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Table of Contents

INFORMATION

Step by Step Process Guide……………………………………………………….………..1

Code of Ordinances Net Metering Rider…………………………………………………3

Interconnection Technical Requirements for Facilities 10kW and Under …………..4

INTERCONNECTION FORMS

Photovoltaic Interconnection Submittal Form………………………………….……….7

PV Systems Connected to the GUS Electrical System………………………………….9 Drawing #1……………………………………………………………………10 Drawing #2……………………………………………………………………11 Drawing #3………………………………………………………….……...12

Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of the Distribution

Generation Form…………………………………………………………………………….13

Statement of Facility Schedules and Point of Interconnection………………….…….18

Application for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of

Distribution Generation with GUS………………………….……………………..……..19

Distributed Generation Agreement…………………………………….………………....21

Renewable Energy Credit Microgenerator Registration Form……….………..………22

As Available

GUS PV Rebate Manual……………………………………………………………………23

Rebate Reservation Form (must be mailed in by customer)...…..………….…………26

Rebate Application…………………………………………… ………………...……,…….27

PV Customer Agreement Form……………………………………………………….…....29

Check Assignment Form……………………………………...……………………...……..30

Contractor Registration Form…………………………………………..……………….….31

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All eligible applications for installation of Solar Panels must comply with the steps listed below:

1. Applicants must read and complete all forms in the GUS Interconnect Package. The Rebate Reservation Form must be mailed in (walk‐ins will NOT be accepted) by the customer to Conservation Services. This package may be picked up from the following locations: *Environmental & Conservation Services Department (Georgetown Municipal Complex) *Inspection Services Department (Georgetown Municipal Complex) *City of Georgetown Website…Conservation Department Page

2. Applicant turns in the completed package of original documents and pays the application fee to the Permit Technician in the Inspection Services Department. *Logs in application *Takes payment for Application Fee……………………………$ 35.00 *Forwards paperwork to Conservation Services

3. Conservation Services reviews paperwork and assembles the folder for the service location. *Reviews documents to verify the package of forms is complete *Assembles the folder for review by other departments *Enters information into the Photovoltaic database *Initials review and forwards package to Electric Engineering 4. The Electric Engineer performs 2nd review of application and forms, recording notes and issues in

the folder *Reviews application for an eligible design of the photovoltaic system and the proper placement and installation of equipment.

‐Location of disconnect points and proper signage ‐Authorization of the one‐line connection drawing for system being installed ‐Verification of compliance with rebate requirements (if rebates are available) *Makes detailed notes of issues and comments

* Initials review and forwards package to (a) Conservation Services or (b) Building Plans Examiner

5(a.) Conservation Services notifies customer of issues, as determined by reviewers, and identifies the follow up necessary for compliance. Once the customer has made the necessary corrections, these revisions will be resubmitted to Building Inspections to continue the review process.

5(b.) Building Plans Examiner does review of application and forms, recording notes and issues in folder *Reviews for City code compliance *Notifies customer of the acceptance of the installation plan and design

*Issues a Remodel Permit and forwards to Permit Tech to hold for customer pickup

*Informs the customer that his electrician needs to pick up an electrical permit

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6. Once notified that the Application has been approved, the applicant must follow through, as follows:

*Pay for and pick up the Remodel Permit at Inspection Services Counter Permit fee is $245 ($210 for REC Meter and $35 for permit)

*Payment may be made at the Utility Office or over the phone with a credit card. The permit is NOT valid until signed by the contractor/owner. *Your electrician must pick up and pay for the Electrical Permit under the Remodel permit number issued.

If the electrician has never worked in Georgetown, he must register with the City (repeated every two years.) Electrical permit fee is $35 Electrical Registration fee is $150

7. Contractor now has everything he needs to begin the actual installation of the system 8. When the system is completed, the contractor must call 48 hours in advance to request a final

inspection to Inspection Services at (512) 930‐2550. 9. The final inspection includes a site visit by Inspection Services and Technical Services to verify that

the design and installation of the system match the plans that were submitted and approved. The REC Meter is also installed.

10. Once all forms have been completed and signed by all parties, Conservation Services will make the

appropriate number of copies, so that all participants have signed copies.

If there is an active and funded rebate program, at the time of application, for which the customer has applied

11. For information as to the rebate process, please refer to the Rebate Reservation Form and the Rebate Application Form.

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Sec. 13.04.083 Distributed Renewable Electric Generation

A. Availability: This is available only to Residential and Small Commercial customers that own distributed renewable electric generation (D-REG) facilities of 10 kW or less that are located within the Georgetown Utility System’s (GUS) electric service area and are connected to GUS’s electric distribution system. The D-REG facility shall exclusively serve a single residential or small commercial premise connected to the GUS electric distribution system.

1. Customers shall be required to review and complete the City’s Interconnection Package and execute a distributed generation contract with the City to install a D-REG system. 2. Non-Residential customers that are 10 kW or larger may purchase or install a D-REG system, but must negotiate a more comprehensive contract with the City, before construction can begin.

B. Application: This is available to customers with a solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydrogen fuel cell or any renewable energy powered device that generates ten kW or less of electric power at a voltage of 600 volts or less from a residential or small commercial electric service at a customer’s premise or at an off-site location that is connected to the City’s electric distribution system. C. METHOD OF CHARGE. 1. Definitions. NET Meter = City generated kWh less D-REG generated kWh that is used at the premise DEL = City generated kWh that is Delivered to and used at the premise RCVD = D-REG generated kWh that is Not used at the premise and pushed out to the grid REC = Total renewable kWh generated by the D-REG system STANDARD RATE: The current adopted electric rate for the applicable rate class for which the electric service qualifies. 2. Customer shall pay a monthly customer charge equal to the fixed cost associated with maintenance of the distribution system and administration. D. INCENTIVES. To encourage the installation of qualifying renewable generation, there are incentive programs for which qualifying applicants may apply, in order to defray a portion of the costs associated with the installation of a D-REG system.

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Interconnection Technical Requirements

For Facilities under 10kW

1. Manual Disconnect

A manual load break disconnect switch that provides clear indication of the switch position shall be available at the customer’s main service point to provide a separation point between the customer’s electrical generation system and Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS) electrical system. GUS will coordinate and approve the location of the disconnect switch. The disconnect switch shall be easily visible, mounted separately from the metering equipment, readily accessible to GUS personnel at all times, and capable of being locked in the open position with an GUS padlock. GUS reserves the right to open the disconnect switch isolating the customer’s electrical generating system (which may or may not include the customer’s load) from GUS’s electrical system for the following reasons:

a. To facilitate maintenance or repair of GUS’s electrical system; b. When emergency conditions exist on GUS’s electrical system; c. When the customer’s electrical generating system is determined to be operating in a

hazardous or unsafe manner or unduly affecting GUS’s voltage waveform; d. When the customer’s electric generating system is determined to be operating in a

hazardous or unsafe manner or unduly affecting the GUS system; e. Failure of the customer to comply with applicable codes, regulations, GUS policies, and

standards in effect at that time; f. Failure to abide by any contractual arrangement or operating agreement with GUS.

2. Voltage GUS shall endeavor to maintain the distribution voltages on the electrical system but shall not be responsible for factors or circumstances beyond its control. The customer shall provide an automatic method of disconnecting generation equipment from GUS’s electrical system within 10 cycles should a voltage deviation greater than =5% or 10% from normal be sustained for more than 30 seconds (1800 cycles) or a voltage deviation greater than =10% or 30% from normal be sustained for more than 10 cycles. If high or low voltage complaints or flicker complaints result from the operation of the customer’s generating system shall be disconnected until the problem is resolved.

3. Frequency GUS shall endeavor to maintain a 60-hertz nominal frequency on the electrical system. The customer shall synchronize with the GUS frequency and provide an automatic method of disconnecting generation equipment from the GUS’s electrical system within 15 cycles should the frequency fall below 59.3 Hz or above 60.5 Hz.

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Harmonics

In accordance with IEEE 519, the total harmonic distortion (THD) of voltage shall not exceed 5% of a pure sine wave of 60-hertz frequency or 3% of the 60-hertz frequency for any individual harmonic when measured at the point of interconnection with GUS’s electrical system. Also, the total current distortion shall not exceed 5% of the fundamental frequency sine wave. If harmonics beyond the allowable range result from the operation of the customer’s electrical generation, the customer’s generating system shall be disconnected until the problem is resolved.

4. Flicker The distribution generation facility shall not cause excessive voltage flicker on GUS’s electrical system. This flicker shall not exceed 3% voltage dip, in accordance with IEEE 519 (Section10.5) as measured at the point of interconnection.

5. Power Factor

The customer’s electrical generation system shall be designed, operated and controlled at all times to provide reactive power requirements at the point of interconnection from 0.95 lagging to 0.95 leading power factor. Induction generators shall have static capacitors that provide at least 95% of the magnetizing current requirements of the induction generator field. GUS may, in the interest of safety, authorize the omission of capacitors. However, where capacitors are used for power factor correction, additional protective devices may be required to guard against self-excitation of the customer’s generator field.

6. Loss of Source The customer shall provide approved protective equipment necessary to immediately, completely and automatically disconnect the customer’s electrical generation equipment form GUS’s electrical system in the event of a fault on the customer’s system, a fault on GUS’s system or loss of source of GUS’s system. Such protective equipment shall confirm to the criteria specified in UL 1741. The customer’s generating system shall automatically disconnect from the grid within 10 cycles if the voltage on one or more phases falls and stays below 70% of nominal voltage for at least 10 cycles. The automatic disconnecting device may be of the manual or automatic reclose type and shall not be capable of reclosing until after the GUS’s system is stabilized for at least two minutes.

7. Coordination and synchronization The customer shall be solely responsible for coordination and synchronization of the customer’s electrical generating system with all aspects of GUS’s electrical system, and the customer assumes all responsibility for damage or loss that may occur from improper coordination and synchronization of its generating system with GUS’s electrical system. The customer should be aware that the phase rotation used by Georgetown Utility Systems varies. The customer is to coordinate with the Electric Engineer to determine the required phasing.

8. Metering The actual metering equipment required, its voltage rating, number of phases and wires, size, current transformers, number of input and associated memory is dependent upon the type, size and location of the electric service provided. This metering is based on GUS rates and standards.

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9. Interconnection Study If GUS determines that an interconnection study is necessary, GUS shall perform the study under terms and conditions required by GUS, and at the customer’s sole expense. GUS will provide pertinent system data to the customer and the customer will provide the pertinent data to model his installation. No interconnection study shall be necessary and no study fee will be charged if all of the following apply:

a. Proposed generation equipment is pre-certified and installed according to the “PV Systems Connected to the GUS Electrical System” requirements and the “Photovoltaic Electrical Systems Interconnect PV-1” standards details drawing. Generation equipment that is less than 10 kW AC shall be considered pre-certified if a UL 1741 Utility Interactive listed inverter is used as well as UL 1703 listed PV modules.

b. Proposed generation system does not expect to import/export more than 15% of total

load on the feeder. c. Proposed generation system does not contribute more short circuit current on the feeder

than deemed capable for system protection by the Electric Engineer.

10. Protection requirements The distributed generation facility must have interrupting devices capable of interrupting the maximum available fault current, an interconnection disconnect device, a generator disconnect device, an over-voltage trip, an under-voltage trip, an over/ under frequency trip and a manual or automatic synchronizing check (for facilities with stand-alone capacity). Grounding shall be done in accordance with UL 1741 and NEC Article 250.

11. Additional requirements for three-phase generators

a. Synchronous machines i. The distributed generation facility’s circuit breakers shall be three-phase devices

with electronic or electromechanical control. ii. The Customer is solely responsible for proper synchronization of its generator

with the City of Georgetown’s system prior to every connection. iii. The excitation system response ratio shall not be less than 0.5. iv. The generator’s excitation system shall conform to the field voltage versus time

criteria specified in ANSI Standard C50.13-1989. b. Induction machines

i. The induction machines used for generation may be brought up to synchronous speed if it can be demonstrated that the initial voltage drop at the point of interconnection is within the flicker specified in this document.

c. Inverters i. Line-commutated inverters do not require synchronizing equipment. ii. Self-commutated inverters require synchronizing equipment.

12. Conformance to standards

The distributed generation equipment shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with, but not limited to, ANSI standards, UL standards, IEEE standards, the National Electric Code, ERCOT Operating Guides and any other applicable local, state or federal codes and statutes. In the case of a conflict between the requirements in this document and any of those standards or codes, this document shall prevail, provided it meets or exceeds the above mentioned standards.

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Project Street Address: ________________________________________________________ Property Owner/Tenant Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________ General Contractor/Builder Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Contractor Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________ Contractor Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City/State: __________________________________ Zip: ______________________ E-Mail address of person to notify of permit completion: ___________________________________________________________________________ *Have you verified with your subdivision’s Deed Restrictions, Design Guidelines, or with your Homeowner’s Association that the improvement you are proposing is an allowed use in your subdivision? Yes_______ No_______ N/A________

Please be aware that while a permit may be approved by the City and the project is in compliance with all City regulations, it does not necessarily mean it is in compliance with your Subdivision Regulations. The City does not enforce deed restrictions or neighborhood design guidelines. ___________ initial

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Before plans shall be accepted, the following shall be provided:

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Photo Voltaic Interconnection submittal form.

Three (3) Complete sets shall be submitted.

Environmental & Conservation Services – GUS Interconnection Package Include live weight load Include description of how system will be secured

Dollar value of Project: $______________

Submission of the information with a fully completed application is required in order to process the application for the Building Permit. Omission of any information will delay the review significantly, while this information is obtained, and will be treated as a new application when re-submittal occurs. Omission of underlined items, where applicable, or an incomplete application will result in automatic rejection. Application fee: ………………………………………………………… $ 35.00 at the time of submittal

Breakdown of permit fees will be assessed after permit is issued: Remodel permit fee: ……………………………………………………...$ 35.00

REC Meter: (measures solar generation)…….……………….………..$210.00

Electrical permit fee: $35.00 or $150.00 outside city limits – To be obtained by a licensed & registered electrical contractor Note: Additional fees maybe required. By my signature below I certify that I am the owner or legally authorized agent of the owner for purposes of obtaining the permit requested and all subsequent communications and business related thereto. I further certify that all of the information included about and in accompanying documents is true and complete. I understand that application for a permit and payment of fees does not guarantee approval of a permit, and that if said permit is issued it does not constitute permission to violate any provision of the technical codes governing the work, whether identified pursuant to plan review or not. Any false statement related to this application can render the permit void. _______________________________________ ______________________________ Contractor or Owner Signature/Date Inspection Staff Receiving Application

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PV Systems Connected to the GUS Electrical System

Electrical design and installation for the PV systems shall conform to the current National Electric Code (NEC 2005 NFPA 70). Article 690 of the NEC applies specifically to PV systems. The installation must be performed by a NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) certified PV System Installer or an approved GUS contractor.

1. Two disconnects are required. One rated for DC and one rated for AC. All equipment such as inverters, filters, charge controllers, batteries, and the like, has means for disconnecting that equipment from all sources of power. These disconnects allow power to be removed from individual pieces of equipment for servicing. Such servicing may be done by people unfamiliar with the overall power system, hence the need for the external disconnects.

2. A manual load break disconnect switch that provides clear indication of the switch position shall be available at the customer’s main service point to provide a separation point between the customer’s generation system and GUS electrical system.

3. Solar Module shall be protected by DC rated fuses unless inverter is certified to prevent backfeed.

4. Design should provide appropriate means to deal with lightning-induces surges or utility induced surges. (Electric or silicon oxide devices are recommended)

5. The inverter shall automatically de-energize its output upon loss of voltage from the GUS power grid.

6. Added breaker must not violate 6 handle rules on main service.

7. Approved designs/prints should be provided to the utility prior to inspections. (one-line diagram)

8. All equipment shall be grouped and accessible with the layout approved by GUS prior to mounting the equipment.

9. AD and DC color codes will be considered the same. (NEC-200.6.A2)

10. A DC to AC inverter will be installed between both Disconnects and grounded to the existing ground rod. NEC 690-47

11. Label and warning signs will be provided. (durable to withstand environment)

NEC690.54 & 55 & 690.17 (Warning – May have two power sources) Terminals on both the line and load may

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PV SYSTEMS CONNECTED TO THE GUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRAWING #1

Please identify (by your initials) the appropriate picture and provide a drawing of your electrical system design:

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Please circle all placards that apply to your PV design.

Placards must be reproduced exactly as instructed.

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AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION AND PARALLEL OPERATION OF

DISTRIBUTED GENERATION This interconnection Agreement (agreement) is made and entered into this Day of , 20 , by City of Georgetown and (customer), a [specify whether corporation, and if so, name state, municipal corporation, cooperative corporation, or other], each hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as party or both referred to collectively as the parties. In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Scope of Agreement -- This Agreement is applicable to conditions under which the City of Georgetown and the Customer agree that one or more generating facility or facilities of nine (9) MW or less to be interconnected at 25 kV or less (facility or Facilities) may be interconnected to the City of Georgetown utility system, as described in Exhibit A.

2. Establishment of Point(s) of Interconnection -- City of Georgetown and Customer agree to interconnect their Facility or Facilities at the locations specified in this Agreement as described in the attached Exhibit A (the Point(s) of Interconnection).

3. Responsibilities of City of Georgetown and Customer -- Each Party will, at its own cost and expense, operate, maintain, repair, and inspect, and shall be fully responsible for, Facility or Facilities which it now or hereafter may own unless otherwise specified on Exhibit A. Customer shall conduct operations of its facility(s) in compliance with all aspects of the Rules, and City of Georgetown shall conduct operations on its utility system in compliance with all aspects of the Rules, or as further described and mutually agreed to in the applicable Facility Schedule. Maintenance of Facilities or interconnection facilities shall be performed in accordance with the applicable manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule. The Parties agree to cause their Facilities or systems to be constructed in accordance with specifications equal to or greater than those provided by the National Electrical Safety Code, approved by the American National Standards Institute, in effect at the time of construction.

Each Party covenants and agrees to design, install, maintain, and operate, or cause the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of, its distribution system and related Facilities and Units so as to reasonably minimize the likelihood of a disturbance, originating in the system of one Party, affecting or impairing the system of the other Party, or other systems with which a Party is interconnected.

City of Georgetown will notify Customer if there is evidence that the Facility operation causes disruption or deterioration of service to other customers served from the same grid or if the Facility operation causes damage to City of Georgetown’s system.

Customer will notify City of Georgetown of any emergency or hazardous condition or occurrence with the Customer’s Unit(s) which could affect safe operation of the system.


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Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

a. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, with respect to City of Georgetown’s provision of electric service to Customer, City of Georgetown’s liability to Customer shall be limited as set forth in City of Georgetown’s Electric Rate Ordinance and terms and conditions for electric service, which is incorporated herein by reference.

b. Neither City of Georgetown nor Customer shall be liable to the other for damages for any act that is beyond such party's control, including any event that is a result of an act of God, labor disturbance, act of the public enemy, war, insurrection, riot, fire, storm or flood, explosion, breakage or accident to machinery or equipment, a curtailment, order, or regulation or restriction imposed by governmental, military, or lawfully established civilian authorities, or by the making of necessary repairs upon the property or equipment of either party.

c. Notwithstanding Paragraph 4.b of this Agreement, City of Georgetown shall assume all liability for and shall indemnify Customer for any claims, losses, costs, and expenses of any kind or character to the extent that they result from City of Georgetown’s negligence in connection with the design, construction, or operation of its facilities as described on Exhibit A; provided, however, that City of Georgetown shall have no obligation to indemnify Customer for claims brought by claimants who cannot recover directly from City of Georgetown. Such indemnity shall include, but is not limited to, financial responsibility for: (a) Customer’s monetary losses; (b) reasonable costs and expenses of defending an action or claim made by a third person; (c) damages related to the death or injury of a third person; (d) damages to the property of Customer; (e) damages to the property of a third person; (f) damages for the disruption of the business of a third person. In no event shall City of Georgetown be liable for consequential, special, incidental or punitive damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits, loss of revenue, or loss of production. The City of Georgetown does not assume liability for any costs for damages arising from the disruption of the business of the Customer or for the Customer’s costs and expenses of prosecuting or defending an action or claim against the City of Georgetown. This paragraph does not create a liability on the part of the City of Georgetown to the Customer or a third person, but requires indemnification where such liability exists. The limitations of liability provided in this paragraph do not apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing.

d. Notwithstanding Paragraph 4.b of this Agreement, Customer shall assume all liability for and shall indemnify City of Georgetown for any claims, losses, costs, and expenses of any kind or character to the extent that they result from Customer’s negligence in connection with the design, construction or operation of its facilities as described on Exhibit A; provided, however, that Customer shall have no obligation to indemnify City of Georgetown for claims brought by claimants who cannot recover directly from Customer. Such indemnity shall include, but is not limited to, financial responsibility for:

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(a) City of Georgetown’s monetary losses; (b) reasonable costs and expenses of defending an action or claim made by a third person; (c) damages related to the death or injury of a

third person; (d) damages to the property of City of Georgetown; (e) damages to the property of a third person; (f) damages for the disruption of the business of a third person. In no event shall Customer be liable for consequential, special, incidental or punitive damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits, loss of revenue, or loss of production. The Customer does not assume liability for any costs for damages arising from the disruption of the business of the City of Georgetown or for the City of Georgetown’s costs and expenses of prosecuting or defending an action or claim against the Customer. This paragraph does not create a liability on the part of the Customer to the City of Georgetown or a third person, but requires indemnification where such liability exists. The limitations of liability provided in this paragraph do not apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing.

e. City of Georgetown and Customer shall each be responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, repair and condition of their respective lines and appurtenances on their respective sides of the point of delivery. The City of Georgetown does not assume any duty of inspecting the Customer’s lines, wires, switches, or other equipment and will not be responsible therefore. Customer assumes all responsibility for the electric service supplied hereunder and the facilities used in connection therewith at or beyond the point of delivery, the point of delivery being the point where the electric energy first leaves the wire or facilities provided and owned by City of Georgetown and enters the wire or facilities provided by Customer.

f. For the mutual protection of the Customer and the City of Georgetown, only with City of Georgetown prior authorization are the connections between the City of Georgetown’s service wires and the Customer’s service entrance conductors to be energized.

5. Right of Access, Equipment Installation, Removal & Inspection Upon reasonable notice, the City of Georgetown may send a qualified person to the premises of the Customer at or immediately before the time the Facility first produces energy to inspect the interconnection, and observe the Facility’s commissioning (including any testing), startup, and operation for a period of up to no more than three days after initial startup of the unit.

Following the initial inspection process described above, at reasonable hours, and upon reasonable notice, or at any time without notice in the event of an emergency or hazardous condition, City of Georgetown shall have access to Customer’s premises for any reasonable purpose in connection with the performance of the obligations imposed on it by this Agreement or if necessary to meet its legal obligation to provide service to its customers.

6. Disconnection of Unit – Customer retains the option to disconnect from City of Georgetown’s utility system. Customer will notify the City of Georgetown of its intent to disconnect by giving the City of Georgetown at least thirty days prior written notice. Such disconnection shall not be a termination of the agreement unless Customer exercises rights under Section 7.

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Customer shall disconnect Facility from City of Georgetown’s system upon the effective date of any termination under Section 7.

City of Georgetown shall have the right to suspend service in cases where continuance of service to Customer will endanger persons or property. During the forced outage of the City of Georgetown’s utility system serving customer, City of Georgetown shall have the right to suspend service to effect immediate repairs on City of Georgetown’s utility system.

7. Effective Term and Termination Rights-- This Agreement becomes effective when executed by both parties and shall continue in effect until terminated. The agreement may be terminated for the following reasons: (a) Customer may terminate this Agreement at any time, by giving the City of Georgetown sixty days written notice; (b) City of Georgetown may terminate upon failure by the Customer to generate energy from the Facility in parallel with the City of Georgetown’s system within twelve months after completion of the interconnection; (c) either party may terminate by giving the other party at least sixty days prior written notice that the other Party is in default of any of the material terms and conditions of the Agreement, so long as the notice specifies the basis for termination and there is reasonable opportunity to cure the default; or (d) City of Georgetown may terminate by giving Customer at least sixty days notice in the event that there is a material change in an applicable rule or statute.

8. Governing Law and Regulatory Authority -- This Agreement was executed in the State of Texas and must in all respects be governed by, interpreted, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws thereof. This Agreement is subject to, and the parties’ obligations hereunder include, operating in full compliance with all valid, applicable federal, state, and local laws or ordinances, and all applicable rules, regulations, orders of, and tariffs approved by, duly constituted regulatory authorities having jurisdiction.9. Amendment --This Agreement may be amended only upon mutual agreement of the Parties, which amendment will not be effective until reduced to writing and executed by the Parties.

10. Entirety of Agreement and Prior Agreements Superseded -- This Agreement, including all attached Exhibits and Facility Schedules, which are expressly made a part hereof for all purposes, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties with regard to the interconnection of the facilities of the Parties at the Points of Interconnection expressly provided for in this Agreement. The Parties are not bound by or liable for any statement, representation, promise, inducement, understanding, or undertaking of any kind or nature (whether written or oral) with regard to the subject matter hereof not set forth or provided for herein. This Agreement replaces all prior agreements and undertakings, oral or written, between the Parties with regard to the subject matter hereof, including without limitation [Specify any prior agreements being superseded], and all such agreements and undertakings are agreed by the Parties to no longer be of any force or effect. It is expressly acknowledged that the Parties may have other agreements covering other services not expressly provided for herein, which agreements are unaffected by this Agreement.

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11. Notices -- Notices given under this Agreement are deemed to have been duly delivered if hand delivered or sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested to:

Customer: __________________________ City:__________________________________

_____________________________________ _________________________________

_____________________________________ _________________________________

The above-listed names, titles, and addresses of either Party may be changed by written notification to the other, notwithstanding Section 10.

12. Invoicing and Payment -- Invoicing and payment terms for services associated with this agreement shall be consistent with applicable City of Georgetown policies. 13. No Third-Party Beneficiaries -- This Agreement is not intended to and does not create rights, remedies, or benefits of any character whatsoever in favor of any persons, corporations, associations, or entities other than the Parties, and the obligations herein assumed are solely for the use and benefit of the Parties, their successors in interest and, where permitted, their assigns.

14. No Waiver -- The failure of a Party to this Agreement to insist, on any occasion, upon strict performance of any provision of this Agreement will not be considered to waive the obligations, rights, or duties imposed upon the Parties.

15. Headings -- The descriptive headings of the various articles and sections of this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and are to be afforded no significance in the interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

16. Multiple Counterparts -- This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which is deemed an original but all constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective duly authorized representatives.

[CITY OF GEORGETOWN] [CUSTOMER NAME]

SIGNATURE: ________________________ SIGNATURE

PRINT: _____________________________ PRINT: _______

DATE: _____________________________ DATE: ______

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STATEMENT OF FACILITY SCHEDULES AND POINTS OF

INTERCONNECTION

[The following information is to be specified for each Point of Interconnection, if applicable.]

1. Name:

2. Facility location:

3. Delivery voltage:

4. Metering (voltage, location, losses adjustment due to metering location, and other):

5. Normal Operation of Interconnection:

6. One line diagram attached (check one): _________Yes /_________No

7. Facilities to be furnished by City of Georgetown:

8. Facilities to be furnished by Customer:

9. Cost Responsibility:

10. Control area interchange point (check one): _____Yes /______No

11. Supplemental terms and conditions attached (check one): _______Yes /________No

[CITY OF GEORGETOWN NAME] [CUSTOMER NAME]

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

PRINT PRINT:

DATE DATE:



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APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION AND PARALLEL OPERATION OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION WITH GEORGETOWN UTILITY SYSTEMS

Return Completed Application to: City of Georgetown, Georgetown Utility Systems Attention: Electric System Engineer 300-1 Industrial Avenue Georgetown, TX 78626

Customer’s Name: ________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

Contact Person: __________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________________________________

Service Point Address: ____________________________________________

Installation Company Name: ________________________________________

Phone:_______________ Address: _________________________________ Print Name:______________________Signature _______________________

The following information shall be supplied by the Customer or Customer’s designated representative. All applicable items must be accurately completed in order that the Customer’s generating facilities may be effectively evaluated by the Georgetown Utility Systems for interconnection with the utility system.

GENERATOR

Number and Model of Inverters: _____________________________________

Manufacturer: ___________________________________________________

Number and Model of Panels: _______________________________________

Manufacturer: ___________________________________________________

Type (Synchronous, Induction, or Inverter): ___________________________

Fuel Source Type (Solar, Natural Gas, Wind, etc.): ______________________

Kilowatt Rating (95 F at location) ____________________________________



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Kilovolt-Ampere Rating (95 F at location): _____________________________

Power Factor: ___________________________________________________

Voltage Rating:________________________________________________________

Ampere Rating: _______________________________________________________

Number of Phases:_____________________________________________________

Frequency:___________________________________________________________

Do you plan to export power: ________ Yes _______ No

If Yes, maximum amount expected:_______________________________________

Pre-Certification Label or Type Number:____________________________________

Expected Energizing and Start-up Date:____________________________________

Normal Operation of Interconnection: (examples: provide power to meet base load, demand management, standby, back-up, other - please describe)

_______________________________________________________________________

One-line diagram attached: _____ ( Yes ) ____ ( No )

Has the generator Manufacturer supplied its dynamic modeling values to the Host Utility? Yes

[Note: Requires a Yes for complete application. For Pre-Certified Equipment answer is Yes.]

Layout sketch showing lockable, "visible" disconnect device: ____( Yes ) ____ (No )

[INSTALLER NAME] [CUSTOMER NAME]

Signature________________________ Signature_________________________

Print____________________________ Print_____________________________

Date____________________________ Date_____________________________

NABCEP #________________________


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DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AGREEMENT

Net metering is available in the distribution service territory of the City of Georgetown, at any point on Georgetown Utility System’s existing infrastructure that has adequate capacity and suitable voltage for delivery of service. A completed and approved application/agreement for net metering is required. AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE: Net metering service is available to residential customers that own and operate a solar or wind power generating facility of ten (10) kW or less of electric power, at a voltage of 600 volts or less, and exclusively serves the residential customer’s premise in parallel with the City. Customers selecting this option shall be required to execute a residential distributed generation agreement with the City. DEFINITIONS Net metering means measuring the difference between the electricity supplied by City of Georgetown and the electricity generated by an eligible customer-generated and fed back to the electric grid over the applicable billing period. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

1. The customer-generator must have a signed Standard Interconnection Application/Agreement with Georgetown Utility Systems.

2. The customer-generator is responsible for all costs associated with its generating facility and is also responsible for all costs related to any modifications to the facility that may be required by City of Georgetown for purposes of safety and reliability.

3. A net metering facility shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the National Electric Safety Code, the National Electric Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and Underwriters Laboratory.

4. The customer-generator is responsible for obtaining liability insurance. 5. The customer shall be entitled to a Produced Energy Credit based upon the energy produced and

delivered by the power producing facility into the City’s Electric Utility System during a specific billing period. In a billing month, if the customer uses more energy than their distributed generation system produces, the additional electricity consumed is billed at the standard residential rate for the service. If the customer uses less energy than the distributed generation system produces, the excess energy that flows back into the electric grid earns credits equal to the City’s estimated avoided fuel costs. These costs will be updated on a yearly basis.

I acknowledge that as a requirement of participation in the distributed generation program, I assign all rights to any and all environmental attributes and/or credits, including any renewable energy credits, carbon off-set credits, or similar environmental credits derived from the renewable energy production associated with this rebate, to the City for the City’s use, as it may choose. Customer Name CustomerSignature Installation Address



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Renewable Energy Credit Micro-generator Registration Form

1 Name of Microgenerator-owner

2 Physical/Street address of Microgenerator

3 Name of Contact Person

4 Phone Numbers of Contact Person 1. Cell: 2. Home:

5 Email Address of Contact Person

6 Type of Renewable Generation Biomass________ Solar_________ Wind_________ Other______________________________________________

7 Fossil Fuels Used Fuel________________________ None___________

8 Percentage of Generation from Fossil fuel to be Subtracted from Annual Renewable Generation

______%

9 Generation Capacity Eligible for Renewable Energy Credit

__________MW

10 How will the Eligible Generation be Determined?

Manually_______ Metered________ Other_______________

11 Installer

12 Date of Installation

Customer Name Customer Signature Installation Address



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