Operations Board of Directors
Special Meeting
August 24, 2023
11:00 A.M
Central Coast Community Energy
70 Garden Court, Suite 300
Monterey, CA 93940
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AGENDA
Welcome & Roll Call
CLOSED SESSION
1. Closed Session under Government Code 54950 relating to the following items Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding three items of potential initiation of litigation. a.
OPEN SESSION
2. Approve and Authorize the CEO to Execute an Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement with 64NB 8me LLC, and any necessary ancillary documents, to increase the size and discharge of the energy storage system in a revised total
amount not to exceed $465,000,000
Adjournment
Staff Report Item 2
TO: 3CE Operations Board of Directors
FROM: Robert M. Shaw, Chief Executive Officer
PREPARED BY: Dennis Dyc-O’Neal, Chief Operating Officer SUBJECT: Approve and Authorize the CEO to Execute an Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement with 64NB 8me LLC, and any necessary ancillary documents, to increase the size and discharge of the energy storage system in an Amount Not to Exceed $465,000,000
DATE: August 24, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
This recommends that the Operations Board approve and authorize the CEO to Execute an Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement (“A&R PPA”) with 64NB 8me LLC, and any necessary ancillary documents, to increase the size and discharge of the energy storage system in an Amount Not to Exceed $465,000,000.
BACKGROUND:
The Operations Board approved, and staff executed, the original 64NB 8me LLC power purchase agreement (the “Original PPA”) in June 2020. The Original PPA was for the power offtake from a new Kern County solar plus storage facility, “Aratina,” that is being developed by Avantus (formerly 8minute Solar Energy).
In June 2021, the Commission issued its Mid Term Reliability procurement order (“MTR Mandate”) that requires load serving entities to procure additional new resources over the next several years.
The renewable energy industry has seen an unprecedented number of challenges in bringing clean and renewable projects online because of a combination of factors, including supply chain constraints, COVID, tariff impacts on foreign manufacturing, increases in raw material costs, and general inflationary pressures.
Furthermore, we are seeing an unprecedented number of delays to the expected online dates for our projects. Delays introduced by supply chain delays, permitting and interconnections delays caused by increasing number of new clean and renewable resources trying to interconnect to the grid.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The Original PPA was negotiated jointly with Silicon Valley Clean Energy after the project was selected as part of a joint competitive solicitation. 3CE’s share of the Original PPA was 120 MW solar generation and 30 MW (3-hour discharge) of battery energy storage system. The Original PPA would meet roughly 8% of 3CE’s total load and was for a term of 20 years and a notional value not to exceed $261 million.
3CE and Silicon Valley Clean Energy have worked collaboratively with Avantus to determine a project structure that would increase value to 3CE customers and provide greater certainty that the project could be delivered.
Those negotiations have focused on restructuring of Aratina’s original battery configuration.
The battery size is being increased from 30 MW to 75 MW. Increasing the size provides 3CE with significantly more Resource Adequacy (“RA”) compliance and energy hedging benefits.
Furthermore, the battery will be converted from a 3-hour discharge duration to a 4-hour discharge duration. Since executing the original agreement in 2020, 3CE has acquired more experience with operating our other online batteries in the market and determined a 4-hour discharge duration battery will provide greater energy and RA benefits.
The original MTR due dates put forward by the regulators were not feasible, in 3CE’s view, given the time it takes to move through the interconnection process has more than doubled.
It now takes a new project 5 to 8 years to interconnect, whereas it was 2- 3 years a few years ago. Amending this PPA recognizes a 2-year delay from original online date but enables delivery of this project sooner than any new project entering the interconnection queue and allows 3CE to count Aratina as meeting a large portion of this MTR Mandate.
A provision was added to the A&R PPA to allow short-term replacement RPS to be delivered to cover the period from the original online date to the delayed online date, enabling 3CE to meet the state’s long-term contracting obligation during the current compliance period 4 (2021-2024). This is essential as there are non-compliance penalties associated with not meeting the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) obligations.
Linklaters DRAFT
8/16/2023
1 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
AMENDED AND RESTATED
RENEWABLE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
COVER SHEET
Seller: 64NB 8me LLC
Buyer: Central Coast Community Energy, a California joint powers authority formerly known as Monterey Bay Community Power (“CCCE”)
Description of Facility: A 120 MW solar photovoltaic facility paired with a 75 MW/300 MWh (4 hour) battery energy storage system, located in Kern County, California.
Milestones:
Milestone Date for Completion
Evidence of Site Control Complete
CEC Pre-Certification Obtained Complete
Conditional Use Permit October 12, 2021 (Complete)
Seller’s receipt of Phase I and Phase II Interconnection study results for Seller’s Interconnection Facilities Complete Executed Interconnection Agreement November 30, 2017 (Complete) Expected Construction Start Date November 1, 2024
Full Capacity Deliverability Status for the Storage Facility April 1, 2025 Initial Synchronization February 1, 2025
Network Upgrades Completed October 7, 2024
Expected Commercial Operation Date June 1, 2025
Delivery Term: The period for Product delivery will be for twenty (20) Contract Years.
Expected PV Energy:
Contract Year Expected Energy (MWh)
1 2
3 4
5 2
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8 9
10 11
12 13
14 15
16 17
18 19
20 Guaranteed Capacity: 120 MW
Storage Contract Capacity: 75 MW
Storage Contract Output: 300 MWh
Guaranteed Efficiency Rate:
Minimum Efficiency Rate:
Guaranteed Storage Availability:
Contract Price:
The Renewable Rate shall be:
Contract Year Renewable Rate
1 – 20
The Storage Rate shall be:
Contract Year Storage Rate
1 – 20
3 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Product:
☑ PV Energy
☑ Discharging Energy
☑ Green Attributes (Portfolio Content Category 1)
☑ Storage Capacity
☑ Capacity Attributes (select options below as applicable) ☐ Energy Only Status
☑ Full Capacity Deliverability Status for the Storage Facility: April 1, 2025 ☑ Ancillary Services
Scheduling Coordinator: Buyer/Buyer Third Party
Development Security:
Performance Security:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
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Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Contract Definitions ............................................................................................... 1
1.2 Rules of Interpretation .......................................................................................... 23 ARTICLE 2 TERM; CONDITIONS PRECEDENT .................................................................... 24
2.1 Contract Term. ...................................................................................................... 24
2.2 Conditions Precedent ............................................................................................ 24
2.3 Development; Construction; Progress Reports ..................................................... 25
2.4 Remedial Action Plan ........................................................................................... 25 ............................................................................................. 26 ARTICLE 3 PURCHASE AND SALE ........................................................................................ 26
3.1 Purchase and Sale of Product ............................................................................... 26
3.2 Sale of Green Attributes. ...................................................................................... 26
3.3 Imbalance Energy. ................................................................................................ 26
3.4 Ownership of Renewable Energy Incentives. ....................................................... 26
3.5 Future Environmental Attributes. ......................................................................... 27
3.6 Test Energy. .......................................................................................................... 27
3.7 Capacity Attributes. .............................................................................................. 27
3.8 Resource Adequacy Failure .................................................................................. 28
3.9 CEC Certification and Verification. ..................................................................... 28
3.10 Bridge Product ...................................................................................................... 28
3.11 RPS Standard Terms and Conditions. .................................................................. 30
3.12 Compliance Expenditure Cap. .............................................................................. 31
3.13 Project Configuration ........................................................................................... 31 ARTICLE 4 OBLIGATIONS AND DELIVERIES ..................................................................... 32
4.1 Delivery ................................................................................................................ 32
4.2 Title and Risk of Loss. .......................................................................................... 32
4.3 Forecasting ............................................................................................................ 32
4.4 Dispatch Down/Curtailment. ................................................................................ 34
4.5 Charging Energy Management ............................................................................. 35
4.6 Reduction in Delivery Obligation ......................................................................... 36
4.7 Guaranteed Energy Production ............................................................................. 37
4.8 Storage Availability .............................................................................................. 38
4.9 Storage Capacity Tests ......................................................................................... 38
4.10 WREGIS ............................................................................................................... 38
4.11 CRS Eligibility ..................................................................................................... 39 ARTICLE 5 TAXES .................................................................................................................... 40
5.1 Allocation of Taxes and Charges. ......................................................................... 40
5.2 Cooperation. ......................................................................................................... 40 ARTICLE 6 MAINTENANCE OF THE FACILITY .................................................................. 40
6.1 Maintenance of the Facility. ................................................................................. 40 ii
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6.2 Maintenance of Health and Safety. ....................................................................... 41
6.3 Shared Facilities ................................................................................................... 41 ARTICLE 7 METERING ............................................................................................................. 41
7.1 Metering. ............................................................................................................... 41
7.2 Meter Verification. ............................................................................................... 42 ARTICLE 8 INVOICING AND PAYMENT; CREDIT .............................................................. 42
8.1 Invoicing. .............................................................................................................. 42
8.2 Payment. ............................................................................................................... 42
8.3 Books and Records. .............................................................................................. 43
8.4 Payment Adjustments; Billing Errors. .................................................................. 43
8.5 Billing Disputes. ................................................................................................... 43
8.6 Netting of Payments. ............................................................................................ 43
8.7 Seller’s Development Security. ............................................................................ 44
8.8 Seller’s Performance Security. ............................................................................. 44
8.9 First Priority Security Interest in Cash or Cash Equivalent Collateral ................. 44
8.10 Financial Statements. ............................................................................................ 45
8.11 Buyer Information. ............................................................................................... 45 ARTICLE 9 NOTICES ................................................................................................................ 46
9.1 Addresses for the Delivery of Notices .................................................................. 46
9.2 Acceptable Means of Delivering Notice .............................................................. 46 ARTICLE 10 FORCE MAJEURE ............................................................................................... 46
10.1 Definition .............................................................................................................. 46
10.2 No Liability If a Force Majeure Event Occurs ..................................................... 47
10.3 Notice .................................................................................................................... 47
10.4 Termination Following Force Majeure Event ...................................................... 47 ARTICLE 11 DEFAULTS; REMEDIES; TERMINATION ....................................................... 48
11.1 Events of Default .................................................................................................. 48
11.2 Remedies; Declaration of Early Termination Date. ............................................. 51
11.3 Termination Payment ........................................................................................... 52
11.4 Notice of Payment of Termination Payment ........................................................ 52
11.5 Disputes With Respect to Termination Payment .................................................. 53
11.6 Rights And Remedies Are Cumulative ................................................................ 53 ................................................................... 53 ARTICLE 12 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES .......... 53
12.1 No Consequential Damages. ................................................................................. 53
12.2 Waiver and Exclusion of Other Damages. ........................................................... 54 ARTICLE 13 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; AUTHORITY ............................ 55
13.1 Seller’s Representations and Warranties. ............................................................. 55
13.2 Buyer’s Representations and Warranties .............................................................. 55
13.3 General Covenants ................................................................................................ 56 iii
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13.4 Prevailing Wage ...................................................................................................57 ARTICLE 14 ASSIGNMENT......................................................................................................57
14.1 General Prohibition on Assignments....................................................................57
14.2 Collateral Assignment ..........................................................................................57
14.3 Permitted Assignment by Seller ...........................................................................59
14.4 Buyer Limited Assignment. ..................................................................................59 ARTICLE 15 DISPUTE RESOLUTION.....................................................................................60
15.1 Venue....................................................................................................................60
15.2 Dispute Resolution. ..............................................................................................60 ARTICLE 16 INDEMNIFICATION ...........................................................................................60
16.1 Mutual Indemnity .................................................................................................60
16.2 Notice of Claim. ...................................................................................................61
16.3 Failure to Provide Notice......................................................................................61
16.4 Defense of Claims ................................................................................................61
16.5 Subrogation of Rights...........................................................................................62
16.6 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative...................................................................62 ARTICLE 17 INSURANCE ........................................................................................................62
17.1 Insurance...............................................................................................................62 ARTICLE 18 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.....................................................................63
18.1 Definition of Confidential Information ................................................................63
18.2 Duty to Maintain Confidentiality .........................................................................64
18.3 Irreparable Injury; Remedies................................................................................64
18.4 Disclosure to Lenders, Etc....................................................................................64
18.5 Press Releases.......................................................................................................64 ARTICLE 19 MISCELLANEOUS..............................................................................................64
19.1 Entire Agreement; Integration; Exhibits...............................................................64
19.2 Amendments.........................................................................................................65
19.3 No Waiver.............................................................................................................65
19.4 No Agency, Partnership, Joint Venture or Lease .................................................65
19.5 Severability...........................................................................................................65
19.6 Mobile-Sierra........................................................................................................65
19.7 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. ....................................................................65
19.8 Electronic Delivery...............................................................................................66
19.9 Binding Effect.......................................................................................................66
19.10 No Recourse to Members of Buyer......................................................................66
19.11 Forward Contract..................................................................................................66
19.12 Further Assurances...............................................................................................66
19.13 Change in Electric Market Design........................................................................66 iv
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Exhibits:
Exhibit A Facility Description
Exhibit B Major Project Development Milestones and Commercial Operation Exhibit C Compensation
Exhibit D Scheduling Coordinator Responsibilities
Exhibit E Progress Reporting Form
Exhibit F-1 Form of Average Expected Energy Report
Exhibit F-2 Form of Monthly Available Generating Capacity Report Exhibit G Guaranteed Energy Production Damages Calculation Exhibit H Form of Commercial Operation Date Certificate Exhibit I Form of Installed Capacity Certificate
Exhibit J Form of Construction Start Date Certificate
Exhibit K Form of Letter of Credit
Exhibit L Form of Guaranty
Exhibit M Form of Replacement RA Notice
Exhibit N Notices
Exhibit O Storage Capacity Tests
Exhibit P Storage Facility Availability
Exhibit Q Operating Restrictions
Exhibit R Metering Diagram
Exhibit S Form of Limited Assignment Agreement
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
AMENDED AND RESTATED
RENEWABLE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of [____________], 2023 (the “Effective Date”), between Buyer and Seller. Buyer and Seller are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and jointly as the “Parties.” All capitalized terms used in this Agreement are used with the meanings ascribed to them in Article 1 to this Agreement.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Seller intends to develop, design, permit, construct, own, and operate the Facility;
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell, and Buyer desires to purchase, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Product;
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into that certain Renewable Power Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2020 (the “Original Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend and restate the Original Agreement in its entirety; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree to amend and restate the Original Agreement as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Contract Definitions. The following terms, when used herein with initial capitalization, shall have the meanings set forth below:
“AC” means alternating current.
“Accepted Compliance Costs” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12. “Adjusted Energy Production” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit G. “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, each Person that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such designated Person. For purposes of this definition and the definition of “Permitted Transferee”, “control” (including, with correlative meanings, the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, shall mean (a) the direct or indirect right to cast at least fifty percent (50%) of the votes exercisable at an annual general meeting (or its equivalent) of such Person or, if there 2 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 are no such rights, ownership of at least fifty percent (50%) of the equity or other ownership interest in such Person, or (b) the right to direct the policies or operations of such Person. “Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble and includes any Exhibits, schedules and any written supplements hereto, the Cover Sheet, and any designated collateral, credit support or similar arrangement between the Parties. “Ancillary Services” means those Ancillary Services, as defined in the CAISO Tariff, that can be produced from the Storage Facility at any relevant time consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Operating Restrictions and Prudent Operating Practice. For clarity, “Ancillary Services” as used herein does not include, at any relevant time, any ancillary services that the Facility is not actually physically capable of providing consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Operating Restrictions and Prudent Operating Practice. “Approved Forecast Vendor” means a vendor reasonably acceptable to both Buyer and Seller for the purposes of providing or verifying the forecasts under Section 4.3(d). “Approved Maintenance Hours” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1. “Auxiliary Use” means the Energy that is used (including Energy used during the charging or discharging of the Storage Facility) within the Storage Facility to power the motors, temperature control systems, control systems and other electrical loads that are integral to the operation of the Storage Facility during periods in which the Storage Facility is charging or discharging pursuant to a Charging Notice or Discharging Notice.
“Availability Adjusted Storage Contract Capacity” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit P.
“Available Generating Capacity” means the capacity of the Generating Facility, expressed in whole MW, that is mechanically available to generate Energy. “Bankrupt” means with respect to any entity, such entity that (a) files a petition or otherwise commences, authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of a proceeding or cause of action under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar Law, (b) has any such petition filed or commenced against it which remains unstayed or undismissed for a period of ninety (90) days, (c) makes an assignment or any general arrangement for the benefit of creditors, (d) otherwise becomes bankrupt or insolvent (however evidenced), (e) has a liquidator, administrator, receiver, trustee, conservator or similar official appointed with respect to it or any substantial portion of its property or assets, or (f) is generally unable to pay its debts as they fall due. “Bridge Product” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10. “Bridge Product Delivery Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(a). “Bridge Product Offer” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(c). 3 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Business Day” means any day except a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal Reserve Bank holiday in California. A Business Day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. local time for the Party sending a Notice, or payment, or performing a specified action. “Buyer” has the meaning set forth on the Cover Sheet.
“Buyer Bid Curtailment” means any curtailment of the Facility arising out of or resulting from the manner in which Buyer bids, offers or schedules the Facility, the Energy or any Products, or in which Buyer fails to do so, where all of the following occurs:
(a) the CAISO provides notice to a Party or the Scheduling Coordinator for the Facility, requiring the Party to deliver less Facility Energy from the Facility than the full amount of energy forecasted in accordance with Section 4.3 to be produced from the Facility for a period of time; and
(b) for the same time period as referenced in (a), the notice referenced in (a) results from the manner in which Buyer or the SC schedules or bids the Facility or Facility Energy, including where the Buyer or the SC for the Facility:
(i) did not submit a Self-Schedule or an Energy Supply Bid for the MW subject to the reduction; or
(ii) submitted an Energy Supply Bid and the CAISO notice referenced in (a) is solely a result of CAISO implementing the Energy Supply Bid; or (iii) submitted a Self-Schedule for less than the full amount of Facility Energy forecasted to be generated by or delivered from the Facility.
If the Facility is subject to a Planned Outage, Forced Facility Outage, Force Majeure Event or a Curtailment Period during the same time period as referenced in (a), then the calculation of Deemed Delivered Energy in respect of such period shall not include any Energy that was not generated or stored due to such Planned Outage, Forced Facility Outage, Force Majeure Event or Curtailment Period.
“Buyer Curtailment Order” means (a) the instruction from Buyer to Seller to reduce PV Energy from the Facility by the amount, and for the period of time set forth in such instruction, which instruction shall be consistent with the Operating Restrictions, for reasons unrelated to a Planned Outage, Forced Facility Outage, Force Majeure Event or Curtailment Order, or (b) a curtailment of any portion of the Generating Facility or its output or any reduction in PV Energy arising out of Buyer’s issuance of any Discharging Notice or any other instruction, order or other communication requesting or requiring the Storage Facility to be discharged. “Buyer Curtailment Period” means the period of time, as measured using current Settlement Intervals, during which Seller reduces PV Energy from the Facility pursuant to or as a result of (a) Buyer Bid Curtailment, (b) a Buyer Curtailment Order, or (c) Buyer Default; provided, that the duration of any Buyer Curtailment Period shall be inclusive of the time required for the Generating Facility to ramp down and ramp up.
4 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Buyer Default” means a failure by Buyer (or its agents) to perform Buyer’s obligations hereunder and includes an Event of Default of Buyer.
“Buyer’s WREGIS Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.10(a). “CAISO” means the California Independent System Operator Corporation or any successor entity performing similar functions.
“CAISO Approved Meter” means a CAISO approved revenue quality meter or meters, CAISO approved data processing gateway or remote intelligence gateway, telemetering equipment and data acquisition services sufficient for monitoring, recording and reporting, in real time, all Directly Delivered PV Energy and Discharging Energy delivered to the Delivery Point. “CAISO Grid” has the same meaning as “CAISO Controlled Grid” as defined in the CAISO Tariff.
“CAISO Operating Order” means the “operating order” defined in Section 37.2.1.1 of the CAISO Tariff.
“CAISO Tariff” means the California Independent System Operator Corporation Agreement and Tariff, Business Practice Manuals (BPMs), and Operating Procedures, including the rules, protocols, procedures and standards attached thereto, as the same may be amended or modified from time-to-time and approved by FERC.
“California Renewables Portfolio Standard” or “RPS” means the renewable energy program and policies established by California State Senate Bills 1038 (2002), 1078 (2002), 107 (2008), X-1 2 (2011), 350 (2015), and 100 (2018) as codified in, inter alia, California Public Utilities Code Sections 399.11 through 399.31 and California Public Resources Code Sections 25740 through 25751, as such provisions are amended or supplemented from time to time. “Capacity Attribute” means any current or future defined characteristic, certificate, tag, credit, or accounting construct associated with the amount of power that the Facility can generate and deliver to the Delivery Point at a particular moment and that can be purchased and sold under CAISO market rules, including Resource Adequacy Benefits. “Capacity Damages” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit B. “CEC” means the California Energy Commission, or any successor agency performing similar statutory functions.
“CEC Certification and Verification” means that the CEC has certified (or, with respect to periods before the date that is one hundred eighty (180) days following the Commercial Operation Date, that the CEC has pre-certified) that the Generating Facility or Facility, as applicable, is an Eligible Renewable Energy Resource for purposes of the California Renewables Portfolio Standard and that all PV Energy delivered to the Delivery Point qualifies as generation from an Eligible Renewable Energy Resource.
5 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “CEC Precertification” means that the CEC has issued a precertification for the Facility or the Generating Facility, as applicable, indicating that the planned operations of the Facility would comply with applicable CEC requirements for CEC Certification and Verification. “CEQA” means the California Environmental Quality Act.
“Change of Control” means, except in connection with public market transactions of equity interests or capital stock of Seller’s Ultimate Parent, any circumstance in which Ultimate Parent ceases to own, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate entities, more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding equity interests in Seller; provided that in calculating ownership percentages for all purposes of the foregoing:
(a) any ownership interest in Seller held by Ultimate Parent indirectly through one or more intermediate entities shall not be counted towards Ultimate Parent’s ownership interest in Seller unless Ultimate Parent directly or indirectly owns more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding equity interests in each such intermediate entity; and (b) ownership interests in Seller owned directly or indirectly by any Lender (including any cash equity or tax equity provider) or assignee or transferee thereof shall be excluded from the total outstanding equity interests in Seller.
“Charging Energy” means the Energy delivered to the Storage Facility pursuant to a Charging Notice as measured at the Storage Facility Meter. All Charging Energy shall be used solely to charge the Storage Facility, and all Charging Energy shall be generated solely by the Generating Facility.
“Charging Notice” means the operating instruction, and any subsequent updates, given by Buyer to Seller, directing the Storage Facility to charge at a specific MW rate to a specified Stored Energy Level, provided that any such operating instruction shall be in accordance with the Operating Procedures. For the avoidance of doubt, (a) any Buyer request to initiate a Storage Capacity Test consistent with Section 4.9 shall not be considered a Charging Notice, and (b) any Charging Notice shall not constitute a Buyer Bid Curtailment, Buyer Curtailment Order or Curtailment Order.
“Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.2.
“COD Certificate” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit B. “Collateral Assignment Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.2. “Commercial Operation” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit B. “Commercial Operation Date” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit B. “Commercial Operation Delay Damages” means an amount equal to
6 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Compliance Actions” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12. “Compliance Costs” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12. “Compliance Expenditure Cap” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12. “Confidential Information” has the meaning set forth in Section 18.1. “Construction Start” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit B. “Construction Start Date” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit B. “Contract Price” has the meaning set forth on the Cover Sheet. To be clear, the Contract Price is each of the Renewable Rate and the Storage Rate. “Contract Price for Bridge Product” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(c). “Contract Quantity of Bridge Product” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(b). “Contract Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1. “Contract Year” means a period of twelve (12) consecutive months. The first Contract Year shall commence on the Commercial Operation Date and each subsequent Contract Year shall commence on the anniversary of the Commercial Operation Date. “Costs” means, with respect to the Non-Defaulting Party, brokerage fees, commissions and other similar third-party transaction costs and expenses reasonably incurred by such Party either in terminating any arrangement pursuant to which it has hedged its obligations or entering into new arrangements which replace the Agreement; and all reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by the Non-Defaulting Party in connection with terminating the Agreement. “Cover Sheet” means the cover sheet to this Agreement, which is incorporated into this Agreement.
“COVID-19” means the epidemic disease designated COVID-19 and the related virus designated SARS-CoV-2 and any mutations thereof, and the efforts of a Governmental Authority to combat such disease.
“CPUC” means the California Public Utilities Commission or any successor agency performing similar statutory functions.
“CPUC System RA Penalty” means the penalties for “System Procurement Deficiency” adopted by the CPUC in its decisions, including D.10-06-036, D.20-06-031 and D.21-06-029, as may be updated or supplemented from time to time; provided, however, that the applicable penalty amount shall exclude any penalty amount increases due to Buyer’s previous deficiencies. “Credit Rating” means, with respect to any entity, the rating then assigned to such entity’s unsecured, senior long-term debt obligations (not supported by third party credit enhancements) 7 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 or if such entity does not have a rating for its senior unsecured long-term debt, then the rating then assigned to such entity as an issuer rating by S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as applicable. “Curtailment Order” means any of the following:
(a) CAISO orders, directs, alerts, or provides notice to a Party, including a CAISO Operating Order, to curtail deliveries of Facility Energy for the following reasons: (i) any System Emergency, or (ii) any warning of an anticipated System Emergency, or warning of an imminent condition or situation, which jeopardizes CAISO’s electric system integrity or the integrity of other systems to which CAISO is connected;
(b) a curtailment ordered by the Participating Transmission Owner for reasons including, but not limited to, (i) any situation that affects normal function of the electric system including, but not limited to, any abnormal condition that requires action to prevent circumstances such as equipment damage, loss of load, or abnormal voltage conditions, or (ii) any warning, forecast or anticipation of conditions or situations that jeopardize the Participating Transmission Owner’s electric system integrity or the integrity of other systems to which the Participating Transmission Owner is connected;
(c) a curtailment ordered by CAISO or the Participating Transmission Owner due to scheduled or unscheduled maintenance on the Participating Transmission Owner’s transmission facilities that prevents (i) Buyer from receiving or (ii) Seller from delivering Facility Energy to the Delivery Point;
(d) a curtailment in accordance with Seller’s obligations or limitations under its Interconnection Agreement with the CAISO, Participating Transmission Owner or distribution operator, including curtailments arising from Seller not possessing Full Capacity Deliverability Status as to one-hundred percent (100%) of the Installed Capacity, or other limitations on transfer capability under the Interconnection Agreement; or
(e) a curtailment resulting from the operation of any Storage Facility capacity in excess of the Storage Contract Capacity installed pursuant to Section 4.5(f). “Curtailment Period” means the period of time, as measured using current Settlement Intervals, during which Seller reduces Facility Energy from the Facility pursuant to a Curtailment Order; provided that the Curtailment Period shall be inclusive of the time required for the Facility to ramp down and ramp up.
“Daily Delay Damages” means an amount equal to
“Damage Payment” means the dollar amount that equals the amount of the Development Security.
“Day-Ahead Forecast” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(c). “Day-Ahead Market” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. 8 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Day-Ahead Schedule” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Deemed Delivered Energy” means the amount of Energy expressed in MWh that the Generating Facility would have produced and delivered to the Generating Facility Meter, but that is not produced by the Generating Facility during a Buyer Curtailment Period, which amount shall, for any time period, be equal to
“Defaulting Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1(a). “Deficient Month” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.10(e). “Delivery Cessation Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(a). “Delivery Point” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit A. “Delivery Term” shall mean the period of Contract Years set forth on the Cover Sheet beginning on the Commercial Operation Date, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
“Delivery Year” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(b). “Development Cure Period” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit B. “Development Security” means (a) cash or (b) a Letter of Credit in the amount set forth on the Cover Sheet.
“Directly Delivered PV Energy” means that portion of PV Energy that is delivered directly to the Delivery Point and is not Charging Energy or Discharging Energy. “Discharging Energy” means all Energy delivered to the Delivery Point from the Storage Facility, net of Station Use and Electrical Losses, as measured at the Storage Facility Metering Points by the Storage Facility Meter. For the avoidance of doubt, all Discharging Energy will have originally been delivered to the Storage Facility as Charging Energy. “Discharging Notice” means the operating instruction, and any subsequent updates, given by Buyer to Seller, directing the Storage Facility to discharge Discharging Energy at a specific MW rate to a specified Stored Energy Level, provided that any such operating instruction or updates shall be in accordance with the Operating Procedures. For the avoidance of doubt, except 9 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 as otherwise provided in this Agreement, such as in the definition of Buyer Curtailment Order, any Discharging Notice shall not constitute a Buyer Bid Curtailment, Buyer Curtailment Order or Curtailment Order.
“Disclosing Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 18.2. “Early Termination Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2(a). “Effective Date” has the meaning set forth on the Preamble. “Efficiency Rate” means the measured round-trip efficiency rate of the Storage Facility, expressed as a percentage, calculated pursuant to a Storage Capacity Test in accordance with Exhibit O by dividing Energy Out by Energy In.
“Electrical Losses” means all transmission or transformation losses between the Facility and the Delivery Point, including losses associated with (a) delivery of Directly Delivered PV Energy to the Delivery Point, (b) delivery of Charging Energy to the Storage Facility, and (c) delivery of Discharging Energy to the Delivery Point, calculated in accordance with CAISO approved methodologies applicable to revenue metering.
“Eligible Renewable Energy Resource” has the meaning set forth in California Public Utilities Code Section 399.12(e) and California Public Resources Code Section 25741(a), as either code provision is amended or supplemented from time to time. “Energy” means metered electrical energy measured in MWh. “Energy In” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit O.
“Energy Out” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit O.
“Energy Supply Bid” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Environmental Costs” means costs incurred in connection with acquiring and maintaining all environmental permits and licenses for the Product, and the Product’s and Facility’s compliance with all applicable environmental Laws, rules and regulations, including capital costs for pollution mitigation or installation of emissions control equipment required to permit or license the Product or Facility, all operating and maintenance costs for operation of pollution mitigation or control equipment, costs of permit maintenance fees and emission fees as applicable, and the costs of all emission reduction credits, marketable emission trading credits, and any costs related to greenhouse gas emissions, required by any applicable environmental Laws, rules, regulations, and permits to operate, and costs associated with the disposal and clean-up of hazardous substances introduced to a Site or the Facility. “Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1. “Excess MWh” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit C.
10 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Executed Interconnection Agreement Milestone” means the date for completion of execution of the Interconnection Agreement by Seller (or its Affiliate) and the PTO as set forth on the Cover Sheet.
“Expected Commercial Operation Date” is the date set forth on the Cover Sheet by which Seller reasonably expects to achieve Commercial Operation. “Expected Construction Start Date” is the date set forth on the Cover Sheet by which Seller reasonably expects to achieve Construction Start. “Expected Energy” means the quantity of PV Energy that Seller expects to be able to deliver to Buyer from the Generating Facility during each Contract Year or other time period (assuming no Charging Energy or Discharging Energy during such Contract Year or time period) in the quantity specified on the Cover Sheet.
“Facility” means the Generating Facility and the Storage Facility. “Facility Energy” means the sum of Directly Delivered PV Energy and Discharging Energy during any Settlement Interval or Settlement Period, net of Electrical Losses and Station Use, as measured by the Generating Facility Meter or Storage Facility Meter, as applicable, which meters will be adjusted in accordance with CAISO meter requirements and Prudent Operating Practices to account for Electrical Losses and Station Use. “FERC” means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or any successor government agency.
“Fitch” means Fitch Ratings Ltd., or its successor.
“Force Majeure Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1. “Forced Facility Outage” means an unexpected failure of one or more components of the Facility that prevents Seller from generating Energy or making Facility Energy available at the Delivery Point and that is not the result of a Force Majeure Event. “Forecasting Penalty” means for each hour in which Seller does not provide the forecast required in Section 4.3(d) and Buyer incurs a loss or penalty resulting from Seller’s failure and Buyer’s scheduling activities in such hour with respect to Facility Energy, the product of (a) the absolute difference (if any) between (i) the expected Energy for such hour (which, for the avoidance of doubt, assumes no Charging Energy or Discharging Energy in such hour) set forth in the Monthly Delivery Forecast, and (ii) the actual Energy produced by the Generating Facility (absent any Charging Energy and Discharging Energy), multiplied by (b) the absolute value of the Real-Time Price in such hour.
“Forward Certificate Transfers” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.10(a). “Full Capacity Deliverability Status” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff as applicable to the Storage Facility.
11 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Future Environmental Attributes” shall mean any and all generation attributes (other than Green Attributes or Renewable Energy Incentives) under the RPS regulations or under any and all other international, federal, regional, state or other law, rule, regulation, bylaw, treaty or other intergovernmental compact, decision, administrative decision, program (including any voluntary compliance or membership program), competitive market or business method (including all credits, certificates, benefits, and emission measurements, reductions, offsets and allowances related thereto) that are attributable, now, or in the future, to the generation of electrical energy by the Facility and its displacement of conventional energy generation. Future Environmental Attributes do not include investment tax credits or production tax credits associated with the construction or operation of the Facility, or other financial incentives in the form of credits, reductions, or allowances associated with the Facility that are applicable to a state or federal income taxation obligation.
“Gains” means, with respect to any Party, an amount equal to the present value of the economic benefit to it, if any (exclusive of Costs), resulting from the termination of this Agreement for the remaining Contract Term, determined in a commercially reasonable manner. Factors used in determining the economic benefit to a Party may include, without limitation, reference to information supplied by one or more third parties, which shall exclude Affiliates of the Non-Defaulting Party, including without limitation, quotations (either firm or indicative) of relevant rates, prices, yields, yield curves, volatilities, spreads or other relevant market data in the relevant markets, comparable transactions, forward price curves based on economic analysis of the relevant markets, settlement prices for comparable transactions at liquid trading hubs (e.g., SP-15), all of which should be calculated for the remaining Contract Term, and include the value of Green Attributes and Capacity Attributes.
“Generating Facility” means the solar photovoltaic generating facility described on the Cover Sheet and in Exhibit A, located at the Site and including mechanical equipment and associated facilities and equipment required to deliver (a) PV Energy to the Delivery Point, and (b) Charging Energy from the Generating Facility to the Storage Facility; provided, that the “Generating Facility” does not include the Storage Facility or the Shared Facilities. “Generating Facility Meter” means the CAISO Approved Meter, along with a compatible data processing gateway or remote intelligence gateway, telemetering equipment and data acquisition services sufficient for monitoring, recording and reporting, in real time, the amount of PV Energy delivered to the Generating Facility Metering Point for the purpose of invoicing in accordance with Section 8.1. For clarity, the Generating Facility may contain multiple measurement devices that will make up the Generating Facility Meter, and, unless otherwise indicated, references to the Generating Facility Meter shall mean all such measurement devices and the aggregated data of all such measurement devices, taken together. “Generating Facility Metering Point” means the location(s) of the Generating Facility Meter shown on Exhibit R.
“Governmental Authority” means any federal, state, provincial, local or municipal government, any political subdivision thereof or any other governmental, congressional or parliamentary, regulatory, or judicial instrumentality, authority, body, agency, department, bureau, 12 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 or entity with authority to bind a Party at law, including CAISO; provided, however, that “Governmental Authority” shall not in any event include any Party. “Green Attributes” means any and all credits, benefits, emissions reductions, offsets, and allowances, howsoever entitled, attributable to the generation from the Facility and its displacement of conventional energy generation. Green Attributes include but are not limited to Renewable Energy Credits, as well as: (a) any avoided emissions of pollutants to the air, soil or water such as sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and other pollutants; (b) any avoided emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) that have been determined by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or otherwise by law, to contribute to the actual or potential threat of altering the Earth’s climate by trapping heat in the atmosphere; and (c) the reporting rights to these avoided emissions, such as Green Tag Reporting Rights. Green Tags are accumulated on a MWh basis and one Green Tag represents the Green Attributes associated with one (1) MWh of Energy. Green Attributes do not include (i) any energy, capacity, reliability or other power attributes from the Facility, (ii) production tax credits associated with the construction or operation of the Facility and other financial incentives in the form of credits, reductions, or allowances associated with the Facility that are applicable to a state or federal income taxation obligation, (iii) fuel-related subsidies or “tipping fees” that may be paid to Seller to accept certain fuels, or local subsidies received by the generator for the destruction of particular preexisting pollutants or the promotion of local environmental benefits, or (iv) emission reduction credits encumbered or used by the Facility for compliance with local, state, or federal operating or air quality permits. If the Facility is a biomass or landfill gas facility and Seller receives any tradable Green Attributes based on the greenhouse gas reduction benefits or other emission offsets attributed to its fuel usage, it shall provide Buyer with sufficient Green Attributes to ensure that there are zero net emissions associated with the production of electricity from the Facility.
“Green Tag Reporting Rights” means the right of a purchaser of renewable energy to report ownership of accumulated “green tags” in compliance with and to the extent permitted by applicable Law and include, without limitation, rights under Section 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and any present or future federal, state or local certification program or emissions trading program, including pursuant to the WREGIS Operating Rules. “Grid Energy” means Charging Energy supplied from the CAISO Grid. “Guaranteed Capacity” means the amount of generating capacity of the Generating Facility, as measured in MW at the Delivery Point, set forth on the Cover Sheet, as the same may be adjusted pursuant to Section 5(a) of Exhibit B.
“Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date” means the Expected Commercial Operation Date, as such date may be extended by the Development Cure Period. “Guaranteed Construction Start Date” means the Expected Construction Start Date, as such date may be extended by the Development Cure Period. 13 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Guaranteed Efficiency Rate” means the guaranteed Efficiency Rate of the Storage Facility throughout the Delivery Term, as set forth on the Cover Sheet. “Guaranteed Energy Production” means an amount of PV Energy, as measured in MWh, equal to
for the applicable Performance Measurement Period.
“Guaranteed Storage Availability” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.8. “Guarantor” means, with respect to Seller, (a) Ultimate Parent or (b) any Person that (i) Buyer does not already have any material credit exposure to under any other agreements, guarantees, or other arrangements at the time its Guaranty is issued, (ii) is an Affiliate of Seller, or other third party reasonably acceptable to Buyer, (iii) has an Investment Grade Credit Rating, (iv) has a tangible net worth of at least (v) is
incorporated or organized in a jurisdiction of the United States and is in good standing in such jurisdiction, and (vi) executes and delivers a Guaranty for the benefit of Buyer. “Guaranty” means a guaranty from a Guarantor provided for the benefit of Buyer substantially in the form attached as Exhibit L.
“Hazardous Substance” means, collectively, (a) any chemical, material or substance that is listed or regulated under applicable Laws as a “hazardous” or “toxic” substance or waste, or as a “contaminant” or “pollutant” or words of similar import, (b) any petroleum or petroleum products, flammable materials, explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, and transformers or other equipment that contain polychlorinated biphenyls, and (c) any other chemical or other material or substance, exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated by any Laws.
“Imbalance Energy” means the amount of energy in MWh, in any given Settlement Period or Settlement Interval, by which the amount of Facility Energy deviates from the amount of Scheduled Energy.
“Indemnifiable Loss(es)” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.1(a). “Indemnified Group” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.1(a). “Indemnified Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.1(a). “Indemnifying Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.1(a). “Initial Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(c). “Initial Synchronization” means the initial delivery of Energy from the Facility to the Delivery Point.
“Installed Battery Capacity” means the maximum dependable operating capability of the Storage Facility to discharge electric energy, as measured in MW(ac) at the Delivery Point, that achieves Commercial Operation (up to but not in excess of the Storage Contract Capacity), 14 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 adjusted for ambient conditions on the date of the performance test, and as evidenced by a certificate substantially in the form attached as Exhibit I hereto. “Installed Capacity” means the sum of (x) the Installed PV Capacity and (y) the Installed Battery Capacity.
“Installed PV Capacity” means the actual generating capacity of the Generating Facility, as measured in MW(ac) at the Delivery Point, that achieves Commercial Operation (up to but not in excess of the Guaranteed Capacity), adjusted for ambient conditions on the date of the performance test, and as evidenced by a certificate substantially in the form attached as Exhibit I hereto.
“Interconnection Agreement” means the interconnection agreement entered into by Seller (or its Affiliate) pursuant to which the Facility will be interconnected with the Transmission System, and pursuant to which Seller’s Interconnection Facilities and any other Interconnection Facilities will be constructed, operated and maintained during the Contract Term. “Interconnection Facilities” means the interconnection facilities, control and protective devices and metering facilities required to connect the Facility with the Transmission System in accordance with the Interconnection Agreement.
“Interest Rate” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2. “Interim Deliverability Status” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Inter-SC Trade” or “IST” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Investment Grade Credit Rating” means a Credit Rating of BBB- or higher by S&P, BBB- or higher by Fitch, or Baa3 or higher by Moody’s.
“ITC” means the investment tax credit established pursuant to Section 48 or 48E of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including cash (and any other benefits) arising from such credits (including pursuant to Section 6417 or Section 6418 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended from time-to-time during the Term, and any similar provision). “Joint Powers Act” means the Joint Exercise of Powers Act of the State of California (Government Code Section 6500 et seq.).
“Joint Powers Agreement” means that certain Joint Powers Agreement dated March 31, 2016, as amended from time to time, under which Buyer is organized as a Joint Powers Authority in accordance with the Joint Powers Act.
“Law” means any applicable law, statute, rule, regulation, decision, writ, order, decree or judgment, permit or any interpretation thereof, promulgated or issued by a Governmental Authority.
“Lender” means, collectively, any Person (a) providing senior or subordinated construction, interim, development, mezzanine, back leverage or long-term debt, cash equity or 15 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 tax equity financing or refinancing for or in connection with the development, construction, purchase, installation, operation or repair of the Facility, whether that financing or refinancing takes the form of private debt (including back-leverage debt), public debt, equity, tax equity or any other form (including financing or refinancing provided to a member or other direct or indirect owner of Seller), including any Person providing financing or refinancing for the Facility, and any trustee or agent or similar representative acting on their behalf, (b) providing interest rate or commodity protection under an agreement hedging or otherwise mitigating the cost of any of the foregoing obligations or (c) participating in a lease financing (including a sale leaseback or leveraged leasing structure) with respect to the Facility. “Letter(s) of Credit” means one or more irrevocable, standby letters of credit issued by a U.S. commercial bank or a foreign bank with a U.S. branch with such bank (a) having a Credit Rating of at least A- with an outlook designation of “stable” from S&P, A- with an outlook designation of “stable” from Fitch, or A3 with an outlook designation of “stable” from Moody’s or (b) being reasonably acceptable to Buyer, in a form substantially similar to the letter of credit set forth in Exhibit K.
“Licensed Professional Engineer” means an independent, professional engineer selected by Seller and reasonably acceptable to Buyer, licensed in the State of California. “Local Capacity Area Resources” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Locational Marginal Price” or “LMP” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Losses” means, with respect to any Party, an amount equal to the present value of the economic loss to it, if any (exclusive of Costs), resulting from termination of this Agreement for the remaining Contract Term, determined in a commercially reasonable manner. Factors used in determining economic loss to a Party may include, without limitation, reference to information supplied by one or more third parties, which shall exclude Affiliates of the Non-Defaulting Party, including without limitation, quotations (either firm or indicative) of relevant rates, prices, yields, yield curves, volatilities, spreads or other relevant market data in the relevant markets, comparable transactions, forward price curves based on economic analysis of the relevant markets, settlement prices for comparable transactions at liquid trading hubs (e.g., SP-15), all of which should be calculated for the remaining Contract Term and must include the value of Green Attributes, Capacity Attributes, and Renewable Energy Incentives.
“Lost Output” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7. “Main Power Transformer” means the Facility’s main step-up transformer. “Maintenance Protocol” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1. “Major Project Development Milestone” has the meaning set forth in in Exhibit B. “Master File” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Maximum Charging Capacity” has the meaning set forth in in Exhibit A. 16 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Maximum Discharging Capacity” has the meaning set forth in in Exhibit A. “Milestones” means the development activities for significant permitting, interconnection, financing and construction milestones set forth on the Cover Sheet. “Minimum Efficiency Rate” means the percentage specified on the Cover Sheet. “Monthly Delivery Forecast” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(b). “Monthly Storage Availability” has the meaning set forth in Exhibit P. “Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or its successors. “MW” means megawatts in alternating current, unless expressly stated in terms of direct current.
“MWh” means megawatt-hour measured in alternating current, unless expressly stated in terms of direct current.
“Negative LMP” means, in any Settlement Period or Settlement Interval, the Day-Ahead Market or Real-Time Market at the Facility’s PNode is less than zero dollars ($0). “NERC” means the North American Electric Reliability Corporation or any successor entity performing similar functions.
“Net Qualifying Capacity” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Network Upgrades” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Non-Defaulting Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2. “Notice” shall, unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, mean written communications by a Party to be delivered by hand delivery, United States mail, overnight courier service, or electronic messaging (e-mail).
“Notice of Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.2. “NP-15” means the Existing Zone Generation Trading Hub for Existing Zone region NP15 as set forth in the CAISO Tariff.
“On-Peak Hour” means any hour from hour-ending 0700 to hour-ending 2200 (i.e., 6:00 AM to 9:59 PM) on Monday through Saturday, Pacific Prevailing Time, excluding North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) holidays.
“Operating Procedures” or “Operating Restrictions” means those rules, requirements, and procedures set forth on Exhibit Q.
“Original Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals. 17 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Participating Transmission Owner” or “PTO” means an entity that owns, operates and maintains transmission or distribution lines and associated facilities or has entitlements to use certain transmission or distribution lines and associated facilities where the Facility is interconnected. For purposes of this Agreement, the Participating Transmission Owner is set forth in Exhibit A.
“Party” or “Parties” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble. “Performance Measurement Period” means each two (2) consecutive Contract Year period during the Delivery Term.
“Performance Security” means (a) cash or (b) a Letter of Credit or (c) a Guaranty in the amount set forth on the Cover Sheet.
“Permitted Transferee” means
“Person” means any individual, sole proprietorship, corporation, limited liability company, limited or general partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, incorporated organization, institution, public benefit corporation, unincorporated organization, government entity or other entity.
“PNode” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff.
“Planned Outage” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.6(a). “Portfolio Content Category 1” or “PCC1” means any Renewable Energy Credit associated with the generation of electricity from an Eligible Renewable Energy Resource consisting of the portfolio content set forth in California Public Utilities Code Section 399.16(b)(1), as may be amended from time to time or as further defined or supplemented by Law.
“Prevailing Wage Requirement” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.4. “Product” has the meaning set forth on the Cover Sheet. “Progress Report” means a progress report including the items set forth in Exhibit E. 18 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Prudent Operating Practice” means (a) the applicable practices, methods and acts required by or consistent with applicable Laws and reliability criteria, and otherwise engaged in or approved by a significant portion of the electric utility industry during the relevant time period with respect to grid-interconnected, utility-scale generating facilities with integrated storage in the Western United States, or (b) any of the practices, methods and acts which, in the exercise of reasonable judgment in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made, could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at a reasonable cost consistent with good business practices, reliability, safety and expedition. Prudent Operating Practice is not intended to be limited to the optimum practice, method or act to the exclusion of all others, but rather to acceptable practices, methods or acts generally accepted in the industry with respect to grid-interconnected, utility-scale generating facilities with integrated storage in the Western United States. Prudent Operating Practice includes compliance with applicable Laws, applicable reliability criteria, and the criteria, rules and standards promulgated in the National Electric Safety Code and the National Electrical Code, as they may be amended or superseded from time to time, including the criteria, rules and standards of any successor organizations. “PTC” means the production tax credit established pursuant to Section 45 or 45Y of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including cash (and any other benefits) arising from such credits (including pursuant to Section 6417 or Section 6418 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended from time-to-time during the Term, and any similar provision). “PV Energy” means Energy that is generated by the Generating Facility, as measured by the Generating Facility Meter after adjustment to exclude (a) all Electrical Losses and (b) all Energy that serves Station Use or is stored in the Storage Facility to serve Station Use. “RA Deficiency Amount” means the liquidated damages payment that Seller shall pay to Buyer for an applicable RA Shortfall Month as calculated in accordance with Section 3.8(b). “RA Guarantee Date” means the Commercial Operation Date. “RA Shortfall Amount” means, for purposes of calculating an RA Deficiency Amount under Section 3.8(b), the extent, expressed in kW, to which during any month commencing after the RA Guarantee Date, the Net Qualifying Capacity of the Storage Facility for such month able to be shown on Buyer’s monthly or annual RA Plan to the CAISO and CPUC and counted as Resource Adequacy was less than the Qualifying Capacity of the Storage Facility for such month “RA Shortfall Month” means, for purposes of calculating an RA Deficiency Amount under Section 3.8(b), any month during the Delivery Term during which there is an RA Shortfall Amount.
“Real-Time Forecast” means any Notice of any change to the Available Generating Capacity, Storage Capacity, or hourly expected Energy delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant to Section 4.3(d).
19 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Real-Time Market” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Real-Time Price” means the Resource-Specific Settlement Interval LMP as defined in the CAISO Tariff. If there is more than one applicable Real-Time Price for the same period of time, Real-Time Price shall mean the price associated with the smallest time interval. “Receiving Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 18.2. “Remedial Action Plan” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4. “Renewable Energy Credit” has the meaning set forth in California Public Utilities Code Section 399.12(h), as may be amended from time to time or as further defined or supplemented by Law.
“Renewable Energy Incentives” means: (a) all federal, state, or local Tax credits or other Tax benefits (including cash grants) associated with the construction, ownership, or production of electricity from the Facility (including credits under Sections 38, 45, 45Y, 46, 48 and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended); (b) any federal, state, or local grants, subsidies or other like benefits relating in any way to the Facility; and (c) any other form of incentive relating in any way to the Facility that is not a Green Attribute or a Future Environmental Attribute. “Renewable Rate” has the meaning set forth on the Cover Sheet. “Replacement RA” means Resource Adequacy Benefits, if any, equivalent to those that would have been provided by the Facility with respect to the applicable month in which a RA Deficiency Amount is due to Buyer.
“Resource Adequacy Benefits” means the rights and privileges attached to the Facility that satisfy any entity’s resource adequacy obligations, as those obligations are set forth in any Resource Adequacy Rulings and includes any local, zonal or otherwise locational attributes associated with the Facility, in addition to flex attributes. “Resource Adequacy Rulings” means CPUC Decisions 04-01-050, 04-10-035, 05-10-042, 06-04-040, 06-06-064, 06-07-031 06-07-031, 07-06-029, 08-06-031, 09-06-028, 10-06-036, 11-06-022, 12-06-025, 13-06-024 and any other existing or subsequent ruling or decision, or any other resource adequacy Law, however described, as such decisions, rulings, Laws, rules or regulations may be amended or modified from time-to-time throughout the Delivery Term.
“S&P” means the Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC (a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.) or its successor.
“Schedule” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff, and “Scheduled” and “Scheduling” have corollary meanings.
“Scheduled Energy” means the Facility Energy that clears under the applicable CAISO market based on the final Day-Ahead Schedule, FMM Schedule (as defined in the CAISO Tariff), 20 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 or any other financially binding Schedule, market instruction or dispatch for the Facility for a given period of time implemented in accordance with the CAISO Tariff. “Scheduling Coordinator” or “SC” means an entity certified by the CAISO as qualifying as a Scheduling Coordinator pursuant to the CAISO Tariff for the purposes of undertaking the functions specified in “Responsibilities of a Scheduling Coordinator,” of the CAISO Tariff, as amended from time to time.
“Security Interest” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.9. “Self-Schedule” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Seller” has the meaning set forth on the Cover Sheet.
“Seller’s WREGIS Account” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.10(a). “Settlement Amount” means the Non-Defaulting Party’s Costs and Losses, on the one hand, netted against its Gains, on the other. If the Non-Defaulting Party’s Costs and Losses exceed its Gains, then the Settlement Amount shall be an amount owing to the Non-Defaulting Party. If the Non-Defaulting Party’s Gains exceed its Costs and Losses, then the Settlement Amount shall be zero dollars ($0). The Settlement Amount does not include consequential, incidental, punitive, exemplary or indirect or business interruption damages. “Settlement Interval” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Settlement Period” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Shared Facilities” means the gen-tie lines, transformers, substations, or other equipment, permits, contract rights, and other assets and property (real or personal), in each case, as necessary to enable delivery of energy from the Facility (which is excluded from Shared Facilities) to the point of interconnection, including the Interconnection Agreement itself, that are used in common with third parties.
“Site” means the real property on which the Facility is or will be located, as further described in Exhibit A.
“Site Control” means that Seller (or, prior to the Delivery Term, its Affiliate): (a) owns or has the option to purchase the Site; (b) is the lessee or has the option to lease the Site; or (c) is the holder of an easement or an option for an easement, right-of-way grant, or similar instrument with respect to the Site.
“Station Use” means the following, without any double-counting and, for the avoidance of doubt, excluding Auxiliary Use:
(a) The Energy (including produced or discharged by the Facility) that is used within the Facility to power the lights, motors, control systems and other electrical loads that are necessary for operation of the Facility; and
21 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (b) The Energy (including produced or discharged by the Facility) that is consumed within the Facility’s electric energy distribution system as losses (other than losses that are Electrical Losses).
“Storage Capacity” means (a) the maximum dependable operating capability of the Storage Facility to discharge electric energy that can be sustained for four (4) consecutive hours and (b) any other products that may be developed or evolve from time to time during the Term that the Storage Facility is able to provide as the Facility is configured on the Commercial Operation Date (subject to the terms of this Agreement, including the Operating Restrictions) and that relate to the maximum dependable operating capability of the Storage Facility to discharge electric energy.
“Storage Capacity Test” or “SCT” means any test or retest of the capacity of the Storage Facility and/or Efficiency Rate conducted in accordance with the testing procedures, requirements and protocols set forth in Section 4.9 and Exhibit O.
“Storage Contract Capacity” means the total capacity (in MW) of the Storage Facility initially equal to the amount set forth on the Cover Sheet, as the same may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to Section 5(b) of Exhibit B or Section 4.9 and Exhibit O to reflect the results of the most recently performed Storage Capacity Test.
“Storage Facility” means the energy storage facility described on the Cover Sheet and in Exhibit A (including the operational requirements of the energy storage facility), located at the Site and including mechanical equipment and associated facilities and equipment required to deliver Storage Product (but excluding any Shared Facilities), and as such storage facility may be expanded or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. “Storage Facility Meter(s)” means the bi-directional CAISO Approved Meter, along with a compatible data processing gateway or remote intelligence gateway, telemetering equipment and data acquisition services sufficient for monitoring, recording and reporting, in real time, the amount of Charging Energy delivered to the Storage Facility Metering Points and the amount of Discharging Energy discharged from the Storage Facility at the Storage Facility Metering Points to the Delivery Point for the purpose of invoicing in accordance with Section 8.1. For clarity, the Facility may contain multiple measurement devices that will make up the Storage Facility Meter, and, unless otherwise indicated, references to the Storage Facility Meter shall mean all such measurement devices and the aggregated data of all such measurement devices, taken together. “Storage Facility Metering Points” means the location(s) of the Storage Facility Meter(s) shown on Exhibit R.
“Storage Product” means (a) Discharging Energy, (b) Capacity Attributes, if any, (c) Storage Capacity, and (d) Ancillary Services, if any, in each case arising from or relating to the Storage Facility.
“Storage Rate” has the meaning set forth on the Cover Sheet. 22 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “Stored Energy Level” means, at a particular time, the amount of electric energy in the Storage Facility available to be discharged to the Delivery Point as Discharging Energy, expressed in MWh.
“System Emergency” means any condition that requires, as determined and declared by CAISO or the PTO, automatic or immediate action to (a) prevent or limit harm to or loss of life or property, (b) prevent loss of transmission facilities or generation supply in the immediate vicinity of the Facility, or (c) to preserve Transmission System reliability. “Tax” or “Taxes” means all U.S. federal, state and local and any foreign taxes, levies, assessments, surcharges, duties and other fees and charges of any nature imposed by a Governmental Authority, whether currently in effect or adopted during the Contract Term, including ad valorem, excise, minimum, consumption, value added, transaction, privilege, franchise, gross receipts, import/export, license, property, sales and use, stamp, transfer, payroll, unemployment, income, and any and all items of withholding, deficiency, penalty, additions, interest or assessment related thereto.
“Tax Credits” means the PTC, ITC and any other state, local or federal production tax credit, depreciation benefit, tax deduction or investment tax credit specific to the production of renewable energy or investments in renewable energy facilities. “Terminated Transaction” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2(a). “Termination Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.3. “Test Energy” means PV Energy delivered (a) commencing on the later of (i) the first date that the CAISO informs Seller in writing that Seller may deliver PV Energy to the CAISO and (ii) the first date that the PTO informs Seller in writing that Seller has conditional or temporary permission to parallel and (b) ending upon the occurrence of the Commercial Operation Date. “Test Energy Rate” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.6. “Transmission Provider” means any entity or entities transmitting or transporting the Facility Energy on behalf of Seller or Buyer to or from the Delivery Point. “Transmission System” means the transmission facilities operated by the CAISO, now or hereafter in existence, which provide energy transmission service within the CAISO grid from the Delivery Point.
“Ultimate Parent” means Avantus Clean Energy, LLC.
“Variable Energy Resource” or “VER” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “WREGIS” means the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System or any successor renewable energy tracking program.
“WREGIS Certificate Deficit” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.10(e). 23 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 “WREGIS Certificates” has the same meaning as “Certificate” as defined by WREGIS in the WREGIS Operating Rules and are designated as eligible for complying with the California Renewables Portfolio Standard.
“WREGIS Operating Rules” means those operating rules and requirements adopted by WREGIS as of October 2022, as subsequently amended, supplemented or replaced (in whole or in part) from time to time.
1.2 Rules of Interpretation. In this Agreement, except as expressly stated otherwise or unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) headings and the rendering of text in bold and italics are for convenience and reference purposes only and do not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement; (b) words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa and the masculine, feminine and neuter genders include all genders; (c) the words “hereof”, “herein”, and “hereunder” and words of similar import shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement; (d) a reference to an Article, Section, paragraph, clause, Party, or Exhibit is a reference to that Section, paragraph, clause of, or that Party or Exhibit to, this Agreement unless otherwise specified;
(e) a reference to a document or agreement, including this Agreement means such document, agreement or this Agreement including any amendment or supplement to, or replacement, novation or modification of this Agreement, but disregarding any amendment, supplement, replacement, novation or modification made in breach of such document, agreement or this Agreement;
(f) a reference to a Person includes that Person’s successors and permitted assigns;
(g) the term “including” means “including without limitation” and any list of examples following such term shall in no way restrict or limit the generality of the work or provision in respect of which such examples are provided; (h) references to any statute, code or statutory provision are to be construed as a reference to the same as it may have been, or may from time to time be, amended, modified or reenacted, and include references to all bylaws, instruments, orders and regulations for the time being made thereunder or deriving validity therefrom unless the context otherwise requires; (i) in the event of a conflict, a mathematical formula or other precise description of a concept or a term shall prevail over words providing a more general description of a concept or a term;
(j) references to any amount of money shall mean a reference to the amount in United States Dollars;
24 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (k) words, phrases or expressions not otherwise defined herein that (i) have a generally accepted meaning in Prudent Operating Practice shall have such meaning in this Agreement or (ii) do not have well known and generally accepted meaning in Prudent Operating Practice but that have well known and generally accepted technical or trade meanings, shall have such recognized meanings; and
(l) each Party acknowledges that it was represented by counsel in connection with this Agreement and that it or its counsel reviewed this Agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2
TERM; CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
2.1 Contract Term.
(a) The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in full force and effect until the conclusion of the Delivery Term, subject to any early termination provisions and any contract term extension provisions set forth herein (“Contract Term”); provided, however, that subject to Buyer’s obligations in Section 3.6, Buyer’s obligations to pay for or accept any Product are subject to Seller’s completion of the conditions precedent pursuant to Section 2.2.
(b) Applicable provisions of this Agreement shall continue in effect after termination, including early termination, to the extent necessary to enforce or complete the duties, obligations or responsibilities of the Parties arising prior to termination. The confidentiality obligations of the Parties under Article 18 and all indemnity and audit rights shall remain in full force and effect for two (2) years following the termination of this Agreement.
2.2 Conditions Precedent. The Delivery Term shall not commence until Seller completes each of the following conditions:
(a) Seller has delivered to Buyer (i) a completion certificate from a Licensed Professional Engineer substantially in the form of Exhibit H and (ii) a certificate from a Licensed Professional Engineer substantially in the form of Exhibit I setting forth the Installed Capacity on the Commercial Operation Date;
(b) A Participating Generator Agreement and a Meter Service Agreement between Seller and CAISO shall have been executed and delivered and be in full force and effect, and a copy of each such agreement delivered to Buyer;
(c) An Interconnection Agreement between Seller and the PTO shall have been executed and delivered and be in full force and effect and a copy of the Interconnection Agreement delivered to Buyer;
(d) All required regulatory authorizations, approvals and permits for the commencement of operation of the Facility have been obtained and all required conditions thereof 25 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 for commencement of operation of the Facility have been satisfied and shall be in full force and effect;
(e) Seller has received CEC Precertification of the Facility or the Generating Facility, as applicable, (and reasonably expects to receive final CEC Certification and Verification in no more than one hundred eighty (180) days from the Commercial Operation Date); (f) Seller (with the reasonable participation of Buyer) shall have completed all applicable WREGIS registration requirements that are reasonably capable of being completed prior to the Commercial Operation Date under WREGIS rules, including (as applicable) the completion and submittal of all applicable registration forms and supporting documentation, which may include applicable interconnection agreements, informational surveys related to the Facility, QRE service agreements, and other appropriate documentation required to effect Facility registration with WREGIS and to enable Renewable Energy Credit transfers related to the Facility within the WREGIS system;
(g) Seller has delivered the Performance Security to Buyer in accordance with Section 8.8; and
(h) Seller has paid Buyer for all amounts owing under this Agreement, if any, including the Adjustment Payment, Daily Delay Damages and Commercial Operation Delay Damages.
2.3 Development; Construction; Progress Reports. Within fifteen (15) days after the close of (i) each calendar quarter from the first calendar quarter following the Effective Date until the Construction Start Date, and (ii) each calendar month from the first calendar month following the Construction Start Date until the Commercial Operation Date, Seller shall provide to Buyer a Progress Report and agree to regularly scheduled meetings between representatives of Buyer and Seller to review such monthly reports and discuss Seller’s construction progress. The form of the Progress Report is set forth in Exhibit E. Seller shall also provide Buyer with any reasonable requested documentation (subject to confidentiality restrictions) directly related to the achievement of Milestones within ten (10) Business Days of receipt of such request by Seller. For the avoidance of doubt, as between Seller and Buyer, Seller is solely responsible for the design and construction of the Facility, including the location of the Site, obtaining all permits and approvals to build the Facility, the Facility layout, and the selection and procurement of the equipment comprising the Facility.
2.4 Remedial Action Plan. If Seller misses the Guaranteed Construction Start Date, misses three (3) or more Milestones (other than the Guaranteed Construction Start Date), or misses any one (1) Milestone (other than the Guaranteed Construction Start Date) by more than ninety (90) days, except as the result of Force Majeure Event or Buyer Default, Seller shall submit to Buyer, within ten (10) Business Days of such missed Milestone completion date, a remedial action plan (“Remedial Action Plan”), which will describe in detail any delays (actual or anticipated) beyond the scheduled Milestone dates, including the cause of the delay, if known (e.g., governmental approvals, financing, property acquisition, design activities, equipment procurement, project construction, interconnection, or any other factor), Seller’s detailed description of its proposed course of action to achieve the missed Milestones and all subsequent 26 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Milestones by the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date; provided, that delivery of any Remedial Action Plan shall not relieve Seller of its obligation to provide Remedial Action Plans with respect to any subsequent Milestones and to achieve the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Subject to the provisions of Exhibit B, so long as Seller complies with its obligations under this Section 2.4, Seller shall not be considered in default of its obligations under this Agreement solely as a result of missing any Milestone.
ARTICLE 3
PURCHASE AND SALE
3.1 Purchase and Sale of Product. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, during the Delivery Term, Buyer will purchase all of the Product produced by or associated with the Facility at the Contract Price and in accordance with Exhibit C, and Seller shall supply and deliver to Buyer all Product produced by or associated with the Facility (net of applicable losses). At its sole discretion, Buyer may during the Delivery Term re-sell or use for another purpose all or a portion of the Product, provided that no such re-sale or use shall relieve Buyer of any obligations hereunder. During the Delivery Term, Buyer will have exclusive rights to offer, bid, or otherwise submit the Product, or any component thereof, from the Facility after the Delivery Point for resale into the market or to any third party, and retain and receive any and all related revenues. Subject to Buyer’s obligation to purchase Product in accordance with this Section 3.1 and Exhibit C, Buyer has no obligation to pay Seller the Renewable Rate for any Product for which the associated Facility Energy is not or cannot be delivered to the Delivery Point as a result of an outage of the Facility, a Force Majeure Event, or a Curtailment Order.
3.2 Sale of Green Attributes. During the Delivery Term, Seller shall sell and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from Seller, all Green Attributes attributable to the PV Energy.
3.3 Imbalance Energy. Buyer and Seller recognize that in any given Settlement Period there may be Imbalance Energy. To the extent there is any Imbalance Energy, whether positive or negative, any and all costs, liabilities, revenue and payments related to such Imbalance Energy shall be for the account of Buyer.
3.4 Ownership of Renewable Energy Incentives. Seller shall have all right, title and interest in and to all Renewable Energy Incentives. Buyer acknowledges that any Renewable Energy Incentives belong to Seller. If any Renewable Energy Incentives, or values representing the same, are initially credited or paid to Buyer, Buyer shall cause such Renewable Energy Incentives or values relating to same to be assigned or transferred to Seller without delay. Buyer shall reasonably cooperate with Seller, at Seller’s sole expense, in Seller’s efforts to meet the requirements for any certification, registration, or reporting program relating to Renewable Energy Incentives.
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3.5 Future Environmental Attributes.
(a) The Parties acknowledge and agree that as of the Effective Date, environmental attributes sold under this Agreement are restricted to Green Attributes; however, Future Environmental Attributes may be created by a Governmental Authority through Laws enacted after the Effective Date. Subject to the final sentence of this Section 3.5(a), and Sections
3.5(b), in such event, Buyer shall bear all costs and risks associated with the transfer, qualification, verification, registration and ongoing compliance for such Future Environmental Attributes, but there shall be no increase in the Contract Price. Upon Seller’s receipt of Notice from Buyer of Buyer’s intent to claim such Future Environmental Attributes, the Parties shall determine the necessary actions and additional costs associated with such Future Environmental Attributes.
Seller shall have no obligation to bear any costs, losses or liability, or alter the Facility, unless the Parties have agreed on all necessary terms and conditions relating to such alteration and Buyer has agreed to reimburse Seller for all costs, losses, and liabilities associated with such alteration. (b) If Buyer elects to receive Future Environmental Attributes pursuant to Section 3.5(a), the Parties agree to negotiate in good faith with respect to the development of further agreements and documentation necessary to effectuate the transfer of such Future Environmental Attributes, including agreement with respect to (i) appropriate transfer, delivery and risk of loss mechanisms, and (ii) appropriate allocation of any additional costs to Buyer, as set forth above; provided, that the Parties acknowledge and agree such terms are not intended to alter the other material terms of this Agreement.
3.6 Test Energy. No less than fourteen (14) days prior to the first day on which Test Energy is expected to be available from the Facility, Seller shall notify Buyer of the availability of the Test Energy. If and to the extent the Facility generates Test Energy, Seller shall sell and Buyer shall purchase from Seller all Test Energy and any associated Products from the Generating Facility on an as-available basis. As full compensation for such Test Energy and associated Product,
For the avoidance of doubt, the
conditions precedent in Section 2.2 are not applicable to the Parties’ obligations under this Section
3.6. 3.7 Capacity Attributes. Seller has requested Full Capacity Deliverability Status for the Storage Facility in the CAISO generator interconnection process. As between Buyer and Seller, Seller shall be responsible for the cost and installation of any Network Upgrades associated with obtaining such Full Capacity Deliverability Status.
(a) Throughout the Delivery Term, Seller grants, pledges, assigns and otherwise commits to Buyer all the Capacity Attributes actually available from the Facility. (b) Subject to Section 3.12, throughout the Delivery Term Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain eligibility for Full Capacity Deliverability Status for the Storage Facility from the CAISO and shall perform all actions necessary to ensure that the Storage Facility qualifies to provide Resource Adequacy Benefits to Seller. Throughout the Delivery Term, Seller hereby covenants and agrees to transfer all Resource Adequacy Benefits to Buyer.
28 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (c) For the duration of the Delivery Term, Seller shall take all commercially reasonable administrative actions, including complying with all applicable registration and reporting requirements, and execute all documents or instruments necessary to enable Buyer to use all of the Capacity Attributes committed by Seller to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement. (d) If at any point in the Contract Term, it is possible to increase the Net Qualifying Capacity of the Storage Facility or the Facility, as applicable, without Seller incurring out of pocket costs or expenses, or if Buyer agrees to pay or reimburse Seller for such out of pocket costs or expenses, Seller agrees to take all commercially reasonable actions to increase the Net Qualifying Capacity of the Storage Facility or the Facility, as applicable.
3.8 Resource Adequacy Failure.
(a) RA Deficiency Determination. For each RA Shortfall Month, Seller shall pay to Buyer the RA Deficiency Amount as liquidated damages or provide Replacement RA, in each case, as the sole remedy for the Capacity Attributes Seller failed to convey to Buyer. (b) RA Deficiency Amount Calculation. Commencing on the Commercial Operation Date, for each RA Shortfall Month, Seller shall pay to Buyer an amount (the “RA Deficiency Amount”) equal to the product of (i) the RA Shortfall Amount, and provided that Seller
may, as an alternative to paying RA Deficiency Amounts, provide Replacement RA in the amount of the RA Shortfall Amount, provided that any Replacement RA capacity is communicated by Seller to Buyer with Replacement RA product information in a Notice substantially in the form of Exhibit M at least seventy-five (75) days before the applicable CPUC operating month for the purpose of monthly RA reporting.
3.9 CEC Certification and Verification. Seller shall, subject to Section 3.12, take all necessary steps, including but not limited to making or supporting timely filings with the CEC to obtain and maintain CEC Certification and Verification for the Facility or the Generating Facility, as applicable, throughout the Delivery Term, including compliance with all applicable requirements for certified facilities set forth in the current version of the RPS Eligibility Guidebook (or its successor). Seller shall obtain CEC Precertification by the Commercial Operation Date.
Within thirty (30) days after the Commercial Operation Date, Seller shall apply with the CEC for final CEC Certification and Verification. Within one hundred eighty (180) days after the Commercial Operation Date, Seller shall obtain and maintain throughout the remainder of the Delivery Term the final CEC Certification and Verification. Seller must promptly notify Buyer and the CEC of any changes to the information included in Seller’s application for CEC Certification and Verification for the Facility or the Generating Facility, as applicable.
3.10 Bridge Product. In addition to the Parties’ rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Facility, Seller and Buyer agree to the following terms and conditions to facilitate the following bundled renewable energy product (the “Bridge Product”):
29 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (a) The “Bridge Product Delivery Term” shall commence on January 1, 2024, and continue through the earlier of the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, or the Commercial Operation Date (the “Delivery Cessation Date”); provided that the Bridge Product Delivery Term shall be extended solely for the purpose of transferring the WREGIS Certificates associated with the Bridge Product Delivered to Buyer prior to the Delivery Cessation Date.
(b) The “Contract Quantity of Bridge Product” for each applicable calendar year (each calendar year, a “Delivery Year”) is equal to (c) Within thirty (30) days of Buyer’s Notice of intent to purchase Bridge Product for a Delivery Year (“Initial Notice”), Seller may, subject to availability of such Bridge Product, provide Buyer the “Contract Price for Bridge Product”, which will be equal to the actual price(s) at which Seller is able to obtain the Contract Quantity of Bridge Product for such Delivery Year (“Bridge Product Offer”); provided, however, failure to source the Contract Quantity of Bridge Product will not be an Event of Default of Seller. If the Parties have not previously agreed upon a form of agreement for the purchase of the Bridge Product, any Bridge Product Offer shall include a proposed form of agreement (e.g., a confirmation under the WSPP Agreement) that is acceptable to Seller at the same time that it delivers the Bridge Product Offer to Buyer. Following receipt of the Bridge Product Offer, Buyer shall provide Notice to Seller within three (3) Business Days as to whether Buyer will accept the Bridge Product Offer, or any portion of the quantity thereof (not less than a reasonable minimum amount set forth in such offer, and not to exceed the amount offered by Seller), and subject to timely receipt of Buyer’s Notice and execution of the accompanying agreement (subject to any mutually acceptable modifications), Seller shall thereupon procure and deliver the Bridge Product in accordance with the Bridge Product Offer, Buyer’s Notice, and the executed accompanying agreement. (d) In the event that Seller has not sourced all or a portion of the Contract Quantity of Bridge Product, Buyer shall use reasonable efforts to assist in sourcing the Bridge Product consistent with the intent of this Section 3.10. (e) Notwithstanding subsection (c) above, if Buyer fails to send its Initial Notice to Seller on or before May 1 of a Delivery Year, neither Party shall have any further obligation with respect to the Bridge Product for such Delivery Year. (f) Other terms and conditions regarding the Bridge Product:
(i) The Bridge Product shall meet the RPS compliance requirements for Portfolio Content Category 1 as set forth in California Public Utilities Code Section 399.16(b)(1)(A) and CPUC Decision 11-12-052 and as set forth in Section 3.11 below.
(ii) The Parties intend that the Bridge Product shall meet the requirements of California Public Utilities Code 399.13(b) and CPUC Decision D.17-06-026.
(iii) Seller, or its designated scheduling coordinator, may perform all 30 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 scheduling requirements applicable to the Bridge Product. All scheduling shall be performed consistent with all applicable CAISO and WECC prevailing protocols. (iv) Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, for each month during the Bridge Product Delivery Term, Buyer will pay Seller an amount equal to the Contract Price for Bridge Product as multiplied by the portion of the Contract Quantity of Bridge Product transferred from Seller to Buyer through WREGIS. (v) This Bridge Product is intended to qualify as a long-term contract pursuant to California Public Utilities Code 399.13(b) and CPUC Decision D.17- 06-026.
(vi) Seller makes no representation or warranty as to the Bridge Product requirements set forth in subparts (ii) and (v) above and the failure to meet such requirements shall not affect the Parties’ rights and obligations hereunder.
3.11 RPS Standard Terms and Conditions.
(a) Seller warrants that all necessary steps to allow the Renewable Energy Credits transferred to Buyer to be tracked in WREGIS will be taken prior to the first delivery under this Agreement.
(b) Seller, and, if applicable, its successors, represents and warrants that throughout the Delivery Term of this Agreement that: (i) the Facility qualifies and is certified by the CEC as an Eligible Renewable Energy Resource as such term is defined in Public Utilities Code Section 399.12 or Section 399.16; and (ii) the Facility’s electrical energy output delivered to Buyer qualifies under the requirements of the California Renewables Portfolio Standard. To the extent a change in Law occurs after execution of this Agreement that causes this representation and warranty to be materially false or misleading, it shall not be an Event of Default if Seller has used commercially reasonable efforts to comply with such change in Law. The term “commercially reasonable efforts” as used in this Section 3.11(b) means efforts consistent with and subject to Section 3.12. As used in this Section 3.11(b) “Facility” shall have the meaning of either Facility or Generating Facility, as applicable.
(c) Seller and, if applicable, its successors, represents and warrants that throughout the Delivery Term of this Agreement the Renewable Energy Credits transferred to Buyer conform to the definition and attributes required for compliance with the California Renewables Portfolio Standard, as set forth in California Public Utilities Commission Decision 08-08-028, and as may be modified by subsequent decision of the California Public Utilities Commission or by subsequent legislation. To the extent a change in Law occurs after execution of this Agreement that causes this representation and warranty to be materially false or misleading, it shall not be an Event of Default if Seller has used commercially reasonable efforts to comply with such change in Law. The term “commercially reasonable efforts” as used in this Section
3.11(c) means efforts consistent with and subject to Section 3.12. (d) This Agreement and the rights and duties of the Parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed, enforced and performed in accordance with the laws of the state of 31 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 California, without regard to principles of conflicts of Law. To the extent enforceable at such time, each Party waives its respective right to any jury trial with respect to any litigation arising under or in connection with this Agreement.
3.12 Compliance Expenditure Cap. If a change in Law occurring after the Effective Date has increased Seller’s known or reasonably expected costs to comply with Seller’s obligations under this Agreement with respect to obtaining, maintaining, conveying or effectuating Buyer’s use of (as applicable) any Product, then the Parties agree that the maximum aggregate amount of out-of-pocket costs and expenses (“Compliance Costs”) Seller shall be required to bear during the Delivery Term to comply with all of such obligations shall be capped at (“Compliance Expenditure Cap”). Seller’s
internal administrative costs associated with obtaining, maintaining, conveying or effectuating, Buyer’s use of (as applicable) any Product are excluded from the Compliance Expenditure Cap.
Any actions required for Seller to comply with its obligations set forth in the first paragraph above, the Compliance Costs of which will be included in the Compliance Expenditure Cap, shall be referred to collectively as the “Compliance Actions.”
If Seller reasonably anticipates the need to incur Compliance Costs in excess of the Compliance Expenditure Cap in order to take any Compliance Action, Seller shall provide Notice to Buyer of such anticipated Compliance Costs.
Buyer will have sixty (60) days to evaluate such Notice (during which time period Seller is not obligated to take any Compliance Actions described in the Notice) and shall, within such time, either (1) agree to reimburse Seller for all or some portion of the Compliance Costs that exceed the Compliance Expenditure Cap (such Buyer-agreed upon costs, the “Accepted Compliance Costs”), or (2) waive Seller’s obligation to take such Compliance Actions, or any part thereof for which Buyer has not agreed to reimburse Seller.
If Buyer agrees to reimburse Seller for the Accepted Compliance Costs, then Seller shall take such Compliance Actions covered by the Accepted Compliance Costs as agreed upon by the Parties and Buyer shall reimburse Seller for Seller’s actual costs to effect the Compliance Actions, not to exceed the Accepted Compliance Costs, within sixty (60) days from the time that Buyer receives an invoice and documentation of such costs from Seller.
3.13 Project Configuration. In order to optimize the benefits of the Facility, Buyer and Seller each agree that if requested by the other Party, then Buyer and Seller will discuss in good faith (a) amendments to this Agreement to enable the Storage Facility to be charged with Grid Energy and (b) potential reconfiguration of the Facility or Interconnection Facilities; provided that neither Party shall be obligated to agree to any changes under this Agreement, or to incur any expense in connection with such changes, except under terms mutually acceptable to both Parties (and Seller’s Lenders) as set forth in a written agreement; provided further that no such changes shall jeopardize or adversely affect Seller’s right to claim, in its sole determination, either the ITC on the full cost of the Facility or the PTC on the PV Energy or the Storage Facility. 32 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 ARTICLE 4
OBLIGATIONS AND DELIVERIES
4.1 Delivery.
(a) Energy. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, commencing on the Commercial Operation Date through the end of the Contract Term, Seller shall supply and deliver the Product to Buyer at the Delivery Point, and Buyer shall take delivery of the Facility Energy at the Delivery Point in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Seller will be responsible for paying or satisfying when due any costs or charges imposed in connection with the delivery of Facility Energy to the Delivery Point, including without limitation, Station Use, Electrical Losses, any costs associated with delivering the Charging Energy from the Generating Facility to the Storage Facility, and any operation and maintenance charges imposed by the Transmission Provider directly relating to the Facility’s operations. Buyer shall be responsible for all costs, charges and penalties, if any, imposed in connection with the delivery of Facility Energy at and after the Delivery Point, including without limitation transmission costs and transmission line losses and imbalance charges. The Facility Energy will be scheduled to the CAISO by Buyer (or Buyer’s designated Scheduling Coordinator) in accordance with Exhibit D. (b) Green Attributes. All Green Attributes associated with the Facility during the Delivery Term are exclusively dedicated to and vested in Buyer. Seller represents and warrants that Seller holds the rights to all Green Attributes from the Facility, and Seller agrees to convey and hereby conveys all such Green Attributes to Buyer as included in the delivery of the Product from the Facility.
4.2 Title and Risk of Loss.
(a) Energy. Title to and risk of loss related to the Facility Energy, shall pass and transfer from Seller to Buyer at the Delivery Point. Seller warrants that all Product delivered to Buyer is free and clear of all liens, security interests, claims and encumbrances of any kind. (b) Green Attributes. Title to and risk of loss related to the Green Attributes shall pass and transfer from Seller to Buyer upon the transfer of such Green Attributes in accordance with WREGIS.
4.3 Forecasting. Seller shall provide the forecasts described below at its sole expense and in a format reasonably acceptable to Buyer (or Buyer’s designee). Seller shall use reasonable efforts to provide forecasts that are accurate and, to the extent not inconsistent with the requirements of this Agreement, shall prepare such forecasts, or cause such forecasts to be prepared, in accordance with Prudent Operating Practices. (a) Annual Forecast of Energy. No less than forty-five (45) days before (i) the first day of the first Contract Year of the Delivery Term and (ii) at the beginning of each calendar year for every subsequent Contract Year during the Delivery Term, Seller shall provide to Buyer and the SC (if applicable) a non-binding forecast of each month’s average-day expected PV Energy, by hour, for the following calendar year in a form substantially similar to the table found in Exhibit F-1, or as reasonably requested by Buyer.
33 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (b) Monthly Forecast of Energy and Available Generating Capacity. No less than thirty (30) days before the beginning of Commercial Operation, and thereafter ten (10) Business Days before the beginning of each month during the Delivery Term, Seller shall provide to Buyer and the SC (if applicable) a non-binding forecast of the hourly expected PV Energy, Available Generating Capacity and Storage Capacity for each day of the following month in a form substantially similar to the table found in Exhibit F-2 (“Monthly Delivery Forecast”). (c) Day-Ahead Forecast. By 5:30 AM Pacific Prevailing Time on the Business Day immediately preceding the date of delivery, or as otherwise specified by Buyer consistent with Prudent Operating Practice, Seller shall provide Buyer with a non-binding forecast of (i) Available Generating Capacity and (ii) Storage Capacity and (iii) hourly expected PV Energy, in each case, for each hour of the immediately succeeding day (“Day-Ahead Forecast”). A Day-Ahead Forecast provided in a day prior to any non-Business Day(s) shall include non-binding forecasts for the immediate day, each succeeding non-Business Day and the next Business Day.
Each Day-Ahead Forecast shall clearly identify, for each hour, Seller’s best estimate of (i) the Available Generating Capacity and (ii) the Storage Capacity and (iii) the hourly expected PV Energy. These Day-Ahead Forecasts shall be sent to Buyer’s on-duty Scheduling Coordinator. If Seller fails to provide Buyer with a Day-Ahead Forecast as required herein for any period, then for such unscheduled delivery period only Buyer shall rely on any Real-Time Forecast provided in accordance with Section 4.3(d) or the Monthly Delivery Forecast or Buyer’s best estimate based on information reasonably available to Buyer.
(d) Real-Time Forecasts. During the Delivery Term, Seller shall notify Buyer of any changes from the Day-Ahead Forecast of one (1) MW or more in (i) Available Generating Capacity or (ii) Storage Capacity or (iii) hourly expected PV Energy, in each case, whether due to Forced Facility Outage, Force Majeure or other cause, as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than one (1) hour prior to the deadline for submitting Schedules to the CAISO in accordance with the rules for participation in the Real-Time Market. If the Available Generating Capacity, Storage Capacity, or hourly expected PV Energy changes by at least one (1) MW as of a time that is less than one (1) hour prior to the Real-Time Market deadline, but before such deadline, then Seller must notify Buyer as soon as reasonably possible. Such Real-Time Forecasts of PV Energy shall be provided by an Approved Forecast Vendor and shall contain information regarding the beginning date and time of the event resulting in the change in Available Generating Capacity, Storage Capacity, or hourly expected PV Energy, as applicable, the expected end date and time of such event, and any other information required by the CAISO or reasonably requested by Buyer.
With respect to any Forced Facility Outage, Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to notify Buyer of such outage within ten (10) minutes of the commencement of the Forced Facility Outage. Seller shall inform Buyer of any developments that will affect either the duration of such outage or the availability of the Facility during or after the end of such outage. These Real-Time Forecasts shall be communicated in a method reasonably acceptable to Buyer; provided that Buyer specifies the method no later than twenty (20) Business Days prior to the effective date of such requirement. In the event Buyer fails to provide Notice of an acceptable method for communications under this Section 4.3(d), then Seller shall send such communications by telephone and e-mail to Buyer.
(e) Forced Facility Outages. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer’s on-duty Scheduling Coordinator of Forced Facility Outages 34 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 and Seller shall keep Buyer informed of any developments that will affect either the duration of the outage or the availability of the Facility during or after the end of the outage. (f) Forecasting Penalties. Subject to a Force Majeure Event, in the event Seller does not in a given hour provide the forecast required in Section 4.3(d) and Buyer incurs a loss or penalty resulting from Seller’s failure and Buyer’s scheduling activities with respect to Facility Energy during such hour, Seller shall be responsible for a Forecasting Penalty for each such hour.
Settlement of Forecasting Penalties shall occur as set forth in Article 8 of this Agreement. (g) CAISO Tariff Requirements. To the extent such obligations are applicable to the Facility, Seller will comply with all applicable obligations for Variable Energy Resources under the CAISO Tariff and the Eligible Intermittent Resource Protocol, including providing appropriate operational data and meteorological data, and will fully cooperate with Buyer, Buyer’s SC, and CAISO, in providing all data, information, and authorizations required thereunder.
4.4 Dispatch Down/Curtailment.
(a) General. Seller agrees to reduce the amount of PV Energy produced by the Generating Facility, by the amount and for the period set forth in any Curtailment Order, Buyer Curtailment Order, or notice received from CAISO in respect of a Buyer Bid Curtailment, provided that Seller is not required to reduce such amount to the extent such reduction or any such Curtailment Order, Buyer Curtailment Order or notice is inconsistent with the limitations of the Facility set out in the Operating Restrictions.
(b) Buyer Curtailment. Buyer shall have the right to order Seller to curtail deliveries of Facility Energy through Buyer Curtailment Orders, provided that Buyer shall pay Seller for all Deemed Delivered Energy associated with a Buyer Curtailment Period in accordance with Exhibit C; plus, if Seller elects to utilize the PTC for the Generating Facility, (i) the amount of Deemed Delivered Energy multiplied by the PTC rate determined pursuant to Section 45 or 45Y of the United States Internal Revenue code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), as applicable, as in effect for such Buyer Curtailment Period (and taking into account any then-applicable PTC rate increases under Section 45 or 45Y of the Code, as applicable), converted to a dollar per MWh basis, divided by (ii) one minus the highest then-applicable federal income tax rate applicable to Seller or its Affiliates or Lenders providing tax equity financing for the Generating Facility. (c) Failure to Comply. If Seller fails to comply with a Buyer Curtailment Order, Buyer Bid Curtailment or Curtailment Order, then, for each MWh of Facility Energy that is delivered by the Facility to the Delivery Point in contradiction to the Buyer Curtailment Order, Buyer Bid Curtailment or Curtailment Order, Seller shall pay Buyer for each such MWh at an amount equal to the sum of (A) + (B) + (C), where: (A) is the amount, if any, paid to Seller by Buyer for delivery of such excess MWh and, (B) is the sum, for all Settlement Intervals with a Negative LMP during the Buyer Curtailment Period or Curtailment Period, of the absolute value of the product of such excess MWh in each Settlement Interval and the Negative LMP for such Settlement Interval, and (C) is any penalties assessed by the CAISO or other charges assessed by the CAISO resulting from Seller’s failure to comply with the Buyer Curtailment Order, Buyer Bid Curtailment or Curtailment Order.
35 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (d) Seller Equipment Required for Curtailment Instruction Communications.
Seller shall acquire, install, and maintain such facilities, communications links and other equipment, and implement such protocols and practices, as necessary to respond and follow instructions, including an electronic signal conveying real time and intra-day instructions, to operate the Facility as reasonably directed by the Buyer in accordance with this Agreement or a Governmental Authority, including to implement a Buyer Curtailment Order, Buyer Bid Curtailment or Curtailment Order in accordance with the then-current methodology used to transmit such instructions as it may change from time to time. If at any time during the Delivery Term Seller’s facilities, communications links or other equipment, protocols or practices are not in compliance with then-current methodologies, Seller shall take the steps necessary to become compliant as soon as reasonably possible. Seller shall be liable pursuant to Section 4.4(c) for failure to comply with a Buyer Curtailment Order, Buyer Bid Curtailment or Curtailment Order, during the time that Seller’s facilities, communications links or other equipment, protocols or practices are not in compliance with then-current methodologies. For the avoidance of doubt, a Buyer Curtailment Order, Buyer Bid Curtailment or Curtailment Order communication via such systems and facilities shall have the same force and effect on Seller as any other form of communication.
4.5 Charging Energy Management.
(a) Upon receipt of a valid Charging Notice, Seller shall take any and all action necessary to deliver the Charging Energy from the Generating Facility to the Storage Facility in order to deliver the Storage Product in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (including the Operating Restrictions), including maintenance, repair or replacement of equipment in Seller’s possession or control used to deliver the Charging Energy from the Generating Facility to the Storage Facility.
(b) To the extent there is available energy, Buyer will have the right to charge the Storage Facility seven (7) days per week and twenty-four (24) hours per day (including holidays), by providing Charging Notices to Seller electronically, provided, that Buyer’s right to issue Charging Notices is subject to Prudent Operating Practice and the requirements and limitations set forth in this Agreement, including the Operating Restrictions and Maintenance Protocol and the provisions of Section 4.5(a). No Charging Notice may provide for the delivery of Charging Energy from any source except the Generating Facility. Each Charging Notice issued in accordance with this Agreement will be effective unless and until Buyer modifies such Charging Notice by providing Seller with an updated Charging Notice. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that the Seller shall be the sole and exclusive operator of the Storage Facility and Buyer actions regarding the Storage Facility shall be limited to that of the Scheduling Coordinator, subject to the terms of this Agreement.
(c) Seller shall not charge the Storage Facility during the Term other than pursuant to a valid Charging Notice, or in connection with a Storage Capacity Test or as permitted under the Maintenance Protocol, or pursuant to a notice from CAISO, the PTO, Transmission Provider, or any other Governmental Authority. If, during the Delivery Term, Seller (a) charges the Storage Facility to a Stored Energy Level greater than the Stored Energy Level provided for in the Charging Notice or (b) charges the Storage Facility in violation of the first sentence of this Section 4.5(c), then, the Parties acknowledge for the avoidance of doubt, (x) Seller shall be 36 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 responsible for all energy costs associated with such charging of the Storage Facility, (y) Buyer shall not be required to pay for the charging of such energy (i.e., Charging Energy), and (z) Buyer shall be entitled to discharge such energy and entitled to all of the benefits (including Storage Product) associated with such discharge.
(d) Buyer will have the right to discharge the Storage Facility seven (7) days per week and twenty-four (24) hours per day (including holidays), by providing Discharging Notices to Seller electronically, and subject to the requirements and limitations set forth in this Agreement, including the Operating Procedures and Maintenance Protocol. Each Discharging Notice issued in accordance with this Agreement will be effective unless and until Buyer modifies such Discharging Notice by providing Seller with an updated Discharging Notice. (e) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, during any Settlement Interval, Curtailment Orders, Buyer Curtailment Orders, and Buyer Bid Curtailments applicable to such Settlement Interval shall have priority over any Charging Notices and Discharging Notices applicable to such Settlement Interval, and Seller shall have no liability for violation of this Section 4.5 or any Charging Notice or Discharging Notice if and to the extent such violation is caused by Seller’s compliance with any Curtailment Order, Buyer Curtailment Order, Buyer Bid Curtailment or other instruction or direction from a Governmental Authority or the PTO or the Transmission Provider. Buyer shall have the right, but not the obligation, to provide Seller with updated Charging Notices and Discharging Notices during any Buyer Curtailment Order, Buyer Bid Curtailment or Curtailment Order consistent with the Operating Procedures. (f) It is acknowledged that Seller shall have the right and option in its sole discretion to install Storage Facility capacity in excess of the Storage Contract Capacity, provided that for all purposes of this Agreement the amount of Storage Capacity shall never be deemed to exceed the Storage Contract Capacity, and (for the avoidance of doubt) Buyer shall have no rights to charge energy into or make use of any such excess capacity. (g) Additionally, the Parties acknowledge that, taking into account Electrical Losses, the actual amount of Energy (expressed in MWh) physically stored in the Storage Facility at any moment in time shall be greater than the Stored Energy Level as defined in Article 1 hereof, and the Facility’s energy management system shall provide a continuous monitoring and read out of the Stored Energy Level as defined in Article 1 hereof. Although the Stored Energy Level will be expressed, as aforesaid, in MWh, in certain circumstances the Parties may find it useful to also express the Stored Energy Level as a percentage of the Facility’s maximum Stored Energy Level, which maximum Stored Energy Level at any point in time shall be equal to the then effective Storage Capacity (expressed in MW) multiplied by four (4) hours.
4.6 Reduction in Delivery Obligation. For the avoidance of doubt, and in no way limiting Section 3.1 or Exhibit G:
(a) Facility Maintenance. Subject to providing Buyer one-hundred twenty (120) days’ prior Notice, Seller shall be permitted to reduce deliveries of Product during any period of scheduled maintenance on the Facility (including during Approved Maintenance Hours), provided, that (i) no notice is required for scheduled maintenance or any changes or extensions thereto which do not result in
37 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 and (ii) Seller may adjust the dates of any scheduled
maintenance (including during Approved Maintenance Hours) with fewer than one hundred and twenty (120) days’ prior Notice to Buyer so long as (X) Seller makes its request more than three (3) days prior to the expected start date of such scheduled maintenance and (Y) the requested alternate date is reasonably acceptable to Buyer. To the extent notice is not already required under the terms hereof, Seller shall notify Buyer as soon as practicable of any extensions to scheduled maintenance (including Approved Maintenance Hours) and expected end dates thereof. Between June 1st and October 31st, Seller shall not schedule non-emergency maintenance that reduces the Energy generation of the Facility by more than unless (i) such outage is required to avoid damage to the Facility, (ii) such maintenance is necessary to maintain equipment warranties and cannot be scheduled outside the period of June 1st to October 31st, (iii) such outage is required in accordance with Prudent Operating Practices, or (iv) the Parties agree otherwise in writing (each scheduled maintenance permitted under this clause (a) and each of the foregoing outages described in foregoing clauses (a)(i) – (a)(iv), a “Planned Outage”). Seller shall schedule all Planned Outages within the time period determined by the CAISO for the Facility as a Resource Adequacy Resource that is subject to the Availability Standards, to qualify for an “Approved Maintenance Outage” under the CAISO Tariff.
(b) Forced Facility Outage. Seller shall be permitted to reduce deliveries of Product during any Forced Facility Outage. Seller shall provide Buyer with Notice and expected duration (if known) of any Forced Facility Outage.
(c) System Emergencies and other Interconnection Events. Seller shall be permitted to reduce deliveries of Product during any period of System Emergency, Buyer Curtailment Period or upon Notice of a Curtailment Order pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the Interconnection Agreement or applicable tariff.
(d) Force Majeure Event. Seller shall be permitted to reduce deliveries of Product during any Force Majeure Event.
(e) Health and Safety. Seller shall be permitted to reduce deliveries of Product as necessary to maintain health and safety pursuant to Section 6.2.
4.7 Guaranteed Energy Production. Seller shall be required to deliver to Buyer no less than the Guaranteed Energy Production in each Performance Measurement Period. Seller shall be excused from achieving the Guaranteed Energy Production during any Performance Measurement Period only to the extent of any Force Majeure Events, System Emergency, Storage Capacity Tests, Buyer’s Default or other failure to perform, and Curtailment Periods or Buyer Curtailment Periods. For purposes of determining whether Seller has achieved the Guaranteed Energy Production, Seller shall be deemed to have delivered to Buyer (1) any Deemed Delivered Energy and (2) Energy in the amount it could reasonably have delivered to Buyer but was prevented from delivering to Buyer by reason of any Force Majeure Events, System Emergency, Storage Capacity Tests, Buyer’s Default or other failure to perform, and Curtailment Periods (“Lost Output”). If Seller fails to achieve the Guaranteed Energy Production amount in any Performance Measurement Period, Seller shall pay Buyer damages calculated in accordance with Exhibit G.
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4.8 Storage Availability.
(a) During the Delivery Term, the Storage Facility shall maintain a Monthly Storage Availability during each month of no less than (the “Guaranteed Storage Availability”), which Monthly Storage Availability shall be calculated in accordance with Exhibit P.
(b) If, the Monthly Storage Availability during any month is less than the Guaranteed Storage Availability, then Buyer’s payment for the Storage Product shall be calculated by reference to the Availability Adjusted Storage Contract Capacity (as determined in accordance with Exhibit P), which shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy for such shortfall.
4.9 Storage Capacity Tests.
(a) Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, Seller shall schedule and complete a Storage Capacity Test in accordance with Exhibit O. Thereafter, Seller and Buyer shall have the right to run additional Storage Capacity Tests in accordance with Exhibit O. (b) Buyer shall have the right to send one or more representative(s) to witness all Storage Capacity Tests. Alternatively, to the extent that any Storage Capacity Tests are done remotely, and no representatives are needed on site, Seller shall arrange for both Parties to have access to all data and other information arising out of such tests. Buyer shall be responsible for all costs, expenses and fees payable or reimbursable to its representative(s) witnessing any Storage Capacity Test. Except as otherwise specified in Exhibit O, all other costs or revenues associated with any Storage Capacity Test shall be borne by, or accrue to, Seller, as applicable. (c) Following each Storage Capacity Test, Seller shall submit a testing report in accordance with Exhibit O. If the actual capacity or efficiency rate determined pursuant to a Storage Capacity Test deviates from the then current Storage Contract Capacity and/or Efficiency Rate, then the actual capacity and/or efficiency rate, as applicable, determined pursuant to a Storage Capacity Test (up to, but not in excess of, the Storage Contract Capacity as of the Effective Date, as may have been adjusted (if at all) pursuant to Section 5 of Exhibit B) shall become the new Storage Contract Capacity and/or Efficiency Rate, effective as of the first day of the month following the completion of the test, for all purposes under this Agreement, including compensation under Exhibit C, until the next such Storage Capacity Test.
4.10 WREGIS. Seller shall, at its sole expense, but subject to Section 3.12, take all actions and execute all documents or instruments necessary to ensure that all WREGIS Certificates associated with all Renewable Energy Credits corresponding to all PV Energy are issued and tracked for purposes of satisfying the requirements of the California Renewables Portfolio Standard and transferred in a timely manner to Buyer for Buyer’s sole benefit. Seller shall transfer the Renewable Energy Credits to Buyer. Seller shall comply with all Laws, including the WREGIS Operating Rules, regarding the certification and transfer of such WREGIS Certificates to Buyer and Buyer shall be given sole title to all such WREGIS Certificates. Seller shall be deemed to have satisfied the warranty in Section 3.11(a) provided that Seller fulfills its obligations under Sections
4.10(a) through (e) below. In addition:
39 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (a) Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, Seller shall register the Facility with WREGIS and establish an account with WREGIS (“Seller’s WREGIS Account”), which Seller shall maintain until the end of the Delivery Term. Seller shall transfer the WREGIS Certificates using “Forward Certificate Transfers” (as described in the WREGIS Operating Rules) from Seller’s WREGIS Account to the WREGIS account(s) of Buyer or the account(s) of a designee that Buyer identifies by Notice to Seller (“Buyer’s WREGIS Account”). Seller shall be responsible for all expenses associated with registering the Facility with WREGIS, establishing and maintaining Seller’s WREGIS Account, paying WREGIS Certificate issuance and transfer fees, and transferring WREGIS Certificates from Seller’s WREGIS Account to Buyer’s WREGIS Account.
(b) Seller shall cause Forward Certificate Transfers to occur on a monthly basis in accordance with the certification procedure established by the WREGIS Operating Rules. Since WREGIS Certificates will only be created for whole MWh amounts of PV Energy generated, any fractional MWh amounts (i.e., kWh) will be carried forward until sufficient generation is accumulated for the creation of a WREGIS Certificate.
(c) Seller shall, at its sole expense, ensure that the WREGIS Certificates for a given calendar month correspond with the PV Energy for such calendar month as evidenced by the Facility’s metered data.
(d) Due to the ninety (90) day delay in the creation of WREGIS Certificates relative to the timing of invoice payment under Section 8.2, Buyer shall make an invoice payment for a given month in accordance with Section 8.2 before the WREGIS Certificates for such month are formally transferred to Buyer in accordance with the WREGIS Operating Rules and this Section 4.10. Notwithstanding this delay, Buyer shall have all right and title to all such WREGIS Certificates upon payment to Seller in accordance with Section 8.2. (e) A “WREGIS Certificate Deficit” means any deficit or shortfall in WREGIS Certificates delivered to Buyer for a calendar month as compared to the PV Energy for the same calendar month (taking into account the timing of WREGIS’ issuance of WREGIS Certificates in the normal course) (“Deficient Month”). If any WREGIS Certificate Deficit is caused, or the result of any action or inaction by Seller, and remains uncured following thirty (30) days after notice from Buyer thereof, then the amount of PV Energy in the Deficient Month shall be reduced by two times the amount of the WREGIS Certificate Deficit for purposes of calculating Buyer’s payment next coming due to Seller under Article 8 and the Guaranteed Energy Production for the applicable Contract Year. Without limiting Seller’s obligations under this Section 4.10, if a WREGIS Certificate Deficit is caused solely by an error or omission of WREGIS, the Parties shall cooperate in good faith to cause WREGIS to correct its error or omission. (f) If WREGIS changes the WREGIS Operating Rules after the Effective Date or applies the WREGIS Operating Rules in a manner inconsistent with this Section 4.10 after the Effective Date, the Parties promptly shall modify this Section 4.10 as reasonably required to cause and enable Seller to transfer to Buyer’s WREGIS Account a quantity of WREGIS Certificates for each given calendar month that corresponds to the PV Energy in the same calendar month.
4.11 CRS Eligibility. The Parties shall cooperate to determine, and Seller shall obtain 40 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 for the Facility, a mutually agreed level of eligibility for CRS (Center for Resource Solutions) status.
ARTICLE 5
TAXES
5.1 Allocation of Taxes and Charges. Seller shall pay or cause to be paid all Taxes on or with respect to the Facility or on or with respect to the sale and making available of Product to Buyer, that are imposed on Product prior to its delivery to Buyer at the Delivery Point. Buyer shall pay or cause to be paid all Taxes on or with respect to the delivery to and purchase by Buyer of Product that are imposed on Product at and after its delivery to Buyer at the Delivery Point (other than withholding or other Taxes imposed on Seller’s income, revenue, receipts or employees), if any. If a Party is required to remit or pay Taxes that are the other Party’s responsibility hereunder, such Party shall promptly pay the Taxes due and then seek and receive reimbursement from the other for such Taxes. In the event any sale of Product hereunder is exempt from or not subject to any particular Tax, Buyer shall provide Seller with all necessary documentation within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date to evidence such exemption or exclusion, and Seller may rely on such documentation to the extent permitted by Law. If Buyer does not provide such documentation or does provide it but it proves to be insufficient or inaccurate, then Buyer shall indemnify, defend, and hold Seller harmless from any liability with respect to Taxes from which Buyer claims it is exempt.
5.2 Cooperation. Each Party shall use reasonable efforts to implement the provisions of and administer this Agreement in accordance with the intent of the Parties to minimize all Taxes, so long as no Party is materially adversely affected by such efforts. The Parties shall cooperate to minimize Tax exposure; provided, however, that neither Party shall be obligated to incur any financial or operational burden to reduce Taxes for which the other Party is responsible hereunder without receiving due compensation therefor from the other Party. Buyer represents to Seller that all Product delivered by Seller to Buyer hereunder shall be a sale made at wholesale, with Buyer reselling such Product.
ARTICLE 6
MAINTENANCE OF THE FACILITY
6.1 Maintenance of the Facility. Seller shall comply with Law and Prudent Operating Practice relating to the operation and maintenance of the Facility and the generation and sale of Product. No later than sixty (60) days prior to commencing Facility construction, Seller shall deliver to Buyer for its review and approval (such approval not to be unreasonably delayed or withheld) a supplement to this Agreement with additional and supplementary details, procedures and requirements for planning and carrying out Facility maintenance, testing and related activities (including for warranty maintenance and to maximize equipment longevity and performance), and including the scheduling of such activities, all based on the then current design of the Facility (“Maintenance Protocol”). Thereafter, from time to time, Seller may deliver to Buyer for its review and approval (such approval not to be unreasonably delayed or withheld) any Seller recommended updates to the then current Maintenance Protocol. The initial Maintenance Protocol (and each update thereto), once approved by Buyer, shall be deemed an amendment to this Agreement. The Maintenance Protocol shall, among other items, include provisions allowing for 41 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 up to sixty (60) hours per Contract Year for scheduled Facility maintenance during days and hours as designated by Seller (“Approved Maintenance Hours”).
6.2 Maintenance of Health and Safety. Seller shall take reasonable safety precautions with respect to the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of the Facility. If Seller becomes aware of any circumstances relating to the Facility that create an imminent risk of damage or injury to any Person or any Person’s property, Seller shall take prompt, reasonable action to prevent such damage or injury and shall give Notice to Buyer’s emergency contact identified on Exhibit N of such condition. Such action may include, to the extent reasonably necessary, disconnecting and removing all or a portion of the Facility, or suspending the supply of PV Energy or Discharging Energy to Buyer.
6.3 Shared Facilities. The Parties acknowledge and agree that certain of the Interconnection Facilities (including, potentially, transformers or related facilities), and Seller’s rights and obligations under the Interconnection Agreement, may be subject to certain shared facilities and/or co-tenancy agreements to be entered into among Seller, the Participating Transmission Owner, Seller’s Affiliates, and/or third parties pursuant to which certain Interconnection Facilities (including, potentially, transformers or related facilities) may be subject to joint ownership and shared maintenance and operation arrangements; provided that such agreements (i) shall permit Seller to perform or satisfy, and shall not purport to limit, its obligations hereunder and (ii) provide for separate metering of the Facility.
ARTICLE 7
METERING
7.1 Metering. Seller shall measure the amount of PV Energy using the Facility Meter, which will be subject to adjustment in accordance with applicable CAISO meter requirements and Prudent Operating Practices, including to account for Electrical Losses and Station Use, as applicable. Seller shall measure the Charging Energy and the Discharging Energy using the Storage Facility Meter. All meters will be operated pursuant to applicable CAISO-approved calculation methodologies and maintained as Seller’s cost. Subject to meeting any applicable CAISO requirements, the meters shall be programmed to adjust for Electrical Losses and Station Use, as applicable, from the Facility to the Delivery Point in a manner subject to Buyer’s prior written approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. Seller intends to obtain and maintain a single CAISO resource ID dedicated exclusively to the Generating Facility and a single CAISO resource ID dedicated exclusively to the Storage Facility. Seller shall not obtain additional CAISO resource IDs for the Generating Facility, the Storage Facility, or the Facility without the prior written consent of Buyer, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. In addition, upon the reasonable request of Buyer, Seller shall obtain one or more additional CAISO resource IDs, provided that any out-of-pocket costs associated with obtaining such additional CAISO resource IDs incurred by Seller shall be reimbursed by Buyer. Metering will be consistent with the Metering Diagram set forth as Exhibit R, a final version of which shall be provided to Buyer at least thirty (30) days before the Commercial Operation Date. Each meter shall be kept under seal, such seals to be broken only when the meters are to be tested, adjusted, modified or relocated. In the event Seller breaks a seal, Seller shall notify Buyer as soon as practicable. In addition, Seller hereby agrees to provide all meter data to Buyer in a form reasonably acceptable to Buyer, and consents to Buyer obtaining from CAISO the CAISO meter data directly relating to the Facility and all inspection, 42 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 testing and calibration data and reports. Seller and Buyer, or Buyer’s Scheduling Coordinator, shall cooperate to allow both Parties to retrieve the meter reads from the CAISO Market Results Interface – Settlements (MRI-S) (or its successor) or directly from the CAISO meter(s) at the Facility.
7.2 Meter Verification. Annually, if Seller has reason to believe there may be a meter malfunction, or upon Buyer’s reasonable request, Seller shall test the meter. The tests shall be conducted by independent third parties qualified to conduct such tests. Buyer shall be notified seven (7) days in advance of such tests and have a right to be present during such tests. If a meter is inaccurate it shall be promptly repaired or replaced.
ARTICLE 8
INVOICING AND PAYMENT; CREDIT
8.1 Invoicing. Seller shall make good faith efforts to deliver an invoice to Buyer for Product within fifteen (15) Business Days after the end of the prior monthly billing period. Each invoice shall (a) reflect records of metered data, including CAISO metering and transaction data sufficient to document and verify the amount of Product delivered by the Facility for any Settlement Period during the preceding month, including the amount of PV Energy produced by the Generating Facility as read by the Facility Meter, the amount of Charging Energy charged by the Storage Facility and the amount of Discharging Energy delivered from the Storage Facility to the Delivery Point, in each case, as read by the Storage Facility Meter, the amount of Replacement RA delivered to Buyer (if any), the calculation of PV Energy, Deemed Delivered Energy and Adjusted Energy Production, the LMP prices at the Delivery Point for each Settlement Period, and the Renewable Rate or Storage Rate applicable to such Product in accordance with Exhibit C; (b) reflect access to any records, including invoices or settlement data from the CAISO, necessary to verify the accuracy of any amount; (c) include any Taxes for which Buyer is liable for under Section 5.1; and (d) be in a format reasonably specified by Buyer, covering the services provided in the preceding month determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Agreement.
Buyer shall, and shall cause its Scheduling Coordinator to, provide Seller with all reasonable access (including, in real time, to the maximum extent reasonably possible) to any records, including invoices or settlement data from the CAISO, forecast data and other information, all as may be necessary from time to time for Seller to prepare and verify the accuracy of all invoices.
8.2 Payment. Buyer shall make payment to Seller for Product by wire transfer or ACH payment to the bank account designated by Seller in Exhibit N, which may be updated by Seller by Notice hereunder; provided, however, that changes to invoice, payment, wire transfer and other banking information in the Agreement must be made in writing and delivered via certified mail and shall include contact information for an authorized person who is available by telephone to verify the authenticity of such requested changes to the Agreement. Buyer shall pay undisputed invoice amounts within thirty (30) days after receipt of the invoice or the end of the prior monthly billing period, whichever is later. If such due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, such due date shall be the next Business Day. Payments made after the due date will be considered late and will bear interest on the unpaid balance. If the amount due is not paid on or before the due date or if any other payment that is due and owing from one Party to another is not paid on or before its applicable due date, a late payment charge shall be applied to the unpaid balance and shall be added to the next billing statement. Such late payment charge shall be calculated based on the 3- 43 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) rate published on the date of the invoice in The Wall Street Journal, or, if The Wall Street Journal is not published on that day, the next succeeding date of publication, plus two percent (2%) (the “Interest Rate”). If the due date occurs on a day that is not a Business Day, the late payment charge shall begin to accrue on the next succeeding Business Day.
8.3 Books and Records. To facilitate payment and verification, each Party shall maintain all books and records necessary for billing and payments, including copies of all invoices under this Agreement, for a period of at least two (2) years or as otherwise required by Law. Upon ten (10) Business Days’ Notice to the other Party, either Party shall be granted reasonable access to the accounting books and records within the possession or control of the other Party pertaining to all invoices generated pursuant to this Agreement. Seller acknowledges that in accordance with California Government Code Section 8546.7, Seller may be subject to audit by the California State Auditor with regard to Seller’s performance of this Agreement because the compensation under this Agreement exceeds $10,000.
8.4 Payment Adjustments; Billing Errors. Payment adjustments shall be made if Buyer or Seller discovers there have been good faith inaccuracies in invoicing that are not otherwise disputed under Section 8.5 or an adjustment to an amount previously invoiced or paid is required due to a correction of data by the CAISO; provided, however, that there shall be no adjustments to prior invoices based upon meter inaccuracies. If the required adjustment is in favor of Buyer, Buyer’s next monthly payment shall be credited in an amount equal to the adjustment.
If the required adjustment is in favor of Seller, Seller shall add the adjustment amount to Buyer’s next monthly invoice. Adjustments in favor of either Buyer or Seller shall bear interest, until settled in full, in accordance with Section 8.2, accruing from the date on which the adjusted amount should have been due.
8.5 Billing Disputes. A Party may, in good faith, dispute the correctness of any invoice or any adjustment to an invoice rendered under this Agreement or adjust any invoice for any arithmetic or computational error within twelve (12) months of the date the invoice, or adjustment to an invoice, was rendered. In the event an invoice or portion thereof, or any other claim or adjustment arising hereunder, is disputed, payment of the undisputed portion of the invoice shall be required to be made when due. Any invoice dispute or invoice adjustment shall be in writing and shall state the basis for the dispute or adjustment. Payment of the disputed amount shall not be required until the dispute is resolved. Upon resolution of the dispute, any required payment shall be made within five (5) Business Days of such resolution along with interest accrued at the Interest Rate from and including the original due date to but excluding the date paid. Inadvertent overpayments shall be returned via adjustments in accordance with Section 8.4. Any dispute with respect to an invoice is waived if the other Party is not notified in accordance with this Section 8.5 within twelve (12) months after the invoice is rendered or subsequently adjusted, except to the extent any misinformation was from a third party not affiliated with any Party and such third party corrects its information after the twelve (12)-month period. If an invoice is not rendered within twelve (12) months after the close of the month during which performance occurred, the right to payment for such performance is waived.
8.6 Netting of Payments. The Parties hereby agree that they shall discharge mutual debts and payment obligations due and owing to each other on the same date through netting, in 44 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 which case all amounts owed by each Party to the other Party for the purchase and sale of Product during the monthly billing period under this Agreement or otherwise arising out of this Agreement, including any related damages calculated pursuant to Exhibits B and P, interest, and payments or credits, shall be netted so that only the excess amount remaining due shall be paid by the Party who owes it.
8.7 Seller’s Development Security. To secure its obligations under this Agreement, Seller shall deliver Development Security to Buyer within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date.
Subject to Section 11.7, Seller shall maintain the Development Security in full force and effect and Seller shall within five (5) Business Days after any draw thereon replenish the Development Security in the event Buyer collects or draws down any portion of the Development Security for any reason permitted under this Agreement other than to satisfy a Damage Payment or a Termination Payment. Upon the earlier of (i) Seller’s delivery of the Performance Security, or (ii) sixty (60) days after termination of this Agreement, Buyer shall return the Development Security to Seller, less the amounts drawn in accordance with this Agreement. If the Development Security is a Letter of Credit and the issuer of such Letter of Credit (i) fails to maintain the minimum Credit Rating specified in the definition of Letter of Credit, (ii) indicates its intent not to renew such Letter of Credit and such Letter of Credit expires prior to the Commercial Operation Date, or (iii) fails to honor Buyer’s properly documented request to draw on such Letter of Credit by such issuer, Seller shall have ten (10) Business Days to either post cash or deliver a substitute Letter of Credit in the amount of the Development Security and that otherwise meets the requirements set forth in the definition of Development Security.
8.8 Seller’s Performance Security. To secure its obligations under this Agreement, Seller shall deliver Performance Security to Buyer on or before the Commercial Operation Date.
If the Performance Security is not in the form of cash or Letter of Credit, it shall be substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit L. Seller shall maintain the Performance Security in full force and effect, subject to any draws made by Buyer in accordance with this Agreement, until the following have occurred: (A) the Delivery Term has expired or terminated early; and (B) all payment obligations of the Seller then due and payable under this Agreement, including compensation for penalties, Termination Payment, indemnification payments or other damages are paid in full (whether directly or indirectly such as through set-off or netting). Following the occurrence of both events, Buyer shall promptly return to Seller the unused portion of the Performance Security. If the Performance Security is a Letter of Credit and the issuer of such Letter of Credit (i) fails to maintain the minimum Credit Rating set forth in the definition of Letter of Credit, (ii) indicates its intent not to renew such Letter of Credit and such Letter of Credit expires prior to the Commercial Operation Date, or (iii) fails to honor Buyer’s properly documented request to draw on such Letter of Credit by such issuer, Seller shall have ten (10) Business Days to either post cash or deliver a substitute Letter of Credit that meets the requirements set forth in the definition of Performance Security. Seller may at its option exchange one permitted form of Development Security or Performance Security for another permitted form of Development Security or Performance Security, as applicable.
8.9 First Priority Security Interest in Cash or Cash Equivalent Collateral. To secure its obligations under this Agreement, and until released as provided herein, Seller hereby grants to Buyer a present and continuing first-priority security interest (“Security Interest”) in, and lien on (and right to net against), and assignment of the Development Security, Performance 45 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Security, any other cash collateral and cash equivalent collateral posted pursuant to Sections 8.7 and 8.8 and any and all interest thereon or proceeds resulting therefrom or from the liquidation thereof, whether now or hereafter held by, on behalf of, or for the benefit of Buyer, and Seller agrees to take all action as Buyer reasonably requires in order to perfect Buyer’s Security Interest in, and lien on (and right to net against), such collateral and any and all proceeds resulting therefrom or from the liquidation thereof.
Upon or any time after the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default caused by Seller, an Early Termination Date resulting from an Event of Default caused by Seller, or an occasion provided for in this Agreement where Buyer is authorized to retain all or a portion of the Development Security or Performance Security, Buyer may do any one or more of the following (in each case subject to the final sentence of this Section 8.9):
(a) Exercise any of its rights and remedies with respect to the Development Security and Performance Security, including any such rights and remedies under Law then in effect;
(b) Draw on any outstanding Letter of Credit issued for its benefit and retain any cash held by Buyer as Development Security or Performance Security; and (c) Liquidate all Development Security or Performance Security (as applicable) then held by or for the benefit of Buyer free from any claim or right of any nature whatsoever of Seller, including any equity or right of purchase or redemption by Seller.
Buyer shall apply the proceeds of the collateral realized upon the exercise of any such rights or remedies to reduce Seller’s obligations under this Agreement (Seller remains liable for any amounts owing to Buyer after such application), subject to Buyer’s obligation to return any surplus proceeds remaining after these obligations are satisfied in full.
8.10 Financial Statements. In the event a Guaranty is provided as Performance Security in lieu of cash or a Letter of Credit, Seller shall provide to Buyer, or cause the Guarantor to provide to Buyer, unaudited quarterly and annual audited financial statements of the Guarantor (including a balance sheet and statements of income and cash flows), all prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, consistently applied.
8.11 Buyer Information. If at any time, Buyer does not have an Investment Grade Credit Rating, Buyer shall provide to Seller both upon request and as indicated as follows: (a) within forty-five (45) days following the end of its first, second and third fiscal quarters, unaudited quarterly financial statements of Buyer prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, consistently applied; (b) within one hundred eighty (180) days following the end of each fiscal year, annual audited financial statements of Buyer prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, consistently applied; (c) as available, Buyer’s annual report; (d) committed, unused bank line of credit as of the end of each fiscal quarter; (e) reporting on total customer load and count (including opt out rates and related information) during the prior fiscal quarter as may be reasonably requested by Seller’s financing parties; and (f) other similar financial and operational information for the prior fiscal quarter as may be reasonably requested by Seller’s financing parties. 46 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 ARTICLE 9
NOTICES
9.1 Addresses for the Delivery of Notices. Except as provided in Exhibit D, any Notice required, permitted, or contemplated hereunder shall be in writing, shall be addressed to the Party to be notified at the address set forth on Exhibit N or at such other address or addresses as a Party may designate for itself from time to time by Notice hereunder.
9.2 Acceptable Means of Delivering Notice. Each Notice required, permitted, or contemplated hereunder shall be deemed to have been validly served, given or delivered as follows: (a) if sent by United States mail with proper first class postage prepaid, three (3) Business Days following the date of the postmark on the envelope in which such Notice was deposited in the United States mail; (b) if sent by a regularly scheduled overnight delivery carrier with delivery fees either prepaid or an arrangement with such carrier made for the payment of such fees, the next Business Day after the same is delivered by the sending Party to such carrier; (c) if sent by electronic communication (including electronic mail or other electronic means) and if concurrently with the transmittal of such electronic communication the sending Party provides a copy of such electronic Notice by hand delivery or express courier, at the time indicated by the time stamp upon delivery; or (d) if delivered in person, upon receipt by the receiving Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Notices of outages or other scheduling or dispatch information or requests, may be sent by electronic communication and shall be considered delivered upon successful completion of such transmission.
ARTICLE 10
FORCE MAJEURE
10.1 Definition.
(a) “Force Majeure Event” means any act or event that delays or prevents a Party from timely performing all or a portion of its obligations under this Agreement or from complying with all or a portion of the conditions under this Agreement if such act or event, despite the exercise of commercially reasonable efforts, cannot be avoided by and is beyond the reasonable control (whether direct or indirect) of and without the fault or negligence of the Party relying thereon as justification for such delay, nonperformance, or noncompliance. (b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, so long as the following events, despite the exercise of commercially reasonable efforts, cannot be avoided by, and are beyond the reasonable control (whether direct or indirect) of and without the fault or negligence of the Party relying thereon as justification for such delay, nonperformance or noncompliance, a Force Majeure Event may include an act of God or the elements, such as flooding, lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, or ice storms; explosion; fire; volcanic eruption; flood; epidemic or pandemic, including COVID-19; landslide; mudslide; sabotage; terrorism; earthquake; or other cataclysmic events; an act of public enemy; war; blockade; civil insurrection; riot; civil disturbance; or strikes or other labor difficulties caused or suffered by a Party or any third party except as set forth below.
47 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Force Majeure Event” does not include (i) economic conditions that render a Party’s performance of this Agreement at the Contract Price unprofitable or otherwise uneconomic (including an increase in component costs for any reason, including foreign or domestic tariffs, Buyer’s ability to buy electric energy at a lower price, or Seller’s ability to sell the Product, or any component thereof, at a higher price, than under this Agreement); (ii) Seller’s inability or delay to obtain permits or approvals of any type for the construction, operation, or maintenance of the Facility, except to the extent such inability is caused by a Force Majeure Event; (iii) the inability or delay of a Party to make payments when due under this Agreement, unless the cause of such inability is an event that would otherwise constitute a Force Majeure Event as described above; (iv) a Curtailment Order; (v) Seller’s inability or delay to obtain sufficient labor, equipment, materials, or other resources (including financing) to build or operate the Facility except to the extent such inability is caused by a Force Majeure Event; (vi) any equipment failure except if such equipment failure is caused by a Force Majeure Event; or (vii) Seller’s inability or delay to achieve Construction Start of the Facility following the Guaranteed Construction Start Date or achieve Commercial Operation following the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date unless the cause of such inability is an event that would otherwise constitute a Force Majeure Event as described above; it being understood and agreed, for the avoidance of doubt, that the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event may give rise to a Development Cure Period.
10.2 No Liability If a Force Majeure Event Occurs. Neither Seller nor Buyer shall be liable to the other Party in the event it is prevented from or delayed in performing its obligations hereunder in whole or in part due to a Force Majeure Event. The Party rendered unable (or delayed) to fulfill any obligation by reason of a Force Majeure Event shall take commercially reasonable actions necessary to remove such inability or delay. Nothing herein shall be construed as permitting that Party to continue to fail to perform after said cause has been removed. Neither Party shall be considered in breach or default of this Agreement if and to the extent that any failure or delay in the Party’s performance of one or more of its obligations hereunder is caused by a Force Majeure Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the occurrence and continuation of a Force Majeure Event shall not (a) suspend or excuse the obligation of a Party to make any payments due hereunder, (b) suspend or excuse the obligation of Seller to achieve the Guaranteed Construction Start Date or the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date beyond the extensions provided in Exhibit B, or (c) limit Buyer’s right to declare an Event of Default pursuant to Section 11.1(b)(ii) or (iv) and receive a Damage Payment upon exercise of Buyer’s default right pursuant to Section
11.2. 10.3 Notice. In the event of any delay or nonperformance resulting from a Force Majeure Event, the Party suffering the Force Majeure Event shall (a) as soon as practicable, notify the other Party in writing of the nature, cause, estimated date of commencement thereof, and the anticipated extent of any delay or interruption in performance, and (b) notify the other Party in writing of the cessation or termination of such Force Majeure Event, all as known or estimated in good faith by the affected Party; provided, however, that, except as provided in Exhibit B, a Party’s failure to give timely Notice shall not affect such Party’s ability to assert that a Force Majeure Event has occurred unless the delay in giving Notice materially prejudices the other Party.
10.4 Termination Following Force Majeure Event. If a Force Majeure Event has occurred after the Commercial Operation Date that has caused either Party to be wholly or partially 48 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 unable to perform its obligations hereunder, for a consecutive twelve (12) month period, then the non-claiming Party may terminate this Agreement upon Notice to the other Party with respect to the Facility experiencing the Force Majeure Event.
ARTICLE 11
DEFAULTS; REMEDIES; TERMINATION
11.1 Events of Default. An “Event of Default” shall mean, (a) with respect to a Party (the “Defaulting Party”) that is subject to the Event of Default the occurrence of any of the following:
(i) the failure by such Party to make, when due, any payment required pursuant to this Agreement and such failure is not remedied within ten (10) Business Days after Notice thereof;
(ii) any representation or warranty made by such Party herein is false or misleading in any material respect when made or when deemed made or repeated, and such default is not remedied within thirty (30) days after Notice thereof (or such longer additional period, not to exceed an additional sixty (60) days, if the Defaulting Party is unable to remedy such default within such initial thirty (30) days period despite exercising commercially reasonable efforts); (iii) the failure by such Party to perform any material covenant or obligation set forth in this Agreement (except to the extent constituting a separate Event of Default set forth in this Section 11.1; and except for (1) failure to achieve Full Capacity Deliverability Status by the RA Guarantee Date, the exclusive remedies for which are set forth in Section 3.8, (2) failure to provide the forecast required in Section 4.3(d), the exclusive remedies for which are set forth in Section 4.3(f), (3) failure to comply with a Buyer Curtailment Order, Buyer Bid Curtailment or Curtailment Order, the exclusive remedies for which are set forth in Section 4.4(c), (4) failure to remedy a WREGIS Certificate Deficit caused by any action or inaction of Seller within thirty (30) days after notice from Buyer, the exclusive remedies for which are set forth in Section 4.10(e), (5) failures related to the Adjusted Energy Production that do not trigger the provisions of Section 11.1(b)(iv) or (vi), the exclusive remedies for which are set forth in Section
4.7, (6) failures related to the Monthly Storage Availability that do not trigger the provisions of Section 11.1(b)(v), the exclusive remedies for which are set forth in Section 4.8, (7) failure to achieve Construction Start by the Guaranteed Construction Start Date or failure to sign the Interconnection Agreement by the Executed Interconnection Agreement Milestone, the exclusive remedies for which are set forth in Section 1(a) of Exhibit B, and (8) failure to achieve Commercial Operation by the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date that does not trigger the provisions of Section 11.1(b)(ii), the exclusive remedies for which are set forth in Section 2 of Exhibit B) and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after Notice thereof (or such longer additional period, not to exceed an additional ninety (90) days, if the Defaulting Party is unable to remedy such default within such initial thirty (30) days period despite exercising commercially reasonable efforts);
49 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (iv) such Party becomes Bankrupt;
(v) such Party assigns this Agreement or any of its rights hereunder other than in compliance with Section 14.2 or 14.3, as appropriate; or (vi) such Party consolidates or amalgamates with, or merges with or into, or transfers all or substantially all of its assets to, another entity and, at the time of such consolidation, amalgamation, merger or transfer, the resulting, surviving or transferee entity fails to assume all the obligations of such Party under this Agreement to which it or its predecessor was a party by operation of Law or pursuant to an agreement reasonably satisfactory to the other Party. (b) with respect to Seller as the Defaulting Party, the occurrence of any of the following:
(i) if at any time, Seller delivers or attempts to deliver electric energy to the Delivery Point for sale under this Agreement that was not generated or discharged by the Facility;
(ii) the failure by Seller to achieve Commercial Operation within Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date;
(iii) if not remedied within ten (10) Business Days after Notice thereof, the failure by Seller to deliver a reasonable Remedial Action Plan required under Section 2.4; (iv) if, in any consecutive six (6) month period, the Adjusted Energy Production amount (calculated in accordance with Exhibit G) for such period is not at least ten percent (10%) of the Expected Energy amount for such period (adjusted for seasonality according to the monthly forecast provided annually by Seller under Section 4.3), and Seller fails to either (x) demonstrate to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction, within fifteen (15) Business Days after Notice from Buyer, a legitimate reason for the failure to meet the ten percent (10%) minimum; or (y) deliver to Buyer within fifteen (15) Business Days after Notice from Buyer a plan or report developed by Seller that describes the cause of the failure to meet the ten percent (10%) and the actions that Seller has taken, is taking, or proposes to take in an effort to cure such condition along with the written confirmation of a Licensed Professional Engineer that such plan or report is in accordance with Prudent Operating Practices and capable of cure within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed
(v)
50 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (vi)
(vii) failure by Seller to satisfy the collateral requirements pursuant to Sections 8.7 or 8.8 after Notice and expiration of the cure periods set forth therein, the Development Security or Performance Security amount in accordance with this Agreement in the event Buyer draws against either for any reason other than to satisfy a Damage Payment or a Termination Payment;
(viii) with respect to any Guaranty provided for the benefit of Buyer, the failure by Seller to provide for the benefit of Buyer either (1) cash, (2) a replacement Guaranty from a different Guarantor meeting the criteria set forth in the definition of Guarantor, or (3) a replacement Letter of Credit from an issuer meeting the criteria set forth in the definition of Letter of Credit, in each case, in the amount required hereunder within ten (10) Business Days after Seller receives Notice of the occurrence of any of the following events:
(A) if any representation or warranty made by the Guarantor in connection with this Agreement is false or misleading in any material respect when made or when deemed made or repeated, and such default is not remedied within thirty (30) days after Notice thereof; (B) the failure of the Guarantor to make any payment required or to perform any other material covenant or obligation in any Guaranty; (C) the Guarantor becomes Bankrupt;
(D) the Guarantor shall fail to meet the criteria for an acceptable Guarantor as set forth in the definition of Guarantor;
(E) the failure of the Guaranty to be in full force and effect (other than in accordance with its terms) prior to the indefeasible satisfaction of all obligations of Seller hereunder; or
(F) the Guarantor shall repudiate, disaffirm, disclaim, or reject, in whole or in part, or challenge the validity of any Guaranty; or 51 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (ix) with respect to any outstanding Letter of Credit provided for the benefit of Buyer that is not then required under this Agreement to be canceled or returned, the failure by Seller to provide for the benefit of Buyer either (1) cash, or (2) a substitute Letter of Credit from a different issuer meeting the criteria set forth in the definition of Letter of Credit, in each case, in the amount required hereunder within ten (10) Business Days after Seller receives Notice of the occurrence of any of the following events:
(A) the issuer of the outstanding Letter of Credit shall fail to maintain a Credit Rating of at least A- by S&P, A- by Fitch, or A3 by Moody’s;
(B) the issuer of such Letter of Credit becomes Bankrupt; (C) the issuer of the outstanding Letter of Credit shall fail to comply with or perform its obligations under such Letter of Credit and such failure shall be continuing after the lapse of any applicable grace period permitted under such Letter of Credit;
(D) the issuer of the outstanding Letter of Credit shall fail to honor a properly documented request to draw on such Letter of Credit; (E) the issuer of the outstanding Letter of Credit shall disaffirm, disclaim, repudiate or reject, in whole or in part, or challenge the validity of, such Letter of Credit;
(F) such Letter of Credit fails or ceases to be in full force and effect at any time; or
(G) Seller shall fail to renew or cause the renewal of each outstanding Letter of Credit on a timely basis as provided in the relevant Letter of Credit and as provided in accordance with this Agreement, and in no event less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the outstanding Letter of Credit.
11.2 Remedies; Declaration of Early Termination Date. If an Event of Default with respect to a Defaulting Party shall have occurred and be continuing, the other Party (“Non-Defaulting Party”) shall have the following rights:
(a) to send Notice, designating a day, no earlier than the day such Notice is deemed to be received and no later than twenty (20) days after such Notice is deemed to be received, as an early termination date of this Agreement (“Early Termination Date”) that terminates this Agreement (the “Terminated Transaction”) and ends the Delivery Term effective as of the Early Termination Date;
(b) to accelerate all amounts owing between the Parties, and to collect as liquidated damages (i) the Damage Payment (in the case of an Event of Default by Seller occurring before the Commercial Operation Date, including an Event of Default under Section 11.1(b)(ii)) subject to the limitations in Section 11.7, or (ii) the Termination Payment calculated in accordance 52 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 with Section 11.3 below (in the case of any other Event of Default by either Party occurring on or after the Commercial Operation Date);
(c) to withhold any payments due to the Defaulting Party under this Agreement; (d) to suspend performance; or
(e) to exercise any other right or remedy available at law or in equity, including specific performance or injunctive relief, except to the extent such remedies are expressly limited under this Agreement;
provided, that payment by the Defaulting Party of the Damage Payment or Termination Payment, as applicable, shall constitute liquidated damages and the Non-Defaulting Party’s sole and exclusive remedy for the Terminated Transaction and the Event of Default related thereto.
11.3 Termination Payment. The Termination Payment (“Termination Payment”) for the Terminated Transaction shall be the aggregate of all Settlement Amounts plus any or all other amounts due to or from the Non-Defaulting Party (as of the Early Termination Date) netted into a single amount. If the Non-Defaulting Party’s aggregate Gains exceed its aggregate Losses and Costs, if any, resulting from the termination of this Agreement, the net Settlement Amount shall be zero. The Non-Defaulting Party shall calculate, in a commercially reasonable manner, a Settlement Amount for the Terminated Transaction as of the Early Termination Date. Third parties supplying information for purposes of the calculation of Gains or Losses may include, without limitation, dealers in the relevant markets, end-users of the relevant product, information vendors and other sources of market information. The Settlement Amount shall not include consequential, incidental, punitive, exemplary, indirect or business interruption damages. Without prejudice to the Non-Defaulting Party’s duty to mitigate, the Non-Defaulting Party shall not have to enter into replacement transactions to establish a Settlement Amount. Each Party agrees and acknowledges that (a) the actual damages that the Non-Defaulting Party would incur in connection with the Terminated Transaction would be difficult or impossible to predict with certainty, (b) the Damage Payment or Termination Payment described in Section 11.2 or this Section 11.3 (as applicable) is a reasonable and appropriate approximation of such damages, and (c) the Damage Payment or Termination Payment described in Section 11.2 or this Section 11.3 (as applicable) is the exclusive remedy of the Non-Defaulting Party in connection with the Terminated Transaction but shall not otherwise act to limit any of the Non-Defaulting Party’s rights or remedies if the Non-Defaulting Party does not elect a Terminated Transaction as its remedy for an Event of Default by the Defaulting Party.
11.4 Notice of Payment of Termination Payment. As soon as practicable after a Terminated Transaction, Notice shall be given by the Non-Defaulting Party to the Defaulting Party of the amount of the Damage Payment or Termination Payment and whether the Termination Payment is due to or from the Non-Defaulting Party. The Notice shall include a written statement explaining in reasonable detail the calculation of such amount and the sources for such calculation.
The Termination Payment shall be made to or from the Non-Defaulting Party, as applicable, within ten (10) Business Days after such Notice is effective.
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11.5 Disputes With Respect to Termination Payment. If the Defaulting Party disputes the Non-Defaulting Party’s calculation of the Termination Payment, in whole or in part, the Defaulting Party shall, within five (5) Business Days of receipt of the Non-Defaulting Party’s calculation of the Termination Payment, provide to the Non-Defaulting Party a detailed written explanation of the basis for such dispute. Disputes regarding the Termination Payment shall be determined in accordance with Article 15.
11.6 Rights And Remedies Are Cumulative. Except where an express and exclusive remedy or measure of liquidated damages is provided, the rights and remedies of a Party pursuant to this Article 11 shall be cumulative and in addition to the rights of the Parties otherwise provided in this Agreement. Any Non-Defaulting Party shall be obligated to mitigate its Costs, Losses and damages resulting from or arising out of any Event of Default of the other Party under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 12
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES.
12.1 No Consequential Damages. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PART OF AN
EXPRESS REMEDY OR MEASURE OF DAMAGES HEREIN, OR INCLUDED IN A
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CALCULATION, OR ARISING FROM FRAUD OR
INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE
OTHER OR ITS INDEMNIFIED PERSONS FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY,
INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSSES OR DAMAGES FOR LOST
REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT, ARISING OUT OF, 54 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, BY STATUTE, IN TORT OR CONTRACT.
12.2 Waiver and Exclusion of Other Damages. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET
FORTH HEREIN, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED. THE PARTIES CONFIRM THAT THE EXPRESS REMEDIES AND
MEASURES OF DAMAGES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT SATISFY THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSES HEREOF. ALL LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY CONTAINED IN
THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE PERTAINING TO SELLER’S LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND THE PARTIES’ WAIVER OF
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SHALL APPLY EVEN IF THE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE DEEMED TO “FAIL OF THEIR ESSENTIAL PURPOSE” OR ARE OTHERWISE HELD TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE.
FOR BREACH OF ANY PROVISION FOR WHICH AN EXPRESS AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OR MEASURE OF DAMAGES IS PROVIDED, SUCH EXPRESS REMEDY OR
MEASURE OF DAMAGES SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, THE OBLIGOR’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH IN SUCH PROVISION, AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES OR DAMAGES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY ARE WAIVED. IF NO
REMEDY OR MEASURE OF DAMAGES IS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE OBLIGOR’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT DAMAGES ONLY.
TO THE EXTENT ANY DAMAGES REQUIRED TO BE PAID HEREUNDER ARE LIQUIDATED, INCLUDING UNDER SECTIONS 3.8, 4.3(f), 4.4(c), 4.7, 4.8, 4.10(e), 11.2 AND
11.3, AND AS PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT B, EXHIBIT G, AND EXHIBIT P THE PARTIES
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DAMAGES ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO
DETERMINE, THAT OTHERWISE OBTAINING AN ADEQUATE REMEDY IS
INCONVENIENT, AND THAT THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CONSTITUTE A REASONABLE APPROXIMATION OF THE ANTICIPATED HARM OR LOSS. IT IS THE
INTENT OF THE PARTIES THAT THE LIMITATIONS HEREIN IMPOSED ON REMEDIES
AND THE MEASURE OF DAMAGES BE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CAUSE OR
CAUSES RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PARTY,
WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, OR ACTIVE OR PASSIVE. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO CONTEST SUCH PAYMENTS AS AN UNREASONABLE PENALTY.
THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT MONEY DAMAGES AND THE
EXPRESS REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR HEREIN ARE AN ADEQUATE REMEDY FOR THE
BREACH BY THE OTHER OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND EACH PARTY
WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE WITH RESPECT TO ANY OBLIGATION OF THE OTHER PARTY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. 55 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 ARTICLE 13
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; AUTHORITY
13.1 Seller’s Representations and Warranties. As of the Effective Date, Seller represents and warrants as follows:
(a) Seller is a limited liability company, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and is qualified to conduct business in the state of California and each jurisdiction where the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of Seller. (b) Seller has the power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and is not prohibited from entering into this Agreement or discharging and performing all covenants and obligations on its part to be performed under and pursuant to this Agreement, except where such failure does not have a material adverse effect on Seller’s performance under this Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Seller has been duly authorized by all necessary limited liability company action on the part of Seller and does not and will not require the consent of any trustee or holder of any indebtedness or other obligation of Seller or any other party to any other agreement with Seller. (c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement, consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, and fulfillment of and compliance by Seller with the provisions of this Agreement will not conflict with or constitute a breach of or a default under any Law presently in effect having applicability to Seller, subject to any permits that have not yet been obtained by Seller, the documents of formation of Seller or any outstanding trust indenture, deed of trust, mortgage, loan agreement or other evidence of indebtedness or any other agreement or instrument to which Seller is a party or by which any of its property is bound. (d) This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Seller. This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by laws of general applicability limiting the enforcement of creditors’ rights or by the exercise of judicial discretion in accordance with general principles of equity. (e) The Facility is located in the State of California. (f) As between Buyer and Seller, Seller will be responsible for obtaining all permits necessary to construct and operate the Facility and Seller, or an Affiliate on behalf of Seller if permitted under CEQA, will be the applicant on any CEQA documents.
13.2 Buyer’s Representations and Warranties. As of the Effective Date, Buyer represents and warrants as follows:
(a) Buyer is a joint powers authority and a validly existing community choice aggregator, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California and the rules, regulations and orders of the California Public Utilities Commission, and is qualified to conduct business in each jurisdiction of the Joint Powers Agreement members. All Persons making up the governing body of Buyer are the elected or appointed incumbents in their 56 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 positions and hold their positions in good standing in accordance with the Joint Powers Agreement and other Law.
(b) Buyer has the power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and is not prohibited from entering into this Agreement or discharging and performing all covenants and obligations on its part to be performed under and pursuant to this Agreement, except where such failure does not have a material adverse effect on Buyer’s performance under this Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Buyer has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Buyer and does not and will not require the consent of any trustee or holder of any indebtedness or other obligation of Buyer or any other party to any other agreement with Buyer.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement, consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, and fulfillment of and compliance by Buyer with the provisions of this Agreement will not conflict with or constitute a breach of or a default under any Law presently in effect having applicability to Buyer, the documents of formation of Buyer or any outstanding trust indenture, deed of trust, mortgage, loan agreement or other evidence of indebtedness or any other agreement or instrument to which Buyer is a party or by which any of its property is bound.
(d) This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer. This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by laws of general applicability limiting the enforcement of creditors’ rights or by the exercise of judicial discretion in accordance with general principles of equity. (e) Buyer warrants and covenants that with respect to its contractual obligations under this Agreement, it will not claim immunity on the grounds of sovereignty or similar grounds with respect to itself or its revenues or assets from (1) suit, (2) jurisdiction of court (provided that such court is limited within a venue permitted in law and under the Agreement), (3) relief by way of injunction, order for specific performance or recovery of property, (4) attachment of assets, or (5) execution or enforcement of any judgment; provided, however that nothing in this Agreement shall waive the obligations or rights set forth in the California Tort Claims Act (Government Code Section 810 et seq.)
(f) Buyer is a “local public entity” as defined in Section 900.4 of the Government Code of the State of California.
(g) Buyer’s purchase of the Product under this Agreement is for resale to its customers in the ordinary course of its business.
13.3 General Covenants. Each Party covenants that commencing on the Effective Date and continuing throughout the Contract Term:
(a) It shall continue to be duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation and to be qualified to conduct business in California and each jurisdiction where the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition;
57 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (b) It shall maintain (or obtain from time to time as required) all regulatory authorizations, approvals and permits necessary for the operation of the Facility and for Seller to legally perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (c) It shall perform its obligations under this Agreement in compliance with all terms and conditions in its governing documents and in material compliance with any Law.
13.4 Prevailing Wage. Seller shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals, including without limitation employment discrimination laws and prevailing wage laws. In addition, Seller shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that all employees hired by Seller, and its contractors and subcontractors, that will perform construction work or provide services at the Site related to construction of the Facility are paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing for workers performing similar work in the locality as provided by applicable California law, if any (“Prevailing Wage Requirement”). Nothing herein shall require Seller, its contractors and subcontractors to comply with, or assume liability created by other inapplicable provisions of any California labor laws. Buyer agrees that Seller’s obligations under this Section 13.4 with respect to the Prevailing Wage Requirement will be satisfied upon the execution of a project labor agreement related to construction of the Facility.
ARTICLE 14
ASSIGNMENT
14.1 General Prohibition on Assignments. Neither Party may voluntarily assign this Agreement or its rights or obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other Party, except as provided below. Any assignment made without required written consent, or in violation of the conditions to assignment set out below, shall be null and void. Seller shall be responsible for Buyer’s reasonable costs associated with the preparation, review, execution and delivery of documents in connection with any assignment of this Agreement, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees.
14.2 Collateral Assignment. Subject to the provisions of this Section 14.2, Seller has the right to assign this Agreement as collateral for any financing or refinancing of the Facility without the consent of Buyer. In connection with any financing or refinancing of the Facility by Seller, Buyer shall in good faith cooperate and work with Seller and Lender to agree upon a consent to collateral assignment of this Agreement (“Collateral Assignment Agreement”). The Collateral Assignment Agreement must be in form and substance agreed to by Buyer, Seller and Lender, with such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, and must include, among others, the following provisions:
(a) Buyer shall give Notice of an Event of Default by Seller to the Person(s) to be specified by Lender in the Collateral Assignment Agreement, before exercising its right to terminate this Agreement as a result of such Event of Default and expiration of applicable cure periods (including any extended cure periods provided to Lender); provided that such notice shall be provided to Lender at the time such notice is provided to Seller and any additional cure period of Lender agreed to in the Collateral Assignment Agreement shall not commence until Lender has received notice of such Event of Default;
58 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (b) Following an Event of Default by Seller under this Agreement, Buyer may require Seller or Lender (if Lender has provided the notice set forth in subsection (c) below) to provide to Buyer a report concerning:
(i) The status of efforts by Seller or Lender to develop a plan to cure the Event of Default;
(ii) Impediments to the cure plan or its development;
(iii) If a cure plan has been adopted, the status of the cure plan’s implementation (including any modifications to the plan as well as the expected timeframe within which any cure is expected to be implemented); and
(iv) Any other information which Buyer may reasonably require related to the development, implementation and timetable of the cure plan.
Seller or Lender must provide the report to Buyer within ten (10) Business Days after receipt of Notice from Buyer requesting the report. Buyer will have no further right to require the report with respect to a particular Event of Default after that Event of Default has been cured; (c) Lender will have the right to cure an Event of Default on behalf of Seller, only if Lender sends a written notice to Buyer indicating Lender’s or its designee’s intention to attempt to cure such Event of Default before the later of (i) the expiration of any cure period under this Agreement, and (ii) fifteen (15) Business Days after Lender’s receipt of notice of such Event of Default from Buyer. Buyer will have the right to exercise its remedies with respect to such Event of Default unless Lender or its designee remedies or cures such Event of Default within the cure period under this Agreement and any additional cure periods agreed in the Collateral Assignment Agreement up to a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) days (or one hundred eighty (180) days (or as required by law, if longer) in the event of a bankruptcy of Seller or any foreclosure or similar proceeding if required by Lender to cure any Event of Default); (d) In addition to Lender’s rights in the case of an Event of Default, Lender will have the right to consent before any termination of this Agreement which does not arise out of an Event of Default;
(e) Lender will receive prior Notice of and the right to approve material amendments, waivers or supplements to this Agreement, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned;
(f) If Lender, directly or indirectly, takes possession of, or title to the Facility (including possession by a receiver or title by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure), Lender must assume all of Seller’s obligations arising under this Agreement and all related agreements (subject to such limits on liability as are mutually agreed to by Seller, Buyer and Lender as set forth in the Collateral Assignment Agreement); provided, before such assumption, if Buyer advises Lender that Buyer will require that Lender cure (or cause to be cured) any Event of Default existing as of the possession date (other than any non-payment Event of Default that is not reasonably capable of cure) in order to avoid the exercise by Buyer (in its sole discretion) of Buyer’s right to terminate this Agreement with respect to such Event of Default, then Lender at its option, and in 59 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 its sole discretion, may elect to either:
(i) Cause such Event of Default to be cured within the time frames provided above, or
(ii) Not assume this Agreement;
(g) If Lender elects to sell or transfer the Facility (after Lender directly or indirectly, takes possession of, or title to the Facility), or sale of the Facility occurs through the actions of Lender (for example, a foreclosure sale where a third party is the buyer, or otherwise), then Lender must cause the transferee or buyer to assume all of Seller’s obligations arising under this Agreement and all related agreements as a condition of the sale or transfer (other than obligations relating to any non-payment Event of Default that is not reasonably capable of cure).
Such sale or transfer may be made only to an entity that (i) meets the definition of Permitted Transferee and (ii) is an entity that Buyer is permitted to contract with under applicable Law; and (h) Subject to Lender’s cure of any Events of Defaults under the Agreement in accordance with Section 14.2(f) (to the extent required therein), if (i) this Agreement is rejected in Seller’s Bankruptcy or otherwise terminated in connection therewith Lender shall have the right to elect within forty-five (45) days after such rejection or termination, to enter into a replacement agreement with Buyer having substantially the same terms as this Agreement for the remaining term thereof, or (ii) if Lender or its designee, directly or indirectly, takes possession of, or title to, the Facility (including possession by a receiver or title by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure) after any such rejection or termination of this Agreement, promptly after Buyer’s written request, Lender must itself or must cause its designee to promptly enter into a new agreement with Buyer having substantially the same terms as this Agreement for the remaining term thereof, provided that in the event a designee of Lender, directly or indirectly, takes possession of, or title to, the Facility (including possession by a receiver or title by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure), such designee must meet the requirements of Section 14.2(g). (i) In the event the financing transaction is or includes a tax equity transaction, Buyer shall in good faith work with Seller and Lender to agree upon a Buyer estoppel certificate containing customary terms and conditions reasonably acceptable to Buyer, Seller and Lender.
14.3 Permitted Assignment by Seller.
14.4 Buyer Limited Assignment.
60 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 ARTICLE 15
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
15.1 Venue. The Parties agree that any suit, action or other legal proceeding by or against any party (or its affiliates or designees) with respect to or arising out of this Agreement shall be brought in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of California sitting in Santa Clara County, California.
15.2 Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, within ten (10) days following the receipt of a Notice from either Party identifying such dispute, the Parties shall meet, negotiate and attempt, in good faith, to resolve the dispute quickly, informally and inexpensively. If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute arising hereunder within the earlier of either thirty (30) days of initiating such discussions, or within forty (40) days after Notice of the dispute, the parties shall submit the dispute to mediation prior to seeking any and all remedies available to it at Law in or equity. The Parties will cooperate in selecting a qualified neutral mediator selected from a panel of neutrals and in scheduling the time and place of the mediation as soon as reasonably possible, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the request for mediation is made. The Parties agree to participate in the mediation in good faith and to share the costs of the mediation, including the mediator’s fee, equally, but such shared costs shall not include each Party’s own attorneys’ fees and costs, which shall be borne solely by such Party. If the mediation is unsuccessful, then either Party may seek any and all remedies available to it at law or in equity, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 16
INDEMNIFICATION
16.1 Mutual Indemnity.
(a) Each Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, its directors, officers, agents, attorneys, employees and representatives (each an “Indemnified Party” and collectively, the “Indemnified Group”) from and against all third party claims, demands, losses, liabilities, penalties, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ and expert witness fees, for personal injury or death to Persons and damage to the property of any third party to the extent arising out of, resulting from, or caused by the 61 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 negligent or willful misconduct of the Indemnifying Party, its Affiliates, its directors, officers, employees or agents (collectively, “Indemnifiable Losses”). (b) Nothing in this Section shall enlarge or relieve Seller or Buyer of any liability to the other for any breach of this Agreement. Neither Party shall be indemnified for its damages resulting from its sole negligence, intentional acts, or willful misconduct. These indemnity provisions shall not be construed to relieve any insurer of its obligations to pay claims consistent with the provisions of a valid insurance policy.
16.2 Notice of Claim. Subject to the terms of this Agreement and upon obtaining knowledge of an Indemnifiable Loss for which it is entitled to indemnity under this Article 16, the Indemnified Party will promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of any damage, claim, loss, liability or expense which Indemnified Party has determined has given or could give rise to an Indemnifiable Loss under Section 16.1 (“Claim”). The Notice is referred to as a “Notice of Claim”. A Notice of Claim will specify, in reasonable detail, the facts known to Indemnified Party regarding the Indemnifiable Loss.
16.3 Failure to Provide Notice. A failure to give timely Notice or to include any specified information in any Notice as provided in this Section 16.3 will not affect the rights or obligations of any Party hereunder except and only to the extent that, as a result of such failure, any Party which was entitled to receive such Notice was deprived of its right to recover any payment under its applicable insurance coverage or was otherwise materially damaged as a direct result of such failure and, provided further, Indemnifying Party is not obligated to indemnify any member of the Indemnified Group for the increased amount of any Indemnifiable Loss which would otherwise have been payable to the extent that the increase resulted from the failure to deliver timely a Notice of Claim.
16.4 Defense of Claims. If, within ten (10) Business Days after giving a Notice of Claim regarding a Claim to Indemnifying Party pursuant to Section 16.2, Indemnified Party receives Notice from Indemnifying Party that Indemnifying Party has elected to assume the defense of such Claim, Indemnifying Party will not be liable for any legal expenses subsequently incurred by Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof; provided, however, that if Indemnifying Party fails to take reasonable steps necessary to defend diligently such Claim within ten (10) Business Days after receiving Notice from Indemnifying Party that Indemnifying Party believes Indemnifying Party has failed to take such steps, or if Indemnifying Party has not undertaken fully to indemnify Indemnified Party in respect of all Indemnifiable Losses relating to the matter, Indemnified Party may assume its own defense, and Indemnifying Party will be liable for all reasonable costs or expenses, including attorneys’ fees, paid or incurred in connection therewith.
Without the prior written consent of Indemnified Party, Indemnifying Party will not enter into any settlement of any Claim which would lead to liability or create any financial or other obligation on the part of Indemnified Party for which Indemnified Party is not entitled to indemnification hereunder; provided, however, that Indemnifying Party may accept any settlement without the consent of Indemnified Party if such settlement provides a full release to Indemnified Party and no requirement that Indemnified Party acknowledge fault or culpability. If a firm offer is made to settle a Claim without leading to liability or the creation of a financial or other obligation on the part of Indemnified Party for which Indemnified Party is not entitled to indemnification hereunder and Indemnifying Party desires to accept and agrees to such offer, Indemnifying Party will give 62 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Notice to Indemnified Party to that effect. If Indemnified Party fails to consent to such firm offer within ten (10) calendar days after its receipt of such Notice, Indemnified Party may continue to contest or defend such Claim and, in such event, the maximum liability of Indemnifying Party to such Claim will be the amount of such settlement offer, plus reasonable costs and expenses paid or incurred by Indemnified Party up to the date of such Notice.
16.5 Subrogation of Rights. Upon making any indemnity payment, Indemnifying Party will, to the extent of such indemnity payment, be subrogated to all rights of Indemnified Party against any Third Party in respect of the Indemnifiable Loss to which the indemnity payment relates; provided that until Indemnified Party recovers full payment of its Indemnifiable Loss, any and all claims of Indemnifying Party against any such Third Party on account of said indemnity payment are hereby made expressly subordinated and subjected in right of payment to Indemnified Party’s rights against such Third Party. Without limiting the generality or effect of any other provision hereof, Buyer and Seller shall execute upon request all instruments reasonably necessary to evidence and perfect the above-described subrogation and subordination rights.
16.6 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. Except for express remedies already provided in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of a Party pursuant to this Article 16 are cumulative and in addition to the rights of the Parties otherwise provided in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 17
INSURANCE
17.1 Insurance.
(a) General Liability. Seller shall maintain, or cause to be maintained at its sole expense, (i) commercial general liability insurance, including products and completed operations and personal injury insurance, with a minimum amount of per occurrence, and an annual aggregate of not less than and including Buyer as an additional insured but only to the extent of the liabilities assumed hereunder by Seller; and (ii) an umbrella insurance policy in a minimum amount of liability of The coverage required under this Section 17.1(a) may be provided through a combination of general liability, umbrella liability and/or excess liability policies. Defense costs shall be provided as an additional benefit and not included with the limits of liability. Such insurance shall contain standard cross-liability and severability of interest provisions. (b) Employer’s Liability Insurance. If Seller has any employees, employers’ liability insurance shall be for injury or death occurring as a result of each accident. With regard to bodily injury by disease, the policy limit will apply to each employee.
(c) Workers Compensation Insurance. Seller, if it has employees, shall also maintain at all times during the Contract Term workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance coverage in accordance with applicable requirements of California Law. (d) Business Auto Insurance. Seller shall maintain at all times during the Contract Term business auto insurance for bodily injury and property damage with limits of One 63 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 per occurrence. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of Seller’s use of all owned (if any), non-owned and hired vehicles, including trailers or semi-trailers in the performance of the Agreement.
(e) Construction All-Risk Insurance. Seller shall maintain or cause to be maintained during the construction of the Facility, but only after major electrical generating equipment as arrived at the Facility, prior to the Commercial Operation Date, construction all-risk form property insurance covering the Facility during such construction periods with limits and deductibles consistent with standard industry practices, and naming the Seller (and Lender if any) as the loss payee.
(f) Pollution Liability. Seller shall maintain or cause to be maintained during the construction of the Facility prior to the Commercial Operation Date, Pollution Liability Insurance in the amount of per occurrence and in the aggregate, naming the Seller (and Lender if any) as additional named insured. This coverage may be provided by an endorsement to the general liability policy to include time element pollution liability. (g) Subcontractor Insurance. Seller shall require all of its subcontractors to carry the same levels of insurance as Seller. All subcontractors shall include Seller as an additional insured to (i) comprehensive general liability insurance; (ii) workers’ compensation insurance and employers’ liability coverage; and (iii) business auto insurance for bodily injury and property damage. All subcontractors shall provide a primary endorsement and a waiver of subrogation to Seller for the required coverage pursuant to this Section 17.1(g). (h) Evidence of Insurance. Within ten (10) days after execution of the Agreement (except in the case of construction all risk insurance as provided in Section 17.1(e), which will be provided prior to the start of construction) and upon annual renewal thereafter, Seller shall deliver to Buyer certificates of insurance evidencing such coverage. These certificates shall specify that Buyer shall be given at least thirty (30) days (ten (10) days for nonpayment of premiums) prior Notice by Seller in the event of any material modification, cancellation or termination of coverage. Such insurance shall be primary coverage without right of contribution from any insurance of Buyer. Any other insurance maintained by Seller is for the exclusive benefit of Seller and shall not in any manner inure to the benefit of Buyer.
ARTICLE 18
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
18.1 Definition of Confidential Information. The following constitutes “Confidential Information,” whether oral or written which is delivered by Seller to Buyer or by Buyer to Seller including: (a) the terms and conditions of, and proposals and negotiations related to, this Agreement, and (b) information that either Seller or Buyer stamps or otherwise identifies as “confidential” or “proprietary” before disclosing it to the other. Confidential Information does not include (i) information that was publicly available at the time of the disclosure, other than as a result of a disclosure in breach of this Agreement; (ii) information that becomes publicly available through no fault of the recipient after the time of the delivery; (iii) information that was rightfully in the possession of the recipient (without confidential or proprietary restriction) at the time of delivery or that becomes available to the recipient from a source not subject to any restriction 64 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 against disclosing such information to the recipient; and (iv) information that the recipient independently developed without a violation of this Agreement.
18.2 Duty to Maintain Confidentiality. Confidential Information will retain its character as Confidential Information but may be disclosed by the recipient (the “Receiving Party”) if and to the extent such disclosure is required (a) to be made by any requirements of Law, (b) pursuant to an order of a court or (c) in order to enforce this Agreement. If the Receiving Party becomes legally compelled (by interrogatories, requests for information or documents, subpoenas, summons, civil investigative demands, or similar processes or otherwise in connection with any litigation or to comply with any applicable law, order, regulation, ruling, regulatory request, accounting disclosure rule or standard or any exchange, control area or independent system operator rule) to disclose any Confidential Information of the disclosing Party (the “Disclosing Party”), Receiving Party shall provide Disclosing Party with prompt Notice so that Disclosing Party, at its sole expense, may seek an appropriate protective order or other appropriate remedy.
If the Disclosing Party takes no such action after receiving the foregoing Notice from the Receiving Party, the Receiving Party is not required to defend against such request and shall be permitted to disclose such Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party, with no liability for any damages that arise from such disclosure. Each Party hereto acknowledges and agrees that information and documentation provided in connection with this Agreement may be subject to the California Records Act (Government Code Section 7920 et seq.).
18.3 Irreparable Injury; Remedies. Receiving Party acknowledges that its obligations hereunder are necessary and reasonable in order to protect Disclosing Party and the business of Disclosing Party, and expressly acknowledges that monetary damages would be inadequate to compensate Disclosing Party for any breach or threatened breach by Receiving Party of any covenants and agreements set forth herein. Accordingly, Receiving Party acknowledges that any such breach or threatened breach will cause irreparable injury to Disclosing Party and that, in addition to any other remedies that may be available, in law, in equity or otherwise, Disclosing Party will be entitled to obtain injunctive relief against the threatened breach of this Agreement or the continuation of any such breach, without the necessity of proving actual damages.
18.4 Disclosure to Lenders, Etc.. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article 18, Confidential Information may be disclosed by Seller to any actual or potential Lender or any of its Affiliates, and Seller’s actual or potential agents, consultants, contractors, or trustees, so long as the Person to whom Confidential Information is disclosed is subject to a confidentiality agreement as restrictive as the confidentiality provisions of this Article 18.
18.5 Press Releases. Neither Party shall issue (or cause its Affiliates to issue) a press release regarding the transactions contemplated by this Agreement unless both Parties have agreed upon the contents of any such public statement.
ARTICLE 19
MISCELLANEOUS
19.1 Entire Agreement; Integration; Exhibits. This Agreement, together with the Cover Sheet and Exhibits attached hereto constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between Seller and Buyer with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior 65 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 agreements relating to the subject matter hereof, which are of no further force or effect. The Exhibits attached hereto are integral parts hereof and are made a part of this Agreement by reference. The headings used herein are for convenience and reference purposes only. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and those of the Cover Sheet or any Exhibit, the provisions of first the Cover Sheet, and then this Agreement shall prevail, and such Exhibit shall be corrected accordingly. This Agreement shall be considered for all purposes as prepared through the joint efforts of the Parties and shall not be construed against one Party or the other Party as a result of the preparation, substitution, submission or other event of negotiation, drafting or execution hereof.
19.2 Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended, modified or supplemented by an instrument in writing executed by duly authorized representatives of Seller and Buyer; provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement may not be amended by electronic mail communications.
19.3 No Waiver. Waiver by a Party of any default by the other Party shall not be construed as a waiver of any other default.
19.4 No Agency, Partnership, Joint Venture or Lease. Seller and the agents and employees of Seller shall, in the performance of this Agreement, act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of Buyer. Under this Agreement, Seller and Buyer intend to act as energy seller and energy purchaser, respectively, and do not intend to be treated as, and shall not act as, partners in, co-venturers in or lessor/lessee with respect to the Facility or any business related to the Facility. This Agreement shall not impart any rights enforceable by any third party (other than a permitted successor or assignee bound to this Agreement or, to the extent set forth herein, any Lender) or Indemnified Party.
19.5 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable or held to be unenforceable, the Parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby. The Parties shall, however, use their best endeavors to agree on the replacement of the void, illegal or unenforceable provision(s) with legally acceptable clauses which correspond as closely as possible to the sense and purpose of the affected provision and this Agreement as a whole.
19.6 Mobile-Sierra. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, neither Party shall seek, nor shall they support any third party seeking, to prospectively or retroactively revise the rates, terms or conditions of service of this Agreement through application or complaint to FERC pursuant to the provisions of Section 205, 206 or 306 of the Federal Power Act, or any other provisions of the Federal Power Act, absent prior written agreement of the Parties. Further, absent the prior written agreement in writing by both Parties, the standard of review for changes to the rates, terms or conditions of service of this Agreement proposed by a Party shall be the “public interest” standard of review set forth in United Gas Pipe Line Co. v. Mobile Gas Service Corp., 350 U.S. 332 (1956) and Federal Power Commission v. Sierra Pacific Power Co., 350 U.S. 348 (1956). Changes proposed by a non-Party or FERC acting sua sponte shall be subject to the most stringent standard permissible under applicable law.
19.7 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in one 66 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 or more counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and each of which shall be deemed an original. The Parties may rely on electronic, facsimile or scanned signatures as originals.
19.8 Electronic Delivery. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Agreement by electronic format (including portable document format (.pdf)) shall be the same as delivery of an original executed signature page.
19.9 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
19.10 No Recourse to Members of Buyer. Buyer is organized as a Joint Powers Authority in accordance with the Joint Exercise of Powers Act of the State of California (Government Code Section 6500, et seq.) pursuant to its Joint Powers Agreement and is a public entity separate from its constituent members. Buyer shall solely be responsible for all debts, obligations and liabilities accruing and arising out of this Agreement. Seller shall have no rights and shall not make any claims, take any actions or assert any remedies against any of Buyer’s constituent members, or the employees, directors, officers, consultants or advisors or Buyer or its constituent members, in connection with this Agreement.
19.11 Forward Contract. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement constitutes a “forward contract” within the meaning of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and Buyer and Seller are “forward contract merchants” within the meaning of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Each Party further agrees that, for all purposes of this Agreement, each Party waives and agrees not to assert the applicability of the provisions of 11 U.S.C. § 366 in any bankruptcy proceeding wherein such Party is a debtor. In any such proceeding, each Party further waives the right to assert that the other Party is a provider of last resort to the extent such term relates to 11 U.S.C. §366 or another provision of 11 U.S.C. § 101-1532.
19.12 Further Assurances. Each of the Parties hereto agree to provide such information, execute and deliver any instruments and documents and to take such other actions as may be necessary or reasonably requested by the other Party which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement and which do not involve the assumptions of obligations other than those provided for in this Agreement, to give full effect to this Agreement and to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
19.13 Change in Electric Market Design. If a change in the CAISO Tariff renders this Agreement or any provisions hereof incapable of being performed or administered, then any Party may request that Buyer and Seller enter into negotiations to make the minimum changes to this Agreement necessary to make this Agreement capable of being performed and administered, while attempting to preserve to the maximum extent possible the benefits, burdens, and obligations set forth in this Agreement as of the Effective Date. Upon delivery of such a request, Buyer and Seller shall engage in such negotiations in good faith. If Buyer and Seller are unable, within sixty (60) days after delivery of such request, to agree upon changes to this Agreement or to resolve issues relating to changes to this Agreement, then any Party may submit issues pertaining to changes to this Agreement to the dispute resolution process set forth in Article 15. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) a change in cost shall not in and of itself be deemed to render this Agreement or any 67 Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 of the provisions hereof incapable of being performed or administered, or constitute, or form the basis of, a Force Majeure Event, and (ii) all of unaffected provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect during any period of such negotiation or dispute resolution. [Signatures on following page]
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the Effective Date.
64NB 8ME LLC
By:
Name:
Title:
CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY,
a California joint powers authority
By:
Name:
Title:
Approved as to form:
By:
Name:
Title:
Exhibit A - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT A
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Site Name: Aratina Solar Center 1A (“ASC1B”)
Site includes all or some of the following APNs: 244-010-01, 244-010-02, 244-010-33, 244- 040-03, 244-010-04, 244-010-36, 244-010-19, 244-010-20, 244-010-21, 244-010-22, 244-040-10, 244-040-11, 244-040-12, 244-040-14, 244-040-15, 244-040-17, 244-040-19, 244-040-20, and 244-040-21.
County: Kern County, California
CEQA Lead Agency: Kern County
Type of Generating Facility: Solar Photovoltaic
Operating Characteristics of Generating Facility: 120 MW as-available solar photovoltaic Type of Storage Facility: Battery energy storage facility Operating Characteristics of Storage Facility:
Maximum Stored Energy Level at COD (MWh): MWh
Maximum Charging Capacity at COD: MW
Maximum Discharging Capacity at COD: MW
Operating Restrictions of Storage Facility: See Exhibit Q Guaranteed Capacity: See definition in Section 1.1
Storage Contract Capacity: See definition in Section 1.1 Interconnection Capacity: 120 MW AC
Delivery Point: Facility Pnode
Generating Facility Meter: See Exhibit R
Storage Facility Meter Locations: See Exhibit R
Facility Interconnection Point: Kramer 220 kV Substation.
Facility pNode:
Participating Transmission Owner: Southern California Edison Company Exhibit B - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT B
MAJOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES AND COMMERCIAL
OPERATION
1. Major Project Development Milestones.
(a) “Construction Start” will occur upon Seller’s execution of an engineering, procurement, and construction contract (or similar agreement) and issuance thereunder of a notice to proceed that authorizes the contractor to commence all activities thereunder, including to mobilize at the Site and to begin physical construction at the Site. The date of Construction Start will be evidenced by and subject to Seller’s delivery to Buyer of a certificate substantially in the form attached as Exhibit J hereto, and the date certified therein by Seller shall be the “Construction Start Date.” The Seller shall cause Construction Start to occur no later than the Guaranteed Construction Start Date.
(b) “Major Project Development Milestone” means either the Guaranteed Construction Start Date or the Executed Interconnection Agreement Milestone. If Construction Start is not achieved by the Guaranteed Construction Start Date, or the Interconnection Agreement is not signed by Seller on or before the Executed Interconnection Agreement Milestone, Seller shall pay Daily Delay Damages to Buyer for each day for which a Major Project Development Milestone has not been completed. Daily Delay Damages will be calculated separately and accrue independently for each Major Project Development Milestone. Daily Delay Damages shall be payable to Buyer by Seller until Seller completes both Major Project Development Milestones. If Seller fails to achieve Commercial Operation on or before 30 days following the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date, Buyer shall be entitled to collect all accrued Daily Delay Damages on the 31st day following the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date and Buyer shall invoice Seller for all accrued Daily Delay Damages, and, within ten (10) Business Days following Seller’s receipt of such invoice, Seller shall pay Buyer the full amount of the Daily Delay Damages set forth in such invoice. The Parties agree that Buyer’s receipt of Daily Delay Damages shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy for Seller’s unexcused delay in achieving the Major Project Development Milestones, but shall (x) not be construed as Buyer’s declaration that an Event of Default has occurred under any provision of Section 11.1 and (y) not limit Buyer’s right to declare an Event of Default pursuant to Section 11.1(b)(ii) and receive a Damage Payment upon exercise of Buyer’s default right pursuant to Section 11.2.
2. Commercial Operation of the Facility. “Commercial Operation” means the condition existing when (i) Seller has fulfilled all of the conditions precedent in Section 2.2 of the Agreement and provided Notice to Buyer substantially in the form of Exhibit H (the “COD Certificate”) and (ii) Seller has notified Buyer in writing that it has provided the required documentation to Buyer and met the conditions for achieving Commercial Operation, and (iii) Buyer has acknowledged to Seller in writing that Buyer agrees that Commercial Operation has been achieved, such acknowledgement not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Buyer’s failure to respond to Seller’s Notice within five (5) Business Days shall be deemed approval of Seller’s COD Certificate. If Buyer disagrees that Commercial Operation has occurred following receipt of the Notice, it shall within such five (5) Business Day period, deliver to Seller a valid detailed explanation as to why it believes that Commercial Operation has not occurred. Seller shall then
Exhibit B - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 remedy Buyer’s concern, if valid, and the Notice process of above shall repeat until Buyer has approved Seller’s COD Certificate or a deemed approval occurs. Upon Buyer’s approval or deemed approval, Buyer shall provide Seller with written acknowledgement of the Commercial Operation Date upon request. The “Commercial Operation Date” shall be the later of
(a) Seller shall cause Commercial Operation for the Facility to occur by the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date. Seller shall notify Buyer that it intends to achieve Commercial Operation at least sixty (60) days before the anticipated Commercial Operation Date. (b) If Seller does not achieve Commercial Operation within thirty (30) days of the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date, Seller shall pay Commercial Operation Delay Damages to Buyer for each day after the thirty-first (31) day after the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date until the Commercial Operation Date. Commercial Operation Delay Damages shall be payable to Buyer by Seller until the Commercial Operation Date. Commercial Operation Delay Damages shall be paid in advance on a monthly basis by Seller to Buyer. A prorated amount of Commercial Operation Delay Damages will be returned to Seller if the Commercial Operation Date occurs during a month in which the Commercial Operation Delay Damages were paid in advance. The Parties agree that Buyer’s receipt of Commercial Operation Delay Damages shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy for Seller’s unexcused delay in achieving the Commercial Operation Date on or before the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date, but shall (x) not be construed as Buyer’s declaration that an Event of Default has occurred under any provision of Section 11.1 and (y) not limit Buyer’s right to declare an Event of Default under Section 11.2(b)(ii) and receive a Damage Payment upon exercise of Buyer’s default right pursuant to Section 11.2.
3. Termination for Failure to Achieve Commercial Operation. If the Facility has not achieved Commercial Operation within
Buyer may elect to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Sections 11.1(b)(ii) and 11.2.
4. Extension of the Guaranteed Dates. The Guaranteed Construction Start Date and the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date both shall, subject to notice and documentation requirements set forth below, be automatically extended on a day-for-day basis (the “Development Cure Period”) for the duration of any and all delays arising out of the following circumstances:
(a) a Force Majeure Event occurs; or
Exhibit B - 3
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the cumulative extensions granted under Section 4(a), 4(b) and 4(c) above after the date hereof under the Development Cure Period shall not exceed , for any reason, including a Force Majeure Event.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no extension under the Development Cure Period shall be given if (i) the delay was the result of Seller’s failure to take all commercially reasonable actions to meet its requirements and deadlines, (ii) Seller failed to provide requested documentation as provided below, or (iii) Seller failed to provide Notice to Buyer as required in the next sentence. Seller shall provide prompt Notice to Buyer of a delay, but in no case more than thirty (30) days after Seller became aware of such delay, except that in the case of a delay occurring within sixty (60) days of the Expected Commercial Operation Date, or after such date, Seller must provide Notice within five (5) Business Days of Seller becoming aware of such delay. Upon request from Buyer, Seller shall promptly provide documentation demonstrating to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction that the delays described above did not result from Seller’s actions or failure to take reasonable actions.
5. Failure to Reach Guaranteed Capacity or Storage Contract Capacity. (a) Guaranteed Capacity. If, at Commercial Operation, the Installed PV Capacity is less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Guaranteed Capacity, Seller shall have one hundred twenty (120) days after the Commercial Operation Date to install additional capacity or Network Upgrades such that the Installed PV Capacity is equal to (but not greater than) the Guaranteed Capacity, and Seller shall provide to Buyer a new certificate substantially in the form attached as Exhibit I hereto specifying the new Installed PV Capacity. If Seller fails to construct the Guaranteed Capacity by such date, Seller shall pay “Capacity Damages” to Buyer, in an amount equal to for each MW that the Guaranteed
Capacity exceeds the Installed PV Capacity, and the Guaranteed Capacity and other applicable portions of the Agreement shall be adjusted accordingly. (b) Storage Contract Capacity. If, at Commercial Operation, the Installed Battery Capacity is less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Storage Contract Capacity, Seller shall have one hundred twenty (120) days after the Commercial Operation Date to install additional capacity or Network Upgrades such that the Installed Battery Capacity is equal to (but not greater than) one hundred percent (100%) of the Storage Contract Capacity, and Seller shall provide to Buyer a new certificate substantially in the form attached as Exhibit I hereto specifying the new Installed Battery Capacity. If Seller fails to construct the Storage Contract Capacity by such date, Seller shall pay Capacity Damages to Buyer, in an amount equal to for each MW that the Storage Contract Capacity exceeds the Installed Battery Capacity, and the Storage Contract Capacity and other applicable portions of the Agreement shall be adjusted accordingly.
Exhibit C - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
Buyer shall compensate Seller for the Product in accordance with this Exhibit C. (a) Renewable Rate.
(b) Deemed Delivered Energy.
(c) Excess Contract Year Deliveries.
(ii)
(d) Excess Settlement Interval Deliveries.
(e) Curtailment Payments.
(f) Storage Rate.
(g) Liquidated Damages for Failure to Achieve Guaranteed Efficiency Rate.
Exhibit C - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (h) Test Energy. Seller is compensated for Test Energy in accordance with Section
3.6. (i) Tax Credits.
Exhibit D - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT D
SCHEDULING COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Scheduling Coordinator Responsibilities.
(a) Seller as Scheduling Coordinator for the Facility. Upon initial synchronization of the Facility to the CAISO Grid, Seller shall be the Scheduling Coordinator or designate a qualified third party to provide Scheduling Coordinator services with the CAISO for the Facility for both the delivery and the receipt of the Product at the Delivery Point. (b) Buyer as Scheduling Coordinator for the Facility. As of the Commercial Operation Date, Buyer shall be the Scheduling Coordinator or designate a qualified third party to provide Scheduling Coordinator services with the CAISO for the Facility for the delivery and the receipt of the Product at the Delivery Point. Prior to the Commercial Operation Date, (i) Seller shall take all actions and execute and deliver to Buyer and the CAISO all documents necessary to authorize or designate Buyer (or Buyer’s designee) as the Scheduling Coordinator for the Facility effective as of the Commercial Operation Date, and (ii) Buyer shall, and shall cause its designee to, take all actions and execute and deliver to Seller and the CAISO all documents necessary to authorize or designate Buyer or its designee as the Scheduling Coordinator for the Facility effective as of the Commercial Operation Date. On and after the Commercial Operation Date, Seller shall not authorize or designate any other party to act as the Facility’s Scheduling Coordinator, nor shall Seller perform for its own benefit the duties of Scheduling Coordinator, and Seller shall not revoke Buyer’s authorization to act as the Facility’s Scheduling Coordinator unless agreed to by Buyer.
Buyer (as the Facility’s SC) shall submit Schedules to the CAISO in accordance with this Agreement and the applicable CAISO Tariff, protocols and Scheduling practices for Product on a day-ahead, hour-ahead, fifteen-minute market or real time basis, as determined by Buyer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer’s rights as Scheduling Coordinator of the Facility are limited to those as specifically set forth in this Agreement, and Seller shall solely and exclusively operate and manage the Facility, as set forth in and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
(c) Notices. Buyer (as the Facility’s SC) shall provide Seller with access to a web-based system through which Seller shall submit to Buyer and the CAISO all notices and updates required under the CAISO Tariff regarding the Facility’s status, including, but not limited to, all outage requests, forced outages, forced outage reports, clearance requests, or must offer waiver forms. Seller will cooperate with Buyer to provide such notices and updates. If the web-based system is not available, Seller shall promptly submit such information to Buyer and the CAISO (in order of preference) telephonically, by electronic mail, transmission to the personnel designated to receive such information.
(d) CAISO Costs and Revenues. As of the Commercial Operation Date, Buyer (as Scheduling Coordinator for the Facility) shall be responsible for CAISO costs (including penalties, Imbalance Energy costs, and other charges) and shall, except as expressly set forth in the Agreement, be entitled to all CAISO revenues (including credits, Imbalance Energy revenues, and other payments), including revenues associated with CAISO dispatches, bid cost recovery, Inter-SC Trade credits, or other credits in respect of the Product Scheduled or delivered from the Facility.
Exhibit D - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Seller shall be responsible for all CAISO penalties resulting from any failure by Seller to abide by the CAISO Tariff or the outage notification requirements set forth in this Agreement (except to the extent such non-compliance is caused by Buyer’s failure to perform its duties as Scheduling Coordinator for the Facility). The Parties agree that any Availability Incentive Payments (as defined in the CAISO Tariff) are for the benefit of the Seller and for Seller’s account and that any Non-Availability Charges (as defined in the CAISO Tariff) are the responsibility of the Seller and for Seller’s account. In addition, if during the Delivery Term, the CAISO implements or has implemented any sanction or penalty related to scheduling, outage reporting, or generator operation, and any such sanctions or penalties are imposed upon the Facility or to Buyer as Scheduling Coordinator due to failure by Seller to abide by the CAISO Tariff or the outage notification requirements set forth in this Agreement, the cost of the sanctions or penalties shall be the Seller’s responsibility.
(e) CAISO Settlements. Buyer (as the Facility’s SC) shall be responsible for all settlement functions with the CAISO related to the Facility. Buyer shall render a separate invoice to Seller for any CAISO payments, charges or penalties (“CAISO Charges Invoice”) for which Seller is responsible under this Agreement. CAISO Charges Invoices shall be rendered after settlement information becomes available from the CAISO that identifies any CAISO charges.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller acknowledges that the CAISO will issue additional invoices reflecting CAISO adjustments to such CAISO charges. Buyer will review, validate, and if requested by Seller under paragraph (e) below, dispute any charges that are the responsibility of Seller in a timely manner and consistent with Buyer’s existing settlement processes for charges that are Buyer’s responsibilities. Subject to Seller’s right to dispute and to have Buyer pursue the dispute of any such invoices, Seller shall pay the amount of CAISO Charges Invoices within ten (10) Business Days of Seller’s receipt of the CAISO Charges Invoice. If Seller fails to pay such CAISO Charges Invoice within that period, Buyer may net or offset any amounts owing to it for these CAISO Charges Invoices against any future amounts it may owe to Seller under this Agreement. The obligations under this Section with respect to payment of CAISO Charges Invoices shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. (f) Dispute Costs. Buyer (as the Facility’s SC) may be required by Seller to dispute CAISO settlements in respect of the Facility. Seller agrees to pay Buyer’s costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) associated with its involvement with such CAISO disputes to the extent they relate to CAISO charges payable by Seller with respect to the Facility that Seller has directed Buyer to dispute.
(g) Terminating Buyer’s Designation as Scheduling Coordinator. At least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of this Agreement or as soon as reasonably practicable upon an earlier termination of this Agreement, the Parties will take all actions necessary to terminate the designation of Buyer as Scheduling Coordinator for the Facility as of 11:59 p.m. on such expiration date.
(h) Master Data File and Resource Data Template. Seller shall provide the data to the CAISO (and to Buyer) that is required for the CAISO’s Master Data File and Resource Data Template (or successor data systems) for the Facility consistent with this Agreement. Neither Party shall change such data without the other Party’s prior written consent.
Exhibit D - 3
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (i) NERC Reliability Standards. Buyer (as Scheduling Coordinator) shall cooperate reasonably with Seller to the extent necessary to enable Seller to comply, and for Seller to demonstrate Seller’s compliance with, NERC reliability standards. This cooperation shall include the provision of information in Buyer’s possession that Buyer (as Scheduling Coordinator) has provided to the CAISO related to the Facility or actions taken by Buyer (as Scheduling Coordinator) related to Seller’s compliance with NERC reliability standards.
Exhibit E - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT E
PROGRESS REPORTING FORM
Each Progress Report must include the following items:
1. Executive Summary.
2. Facility description.
3. Site plan of the Facility.
4. Description of any material planned changes to the Facility or the site.
5. Gantt chart schedule showing progress on achieving each of the Milestones.
6. Summary of activities during the previous calendar quarter or month, as applicable, including any OSHA labor hour reports.
7. Forecast of activities scheduled for the current calendar quarter.
8. Written description about the progress relative to Seller’s Milestones, including whether Seller has met or is on target to meet the Milestones.
9. List of issues that are likely to potentially affect Seller’s Milestones.
10. A status report of start-up activities including a forecast of activities ongoing and after start-up, a report on Facility performance including performance projections for the next twelve (12) months.
11. Prevailing wage reports as required by Law and reporting on small business activities pursuant to the Small Business Section of the RFP.
12. Progress and schedule of all major agreements, contracts, permits, approvals, technical studies, financing agreements and major equipment purchase orders showing the start dates, completion dates, and completion percentages.
13. Pictures, in sufficient quantity and of appropriate detail, in order to document construction and startup progress of the Facility, the interconnection into the Transmission System and all other interconnection utility services.
14. Supplier Diversity Reporting (if applicable). Format to be provided by Buyer.
15. Any other documentation reasonably requested by Buyer.
Exhibit F-1 - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 EXHIBIT F-1
FORM OF AVERAGE EXPECTED ENERGY REPORT
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The foregoing table is provided for informational purposes only, and it shall not constitute, or be deemed to constitute, an obligation of any of the Parties to this Agreement.
Exhibit F-2 - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 EXHIBIT F-2
FORM OF MONTHLY AVAILABLE GENERATING CAPACITY REPORT
The following table is provided for informational purposes only, and shall not constitute, or be deemed to constitute, an obligation of any of the Parties to this Agreement.
Available Generating Capacity, MW Per Hour – [Month]
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1 Day
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Day
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31 Exhibit G - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT G
GUARANTEED ENERGY PRODUCTION DAMAGES CALCULATION
In accordance with Section 4.7, if Seller fails to achieve the Guaranteed Energy Production during any Performance Measurement Period, a liquidated damages payment shall be due from Seller to Buyer, calculated as follows:
[(A – B) * (C – D)]
where:
A = the Guaranteed Energy Production amount for the Performance Measurement Period, in MWh
B = the Adjusted Energy Production amount for the Performance Measurement Period, in MWh
C =
D = the Renewable Rate for the Contract Year, in $/MWh
“Adjusted Energy Production” shall mean the sum of the following: PV Energy + Deemed Delivered Energy + Lost Output.
“Lost Output” has the meaning given in Section 4.7 of the Agreement. The Lost Output shall be calculated in the same manner as Deemed Delivered Energy is calculated, in accordance with the definition thereof.
No payment shall be due if the calculation of (A - B) or (C - D) yields a negative number.
Within sixty (60) days after each Contract Year, Buyer will send Seller Notice of the amount of damages owing, if any, which shall be payable to Buyer before the later of (a) thirty (30) days of such Notice and (b) ninety (90) days after each Performance Measurement Period.
Exhibit H - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT H
FORM OF COMMERCIAL OPERATION DATE CERTIFICATE
This certification (“Certification”) of Commercial Operation is delivered by _______[licensed professional engineer] (“Engineer”) to Central Coast Community Energy, a California joint powers authority (“Buyer”) in accordance with the terms of that certain Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement dated _______ (“Agreement”) by and between [Seller] and Buyer. All capitalized terms used in this Certification but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
As of _[DATE]_, Engineer hereby certifies and represents to Buyer the following:
1. The Generating Facility is fully operational, reliable and interconnected, fully integrated and synchronized with the Transmission System.
2. Seller has installed equipment for the Generating Facility with a nameplate capacity of no less than of the Guaranteed Capacity.
3. Seller has installed equipment for the Storage Facility with a nameplate capacity of no less than of the Storage Contract Capacity.
4. The Generating Facility’s testing included a performance test demonstrating peak electrical output of no less than of the Guaranteed Capacity for the Generating Facility at the Delivery Point, as adjusted for ambient conditions on the date of the Facility testing, and such peak electrical output, as adjusted, was [peak output in MW].
5. The Storage Facility is fully capable of charging, storing and Discharging Energy up to no less than of the Storage Contract Capacity and receiving instructions to charge, store and discharge energy, all within the operational constraints and subject to the applicable Operating Restrictions.
6. Authorization to parallel the Facility was obtained by the Participating Transmission Provider, [Name of Participating Transmission Owner as appropriate] on _[DATE]_.
7. The Transmission Provider has provided documentation supporting full unrestricted release for Commercial Operation by [Name of Participating Transmission Owner as appropriate] on _[DATE]_.
8. The CAISO has provided notification supporting Commercial Operation, in accordance with the CAISO Tariff on _[DATE]_.
Exhibit H - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 EXECUTED by [LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER]
this ________ day of _____________, 20__.
[LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER]
By:
Its:
Date:
Exhibit I - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT I
FORM OF INSTALLED CAPACITY CERTIFICATE
This certification (“Certification”) of Installed Capacity is delivered by [licensed professional engineer] (“Engineer”) to Central Coast Community Energy, a California joint powers authority (“Buyer”) in accordance with the terms of that certain Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement dated __________ (“Agreement”) by and between [SELLER ENTITY] and Buyer. All capitalized terms used in this Certification but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
I hereby certify the following:
1. The performance test for the Generating Facility demonstrated peak electrical output of __ MW AC at the Delivery Point, as adjusted for ambient conditions on the date of the performance test (“Installed PV Capacity”);
2. The Storage Capacity Test demonstrated a maximum dependable operating capability that can be sustained for four (4) consecutive hours to discharge electric energy of __ MW AC to the Delivery Point, in accordance with the testing procedures, requirements and protocols set forth in Section 4.9 and Exhibit O (the “Installed Battery Capacity”); and
3. The sum of (a) and (b) is __ MW AC and shall be the “Installed Capacity”.
EXECUTED by [LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER]
this ________ day of _____________, 20__.
[LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER]
By:
Its:
Date:
Exhibit J - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT J
FORM OF CONSTRUCTION START DATE CERTIFICATE
This certification of Construction Start Date (“Certification”) is delivered by [SELLER ENTITY] (“Seller”) to Central Coast Community Energy, a California joint powers authority (“Buyer”) in accordance with the terms of that certain Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement dated __________ (“Agreement”) by and between Seller and Buyer. All capitalized terms used in this Certification but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
Seller hereby certifies and represents to Buyer the following:
1. Construction Start (as defined in Exhibit B of the Agreement) has occurred, and a copy of the notice to proceed that Seller issued to its contractor as part of Construction Start is attached hereto;
2. the Construction Start Date occurred on _____________ (the “Construction Start Date”); and
3. the precise Site on which the Facility is located is, which must be within the boundaries of the previously identified Site: _________________________________________.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certification on behalf of Seller as of the ___ day of ________.
[SELLER ENTITY]
By:
Its:
Date:
Exhibit K - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT K
FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT
[Issuing Bank Letterhead and Address]
IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. [XXXXXXX]
Date:
Bank Ref.:
Amount: US$[XXXXXXXX]
Expiry Date:
Beneficiary:
Central Coast Community Energy
Attn: Dennis Dyc-O’Neal, Director of Power Supply Resources 70 Garden Court, Suite 300
Monterey, CA 93940
Ladies and Gentlemen:
By the order of __________ (“Applicant”), we, [insert bank name and address] (“Issuer”) hereby issue our Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. [XXXXXXX] (the “Letter of Credit”) in favor of Central Coast Community Energy, a California joint powers authority (“Beneficiary”), for an amount not to exceed the aggregate sum of U.S. $[XXXXXX] (United States Dollars [XXXXX] and 00/100), pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement dated as of ______ and as amended (the “Agreement”) between Applicant and Beneficiary. This Letter of Credit shall become effective immediately and shall expire on [Insert Date] which is one year after the issue date of this Letter of Credit, or any expiration date extended in accordance with the terms hereof (the “Expiration Date”).
Funds under this Letter of Credit are available to Beneficiary by presentation on or before the Expiration Date of a dated statement purportedly signed by your duly authorized representative, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, containing one of the two alternative paragraphs set forth in paragraph 2 therein, referencing our Letter of Credit No. [XXXXXXX] (“Drawing Certificate”).
The Drawing Certificate may be presented by (a) physical delivery, (b) as a PDF attachment to an e-mail to [bank email address] or (c) facsimile to [bank fax number [XXX-XXX-XXXX]] confirmed by [e-mail to [bank email address]]. Transmittal by facsimile or email shall be deemed delivered when received.
The original of this Letter of Credit (and all amendments, if any) is not required to be presented in connection with any presentment of a Drawing Certificate by Beneficiary hereunder in order to Exhibit K – 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 receive payment.
We hereby agree with the Beneficiary that all documents presented under and in compliance with the terms of this Letter of Credit, that such drafts will be duly honored upon presentation to the Issuer on or before the Expiration Date. All payments made under this Letter of Credit shall be made with Issuer’s own immediately available funds by means of wire transfer in immediately available United States dollars to Beneficiary’s account as indicated by Beneficiary in its Drawing Certificate or in a communication accompanying its Drawing Certificate.
Partial draws are permitted under this Letter of Credit, and this Letter of Credit shall remain in full force and effect with respect to any continuing balance.
It is a condition of this Letter of Credit that the Expiration Date shall be deemed automatically extended without an amendment for a one year period beginning on the present Expiration Date hereof and upon each anniversary for such date, unless at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to any such Expiration Date we have sent to you written notice by overnight courier service that we elect not to extend this Letter of Credit, in which case it will expire on the then current Expiration Date or such later date as may be specified in such notice. No presentation made under this Letter of Credit after such Expiration Date, as may be extended in such notice, will be honored.
Notwithstanding any reference in this Letter of Credit to any other documents, instruments or agreements, this Letter of Credit contains the entire agreement between Beneficiary and Issuer relating to the obligations of Issuer hereunder.
This Letter of Credit is subject to the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (2007 Revision) International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 600 (the “UCP”), except to the extent that the terms hereof are inconsistent with the provisions of the UCP, including but not limited to Articles 14(b) and 36 of the UCP, in which case the terms of this Letter of Credit shall govern. In the event of an act of God, riot, civil commotion, insurrection, war or any other cause beyond Issuer’s control (as defined in Article 36 of the UCP) that interrupts Issuer’s business and causes the place for presentation of the Letter of Credit to be closed for business on the last day for presentation, the Expiration Date of the Letter of Credit will be automatically extended without amendment to a date thirty (30) calendar days after the place for presentation reopens for business.
Please address all correspondence regarding this Letter of Credit to the attention of the Letter of Credit Department at [insert bank address information], referring specifically to Issuer’s Letter of Credit No. [XXXXXXX]. For telephone assistance, please contact Issuer’s Standby Letter of Credit Department at [XXX-XXX-XXXX] and have this Letter of Credit available. [Bank Name]
___________________________
[Insert officer name]
[Insert officer title]
Exhibit K – 3
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Exhibit A - Drawing Certificate
(DRAW REQUEST SHOULD BE ON BENEFICIARY’S LETTERHEAD)
[Insert Bank Name and Address]
The undersigned, a duly authorized representative of Central Coast Community Energy, a California joint powers authority, as beneficiary (the “Beneficiary”) of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. [XXXXXXX] (the “Letter of Credit”) issued by [insert bank name] (the “Bank”) by order of __________ (the “Applicant”), hereby certifies to the Bank as follows:
1. Applicant and Beneficiary are party to that certain Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement dated as of ___________, 20__ (the “Agreement”).
2. Beneficiary is making a drawing under this Letter of Credit in the amount of U.S. $___________ because a Seller Event of Default (as such term is defined in the Agreement) has occurred or other occasion provided for in the Agreement where Beneficiary is authorized to draw on the Letter of Credit has occurred.
OR
Beneficiary is making a drawing under this Letter of Credit in the amount of U.S. $___________, which equals the full available amount under the Letter of Credit, because Applicant is required to maintain the Letter of Credit in force and effect beyond the Expiration Date of the Letter of Credit but has failed to provide Beneficiary with a replacement Letter of Credit or other acceptable instrument within thirty (30) days prior to such Expiration Date.
3. The undersigned is a duly authorized representative of Central Coast Community Energy and is authorized to execute and deliver this Drawing Certificate on behalf of Beneficiary.
You are hereby directed to make payment of the requested amount to Central Coast Community Energy by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the following account: [Specify account information]
Central Coast Community Energy
_____________________________________
Name and Title of Authorized Representative
Date___________________________
Exhibit L - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT L
FORM OF GUARANTY
This Guaranty (this “Guaranty”) is entered into as of [_____] (the “Effective Date”) by and between [_____], a [______] (“Guarantor”), and Central Coast Community Energy, a California joint powers authority (together with its successors and permitted assigns, “Buyer”).
Recitals
A. Buyer and [SELLER ENTITY], a _____________________ (“Seller”), entered into that certain Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the “PPA”) dated as of [____], 20___.
B. Guarantor is entering into this Guaranty as Performance Security to secure Seller’s obligations under the PPA, as required by Section 8.8 of the PPA.
C. It is in the best interest of Guarantor to execute this Guaranty inasmuch as Guarantor will derive substantial direct and indirect benefits from the execution and delivery of the PPA.
D. Initially capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning set forth in the PPA.
Agreement
1. Guaranty. For value received, Guarantor does hereby unconditionally, absolutely and irrevocably guarantee, as primary obligor and not as a surety, to Buyer the full, complete and prompt payment by Seller of any and all amounts and payment obligations now or hereafter owing from Seller to Buyer under the PPA, including, without limitation, compensation for penalties, the Termination Payment, indemnification payments or other damages, as and when required pursuant to the terms of the PPA (the “Guaranteed Amount”), provided, that Guarantor’s aggregate liability under or arising out of this Guaranty shall not exceed ________ Dollars ($___________).
The Parties understand and agree that any payment by Guarantor or Seller of any portion of the Guaranteed Amount shall thereafter reduce Guarantor’s maximum aggregate liability hereunder on a dollar-for-dollar basis. This Guaranty is an irrevocable, absolute, unconditional and continuing guarantee of the full and punctual payment and performance, and not of collection, of the Guaranteed Amount and, except as otherwise expressly addressed herein, is in no way conditioned upon any requirement that Buyer first attempt to collect the payment of the Guaranteed Amount from Seller, any other guarantor of the Guaranteed Amount or any other Person or entity or resort to any other means of obtaining payment of the Guaranteed Amount. In the event Seller shall fail to duly, completely or punctually pay any Guaranteed Amount as required pursuant to the PPA, Guarantor shall promptly pay such amount as required herein.
2. Demand Notice. For avoidance of doubt, a payment shall be due for purposes of this Guaranty only when and if a payment is due and payable by Seller to Buyer under the terms and conditions of the Agreement. If Seller fails to pay any Guaranteed Amount as required pursuant to the PPA for five (5) Business Days following Seller’s receipt of Buyer’s written notice of such Exhibit L - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 failure (the “Demand Notice”), then Buyer may elect to exercise its rights under this Guaranty and may make a demand upon Guarantor (a “Payment Demand”) for such unpaid Guaranteed Amount. A Payment Demand shall be in writing and shall reasonably specify in what manner and what amount Seller has failed to pay and an explanation of why such payment is due and owing, with a specific statement that Buyer is requesting that Guarantor pay under this Guaranty.
Guarantor shall, within five (5) Business Days following its receipt of the Payment Demand, pay the Guaranteed Amount to Buyer.
3. Scope and Duration of Guaranty. This Guaranty applies only to the Guaranteed Amount.
This Guaranty shall continue in full force and effect from the Effective Date until the earlier of the following: (x) all Guaranteed Amounts have been paid in full (whether directly or indirectly through set-off or netting of amounts owed by Buyer to Seller), or (y) replacement Performance Security is provided in an amount and form required by the terms of the PPA. Further, this Guaranty (a) shall remain in full force and effect without regard to, and shall not be affected or impaired by any invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability in whole or in part of this Guaranty, and (b) subject to the preceding sentence, shall be discharged only by complete performance of the undertakings herein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall not be released, discharged, or otherwise affected and this Guaranty shall not be invalidated or impaired or otherwise affected for the following reasons:
(i) the extension of time for the payment of any Guaranteed Amount, or (ii) any amendment, modification or other alteration of the PPA, or (iii) any indemnity agreement Seller may have from any party, or (iv) any insurance that may be available to cover any loss, except to the extent insurance proceeds are used to satisfy the Guaranteed Amount, or
(v) any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, receivership, insolvency, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, reorganization, arrangement, composition or readjustment of, or other similar proceeding affecting, Seller or any of its assets, including but not limited to any rejection or other discharge of Seller’s obligations under the PPA imposed by any court, trustee or custodian or any similar official or imposed by any law, statue or regulation, in each such event in any such proceeding, or
(vi) the release, modification, waiver or failure to pursue or seek relief with respect to any other guaranty, pledge or security device whatsoever, or (vii) any payment to Buyer by Seller that Buyer subsequently returns to Seller pursuant to court order in any bankruptcy or other debtor-relief proceeding, or (viii) those defenses based upon (A) the legal incapacity or lack of power or authority of any Person, including Seller and any representative of Seller to enter into the PPA or perform its obligations thereunder, (B) lack of due execution, delivery, validity or enforceability, including of the PPA, or (C) Seller’s inability to pay any Guaranteed Amount or perform its obligations under the PPA, or
Exhibit L - 3
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (ix) any other event or circumstance that may now or hereafter constitute a defense to payment of the Guaranteed Amount, including, without limitation, statute of frauds and accord and satisfaction;
provided that Guarantor reserves the right to assert for itself any defenses, setoffs or counterclaims that Seller is or may be entitled to assert against Buyer (except for such defenses, setoffs or counterclaims that may be asserted by Seller with respect to the PPA, but that are expressly waived under any provision of this Guaranty).
4. Waivers by Guarantor. Guarantor hereby unconditionally waives as a condition precedent to the performance of its obligations hereunder, with the exception of the requirements in Paragraph 2, (a) notice of acceptance, presentment or protest with respect to the Guaranteed Amounts and this Guaranty, (b) notice of any action taken or omitted to be taken by Buyer in reliance hereon, (c) any requirement that Buyer exhaust any right, power or remedy or proceed against Seller under the PPA, and (d) any event, occurrence or other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge of a surety. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing waiver of surety defenses, it is agreed that the occurrence of any one or more of the following shall not affect the liability of Guarantor hereunder:
(i) at any time or from time to time, without notice to Guarantor, the time for payment of any Guaranteed Amount shall be extended, or such performance or compliance shall be waived; (ii) the obligation to pay any Guaranteed Amount shall be modified, supplemented or amended in any respect in accordance with the terms of the PPA; (iii) subject to Section 10, any (a) sale, transfer or consolidation of Seller into or with any other entity, (b) sale of substantial assets by, or restructuring of the corporate existence of, Seller or (c) change in ownership of any membership interests of, or other ownership interests in, Seller; or
(iv) the failure by Buyer or any other Person to create, preserve, validate, perfect or protect any security interest granted to, or in favor of, Buyer or any Person.
5. Subrogation. Notwithstanding any payments that may be made hereunder by the Guarantor, Guarantor hereby agrees that until the earlier of payment in full of all Guaranteed Amounts or expiration of the Guaranty in accordance with Section 3, it shall not be entitled to, nor shall it seek to, exercise any right or remedy arising by reason of its payment of any Guaranteed Amount under this Guaranty, whether by subrogation or otherwise, against Seller or seek contribution or reimbursement of such payments from Seller.
6. Representations and Warranties. Guarantor hereby represents and warrants that (a) it has all necessary and appropriate limited liability company powers and authority and the legal right to execute and deliver, and perform its obligations under, this Guaranty, (b) this Guaranty constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligations enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium and other similar laws affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights or general principles of equity, (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty does not and will not contravene Guarantor’s organizational Exhibit L - 4
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 documents, any applicable Law or any contractual provisions binding on or affecting Guarantor, (d) there are no actions, suits or proceedings pending before any court, governmental agency or arbitrator, or, to the knowledge of the Guarantor, threatened, against or affecting Guarantor or any of its properties or revenues which may, in any one case or in the aggregate, adversely affect the ability of Guarantor to enter into or perform its obligations under this Guaranty, and (e) no consent or authorization of, filing with, or other act by or in respect of, any arbitrator or Governmental Authority, and no consent of any other Person (including, any stockholder or creditor of the Guarantor), that has not heretofore been obtained is required in connection with the execution, delivery, performance, validity or enforceability of this Guaranty by Guarantor.
7. Notices. Notices under this Guaranty shall be deemed received if sent to the address specified below: (i) on the day received if served by overnight express delivery, and (ii) four Business Days after mailing if sent by certified, first class mail, return receipt requested. If transmitted by facsimile, such notice shall be deemed received when the confirmation of transmission thereof is received by the party giving the notice. Any party may change its address or facsimile to which notice is given hereunder by providing notice of the same in accordance with this Paragraph 7.
If delivered to Buyer, to it at [____]
Attn: [____]
Fax: [____]
If delivered to Guarantor, to it at [____]
Attn: [____]
Fax: [____]
8. Governing Law and Forum Selection. This Guaranty shall be governed by, and interpreted and construed in accordance with, the laws of the United States and the State of California, excluding choice of law rules. The Parties agree that any suit, action or other legal proceeding by or against any party (or its affiliates or designees) with respect to or arising out of this Guaranty shall be brought in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of California sitting in the County of Santa Clara, California.
9. Miscellaneous. This Guaranty shall be binding upon Guarantor and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Buyer and its successors and permitted assigns pursuant to the PPA. No provision of this Guaranty may be amended or waived except by a written instrument executed by Guarantor and Buyer. This Guaranty is not assignable by Guarantor without the prior written consent of Buyer. No provision of this Guaranty confers, nor is any provision intended to confer, upon any third party (other than Buyer’s successors and permitted assigns) any benefit or right enforceable at the option of that third party. This Guaranty embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements and understandings of the parties hereto, verbal or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. If any provision of this Guaranty is determined to be illegal or unenforceable (i) such provision shall be deemed restated in accordance with applicable Laws to Exhibit L - 5
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 reflect, as nearly as possible, the original intention of the parties hereto and (ii) such determination shall not affect any other provision of this Guaranty and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Guaranty may be executed in any number of separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed an original, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. This Guaranty may be executed and delivered by electronic means with the same force and effect as if the same was a fully executed and delivered original manual counterpart.
[Signature on next page]
Exhibit L – 6
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Guaranty to be duly executed and delivered by its duly authorized representative on the date first above written.
GUARANTOR:
[_______]
By:______________________________
Printed Name:__________________
Title:____________________________
Exhibit M - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT M
FORM OF REPLACEMENT RA NOTICE
This Replacement RA Notice (this “Notice”) is delivered by [SELLER ENTITY] (“Seller”) to Central Coast Community Energy, a California joint powers authority (“Buyer”) in accordance with the terms of that certain Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement dated __________ (“Agreement”) by and between Seller and Buyer. All capitalized terms used in this Notice but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
Pursuant to Section 3.8(b) of the Agreement, Seller hereby provides the below Replacement RA product information:
Exhibit M - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 [SELLER ENTITY]
By:
Its:
Date:
Exhibit N - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT N
NOTICES
64NB 8me LLC (“Seller”) Central Coast Community Energy (“Buyer”) All Notices:
Street: 4370 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 110
City: El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Attn: Transactions
c/o Avantus Clean Energy, LLC
Phone: (916) 608-9060
Facsimile: (916) 608-9861
Email: [email protected]
All Notices:
Street: 70 Garden Court, Suite 300
City: Monterey, CA Zip: 93940
Attn: Dennis Dyc-O’Neal, Director of Power
Supply Resources
Phone: (831) 641-7240
E-mail: [email protected]
Reference Numbers:
Duns:
Federal Tax ID Number:
Reference Numbers:
Duns:
Federal Tax ID Number:
Invoices:
Attn: Accounts Payable
c/o Avantus Clean Energy, LLC
Phone: (323) 525-0900
Facsimile: (310) 424-7112
E-mail: [email protected]
Invoices:
Attn: Accounts Payable-Power Services
Phone: (831) 641-7218
E-mail: [email protected]
Scheduling:
Attn: Transactions
c/o Avantus Clean Energy, LLC
Phone: (323) 525-0900
Facsimile: (310) 424-7112
E-mail: [email protected]
Scheduling:
Attn: The Energy Authority
Phone: (425) 460-1110
E-mail: [email protected]
Confirmations:
Attn: Transactions
c/o Avantus Clean Energy, LLC
Phone: (323) 525-0900
Facsimile: (310) 424-7112
E-mail: [email protected]
Confirmations:
Attn: Jeremy Clark, Manager of Energy Trading
Phone: (831) 641-7214
E-mail: [email protected]
Payments:
Attn: Accounts Receivable
c/o Avantus Clean Energy, LLC
Phone: (323) 525-0900
Facsimile: (310) 424-7112
E-mail: [email protected]
Payments:
Attention: Tiffany Law, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Phone: (831) 641-7202
Email: [email protected]
Wire Transfer: Wire Transfer:
Exhibit N - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 64NB 8me LLC (“Seller”) Central Coast Community Energy (“Buyer”) With additional Notices of an Event of
Default to:
Attn: Transactions
Phone: (323) 525-0900
E-mail: [email protected]
With a copy to:
Avantus Clean Energy LLC
c/o Transactions
5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2010
Los Angeles, CA 90036
With additional Notices of an Event of
Default to:
Hall Energy Law PC
Attn: Stephen Hall
Phone: (503) 313-0755
Email: [email protected]
Emergency Contact:
Attn: Transactions
Phone: (323) 525-0900
Facsimile: (310) 424-7112
E-mail: [email protected]
Emergency Contact:
Attn: Dennis Dyc-O’Neal, Director of Power
Supply Resources
Phone: (831) 641-7240
E-mail: [email protected]
Exhibit O - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT O
STORAGE CAPACITY TESTS
Storage Capacity Test Notice and Frequency
A. Commercial Operation Date Storage Capacity Test. Upon no less than ten (10) Business Days prior Notice to Buyer, Seller shall schedule and complete a Storage Capacity Test prior to the Commercial Operation Date. Such initial Storage Capacity Test shall be performed in accordance with this Exhibit O and shall establish the initial Storage Contract Capacity hereunder based on the actual capacity of the Storage Facility determined by such Storage Capacity Test.
B. Subsequent Storage Capacity Tests. Following the Commercial Operation Date, but not more than once per Contract Year within the first quarter of each Contract Year, upon no less than ten (10) Business Days prior Notice to Seller, Buyer shall have the right to require Seller to schedule and complete a Storage Capacity Test. In addition, Buyer shall have the right to require a retest of the most recent Storage Capacity Test at any time upon no less than five (5) Business Days prior written Notice to Seller if Buyer provides data with such Notice reasonably indicating that the Storage Capacity has varied materially from the results of the most recent Storage Capacity Test. Seller shall have the right to perform a Storage Capacity Test or run a retest of any Storage Capacity Test at any time during any Contract Year upon five (5) Business Days’ prior written Notice to Buyer (or any shorter period reasonably acceptable to Buyer consistent with Prudent Operating Practice). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any revenues associated with a Storage Capacity Test that is initiated by Seller shall accrue to Buyer.
C. Test Results and Re-Setting of Storage Capacity and Efficiency Rate. No later than five (5) days following any Storage Capacity Test, Seller shall submit a testing report detailing results and findings of the test. The report shall include meter readings and plant log sheets verifying the operating conditions and output of the Storage Facility. In accordance with Section
4.9(c) of the Agreement, Part II.I and Part II.J below, the actual capacity and efficiency rate determined pursuant to a Storage Capacity Test (up to, but not in excess of, the original Storage Contract Capacity set forth on the Cover Sheet, as such original Storage Contract Capacity set forth on the Cover Sheet may have been adjusted (if at all) pursuant to Exhibit B) shall become the new Storage Contract Capacity and Efficiency Rate, effective as of the first day of the month following the completion of the test for calculating the monthly payment for the Storage Product and all other purposes under this Agreement.
Storage Capacity Test Procedures
PART I. GENERAL.
Each Storage Capacity Test (including the initial Storage Capacity Test, each subsequent Storage Capacity Test, and all re-tests thereof permitted under paragraph B above) shall be conducted in accordance with Prudent Operating Practices and the provisions of this Exhibit O. For ease of reference, a Storage Capacity Test is sometimes referred to in this Exhibit O as a “SCT”. Buyer Exhibit O - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 or its representative may be present for the SCT and may, for informational purposes only, use its own metering equipment (at Buyer’s sole cost).
PART II. REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL STORAGE CAPACITY TESTS AND EFFICIENCY TESTS.
A. Purpose of Test. Each SCT shall:
(1) Determine an updated Storage Contract Capacity;
(2) Determine the amount of Energy required to fully charge the Storage Facility;
(3) Determine the Storage Facility charge ramp rate;
(4) Determine the Storage Facility discharge ramp rate; and (5) Determine an updated Efficiency Rate.
B. Parameters. During each SCT, the following parameters shall be measured and recorded simultaneously for the Storage Facility, at a minimum of ten (10) minute intervals:
(1) time (minutes);
(2) charging energy (MWh);
(3) discharging energy (MWh);
(4) Stored Energy Level (MWh).
C. Site Conditions. During each SCT, the following conditions at the Site shall be measured and recorded simultaneously at thirty (30) minute intervals:
(1) Relative humidity (%);
(2) Barometric pressure (inches Hg) near the horizontal centerline of the Storage Facility; and
(3) Ambient air Temperature (°F).
D. Test Elements. Each SCT shall include the following test elements:
(1) The discharging of the Storage Facility to 0% Stored Energy Level; (2) The charging of the Storage Facility at a constant power charge rate equal to the Storage Contract Capacity as of the commencement of the Storage Capacity Test;
Exhibit O - 3
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (3) The measurement of the time from when the charge signal is sent until the constant power charge rate is achieved (dividing the constant power charge rate by this measurement will determine the updated charging ramp rate); (4) The measurement of Energy, as measured by the Storage Facility Meter, that is required to charge the Storage Facility until a 100% Stored Energy Level is achieved;
(5) The discharging of the Storage Facility at a constant power discharge rate equal to the Storage Contract Capacity as of the commencement of the Storage Capacity Test;
(6) The measurement of the time from when the discharge signal is sent until the constant power discharge rate is achieved (dividing the constant power charge rate by this measurement will determine the updated discharging ramp rate);
(7) The measurement of Energy, as measured by the Storage Facility Meter, that is discharged from the Storage Facility to the Delivery Point until a 0% Stored Energy Level is achieved as indicated by the battery management system.
E. Test Conditions.
(1) General. At all times during a SCT, the Storage Facility shall be operated in compliance with Prudent Operating Practices and all operating protocols recommended, required or established by the manufacturer for operation.
Prior to beginning a Storage Capacity Test, the Storage Facility shall have discharged at least 90% of the Storage Contract Output during the prior 24 hour period, will be charged from less than 20% state of charge to a 100% state of charge using PV Energy on the day of the SCT, and will be maintained at a 100% state of charge for at least two (2) hours until commencement of the Storage Capacity Test. The Storage Capacity Test will commence within one (1) hour after sunset with the solar generation disconnected.
(2) Abnormal Conditions. If abnormal operating conditions that prevent the recordation of any required parameter occur during a SCT (including a level of irradiance that does not permit the Generating Facility to produce sufficient Charging Energy), Seller may postpone or reschedule all or part of such SCT in accordance with Part II.F below. The SCT will not be postponed or rescheduled for insufficient irradiance if the Generating Facility produces sufficient power to demonstrate charging at the Storage Contract Capacity at some point during the SCT and sufficient energy for the BESS to reach a 100% Stored Energy Level prior to sunset. The SCT shall be rescheduled or adjusted for ambient temperature if onsite conditions exceed 35 degrees Celsius at any time during the SCT.
Exhibit O - 4
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (3) Instrumentation and Metering. Seller shall provide all instrumentation, metering and data collection equipment required to perform the SCT. The instrumentation, metering and data collection equipment electrical meters shall be calibrated in accordance with Prudent Operating Practice.
F. Incomplete Test. If any SCT is not completed in accordance herewith, Buyer may in its sole discretion: (i) accept the results up to the time the SCT stopped; (ii) require that the portion of the SCT not completed, be completed within a reasonable specified time period; or (iii) require that the SCT be entirely repeated.
Notwithstanding the above, if Seller is unable to complete a SCT due to a Force Majeure Event or the actions or inactions of Buyer or the CAISO or the PTO or the Transmission Provider, Seller shall be permitted to reconduct such SCT on dates and at times reasonably acceptable to the Parties.
G. Final Report. Within fifteen (15) Business Days after the completion of any SCT, Seller shall prepare and submit to Buyer a written report of the results of the SCT, which report shall include:
(1) a record of the personnel present during the SCT that served in an operating, testing, monitoring or other such participatory role;
(2) the measured data for each parameter set forth in Part II.A through D, as applicable, including copies of the raw data taken during the test; (3) the current level of Storage Capacity, Energy In, Energy Out, Efficiency Rate, Maximum Charging Capacity, the current charge and discharge ramp rate, and Stored Energy Level determined by the SCT, including supporting calculations; and
(4) Seller’s statement of either Seller’s acceptance of the SCT or Seller’s rejection of the SCT results and reason(s) therefor.
Within ten (10) Business Days after receipt of such report, Buyer shall notify Seller in writing of either Buyer’s acceptance of the SCT results or Buyer’s rejection of the SCT and reason(s) therefor.
If either Party reasonably rejects the results of any SCT, such SCT shall be repeated in accordance with Part II.F.
H. Supplementary Storage Capacity Test Protocol. No later than sixty (60) days prior to commencing Facility construction, Seller shall deliver to Buyer for its review and approval (such approval not to be unreasonably delayed or withheld) a supplement to this Exhibit O with additional and supplementary details, procedures and requirements applicable to Storage Capacity Tests based on the then current design of the Facility (“Supplementary Storage Capacity Test Protocol”).
Thereafter, from time to time, Seller may deliver to Buyer for its review and approval (and such approval not to be unreasonably delayed or withheld) any Seller recommended updates to the then current Supplementary Storage Capacity Test Exhibit O - 5
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Protocol. The initial Supplementary Storage Capacity Test Protocol (and each update thereto), once approved by Buyer, shall be deemed an amendment to this Exhibit O.
I. Adjustment to Storage Contract Capacity. The total amount of discharged Energy delivered to the Delivery Point (expressed in MWh AC) during each of the first four (4) hours of discharge (up to, but not in excess of, the product of (i) the original Storage Contract Capacity set forth on the Cover Sheet, as such original Storage Contract Capacity on the Cover Sheet may have been adjusted (if at all) under this Agreement, multiplied by (ii) four (4) shall be divided by four (4) hours to determine the Storage Contract Capacity, which shall be expressed in MW AC, and which shall be the new Storage Contract Capacity in accordance with Section 4.9(c) of the Agreement.
J. Adjustment to Efficiency Rate. The total amount of Energy Out divided by the total amount of Energy In, measured at the medium voltage bus by the physical meter installed in the Storage Facility, exclusive of Electrical Losses to the Delivery Point and separately metered Station Use and expressed as a percentage, shall be the new Efficiency Rate in accordance with Section 4.9(c) of the Agreement.
PART III - INITIAL SUPPLEMENTARY STORAGE CAPACITY TEST PROTOCOL A. Initial Supplementary Storage Capacity Test Protocol The initial Supplementary Storage Capacity Test Protocol outlined below shall not be binding on the Parties until delivery of the Supplementary Storage Capacity Test Protocol in accordance with Part II.I above and is included for the convenience of the Parties.
• Procedure:
(1) System Starting State: The Storage Facility shall be balanced using OEM procedures as appropriate and will be in the on-line state at the Minimum Storage Level.
(2) Record the initial value of the Storage Facility State-of-Charge (“SOC”). (3) Charge the Storage Facility at the maximum charging level until the battery reaches the maximum SOC allowed at that rate. Continue charging the Storage Facility at the fixed maximum battery voltage (CV charging). Stop the Storage Facility charge routine when the battery has reached the desired SOC.
(4) Record and store the AC energy charged to the Storage Facility as measured at the Storage Facility Meter at the Storage Facility Metering Point associated with Charging Energy (“Energy In”). All separately metered Storage Facility Station Use and Electrical Losses shall be excluded from the measurement of Energy In.
Exhibit O - 6
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (5) Following an agreed-upon rest period, command a real power discharge that results in an AC power output of the Storage Facility’s maximum discharging level and maintain the discharging state until the earlier of (a) the Facility has discharged at the maximum discharging level for five (5) consecutive hours, (b) the Storage Facility has reached the Minimum Storage Level, or (c) the sustained discharging level is at least 2% less than the maximum discharging level.
(6) Record and store the AC Energy discharged (in MWh) as measured at the Storage Facility Meter. Such data point shall be used for purposes of calculation the Storage Capacity.
(7) Record and store the AC Energy discharged (in MWh) as measured at the Storage Facility Metering Point associated with Charging Energy. Such data point shall be used for purposes of calculation of the Efficiency Rate. (8) If the Storage Facility has not reached the Minimum Storage Level pursuant to Part III.A.5, continue discharging the Storage Facility until it reaches the Minimum Storage Level.
(9) Record and store the AC Energy discharged (in MWh) as measured at the Storage Facility Metering Points. “Energy Out” means that total AC Energy discharged (in MWh) as measured at the Storage Facility Metering Point associated with Charging Energy from the commencement of discharging pursuant to Part III.A.5 until the Storage Facility has reached the Minimum Storage Level pursuant to either Part III.A.5 or Part III.A.8, as applicable. All separately metered Storage Facility Station Use and Electrical Losses shall be excluded from the measurement of Energy Out. • Test Results
(1) The resulting Efficiency Rate is calculated as Energy Out/Energy In. (2) The resulting Storage Capacity measurement is the sum of the total Discharging Energy at the Storage Facility Meter divided by four (4) hours.
Exhibit P - 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT P
STORAGE FACILITY AVAILABILITY
Monthly Storage Availability
(a) Calculation of Monthly Storage Availability. Seller shall calculate the “Monthly Storage Availability” in a given month using the formula set forth below:
Monthly Storage Availability (%) =
[MNTHHRSm - UNAVAILHRSm ]
MNTHHRSm
where:
m = relevant month “m” in which availability is calculated; MNTHHRSm is the total number of On-Peak Hours for the month; UNAVAILHRSm, is the total number of On-Peak Hours in the month during which the Storage Facility was unavailable to deliver Storage Product for any reason other than the occurrence of any of the following (each, an “Excused Event”): a Force Majeure Event, Buyer Bid Curtailment, Buyer Curtailment Orders, Curtailment Orders, Buyer Default, Storage Capacity Tests, Approved Maintenance Hours, System Emergencies, or the Operating Restrictions in Exhibit Q. To be clear, hours of unavailability caused by any Excused Event will not be included in UNAVAILHRSm for such month. Any other event that results in unavailability of the Storage Facility for less than a full hour or that results in unavailability of less than all of the Storage Facility will count as an equivalent percentage of the applicable hour(s) for this calculation. For example, if the Storage Facility is 50% unavailable for 50% of an hour (but fully available the other 50% of the hour), it will be considered to be unavailable for 25% of the hour.
If the Storage Facility or any component thereof was previously deemed unavailable for an hour or part of an hour, and Seller provides a revised Notice indicating the Storage Facility is available for that hour or part of an hour by 5:00 a.m. of the morning Buyer schedules or bids the Storage Facility in the Day-Ahead Market, the Storage Facility will be deemed to be available to the extent set forth in the revised Notice.
If the Storage Facility or any component thereof was previously deemed unavailable for an hour or part of an hour and Seller provides a revised Notice indicating the Storage Facility is available for that hour or part of an hour at least sixty (60) minutes prior to the time the Buyer is required to schedule or bid the Storage Facility in the Real-Time Market, and the Storage Facility is dispatched in the Real-Time Market, the Storage Facility will be deemed to be available to the extent set forth in the revised Notice.
Exhibit P - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Availability Adjustment
The applicable “Availability Adjusted Storage Contract Capacity” is calculated by multiplying the Storage Contract Capacity by the Availability Adjustment (“Availability Adjustment” or “AA”), which is calculated as follows:
(i) If the Monthly Storage Availability is greater than or equal to the Guaranteed Storage Availability, then:
AA = 100%
(ii) If the Monthly Storage Availability is less than the Guaranteed Storage Availability, but greater than or equal to , then:
(iii) If the Monthly Storage Availability is less than then:
Exhibit Q – 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT Q
OPERATING RESTRICTIONS
The Storage Facility shall be subject to the following Operating Restrictions:
1. If the year-to-date average Stored Energy Level exceeds at any time during the second half of a Contract Year, then the maximum allowed Stored Energy Level shall be limited to the Stored Energy Level that, if held for the rest of the Contract Year, would equal . If the allowable Stored
Energy Level has been limited, the Stored Energy Level limitation will be released once the year-to-date average Stored Energy Level is less than
2. An annual limit on Storage Facility discharged Energy of
3. The Storage Facility shall only charge from Facility solar generation.
4. The Storage Facility shall not be available for use by Buyer prior to the Commercial Operations Date.
5. Maximum ambient operating temperature without de-rate: 40 degrees Celsius. Linear de-rate power and energy rating reduced by 5% respectively for each degree Celsius after 40 degrees Celsius until 42 degrees Celsius.
6. Maximum combined output of Generating Facility and Storage Facility at the Delivery Point: 120 MW.
Exhibit R – 1
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023
EXHIBIT R
METERING DIAGRAM
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Exhibit S - 1
EXHIBIT S
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
[PROJECT NAME]
Assigned Product: [____]
Assigned Delivery Point: [____]
Assigned Prepay Quantity: As set forth in Appendix 2; provided that (i) all Assigned Products shall be delivered pursuant to the Limited Assignment Agreement during the Assignment Period as provided in Appendix 1 and (ii) the Assigned Prepay Quantity is defined for the convenience of PPA Buyer and J. Aron and shall have no impact on the obligations of the Parties under the Limited Assignment Agreement.
APC Contract Price: $[____]/MWh
Assignment Period: [____]
Other Provisions: [____]
FORM OF LIMITED ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
This Limited Assignment Agreement (this “Assignment Agreement” or “Agreement”) is entered into as of [____], 2023 by and among [____], [____] (“PPA Seller”), Central Coast Community Energy, a California joint powers authority (“PPA Buyer”), and J. Aron & Company LLC, a New York limited liability company (“J. Aron”), and relates to that certain power purchase agreement (the “PPA”) between PPA Buyer and PPA Seller as described on Appendix 1. Unless the context otherwise specifies or requires, capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement have the meanings set forth in the PPA.
In consideration of the premises above and the mutual covenants and agreements herein set forth, PPA Seller, PPA Buyer and J. Aron (the “Parties” hereto; each is a “Party”) agree as follows:
1. Limited Assignment and Delegation.
(a) PPA Buyer hereby assigns, transfers and conveys to J. Aron all right, title and interest in and to the rights of PPA Buyer under the PPA to receive delivery of the products described on Appendix 1 (the “Assigned Products”) during the Assignment Period (as defined in Appendix 1), as such rights may be limited or further described in the “Further Information” section on Appendix 1 (the “Assigned Product Rights”). All Assigned Products shall be delivered pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement during the Assignment Period as provided in Appendix 1. All other rights of PPA Buyer under the PPA are expressly reserved for PPA Buyer.
Exhibit S - 2
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 (b) PPA Buyer hereby delegates to J. Aron the obligation to pay for all Assigned Products that are actually delivered to J. Aron pursuant to the Assigned Product Rights during the Assignment Period (the “Delivered Product Payment Obligation” and together with the Assigned Product Rights, collectively the “Assigned Rights and Obligations”); provided that (i) all other obligations of PPA Buyer under the PPA are expressly retained by PPA Buyer and PPA Buyer shall be solely responsible for any amounts due to PPA Seller (including, but not limited to, for any amount that are not directly related to Assigned Products); and (ii) the Parties acknowledge and agree that PPA Seller will only be obligated to deliver a single consolidated invoice during the Assignment Period (with a copy to J.
Aron consistent with Section 1(d) hereof). To the extent J. Aron fails to pay the Delivered Product Payment Obligation by the due date for payment set forth in the PPA, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, PPA Buyer agrees that it remains responsible for such payment including any interest on late payments provided for under the PPA, and that it will be an Event of Default pursuant to Section 11.1(a)(i) if PPA Buyer does not make such payment within five (5) Business Days (as defined in the PPA) of receiving notice of such non-payment from PPA Seller. (c) J. Aron hereby accepts and PPA Seller hereby consents and agrees to the assignment, transfer, conveyance and delegation described in clauses (a) and (b) above. (d) All scheduling of Assigned Products and other communications related to the PPA shall take place between PPA Buyer and PPA Seller pursuant to the terms of the PPA; provided that (i) title to Assigned Product will pass from PPA Seller to J. Aron upon delivery by PPA Seller of Assigned Product in accordance with the PPA; (ii) PPA Buyer is hereby authorized by J. Aron and shall act as J. Aron’s agent with regard to scheduling Assigned Product; (iii) PPA Buyer will provide copies to J. Aron of any Notice (as defined in the PPA) of a Force Majeure Event or Event of Default or default, breach or other occurrence that, if not cured within the applicable grace period, could result in an Event of Default contemporaneously upon delivery thereof to PPA Seller and promptly after receipt thereof from PPA Seller; (iv) PPA Seller will provide copies to J. Aron of annual forecasts of Expected Energy and monthly forecasts of Available Generating Capacity provided pursuant to Section 4.3 of the PPA; (v) PPA Seller will provide copies to J. Aron of all invoices and supporting data provided to PPA Buyer pursuant to PPA Section 8.1, provided that any payment adjustments or reconciliations to any invoice will be resolved solely between PPA Buyer and PPA Seller (meaning that J. Aron’s sole obligation with respect to any disputed invoice will be to pay the undisputed portion of the Delivered Product Payment Obligation and, for avoidance of doubt, PPA Buyer remains liable at all times to PPA Seller for all amounts due under the PPA) and therefore PPA Seller will not be obligated to deliver copies of any communications relating thereto to J. Aron; and (vi) PPA Buyer and PPA Seller, as applicable, will provide copies to J. Aron of any other information reasonably requested by J. Aron relating to Assigned Products. (e) [PPA Seller acknowledges that (i) J. Aron intends to immediately transfer title to any Assigned Products received from PPA Seller through one or more intermediaries such that
Exhibit S - 3
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 all Assigned Products will be re-delivered to PPA Buyer, and (ii) J. Aron has the right to purchase receivables due from PPA Buyer for any such Assigned Products. To the extent J. Aron purchases any such receivables due from PPA Buyer, J. Aron may transfer such receivables to PPA Seller and apply the face amount thereof as a reduction to any Delivered Product Payment Obligation]1.
(f) On or before the commencement of the Assignment Period, The Goldman Sachs Group (“Guarantor”), Inc. will issue, in favor of PPA Seller, a guaranty of J. Aron’s payment obligations under this Assignment Agreement substantially in the form of Appendix 3 attached hereto (“Guaranty”).
(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent provided in the PPA, PPA Buyer shall be entitled to retain for its own account all CAISO revenues associated with delivery of the Assigned Product to CAISO, including where PPA Buyer is acting as Scheduling Coordinator for the Facility (as defined in the PPA) and through scheduling of ISTs. Nothing in this Agreement modifies or amends any rights or obligations of PPA Buyer and PPA Seller under the PPA with respect to CAISO revenues and costs. As used in this clause (g), the following terms have the meanings specified below. “CAISO” means California Independent System Operator or its successor. “CAISO Tariff” means CAISO’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved tariff, as modified, amended or supplemented from time to time. “Inter-SC Trade” or “IST” has the meaning set forth in the CAISO Tariff. “Scheduling Coordinator” means an entity certified by the CAISO as qualifying as a Scheduling Coordinator pursuant to the CAISO Tariff for the purposes of undertaking the functions specified in “Responsibilities of a Scheduling Coordinator,” of the CAISO. (h) The Assigned Prepay Quantity set forth in Appendix 2 relates to obligations by and between J. Aron and PPA Buyer and has no impact on PPA Seller’s rights and obligations under the PPA.
2. Assignment Early Termination.
(a) The Assignment Period may be terminated early upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(1) delivery of a written notice of termination by either J. Aron or PPA Buyer to each of the other Parties hereto;
(2) delivery of a written notice of termination by PPA Seller to each of J. Aron and PPA Buyer following J. Aron’s failure to pay when due any amounts owed to PPA Seller 1 Exhibit S - 4
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 in respect of any Delivered Product Payment Obligation and such failure continues for one business day following receipt by J. Aron of written notice thereof; (3) delivery of a written notice by PPA Seller if any of the events described in Section 11.1(a)(iv) [Bankruptcy] of the PPA occurs with respect to J. Aron; or (4) delivery of a written notice by J. Aron if any of the events described in Section
11.1(a)(iv) [Bankruptcy] of the PPA occurs with respect to PPA Seller. (b) The Assignment Period will end at the end of last delivery hour on the date specified in the termination notice provided pursuant to Section 2(a), which date shall not be earlier than the end of the last day of the calendar month in which such notice is delivered if termination is pursuant to clause (a)(1) or (a)(2) above. All Assigned Rights and Obligations shall revert from J. Aron to PPA Buyer upon the early termination of the Assignment Period, provided that (i) J. Aron shall remain responsible for the Delivered Product Payment Obligation with respect to any Assigned Product delivered to J. Aron prior to the end of the Assignment Period, and (ii) any legal restrictions on the effectiveness of such reversion (whether arising under bankruptcy law or otherwise) shall not affect the expiration or early termination of the Assignment Period.
(c) The Assignment Period will automatically terminate upon the expiration or early termination of the PPA. All Assigned Rights and Obligations shall revert from J. Aron to PPA Buyer upon the expiration of or early termination of the PPA, provided that (i) J. Aron shall remain responsible for the Delivered Product Payment Obligation with respect to any Assigned Product delivered to J. Aron prior to the end of the Assignment Period, and (ii) any legal restrictions on the effectiveness of such reversion (whether arising under bankruptcy law or otherwise) shall not affect the expiration or early termination of the Assignment Period.
(d) The Assignment Period will automatically terminate upon delivery by Guarantor of a notice of termination of the Guaranty. All Assigned Rights and Obligations shall revert from J. Aron to PPA Buyer upon the termination of the Assignment Period, provided that (i) J. Aron shall remain responsible for the Delivered Product Payment Obligation with respect to any Assigned Product delivered to J. Aron prior to the end of the Assignment Period, and (ii) any legal restrictions on the effectiveness of such reversion (whether arising under bankruptcy law or otherwise) shall not affect the expiration or early termination of the Assignment Period.
3. Representations and Warranties. The PPA Buyer represents and warrants to J. Aron that (a) the PPA is in full force and effect; (b) no event or circumstance exists (or would exist with the passage of time or the giving of notice) that would give either of them the right to terminate the PPA or suspend performance thereunder; and (c) all of its obligations under the PPA required to be performed on or before the Assignment Period Start Date have been fulfilled.
4. Notices. Any notice, demand, or request required or authorized by this Assignment Agreement
Exhibit S - 5
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 to be given by one Party to another Party shall be delivered in accordance with Article 9 of the PPA and to the addresses of each of PPA Seller and PPA Buyer specified in the PPA. PPA Buyer agrees to notify J. Aron of any updates to such notice information, including any updates provided by PPA Seller to PPA Buyer. Notices to J. Aron shall be provided to the following address, as such address may be updated by J. Aron from time to time by notice to the other Parties:
J. Aron & Company LLC
200 West Street
New York, New York 10282-2198
Email: [email protected]
5. Miscellaneous. Sections 13.2 (Buyer’s Representations and Warranties), 18 (Confidential Information), 12.1 (No Consequential Damages], 19.5 (Severability), 19.7 (Counterparts), 19.2 (Amendments), 19.4 (No Agency), 19.6 (Mobile-Sierra), 19.8 (Electronic Delivery), Section 19.9 (Binding Effect) and 19.10 (No Recourse to Members of Buyer) of the PPA are incorporated by reference into this Agreement, mutatis mutandis, as if fully set forth herein.
6. U.S. Resolution Stay Provisions. The Parties hereby confirm that they are adherents to the ISDA 2018 U.S. Resolution Stay Protocol (“ISDA U.S. Stay Protocol”), the terms of the ISDA U.S. Stay Protocol are incorporated into and form a part of this Agreement, and for the purposes of such incorporation, (i) J. Aron shall be deemed to be a Regulated Entity, (ii) each of PPA Buyer and PPA Seller shall be deemed to be an Adhering Party, and (iii) this Agreement shall be deemed a Protocol Covered Agreement. In the event of any inconsistencies between this Agreement and the ISDA U.S. Stay Protocol, the ISDA U.S. Stay Protocol will prevail.2
7. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, Waiver of Jury Trial.
(a) Governing Law. This Assignment Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties under this Assignment Agreement will be governed by and construed, enforced and performed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without reference to any conflicts of laws provisions that would direct the application of another jurisdiction’s laws. (b) Jurisdiction. Each party submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts of the United States of America for the Northern District of California sitting in the city and county of San Francisco.
(c) Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury. Each party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or proceeding relating to this assignment agreement.
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Exhibit S - 6
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Exhibit S - 7
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Assignment Agreement effective as of the date first set forth above.
[PPA SELLER]
By:
Name:
Title:
CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY
By:
Name:
Title:
J. ARON & COMPANY LLC
By:
Name:
Title:
Execution and delivery of the foregoing Assignment Agreement is hereby approved.
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCING AUTHORITY
By:
Name:
Title:
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Exhibit S - 8
Appendix 1
Assigned Rights and Obligations
PPA: “PPA” means that certain Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement dated [____], by and between Central Coast Community Energy and [____],as amended from time to time.
“Assignment Period” means the period beginning on [___________] and extending until [___________], provided that in no event shall the Assignment Period extend past the earlier of (i) the termination of the Assignment Period pursuant to Section 2 of the Assignment Agreement and (ii) the end of the Delivery Term under the PPA; provided that applicable provisions of this Agreement shall continue in effect after termination of the Assignment Period to the extent necessary to enforce or complete, duties, obligations or responsibilities of the Parties arising prior to the termination.
Assigned Product: “Assigned Products” includes all (i) Energy and (ii) Green Attributes (PCC1) produced by the Facility.
Further Information: PPA Seller shall continue to transfer the WREGIS Certificates associated with all Renewable Energy Credits corresponding to all PV Energy under the PPA pursuant to Section 4.10 of the PPA, provided that the transferee of such WREGIS Certificates may be changed from time to time in accordance with the written instructions of both J. Aron and Central Coast Community Energy upon twenty (20) Business Days’ notice, which change shall be effective as of the first day of the next calendar month, unless otherwise agreed. All Assigned Product delivered by PPA Seller to J. Aron shall be a sale made at wholesale, with J. Aron reselling all such Assigned Product.
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Exhibit S - 9
Appendix 2
Assigned Prepay Quantity
[NOTE: To be set forth in a monthly volume schedule.]
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Exhibit S - 10
Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Exhibit S - 11
Appendix 3
Form of GSG Guaranty
, 2023
NAME
ADDRESS
Attention:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
For value received, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (the “Guarantor”), a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, hereby unconditionally guarantees the prompt and complete payment when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise, of all obligations and liabilities, whether now in existence or hereafter arising, of J. Aron & Company LLC, a subsidiary of the Guarantor and a limited liability company duly organized under the laws of the State of New York (the “Company”), to COUNTERPARTY NAME (the “Counterparty”) arising out of or under the Limited Assignment Agreement among the Company, the Counterparty and Central Coast Community Energy dated as of [ ], 2023. This Guaranty is one of payment and not of collection.
The Guarantor hereby waives notice of acceptance of this Guaranty and notice of any obligation or liability to which it may apply, and waives presentment, demand for payment, protest, notice of dishonor or non-payment of any such obligation or liability, suit or the taking of other action by Counterparty against, and any other notice to, the Company, the Guarantor or others.
Counterparty may at any time and from time to time without notice to or consent of the Guarantor and without impairing or releasing the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder:
(1) agree with the Company to make any change in the terms of any obligation or liability of the Company to Counterparty, (2) take or fail to take any action of any kind in respect of any security for any obligation or liability of the Company to Counterparty, (3) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against the Company or others, or (4) compromise or subordinate any obligation or liability of the Company to Counterparty including any security therefor. Any other suretyship defenses are hereby waived by the Guarantor.
This Guaranty shall continue in full force and effect until the opening of business on the fifth business day after Counterparty receives written notice of termination from the Guarantor. It is understood and agreed, however, that notwithstanding any such termination this Guaranty shall continue in full force and effect with respect to the obligations and liabilities set forth above which shall have been incurred prior to such termination.
The Guarantor may not assign its rights nor delegate its obligations under this Guaranty, in whole or in part, without prior written consent of the Counterparty, and any purported Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement 64NB 8me LLC / Central Coast Community Energy - August 2023 Exhibit S - 12
assignment or delegation absent such consent is void, except for (i) an assignment and delegation of all of the Guarantor’s rights and obligations hereunder in whatever form the Guarantor determines may be appropriate to a partnership, corporation, trust or other organization in whatever form that succeeds to all or substantially all of the Guarantor’s assets and business and that assumes such obligations by contract, operation of law or otherwise, and (ii) the Guarantor may transfer this Guaranty or any interest or obligation of the Guarantor in or under this Guaranty, or any property securing this Guaranty, to another entity as transferee as part of the resolution, restructuring or reorganization of the Guarantor upon or following the Guarantor becoming subject to a receivership, insolvency, liquidation, resolution or similar proceeding. Upon any such delegation and assumption or transfer of obligations, the Guarantor shall be relieved of and fully discharged from all obligations hereunder, whether such obligations arose before or after such delegation and assumption or transfer.
THIS GUARANTY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW.
GUARANTOR AGREES TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF COURTS
LOCATED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OVER ANY DISPUTES ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY.
In the event the Guarantor becomes subject to a proceeding under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act or Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together, the "U.S. Special Resolution Regimes"), the transfer of this Guaranty, and any interest and obligation in or under, and any property securing, this Guaranty, from the Guarantor will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under such U.S. Special Resolution Regime if this Guaranty, and any interest and obligation in or under this Guaranty, were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the event the Company or the Guarantor, or any of their affiliates, becomes subject to a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, default rights against the Company or the Guarantor with respect to this Guaranty are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such default rights could be exercised under such U.S. Special Resolution Regime if this Guaranty was governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States.
Very truly yours,
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
By: _______
Authorized Officer