WHEREAS, Customer proposes to install on-site generation of less than 2500 kVa and the
generation is described as
System Type __________________________ (Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Wind, Diesel, etc)
System Size __________________________ kW or kVA
, and
WHEREAS, Customer desires to operate and maintain an on-site generator interconnected to
the CWLP electric system.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and mutual undertakings
hereinafter set forth, it is agreed by and between City and Customer as follows.
1. Interconnection of on-site generating facilities means service to an electric Customer
under which the generating facilities on the Customer’s premises shall be synchronized to
CWLP distribution facilities.
2. Any costs CWLP incurs, including the addition of equipment necessary to facilitate the
Customer’s interconnection, shall be considered a supplemental facilities charge and shall
be borne by the Customer.
3. The Customer’s on-site generating facility shall abide by CWLP’s Rules and
Specifications for Electric Service.
4. The Customer shall hold the City harmless for any liabilities associated with the operation
of the Customer’s generating facilities.
5. The City has the right to terminate electric service or require the Customer to immediately
disconnect the on-site generating facilities without advance notice or liability to the City
if in the City’s sole reasonable judgment and discretion, (a) continued electrical
generation by the Customer may be dangerous to life, limb or property or jeopardizes
operation of the City’s electric system; (b) if there are replacements or significant
alterations to the Customer’s electric generating facilities ; (c) if failure of the Customer’s
generating facilities will cause disturbances to the City’s electric system; (d) if the
Customer’s generating facilities cause any significant electric problems with any other
City Customers; or (e) if the Customer violates any terms or conditions of this agreement
or any applicable codes such as, but not limited to, National Electric Code (NEC) Article
690, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 929, IEEE 1547 or
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1741.
6. This agreement shall remain in effect until canceled by the City or the Customer. There
is no guarantee of interconnecting facilities in perpetuity.
7. Customer shall install a lockable, visible-break isolation device, such as an electric
disconnect, of the appropriate ampacity in a readily accessible exterior location between
the Customer’s generator and the connection to CWLP’s system. Customer shall allow
City full access to the isolation device. The City has the right to temporarily lock the
isolation device in the “off” position as part of necessary maintenance work performed by
the City. During and after the City’s necessary maintenance work the isolation device
shall not be returned to the “on” position other than by an authorized City official.
