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1 1 Section DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC Tariff Rev i s ion SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS system, or (3) there is a system emergency or other abnormal 1 operating condition which warrants disconnection. The Cooperative reserves the right to operate the disconnect the protection of the Cooperative's system even if it affects Froducer's power generating installation. n the event the Cooperative opens and closes the disconnect switch it shall not be responsible or energization or restoration of parallel operation of the generating installation. The Cooperative will make reasonable efts to notify the Producer in the event the disconnect switch has been operated. The Producer will not bypass the disconnect switch at any time or any reason. E. Access. Persons authorized by the Cooperative will have t..e right to enter the Producer's property the purpose of operating or inspecting the disconnect switch or metering. Such entry onto the Producer's property may be without notice. f the Producer erects or maintains locked gates or other barriers, the Producer will furnish the Cooperative with convenient means to circumvent the barrier access to the disconnect switch and meter(s). F. Modifications of Cooperative System. n the event that it is necessary at the time of initial interconnection or at some future time the Cooperative to modify its electric distribution system in order to purchase or continue to purchase Producer's output, the Producer will reimburse the Cooperative or all just and reasonable costs of modifications which are allocable to the Producer's small power generating

2 DE" COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC Tariff sect ion SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 2 - AFPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED J installation. The modifications may include, but are not limited to, special interconnection equipment, protective devices, control devices or upgrading of distribution system components. G. Liability njury and Damages. Producer assumes full responsibility electric energy furnished to him at and past the point of interconnection and will indemnify the Cooperative against and hold the Cooperative harmless from all claims both injuries to persons, including death resulting therefrom, and damages to property occurring upon the premises owned or operated by Producer arising from electric power and energy delivered by Cooperative or in any way arising directly or indirectly from Producer's generating installation except (i) when the negligence of Cooperative or its agent or agents was the sole proximate cause of injuries, including death therefrom, to Producer or to employees of Producer or in the case of a residential Customer/Producer, to all members of the household; and (ii) as to all other injuries and damages, to the extent that injuries or damages are proximately caused by or result in whole or in part from (a) any negligence of Cooperative or its agent(s) independent of and unrelated to the maintenance of Cooperative's facilities or any condition on Producer's premises or (b) the breach by Cooperative of any provision of any contract regarding purchase and/or sale of electrical energy or service between Cooperative and Producer. The Cooperative shall not be liable either direct or consequential damages resulting from failures, interruptions, or voltage and wave m fluctuations occasioned by causes reasonable

3 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Tariff SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Section beyond the control of the Cooperative, including, but not limited to, acts of God or public enemy, sabotage and/or vandalism, accidents, fire, explosion, labor troubles, strikes, order of any court or judge granted in any bona fide adverse legal proceeding or action, or any order of any commission, tribunal or governmental authority having jurisdiction. For claims resulting from failures, interruptions, or voltage and wave m fluctuations occasioned in whole or in part by the negligence of the Cooperative or its agent(s), the Cooperative shall be 1 able only that portion of the damages arising from personal injury, death of persons, or costs of necessary repairs to or reasonable replacement of electrical equipment proximately caused by the negligent acts of the Cooperative or its agent(s). The Cooperative shall not be liable in any event consequential damages. H. Meterinq. f the output of the Producer's generating installation is to be purchased by the Cooperative, it will be measured by meters as required or the metering option chosen by the Producer. Any necessary meter(s) or meter modification in addition to one standard service meter will be installed, maintained and operated by the Cooperative at the Producer's expense. A connection will be provided the meter(s) at the Producer's expense in a location that is acceptable to both the Cooperative and the Producer. The Cooperative may, at its own expense, supply, install and maintain load research metering the purpose of monitoring and evaluating the Producer's generating installation. f

4 ' SECTON TTLE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Section SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 2 - APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED The metered output of Producer's generating installation will be read by the Producer and, at the election of the Cooperative, accumulated or monthly readings may be checked at least monthly by representatives of the Cooperative. The meter(s) will, by comparison with accurate standards, be tested and calibrated as often as necessary. The Producer or the Cooperative may reasonably request such tests, and shall be given notice of not less than five (5) working days when such tests are to be made. Both the Producer and the Cooperative will have the right to be present at such tests. f a meter is found to be inaccurate, it shall be restored to an accurate condition or replaced. f the tests disclose that no unacceptable inaccuracies exist in the meter(s), then the party requesting the tests shall bear the expense of the tests. A report of the results of any tests shall be furnished promptly by the party making such tests to the other party. Any meter(s) registering a deviation of not more than two percent (2%) from normal shall be deemed accurate. The readings of any meter (s) which have been inaccurate shall be corrected according to the percentage of inaccuracy as determined by the tests a period of no more than ninety (90) days prior to the tests. f any meter fails to register any period, the facility output during such period shall be estimated in the best manner possible as agreed upon by the Cooperative and the Producer.. Additional Meterinq Option. Producers using renewable resources with an aggregate design capacity of 50 kilowatts or less shall be offered the option of

5 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Section SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 2 - APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED interconnecting through a single meter that runs ward and N backward. J. Notice of Chanqe in nstallation. Producer will notify the Cooperative in writing fifteen (15) days in advance of making any change affecting the characteristics, permance, or protection of the generating installation. f it comes to the Cooperative's attention that the modification will create or has created conditions which may be unsafe or adversely affect the Cooperative's system then it shall notify Producer and Producer shall immediately correct such condition. K. nsurance. Producer shall continue to maintain insurance as required by the Cooperative prior to interconnection and shall provide proof of such insurance to the Cooperative at least annually Sales to Producer. Producer's rate class shall be designated by the Cooperative in accordance with the availability and type of service provisions in its rate schedules all service including Backup, Supplementary, nterruptible, and Maintenance Purchases from Producer. A. - Rate. The Cooperative will pay Producer all power purchased at the following rates: (1) Capacity - No payment unless: (a) Producers provides firm power by contract; d

6 SECTON TTLE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Section 11 Rev i s ion 53 Part 2 - APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED or (b) An aggregate capacity value provided by disbursed generating installations can be reasonably estimated and there is an avoided capacity cost. (2) Energy - The metered KWH output from the Producer will be purchased at the Cooperative's total energy and fuel cost divided by the total KWhs purchased as calculated from the most recent wholesale power bill. n the event that the Producer exercises the option to sell power to the Cooperative, there will be, in addition to the minimum monthly bill requirements under the applicable service rate schedule(s), a customer service charge of $25.00 per month metering and billing. B. Refusal to Purchase. The Cooperative may, at certain times and as operating conditions warrant, reasonably refuse to accept part or all of the output of the Producer's facility. Such refusal shall be based on system emergency constraints, special operating requirements, adverse effects of the Producer's facility on the Cooperative's system or violation by the Producer of the terms of the Agreement nterconnection and Parallel Operation of Cogeneration and Small Power nstallations; 100 KW or Less Definitions. A. Power Generatinq nstallation, Generating nstallation shall mean a small power production or cogeneration facility which is a "qualifying facility" under Subpart B of the Federal Energy N

7 Section DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. 11 Revi s ion 54 SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 2 - APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED Regulatory Commission's Regulations under Section 201 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 including any generator, and associated equipment, wiring, protective devices, or switches owned or operated by Producer. b\l i B. Producer means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity owning or operating a power generating installation.

8 Sect ion Revi s ion SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 3 - Disconnection of Service APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED 350. Customer nitiated Discontinuance of Service. lv Customer's Request. Any Customer desiring to discontinue electric utility service from the Cooperative shall make a written request identifying the Customer, the service location where discontinuance is desired, and the date service is requested to be discontinued. Such request shall be filed at any office of the Cooperative Disconnection. Following receipt of Customer's request discontinuance of service the Cooperative shall disconnect service. Where practicable disconnection is made on the date requested by the Customer, however, the Cooperative shall not be obligated to make disconnection earlier than the second full business day following receipt of Customer's r eques t Cooperative nitiated Discontinuance Reasons Discontinuance. The Cooperative may discontinue service to a Customer under any of the following circumstances: A. Nonpayment of a Bill. f the Customer fails or refuses to pay a delinquent account electric service (whether or not based upon estimated billing). or

9 DENTON COUNTY ELEK33.C COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion Revi s ion SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 3 - Disconnection of Service APPLiCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED B. Breach. 1 f Customer fails or refuses to perm any obligation under the terms of the Agreement or a deferred payment agreement. C. nterference with Service. or f Customer violates any rule pertaining to the use of electric service in a manner which interferes with or is likely to cause interference with electric service to other Customers or operates nonstandard eqriipment, provided that the Cooperative has made a reasonable eft to notify the Customer and provided there has been a reasonable opportunity to remedy the situation. D. Failure to Make Application Service. or f Customer fails or refuses to make application service in accordance with these rules in Customer's true name. E. Refusal of Access. or f Customer fails or refuses to provide the Cooperative reasonable access to its facilities located on Customer's premises. F. Default on Guaranty Agreement. or f a Customer has signed a written Guaranty Agreement another Customer or applicant and fails or refuses to pay the amount due on the guaranteed account when requested to do so by the Cooperative. G. Backbillinq. or f Customer fails or refuses to timely pay any billing authorized by these rules resulting from previous underbilling (whether caused

10 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Section SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 3 - Disconnection of Service APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED by meter inaccuracy, failure to register, misapplication of rates or otherwise). Correction of billings meter inaccuracy shall be made the period of six (6) months immediately preceding removal of the inaccurate meter from service testing or from the time the meter was in service since last tested, but not exceeding six (6) months. or H. Hazardous Condition. When a hazardous condition exists in Customer's installation or equipment. or. Meter Tampering. f Cooperative's meter which serves Customer has been tampered with or bypassed, the Cooperative may discontinue service. For purposes of this section, meter tampering, bypass, or diversion shall be defined as tampering with an electric meter or equipment, bypassing the same, or other instances of diversion, such as physically disorienting the meter, objects attached to the meter to divert service or to bypass, insertion of objects into the meter, and other electrical and mechanical means of tampering with bypassing, or diverting electrical service or there has been a theft of electric service (Section of the Penal Code of the State of Texas) or criminal mischief having damaged or tampered with the Cooperative's property (Section of the Penal Code of the State of Texas). The Cooperative may charge all labor, material and equipment necessary to repair or replace all equipment damaged due to meter tampering or bypassing or other service diversion, and other costs

11 SECTON TTLE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Section 1 11 Rev i s ion 5a Part 3 - Disconnection of Service APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED necessary to correct service diversion where there is no equipment damage, including incidents where service is reconnected without authority. An itemized bill of such charges must be provided to the Customer. The Cooperative may also estimate and bill the Customer electric service over the entire period of meter tampering, meter bypassing or service diversion Notice of Disconnection. A. Proper Notice Prior to Disconnection Nonpayment. f a Customer fails or refuses to pay the Cooperative in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement For, service rules, applicable rate schedule, deferred payment agreement, or guaranty agreement, then proper notice shall be given prior to disconnection. Proper notice shall consist of a separate mailing or hand delivery at least ten (10) days prior to a stated date of disconnection, with the words "termination notice" or similar language prominently displayed on the notice. The inmation included in the notice shall be provided in English and Spanish as necessary to adequately inm the Customer. f mailed, the cutoff day may not fall on a holiday or weekend, but shall fall on the next working day after the tenth day. Payment at a utility's authorized payment agency is considered payment to the utility. The Cooperative shall not issue late notices or disconnect notices to the Customer earlier than the first day the bill becomes delinquent so that a reasonable length of time is allowed to ascertain receipt of payment by mail or at the utility's authorized payment agency..

12 DE" COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion 11 Rev i s ion 59 SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 3 - Disconnection of Service APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED B. Disconnection Without Notice. Electric service may be disconnected without any notice to Customer if a hazardous condition exists or meter tampering or bypassing. C. Disconnection After Reasonable Notice. (1) Electric service may be disconnected violation of service rules pertaining to the use of service in a manner which interferes with the service of others or the operation of nonstandard equipment [Section 351.1(C)], if a reasonable attempt has been made to notify the customer and the customer is provided with a reasonable opportunity to remedy the situation. Electric service may be disconnected failure to make application service [Section 351.1(D)]; refusal of access [Section 351.1(E)]; failure to pay a Bill to correct previous underbilling [Section 351.1(G)]; default on guarantee agreement [Section 351.1(F)J; if reasonable notice is given. (3) Reasonable notice shall consist of a separate mailing or hand delivery at least ten (10) days prior to a stated date of disconnection with the words "termination notice" or similar language prominently displayed on the notice Postponement of Disconnection--Medical. The Cooperative will not discontinue service to a delinquent residential Customer permanently residing in an individually metered dwelling unit when that Customer establishes that discontinuance of service will result in some person residing at that residence becoming seriously ill or more seriously ill if service is discontinued. Each time a Customer seeks to avoid termination of service under this rule, the Customer must

13 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Tariff Sect ion SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 3 - Disconnection of Service APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED 1 have the attending physician call or contact the Cooperative within 16 days of issuance of the bill. A written statement must be received by the Cooperative from the physician or health care provider within twenty-six (26) days of the issuance of the Cooperative's bill. The prohibition against discontinuance of service provided by this rule shall last sixty-three (63) days from the issuance of the Cooperative's bill or such lesser period as may be agreed upon by the Cooperative and the Customer. The Customer who makes such request shall enter into a deferred payment plan Effect of Discontinuance of Service. A. Customer's Obligations. Discontinuance of service shall not relieve Customer from any obligation to the Cooperative or lessen or change any obligation in any manner. B. Cooperative's Riqhts. Discontinuance of service shall not reduce, diminish, or eliminate any legal right or remedy accruing to the Cooperative on or bee the date of discontinuance, nor shall discontinuance operate as a waiver of any legal right or remedy. Failure of Cooperative to discontinue electric service at any time after default or breach of this tariff, or to resort to any legal remedy or its exercise of any one or more of such remedies does not affect the Cooperative's right to resort thereafter to any one or more of such remedies the same or any default or breach by Customer, N

14 T Sect ion 11 Revi s ion 61 SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 3 - Disconnection of Service APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED Dismantlinq of Cooperative Facilities. The Cooperative may, upon discontinuance of electric service to Customer, dismantle and remove all lines, equipment, apparatus, or other facilities which the Cooperative may have installed to provide electric service to Customer. Alternatively, the Cooperative may abandon in place in whole or in part its underground lines and equipment in lieu of removing such facilities Liability Discontinuance of Service. The Cooperative shall not be liable any damages of any kind or character resulting from discontinuance or disconnection made pursuant to these rules Refund of Membership Fee. Within a reasonable time after discontinuance of service the Cooperative shall make reasonable efts to refund Applicant's membership fee if Applicant is no longer required to maintain a membership Refund of Deposit. After disconnection of service, if service is not reconnected, the Cooperative shall refund the Customer's deposit, plus accrued interest on the balance, if any, in excess of unpaid bills service furnished. r

15 SECTON TTLE: DE" COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 4 - Definitions APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED Sect ion Definitions. The following terms, when used in this Tariff Electric Service, have the following definitions: Aqreement. A written contract between Cooperative and Customer under which Cooperative provides electric service Codes. Codes governing electrical installations Commission. The Public Utility Commission of Texas Conductors Considered Outside of Buildinq. At the option of the Cooperative, conductors may be considered outside of a building or other structure under any of the following conditions: (1) where installed under not less than two inches of concrete beneath a building or other structure, or (2) where installed within a building or other structure in a raceway that is enclosed concrete or brick not less than two inches thick Connected Load. The combined electrical requirement (i.e., the sum of the capacities and/or ratings) of all motors and other electric power consuming devices installed on the Customer's premises Contribution in Aid of Construction. A cash payment by Customer to Cooperative in order to prevent burdening other Customers through capital expenditures by Cooperative Cooperative. Denton County Electric Cooperative, nc., its successors and assigns.

16 Section DENTON COUNTY ELECTFtC COOPERATVE, NC Revi s ion SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 4 - Definitions APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED Customer. An individual, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, trust, governmental agency or other entity who is receiving, who is an applicant, or who is receiving the benefit of electric service at a specified point of delivery Customer's Electrical Load. The power and energy of all motors and other electricity-consuming devices on Customer's premises which are operated simultaneously from electric service provided by the Cooperative Customer's Electrical nstallation. All conductors, equipment, or apparatus of any kind on Customer's side of the point of delivery, except Cooperative's metering equipment, used by Customer in taking electric service. ' Demand. The rate at which electric energy is used at any instant or averaged over any designated period of time Demand nterval. The specified interval of time on which a demand measurement is based. The Cooperative's demand interval is normally 15 minutes Distribution System. Cooperative's primary and secondary voltage conductors, transmers, switchgear, connection enclosures, pedestals, services, and other associated equipment used to provide electric service Dwelling Unit. A containing kitchen and bathroom. room or rooms suitable occupancy as a residence

17 ~~ ~ DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 4 - Definitions APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED Electric power and energy produced, transmitted and distributed, and provided or made available by Cooperative at the point of delivery Energy. The measure of how much electric power is provided over time doing work. The electrical unit is the watt-hour, or kilowatt-hour nspection Authority. Generally, an incorporated city or town, but may be an agency of the county, state or federal government Kilowatt. 1,000 watts; abbreviated "KW." Kilowatt-Hour. 1,000 watt-hours; abbreviated 'tkwh.'l Load Factor. The ratio, usually stated as a percentage, of actual kilowatt-hours used during a designated time period to the maximum kilowatts of demand times the number of hours occurring in the designated time period Maximum Electrical Load. The maximum power and energy of all motors and Meter. other electricity consuming devices on Customer's premises which are operated or expected to be operated simultaneously from electric service provided by Cooperative at one point of delivery, measured in kilowatts. A device, or devices, together with any required auxiliary equipment, measuring electric service Permanent. Electric service provided to Customer a period of time in excess of a year and not used short-term,. A

18 DENTON COUNTY ELEC'RC COOPERATVE, NC. Section SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 4 - Definitions AFPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED temporary or seasonal periods of less than twelve months except that construction power is not considered to be permanent electric service even though provided a continuous period of time in excess of twelve months Permanent nstallation. Any installation that is: A. Constructed on or permanently affixed to a concrete slab or concrete piers (not blocks) and which is actually used or occupied on a permanent full-time basis; or B. Any other structure which meets all of the following criteria: (1) The structure which must be impractical to move. Mobile homes with wheels, trailer hitch, and axle removed are considered impractical to move; (2) The structure must be actually used or occupied on a permanent full-time basis; (3) The structure must be located on property owned by the Customer or leased by the Customer; (4) The structure must be permanently connected to a water system and must also be permanently connected to a sewer or septic sys tem Person. Any individual, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, trust, or governmental entity Point of Delivery. The point where Cooperative's conductors are connected to Customer's conductors Power. The rate at which electric energy is provided doing work. The electrical unit of power is the watt, or kilowatt.

19 DENTON COUNTY EZECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Section SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATONS Part 4 - Definitions APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED N Power Factor. The ratio of real power, in kilowatts, to apparent power, in kilovoltemperes, or any given load and time, generally expressed as a percentage ratio Raceway. Tubular or rectangular channel or conduit containing electrical conductors, which may be exposed, buried beneath the surface of the earth, or encased in a building or structure Rate Schedule. A statement of the method of determining charges electric service, including the conditions under which such method applies Service Availability Statement. A statement from the Cooperative designating the acceptable location of the Customer's service entrance conductors, the proper location of meters and metering equipment, the type of service available which will be made available at the specific location under consideration at the capacity of the service to be provided Service Drop. Overhead conductors that extend from Cooperative's overhead distribution system to the point of delivery where connection is made to Customer's electrical installation Service Entrance Conductors. Conductors provided by Customer extending from Customer's electrical equipment to the point of delivery where connection is made.

20 --- DENTON COUNTY ELECMRC COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion 11 Rev i s ion 67 SECTON TTLE: SERVCE RULES AND REGULATlONS Part 4 - Definitions APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED Service Rules and Requlations; or Service Rules. Any service rule or regulation of the Cooperative approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and contained in Section 111 of these tariffs. N Tariff(s). All provisions of this document including but not limited to provisions regarding (1) Utility Operations; (2) Rates and Charges; ( 3) Service Rules and Regulations; and (4) Forms Temporary. Electric service provided to Customer a single, continuous period of time which is less that twelve consecutive months except that construction power, even though provided a continuous period of time in excess of twelve months, is considered to be temporary electric service Watt. The rate at which electric power is provided to do work. One watt is the power represented by a current having a component of one ampere in phase with and under a pressure of one volt Watt-Hour. A unit of work or energy equivalent to the power of one watt operating an hour. r\l

21 ~ ~~~- SECTON TTLE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Section Revi s ion 1 FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED DENTON COUNTY'ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. e/ AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRC SERVCE The undersigned (the "Customer") hereby makes application and agrees to purchase electric service from DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. (the "Cooperative") upon the following terms and conditions: 1. Service. Cooperative agrees to use reasonable diligence to provide electric utility service to a point of delivery at Customer's service location. The electric service contracted herein is to be provided and taken in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Cooperative's tariff. SAD TARFF S A PART OF THS AGREEMENT TO THE SAME EXTENT AS F FtJLLY SET OUT HEREN AND S ON FLE AND AVALABLE AT THE COOPERATVE'S OFFCES N DENTON, TEXAS. Any tariff provision (including rates) may be changed by order or consent of any regulatory authority having jurisdiction thereof whether or not at the request of the Cooperative. The Cooperative's LABLTY is LMTED as provided in its tariff. 2. Payment. Customer agrees to purchase and pay electric service in accordance with Cooperative's tariff. Periodically, Cooperative will render to Customer a statement of services rendered. Customer agrees to pay the total amount shown on such statement within sixteen (16) days from its date. Payment shall be made to Cooperative at its office in Denton County, Texas. 3. Term. This Agreement For shall continue in ce an initial term of years from the date service is made available by the Cooperative to the Customer. After the initial term, this agreement may be terminated by either party giving notice. 4. Breach. [Jpon failure to make payment or perm any obligation under this Agreement the Cooperative shall have the right to discontinue service as well as other remedies that may be available by la# Customer's nstallation/safek. Customer warrants that his or her installation (including all conductors, switches, equipment, wiring, and protective devices of any kind) is constructed and will be maintained in accordance with the National Electrical Safety Code of the American Standards Association as well as applicable laws or ordinances. Customer understands that electricity conducted through the Cooperative's facilities may be dangerous and agrees that Customer shall not permit any person on Customer's premises to contact or come in close proximity to Cooperative's facilities. c

22 SECTON TTLE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion V 2 FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED 6. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements between Customer and Cooperative the service herein described. Customer agrees the Cooperative, its agents and employees, have made no representations, promises, or any inducements, written or verbal, which are not contained herein. 7. Amortization of Line Extension Cost. n addition to the minimum charge stated in the applicable rate schedule, Customer agrees to pay $ per month during the initial term of this Agreement to amortize line extension costs. 8. Aid to Construction. Customer shall make a non-refundable contribution in aid of construction in the amount of $ DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. CUSTOMER : By : Manager or Authorized Employee By : Property Owner

23 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion V 1, 3 SECTON TTLE: FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED ELECTRC UTLTY EASEMENT AND COVENANT OF ACCESS STATE OF TEXAS 5 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF That the undersigned, hereinafter called "Grantor" (whether one or more) good and valuable consideration including the approval and execution of an Agreement For Electric Service by DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. (hereinafter called the "Cooperative"), does hereby covenant access to and grant, sell, and convey unto the Cooperative an easement and right-of-way upon and across the following described property of grantor: The right-of-way, easement, rights and privileges herein granted shall he used the purpose of providing electric utility service (overhead or underground) including placing, constructing, operating, repairing, inspecting, rebuilding, replacing, removing, relocating, electric lines, distribution facilities or equipment, as well as reading any meter or perming any act related to the provision of utility service. The Cooperative is specifically granted pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress. /J

24 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Section V Revi s ion 4 SECTON TTLE: FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED The width of the easement shall be feet, one-half (1/2) of such distance on either side of Cooperative's lines, poles, or other facilities. The height of the easement shall be from fifteen (15) feet beneath the surface of the ground to a height of - feet above the ground. The easement, right, and privilege herein granted shall be perpetual, unless The Cooperative shall have the right to use so much of the surface of the hereinbee described property of Grantor as may be reasonably necessary to construct and install within the right-of-way granted hereby the facilities that may at any time be necessary the purposes herein specified. The Cooperative shall have the right to clear the right-of-way of all obstructions, to cut and trim trees within the right-of-way or chemically treat trees or shrubbery with herbicides. Grantor further covenants that Grantor, his heirs, successors and assigns shall facilitate and assist Cooperative personnel in exercising their rights and privileges herein described at all reasonable times and shall not build, construct or cause to be erected any building or other structure that may interfere with the provision of electric service or the exercise of the rights granted to the Cooperative herein. WTNESS HAND -, this day of, A.D., 19-.

25 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Tariff Sect ion V 5 SECTON TTLE: FORMS 1 APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED THE STATE OF TEXAS s COUNTY OF 1 BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the egoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFCE this day of,19-. Notary Public in and the State of Texas (Frinted or Stamped Name of Notary) My Commission Expires: EJ

26 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. 1 SECTON TTLE: SEP FORMS Sect ion V 6 APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. J Denton, Texas DEFERRED PAYMENT AQREPiENT, the undersigned, promise to pay to the order of DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC., Texas, $ Dollars monthly on my outstandins bill of $ Dollars. Each installment shall be paid on or bee the 15th day of each month with the first installment of $ Dollars due on and the final installment of $ Dollars due on Service will not be discontinued non-payment of previous billing if Customer pays current bills in addition to the egoing sums. Failure to make payments as stipulated above, or failure to pay in full all current and future electric bills shall constitute grounds disconnection of electric service without further negotiation. F YOU ARE NOT SATSFED WTH THS CONTRACT, OR F AGREEMENT WAS MADE BY TELEPHONE AND YOU FEEL THS CONTRACT DOES NOT REFLECT YOUR UNDERSTANDNG OF THAT AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE COOPERATVE MMEDATELY AND DO NOT SGN THS CONTRACT. F YOU DO NOT CONTACT THE COOPERATVE, OR F YOU SGN THS AGREEMENT, YOU GVE UP YOUR RGHT TO DSPUTE THE AMOUNT DUE UNDER THE AGREEMENT, EXCEPT FOR THE COOPERATVE'S FALURE OR REFUSAL TO COMPLY WTH THE TERMS OF THS AGREEMENT. Signed: Bv : Date :

27 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Section V.- 7 SECTON TTLE: FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED CONTRACT OF GUARANTY - N DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. WHEREAS Denton County Electric Cooperative, nc., a Texas Corporation, hereinafter called "Cooperative," as a condition to furnishing residing at, hereinafter called "Applicant," electric service at, has requested Applicant to establish credit by making a cash deposit with said cooperative to secure payment electric service, or in lieu of such a deposit to furnish a satisfactory guaranty of payment electric service; and whereas, the undersigned Guarantor residing at, in consideration of the Cooperative furnishing the Applicant electric facilities and service without requiring such a deposit at this time, hereby guarantees to the Cooperative the payment by the Applicant of all charges facilities and service of all kinds whatsoever, which the Applicant may be liable under applicable tariff provisions, rules and regulations of the Cooperative by reason of his having contracted electric service at hereinabove stated. Now theree: The underslgned Guarantor covenants and agrees that, if Applicant at any time shall fail or refuse to pay when due all charges electric facilities and service, the undersigned Guarantor will upon demand of the Cooperative, pay all such charges. n the event Guarantor defaults in making payment, Guarantor agrees' that the amount due from Applicant may be transferred to any account Guarantor has with the Cooperative, and Guarantor understands and agrees that Guarantor's electric service is subject to termination if all charges, including the charges due from Applicant which have been transferred to Guarantor's account, are not promptly paid when due. The undersigned Guarantor hereby waives right to notice of acceptance of this guaranty and further waives right to notice of default in payment by said Applicant and consents that time of payment may be extended by the Cooperative without notice thereof. f suit is brought to ence Guarantor's obligation herein assumed, Guarantor shall pay all court costs and reasonable attorney fees thereby incurred by the Cooperative. This guaranty shall remain in full ce and effect until 30 days after receipt by the Cooperative of Guarantor's written notice to terminate; provided, however, that Guarantor's liability hereunder shall remain in effect thereafter with respect to any and all obligations electric service incurred by Applicant at any time prior to said termination date. This guaranty shall not be affected by the removal of service from the address stated to a different address nor by any change in the class of service contracted or any extension of payment. The undersigned Guarantor's liability under this guaranty shall not exceed

28 SECTON TTLE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. ' Section V Rev i s ion Sheet No, 8 FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED Signed and sealed this day of, 19 1 Guarantor Guarantor THE STATE OF TEXAS 5 COUNTY OF s BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared and, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the egoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFCE this day of,19-. Notary Public in and the State of Texas (Printed or Stamped Name of Notary) ACCOUNT DSCLOSURE AUTHORZATON The undersigned Applicant telecommunications and directory services hereby authorizes Denton County Electric Cooperative, nc. to disclose inmation to the Guarantor regarding the nature of the charges and the amount due and outstanding on Applicant's account electric service so long as this Contract of Guaranty remains in effect. Signed this day of,19-. Applicant lv

29 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion V 9 SECTON TTLE: FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED AGREEMENT FOR NTERCONNECTON AND PARALLEL OPERATON OF COGENERATON OR SMALL POWER PRODUCTON NSTALLATON; 100 KW OR LESS THS AGREEMENT made this - day of, 19-, by and between, hereinafter referred to as the "Producer," and Denton County Electric Cooperative, nc., hereinafter referred to as the "Cooperative" is as follows: 1. Purpose. Producer owns or intends to own and/or operate a qualifying electric power generating installation and desires to interconnect and operate such installation in parallel with Cooperative's electric distribution system. This agreement defines the relationship between the Cooperative and Producer including terms affecting purchase and sale of electricity as well as reasonable conditions interconnection and parallel operation. 2. Producer's Generatinq nstallation. The generating installation to which this agreement applies is described as: Make Mode 1 Serial # Fuel or Energy Source Nameplate Output Rating Operating Voltage Connection Located at kw volts phase Emergency Contact: Name Address Phone 3. Terms. The Cooperative agrees to use reasonable diligence to provide simultaneous electric service. nterconnection, parallel operation, sales and purchases of electricity will be governed by the Cooperative's Tariff including any and all amendments that may hereafter be approved or ordered by any regulatory authority having

30 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Section SECTON TTLE: FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED jurisdiction, SATD TARFF including all service rules, regulations, and rates S A PART OF THS AGREEMENT TO THE SAME EXTENT AS F FULLY SET OUT HEREN AND S ON FLE AND AVALABLE AT THE COOPERATVE'S OFFCE N DENTON, TEXAS. 4. nterconnection. Prior to interconnection Producer shall have (1) fulfilled all requisites the provision of electric utility service contained in the tariff; (2) provide an interconnection plan and other inmation; (3) comply with conditions line extension; (4) provide satisfactory liability insurance; (5) sign and deliver this Agreement; (6) complete construction; (7) comply with laws; (8) give notice of intent to energize; and (9) eliminate any conditions preventing interconnection. Producer warrants to Cooperative that Producer's power generating installation is constructed and will be maintained in a safe and reliable condition and will comply with the latest applicable codes. 5. Parallel Operation. Producer is responsible installation, safe operation, protection, and maintenance of all equipment and wiring at and beyond the point where Producer's conductors contact the Cooperative's conductors. The electrical power generated shall be compatible with Cooperative's standard distribution system at the point of delivery and of such quality that Cooperative's system is not adversely affected. Producer shall install and/or pay a visible break disconnect switch. The Cooperative shall have access to the disconnect switch and meter(s) at all times. The Cooperative's LTARTLTY S LMTED in accordance with its tariff and Producer agrees to indemnify and hold the Cooperative harmless from all claims except as specified in the tariff. 6. -_. Purchases -. of Electricity from Producer. At the option of the Producer, the Cooperative will purchase: No output from the generating installation while allowing the Producer to use the output to offset the Producer's total consumption, with the Producer's meter(s) modified to prevent reverse metering; or The net surplus output from the generating installation as measured by a second service meter which records the net surplus output of Producer into the Cooperative's system; where the net surplus is defined to be the accumulated instantaneous output of the Producer in excess of Producer's simultaneous instantaneous load;

31 ~ DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion V SECTON TTLE: FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED or The output of Producer's generating installation as measured by a second meter which records the output while charging the Producer the Producer's consumption. The Cooperative will pay electricity purchased from Producer at the applicable tariff rate qualifying power generation installations. At the option of the Producer, the Cooperative will: Credit the value of all output purchased from the Producer's generating installation against the monthly bill service the month following receipt of the Producer's meter reading(s) the monthly billing cycle; or Pay Producer by check all output purchased from Producer's generating installation within days from receipt of the Customer's meter reading(s) the monthly billing period. 7. Sales of to Producer. Producer agrees to pay electric service in accordance with the rate schedule applicable to class. f any tariff or rate is changed by the Cooperative, or by order or consent of any regulatory authority having a jurisdiction thereof whether or not at the request of the Cooperative, such changed tariff, rate, or redefined class of service shall be applicable to service provided hereunder from and after the effective date of such change. Periodically, Cooperative will render to Producer a statement of services rendered. Producer agrees to pay the total amount shown on such statement within sixteen (16) days from its date. Payment shall be made to Cooperative at its office in Denton, Denton County, Texas. 8. Term. The acceptance of this instrument by the Cooperative shall constitute an agreement between the Producer and the Cooperative which shall continue in ce an initial term of years (not to exceed 5 years) from the date service is made available by the Cooperative to the Producer. After the initial term, this agreement may be terminated by either party giving at least thirty (30) days written notice to the other Breach. The failure or refusal to perm any obligation contained in this agreement shall constitute a breach of this agreement. The parties shall have such rl

32 DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion SECTON TTLE: FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED remedies breach as may be provided at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, Cooperative may discontinue service if Producer has breached any portion of this agreement by failure to make timely payment or otherwise. 10. Entire Agreement. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements between Producer and Cooperative the service herein described, and the Cooperative, its agents and employees have made no representations, promises, or made any inducements, written or verbal, which are not contained herein. Producer agrees that it is not relying on any statements not herein contained. 11. Assiqnment. This agreement shall not be assigned by Producer except in accordance with the Articles, Bylaws, and rules and regulations of Cooperative. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of Cooperative's assigns. 12. nterconnection Cost. Producer agrees to pay extension of Cooperative's facilities and other interconnection costs as follows: N $ in advance of any work by the Cooperative; or $ per month as an increased monthly minimum over and above the applicable minimum stated in the Cooperative's tariff. 13. Receipt of Tariff. Producer acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Cooperative's tariff. DENTON COUNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. PRODUCER : By : General Manager J

33 DENTON COJNTY ELECTRC COOPERATVE, NC. Sect ion V Rev i s ion 13 SECTON TTLE: FORMS APPLCABLE TO ALL AREAS SERVED 1 Addendum to Agreement nterconnection and Parallel Operation of Cogeneration or Small Power Production nstallation; 100 KW or Less This addendum made the day of, 19-. by and between Dentc County Electric Cooperative, nc., hereinafter referred to as the "Cooperative" an hereinafter referred to as "Producer" modifies th first paragraph of Section 6 of the Agreement nterconnection and Parallel Operatic of Cogeneration or Small Power Production nstallation; 100 KW or less between the partie dated, 19- as follows: Producer certifies that he/she is using renewable resources in a generating installation (qualifying facility under FERC rules) with an aggregate design capacity of 50 kilowatts or less and hereby elects to interconnect through a single meter that runs ward and backward. Witness our hands: Denton County'Electric Cooperative, nc. Producer : By : Title: Bv : Title: