in accordance with Section 13.
15. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused two originals of this
Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.
This Agreement is effective as of the last date set forth below.
CUSTOMER:
CITY OF PORT ANGELES:
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APPENDIX A
Application for Net Metered Electrical Generation
Thank you for your mterest m establIshmg a renewable energy or fuel cell connectIOn with City of
Port Angeles, ElectrIc UtilIty. Please note generatIOn systems must meet certam requirements to be
consIdered.
· The project must be not more than 25 kIlowatts (kW) m SIze.
· GeneratIOn must be fueled by solar, wmd, hydropower, or be a fuel cell.
· Owner provIdes power condItIonmg, connection, and safety eqUIpment.
· Projects WIll be consIdered on a first come first served basIs.
Please complete Customer and Installer InformatIOn and the appropnate section for the type of
generatIOn proposed to be mstalled. In addItion, mclude a one-lme dIagram and descnptIOn of
protectIOn eqUIpment. Please allow at least ten workmg days for processmg your applIcatIOn.
Questions may be dIrected to ElectrIcal Engmeenng Manager, at telephone number (360) 417-4702.
Customer Information
Owner Name: CL'O ISc= \tv., kt\\LI A..J
MaIlmg Address: Po '6 ~ ""2-4 ICY;
CIty, State & ZIp: SEO<v'lwt \AlA- q<"63<=6'2...
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EmailAddress:-elo.se...e. oly"""rvs, ",.e+
ServIce Address: -z, '"'Z.O 111._ w q ni S.
(If dIfferent than Matlmg Ad~ress) fOP-I I\-N c.a.e; .J Wit- 0ft;3 b2
Daytime Telephone: (31cb) (,<63 - k,.b#
ElectrIc UtilIty Account No.: ~H<:6 z-ob
Expected System Operational Date: 2..1 'VV~..1 L. ?-o D~
Installer Information (If dIfferent from Customer Information)
Installer Name: E:")<.:~~ rv\ I LE TE<::"l-\ e... 8.Ez:nt1 (~
MailIng Address:
CIty, State & ZIp: rO~' ~l;l:t..ES W J4-
Ematl Address: ~-n-c\h'\~\ e ~o\ rv\ ~~, n
Daytime Telephone: (3bo) 457- 5-z:"2..2 cd \ *
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Drawin2s Attached:
o one line, 0 manufacturers literature, 0 design drawmgs.
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Fuel Cell Information
Fuel Cell Manufacturer:
Fuel Cell Model Number:
Fuel Cell's Rated Power Output (kW):
Inverter Manufacturer:
Inverter Model Number:
Inverter's Power Ratmg (kW):
N/A
(AC contmuous)
(AC contmuous)
Descnbe the protectIon eqUIpment to be used and the physIcallocatlOn of the mstallation:
Drawine:s Attached:
Done hne, 0 manufacturers hterature, 0 desIgn drawmgs.
.> Photovoltaic Solar System Information
PV Module Manufacturer: 'E Vc:1!..4e..E"l::.AJ ~OL11-~ ( h'\ ~\..13o.eovt.; H.lM A- ,)
PVModuleModelNumber: z=:y JCJO 5L \\61,~e: Number of Modules: J4
PV Power Ratmg per Module: 190 W DC Watts Total Output: 2, h hD DC Watts
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Inverter Manufacturer: )(A-NTR-EX. [ f't-,<tLJN "TON.; Wit J "'l.......v. it. 4' 'L'( Zoo7
Inverter Model Number: GT'"3,3~ '-NA-DS -/li~1S VL--D5 S/1..J 611364~
Inverter's Power Ratmg (kW): 3".3 \==:..'v\j V (AC contmuous)
Drawine:s Attached:
~ne hne, 0 manufacturers hterature, 0 design drawmgs.
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Wind System Information
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Wmd Turbme Manufacturer:
Wmd Turbme Model Number:
Wmd Turbme Tower HeIght: feet Rotor DIameter: feet
Wmd Turbme Rated Power Output (kW): (Peak at 30 mph wmd speed, or specIfy)
AC Source ( check one): D Inverter D Synchronous Generator D InductIOn Generator
Inverter Manufacturer (lfusmg):
Inverter Model Number:
Inverter's Power Rating (kW):
System Rated Output (kW):
(AC contmuous)
(AC contmuous)
Descnbe the protectIOn eqUIpment to be used and the physIcal locatIOn of the mstallatton:
Drawines Attached:
Done lme, D manufacturers ltterature, D desIgn drawmgs.
Small Hvdro Power Information
N/A
Turbme Manufacturer:
Turbme Model Number:
Turbme Power Output (kW):
AC Source (check one): D Inverter
Inverter Manufacturer (lfusmg):
Inverter Model Number:
Inverter's Power Rattng (kW):
System Rated Output (kW):
(AC contmuous)
D Synchronous Generator D Inductton Generator
(AC contmuous)
(AC contmuous)
Descnbe the protectton eqUIpment to be used and the physIcallocatton of the mstallatIOn:
Drawines Attached:
Done lme, D manufacturers ltterature, D design drawmgs.
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APPENDIX 8
CONNECTION STANDARDS
for
CUSTOMER ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES
of 25 KILOWATTS or LESS
A. General
This Appendix sets forth the requirements and conditions for Interconnected non-utility-
owned electric generation where such generation may be connected for parallel operation
with the service of City of Port Angeles, Department of Public Works and Utilities Electric
Utility (the City), For purposes of this Appendix, the Interconnecting entity shall be
designated "Customer."
B. Connection Requirements
1. Customer shall conform to all applicable National Electric Code (NEC) requirements
[NEC Articles 690 and 705] and building codes, and shall obtain electrical permit(s)
for the equipment installation.
2. Customer shall have a dedicated lockable disconnect device between sources of
alternating-current, (Le. between inverter(s) or other power conditioning unit(s)) and
the City's distribution system. The lockable disconnect must be accessible to the
City on the building exterior, and only the City's lock may be used on it.
3. Customer's over current device at the service panel shall be marked to indicate
power source and connection to the City's distribution system.
4. Customer's power production control system shall comply with NEC Articles 690 and
705, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard P929 minimum
specifications, and standards for parallel operation with the City. In particular, the:
a. Power output control system shall automatically disconnect from the City's
source upon loss of the City's voltage and not reconnect until the City's
voltage has been restored by the City.
b. Power output control system shall automatically disconnect from the City's
source if Customer's voltage fluctuates beyond plus or minus 10 percent.
c. Power output control system shall automatically disconnect from the City's if
Customer's and the City's frequency fluctuates plus or minus 2 cycles per
second (Hertz).
d. Inverter output distortion shall meet IEEE Standard 519.
C. Safety
All safety and operating procedures for joint use equipment shall be in compliance with the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 29, CFR 1910.269, the
NEC, WAC rules, the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration (WISHA)
Standard, the City Service Requirements, and equipment manufacturer's safety and
operating manuals.
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