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Home My WebLink AboutR2017-035RESOLUTION NO. R2O17-035 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF DENTON'S GREENSENSE INCENTIVE PROGRAM, GREENSENSE INCENTIVE PROGRAM MANUAL, AND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION MANUAL FOR FY 2017-18; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Denton has made a commitment to energy efficiency and conservation; and WHEREAS, the objective of the GreenSense Incentive Program is to reduce energy demand and consumption by promoting energy conservation, thereby reducing the utility bills of City's electric utility customers, reducing the peak load of the City's electric system, and, reducing emissions in the state; and WHEREAS, the GreenSense Incentive Program Manual and the Distributed Generation Manual provide program guidelines, set rebate and incentive and credit rates, and establish participant eligibility criteria for customers who choose to participate in the GreenSense Incentive Program; and WHEREAS, the GreenSense Incentive Program Manual and Distributed Generation Manual affirm the City's commitment to energy efficiency and conservation; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to formally approve the updated GreenSense Incentive Program, the GreenSense Incentive Program Manual, and the Distributed Generation Manual for FY 2017-18; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION 1. The GreenSense Incentive Program Manual and the Distributed Generation Manual, attached as Exhibits "A" and "B" respectively, is hereby approved by the City Council. SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his designee, will bring forth the GreenSense Incentive Program, GreenSense Incentive Program Manual, and the Distributed Generation Manual for annual review by the City Council. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AN APPROVED this the day of �P,�pe 2017. TRIS WA I""l"S, MAYOR ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY BY: (�Mllv' jo',' APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: BY: Exhibit j OF DENTON N N Program Introduction The objective of the GreenSense Incentive Program ("Program") is to reduce energy demand and consumption by promoting energy conservation, thereby reducing the utility bills of Denton Municipal Electric (DME) customers, reducing the peak load of DME's electric system, and reducing emissions in the state. The Program offers incentives, in the form of credits on the electric service bills of eligible DME retail customers. Cash incentives may be paid to eligible retail customers for photovoltaic (solar) installations. In light of additional costs associated with the GreenSense Incentive Program and to mitigate potential risk to ratepayers, any participant in the Program must be, at the time this program is applied for and continuing while such program is in effect, a customer in good standing of all Denton Municipal Utilities, including Solid Waste services. Unless legal review procedures have been invoked in good faith regarding the obligation, a customer in good standing for the purpose of this Program is defined as a customer not owing any unpaid utility or solid waste debt obligation that is over forty-five (45) days past due to the City of Denton, Texas during the previous twelve (12) months. Program applicants will be able to qualify for multiple incentives simultaneously, unless specified in the individual incentive guidelines. A separate application may be necessary for each incentive. The Program will be in effect each fiscal year beginning on October 1, until the allotted funding is depleted or until cancellation of the program by the City of Denton ("City"). At the time the funds are depleted, no additional applications for participation will be accepted until the next fiscal year. Qualifying applicants must receive electric service from DME. The GreenSense Incentive Program Manual contains the guidelines for each rebate program. The guidelines and payments are subject to change by the City without prior notice. The City may, at any time, discontinue the Program without prior notice. A Ocatior 1'cr Pa n7crrt In order for energy efficient upgrades to qualify under the program guidelines, an "Application for Payment" form must be completed and submitted within thirty (30) days of installation of the energy efficient upgrades. For the overall effects of the energy efficiency upgrades to be measurable and verifiable through the deemed standards approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), the complete information must be recorded for each installation. Applications for payment, which must be accompanied by a copy of the invoice detailing work completed and efficiency measures installed as well as any technical data on the installed energy efficient upgrade, must be complete and submitted to the Conservation Program Coordinator. Payment Some energy efficiency upgrades must be permitted, inspected, and approved by the City's Building Inspection division before rebates will be processed. Incentives shall be in the form of a rebate credit to the electric utility accounts of DME customers that purchase the qualifying energy efficiency upgrades. After submitting a Request for Payment, customers can expect to receive the rebate credit in four (4) to ten (10) weeks. Incomplete or erroneous information can cause delays in payment. Table of Contents Energy Efficiency Rebates --- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning .............. ....... ...... ...... J Smart Thermostat ____________.______________._� ^4tt/o Reflective Radiant Borrier____...... _.______...... _..................... J Attic 6 AirDuct, ....... _____.......... ...................................... ........... _6 Solar Screens 6 Windows Solar Water Heater Electric Vehicle 7 Multifamily Incentive Energy Efficiency Rebate Application Standard Offer Incentive Engineering Audit ________________ ....................................... 16 3|PaQe r,10 . Energy,EfficienaRebates Installers The installer/contractor that performs the prescribed and approved energy efficient upgrades must be registered with the City at the time of the installation. To become a registered Program installer, submit a "GreenSense Rebate Installer Form" to the Conservation Program Coordinator. Do -It - Yourself installs by property owners qualify for energy efficiency rebates. The City does not endorse any product, service, individual or company. Selection of a registered installer/contractor to perform work is at the sole decision of the program participant. Any list of registered installers/contractors represents those companies who have registered themselves with the City. There is no work guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality, cost or effectiveness of the work performed by the contractor, employees or subcontractors. Pro ram Re uirements ➢ Applicants must be property owner ➢ All equipment must be new when purchased. No leased or lease -to -purchase equipment ➢ No rebate will be paid on a partial installation ➢ All installations must be for accounts served by Denton Municipal Electric (DME) ➢ All installations must meet all applicable national, local, and manufacturers' codes and specifications ➢ An itemized and dated invoice from the contractor or retailer along with application ➢ All application submissions are subject to lawful verification of identification and entitlement to the program credit by DME ➢ A pre and/or post inspection may be required ➢ Requests for payment must be received by Conservation Program Coordinator within thirty (30) days of installation Note: Individual rebates are subject to fund availability. The City may change the program guidelines or payments, or discontinue the Program without prior notice. Email Address 41 Page Rebates (&C itvofDenton. com Heating g Ventilation fir Conditioning S sten HVAC" DME is offering a rebate up to $400 for the purchase and installation of high -efficiency central air conditioners with gas heat, electric heat pumps, and geothermal heat pumps for existing residential and commercial facilities. No new construction applications will be accepted. Rebate Amounts: 1.0 to 2.5 Ton Units $200 3.0 to 5.0 Ton Units $400 HVAC Requirements — Equipment must have a minimum of sixteen (16) SEER rating — Both condensing unit and evaporator coil must be replaced — Installations must be made by a licensed contractor — Installation must be permitted, inspected and approved by the City of Denton's Building Inspections Department — All applications must meet requirements on page four (4) of this manual Smart "Thermostat DME is offering a rebate of fifty percent (50%) of the invoice amount, not to exceed $50.00 for the installation of a smart thermostat. No new construction applications will be accepted. Smart Thermostat Requirements — Thermostat must offer internet connectivity for remote management — All applications must meet requirements on page four (4) of this manual eflective Radiant B arrier DME is offering a rebate of twenty percent (20%) of the invoice amount, not to exceed $300.00 per structure for the installation of eighty percent (80%) or more reflective radiant barrier in accessible attic space on existing structures. No new construction applications will be accepted. Radiant Barrier Requirements — Installations must be on rafters or under decking — Reflectivity and square footage must be included on invoice and application -- All applications must meet requirements on page four (4) of this manual 51 Page GreeliSense Incentive r am .......�Manual. Attic Insulation DME is offering a rebate of 50 percent (50%) of the invoice amount, not to exceed $400.00 for the installation of attic insulation of at least R-49. No new construction applications will be accepted. Attic Insulation Requirements — Insulation must be installed between conditioned and unconditioned areas — Garages and other non -conditioned areas do not qualify — The current insulation level of each home must be determined and documented --- Square footage of installation area must be included on invoice and application — All applications must meet requirements on page four (4) of this manual Air Duct DME is offering a rebate of 30 percent (30%) of the invoice amount, not to exceed $200.00 for the replacement or repair of an air duct systems located in unconditioned space. No new construction applications will be accepted. Air Duct Requirements — Materials used should be long-lasting materials (mastics, foil tape, aerosol -based sealants) — The current air loss level of each system shall be determined and documented by the installer — Materials used shall be documented on invoice (i.e. insulation, mastics, tape, aerosol, etc.) — Invoice must specify whether home has slab or crawlspace and number of stories — All applications must meet requirements on page four (4) of this manual Solar Screens DME is offering a rebate of 30 percent (30%) of the invoice amount, not to exceed $200.00 per structure for the installation of solar screens on windows in conditioned space. Solar Screens Requirements — Solar screens must block at least ninety percent (90%) of solar heat gain — Structures will only qualify for this rebate once per twelve (12) month period — Reflectivity and square footage must be included on invoice and application — All applications must meet requirements on page four (4) of this manual 61 Page ise -:. SrrvM�i Pry Y1~ .........Manual Windows DME is offering a rebate of 30 percent (30%) of the invoice amount, not to exceed $500.00 per structure for the installation of energy efficient windows in conditioned space. Windows Requirements -- Windows must have a U -Factor of 0.29 or less AND a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.22 or less — Structures will only qualify for this rebate once per twelve (12) month period — Window sticker and square footage must be included on invoice and application — All applications must meet requirements on page four (4) of this manual Solar Water Heater DME is offering a rebate of 30 percent (30%) of the invoice amount, not to exceed $300.00 per structure for the installation of a solar water heater. Solar Water Heater Requirements — Solar water heater must be sized to accommodate a family of four (4), at minimum — Solar water heater must preheat water for an electric water heater that is permanently installed at the structure — Solar water heater must have permanently installed electric backup — Structures will only qualify for this rebate once per twelve (12) month period — All applications must meet requirements on page four (4) of this manual Electric Vehicle DME is offering a rebate of $300 for the purchase of a Plug -In Electric Vehicle. Electric Vehicle Requirements — Hybrid vehicles do not qualify for a rebate Separate application (seepage 10) to be submitted with: — Proof of Purchase — Proof of Registration — Registration address must be within DME service territory and served by DME 71 Page r � Inceptive ro a Manual Multiffami incentive DME is offering rebates for the purchase and installation of energy efficient upgrades for any existing multifamily complex located on one property. No new construction applications will be accepted. Requirements — Applications must be completed and approved PRIOR to installation due to the limited availability of funds — All requirements for upgrades listed below are the same as the individual incentives detailed in pages four (4) to seven (7) of this manual UpRrade Incentive Ca not to exceed Central HVAC $400.00 each $2,400 Smart Thermostats $10.00 each $200 Attic Insulation w.w $0.30 per square foot $1,200 Air Ducts 30% of total cost $600 Solar Screens $3.00 er s uare foot $800 — Windows $2.00 er s uare foot $1,500 81 Page Green -Sense Incentive Progjqm Mqnuaj ...................... 91 Page E 0 warw E m L 1 E :2 z C 3 A > CL 7i > 06 d 91 Page E Q 0 warw E m E z > 7i > 06 d hY w CL hY E LU cc z ba, 2 w w ED o A A Q 0 warw E m E z > 06 d hY w CL hY E LU cc z ba, Jr Q 0 warw X gE I u. Electric Vehicle Application Applicant Name: Phone Number: Vehicle Registration Address: Plug -In Vehicle Make, Model, & Year: lug -In Vehicle Trim Level (i.e. Nissan Leaf S, SV, or WS L) Vehicle VIN: Battery can be charged at (check all that apply): DME Account: Email: w ❑ Level 1 (120 volts) Level 2 (240 volts) [I DC Fast Charge I hereby certify that the information I provided above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information may disqualify me from receiving the Electric Vehicle Rebate. I agree to charge my electric vehicle during the off-peak hours of 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Date: 101 Page Signature: GreenSense I Ce tive.Pr Mram__..... Manual 1 ........ � ents ifs Dii t ibut d �� r� �� t��n uuuu�a l��ilu�� o f Dent :�iiLjre Lj � �r � r ..� �.... � ,,,,, rvrvry e iii e, aaa...., IL(m, !il documents or this r lbat L t,�Lin..:t1l t �I isIribul d Cff'en raltttn Manual. Those interested in participating in the Solar Photovoltaic Incentive (SPI) must either have a DME electric account or own the property that has, or will have, a DME electric account where the photovoltaic system is to be installed. The photovoltaic system must be owned by the SPI participant. Only DME customers in good standing will be eligible to receive the rebate. All customers must have insurance for their property. The incentive for qualifying photovoltaic system equipment is $0.75 per AC Watt up to $30,000, not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total installation cost. The incentive for qualifying photovoltaic systems with battery storage equipment is $1.50 per AC Watt up to $30,000, not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total installation cost. DME neither expressly nor implicitly warrants any work performed by a contractor, employees, or subcontractor. DME does not endorse any product, service, individual or company. Selection of an installer/contractor to perform work is the sole decision of the program participant. DME makes no warranties whatsoever that participant will realize any energy savings as a result of any installs of the program. In no event shall DME be responsible for any direct, special, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary or indirect damages in tort, contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability or under any indemnity provision or otherwise related to any installs or the SPI. Customer assumes the risk of any loss or damage(s) that the customer may suffer in connection with its participation in the SPI. Customers requesting interconnection and parallel operation of Distributed Generation must complete and receive as roval from DME rior to installen n Any connection to the distribution or transmission system without proper prior approval will result in the immediate disconnection of service. Service will not be restored until any required studies are completed, the installation has been inspected and approved by DME, and an interconnection agreement has been executed. All CitV of Denton re uirements for Distributed Generation including documents for this rebate are located in the Distributed Generation Manual. or more int isnot on contact: Proeram Administrator 111 Page GreenSense Incentive Pr rani Manual BQZ Program Participant DME offers incentives for customers with a peak demand of 200 kW or more that are interested in making energy efficiency upgrades to their facility. Standard Offer Incentive (SOI) participants must have a DME General Service Medium (GSM), General Service Large (GSL) and/or General Service Time of Use (TGS) electric account at the location where the upgrades are to be completed. The peak demand reduction must be a minimum of 50 kW. Upgrades must be pre -approved, in order to qualify for the rebate. Participants must submit written permission for DME to discuss their account and energy consumption with the installer. Only DME customers in good standing will be eligible to receive the rebate. DME does not endorse any product, service, individual or company. Selection of a registered installer/contractor to perform work is the sole decision of the program participant. Any list of registered installers/contractors represents those companies who have registered themselves with DME. There is no work guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality, cost or effectiveness of the work performed by the contractor, employees or subcontractors. Denton Municipal Electric makes no financial commitment to applicants until an application is accepted and a Letter of Intent (LOI) is issued. The LOI is valid for ninety (90) days for upgrades to be installed. Under extenuating circumstances, applicants may request extensions to their LOI. Requests for LOI extension must be submitted prior to LOI expiration, in writing, accompanied by a detailed explanation of the reason for the delay. Contractor must demonstrate that the cause of the delay is out of their control along with substantial progress toward project completion. Extensions will be granted at the sole discretion of DME. PSI participants forfeit their incentive reservation once the LOI has expired. Acceptable projects may include: Lighting retrofit; HVAC upgrade; Motor replacement Unacceptable projects include those that: Rely on customer behavior; Involve cogeneration and demand management including generation from renewable; Have a negative impact on the environment; Have no capital investment; Plug loads Installers The installer/contractor that performs the prescribed and approved energy efficient upgrades does not need to be registered as a DME Authorized Installer. Installers must submit the application along with the estimated cost, estimated demand savings, and method of kW savings calculations. Installers must also submit detailed information for each project including scope of work, specific equipment being removed and installed. DME will review the application and supporting documents for acceptance. 121Page reenSens l cents Pro ram Manual Standard Offer Incentive 5 - 100 DME is offering commercial customers $100.00 per kilowatt (kW) saved, less than or equal to 100 kW, over the minimum set by city, state, and federal energy efficiency standards, not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of total project cost. — Customer must have a minimum peak demand of 200 kW — The demand reduction must be a minimum of 50 kW Replaced equipment must be disposed of and cannot be put back into service — The energy efficiency upgrade must be in service for at least ten (10) years — Equipment must meet all codes and permitting requirements — Lighting incentive will not count for more than sixty-five percent (65%) of total project Aonlication Process The following must be submitted to the Program Administrator for evaluation and acceptance: — Standard Offer Incentive Form — Proposal showing estimated cost, estimated demand savings, and method of kW savings calculation -- Customer will receive confirmation that the application was received via e-mail — DME will review the application to determine if the project will be accepted — Customer will receive a LOI if the project has been accepted — Customer will be contacted to schedule an initial inspection — Within thirty (30) days of the completion of the project, the customer will contact the Energy Programs Coordinator to schedule a final inspection. This inspection is strictly for the purpose of qualifying for the rebate, not to take the place of Building Inspections or internal quality control Following final inspection, demand reduction will be verified For more information contact: Program Administrator 131 Page GreenSense IncentiveMaq Ll Standard Offer Incentive 100 + DME is offering commercial customers $125.00 per kilowatt (kW) saved, more than 100 kW, over the minimum set by city, state, and federal energy efficiency standards, not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of total project cost. — Customer must have a minimum peak demand of 200 kW — The demand reduction must be a minimum of 101 kW — Replaced equipment must be disposed of and cannot be put back into service — The energy efficiency upgrade must be in service for at least ten (10) years — Equipment must meet all codes and permitting requirements — Lighting incentive will not count for more than sixty-five percent (65%) of the total project A liataon Process — The following must be submitted to the Program Administrator for evaluation and acceptance: — Standard Offer Incentive Form — Proposal showing estimated cost, estimated demand savings, and method of kW savings calculation — Customer will receive confirmation that the application was received via e-mail — DME will review the application — Customer will receive a LOI if the project has been accepted — Customer will be contacted to schedule an initial inspection — Within thirty (30) days of the completion of the project, the customer will contact the Program Administrator to schedule a final inspection o This inspection is strictly for the purpose of qualifying for the rebate, not to take the place of Building Inspections or internal quality control Following final inspection, demand reduction will be verified Administrator 141 Page GreenSense IncentLye frog arn Maqual Standard Offer Incentive Form (To be completed by DME Customer Representative.) . .... . ...... CUSTOMER INFORMATION Company Name Account No .......................................... .... . Contact Person Title Telephone No Email Address Site Address Description of Study: ....................... CONSULTANT INFORMATION Company Name ........ . . . . . . Contact Person Title Telephone No Email address Company Address By signing below, you agree that you are duly authorized by the Customer to make decisions on their behalf and you r you represent to DME that you have read, understand and agree to abide by the teens, conditions, and reqtdrernents written in the SOI section of the GreenSense Incentive Prograin Manual. Yon are also granting releaseof historica,l usage information to be sent to the consultant to be used in the demand reduction analysis,, Print Name Signature Date 151 Page Pro ram Parti i ant Those interested in participating in the Engineering Audit (Audit) must have a DME General Service Large (GSL) and/or General Service Time of Use (TGS) electric account where the Audit is to be performed. Only DME customers in good standing will be eligible to receive the rebate. Each customer site is eligible for one detailed audit every three (3) years. DME neither expressly nor implicitly warrants any part of the audits. Customer understands that, while DME may provide a program to encourage energy efficiency, DME is not liable or responsible in any way for the performance or results of the audits or the Program. DME makes no warranties whatsoever that customer will realize any energy savings as a result of the audits or the program. In no event shall DME be responsible for any direct, special, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary or indirect damages in tort, contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability or under any indemnity provision or otherwise related to the audits or the Program. Customer assumes the risk of any loss or damage(s) that the customer may suffer in connection with its participation in the audits or the Program. Customers requesting an engineering audit must fill out an Audit application and submit it to the Program Administrator. The Program Administrator will review the application and if approved, the customer will be notified and the detailed audit shall be completed by a professional engineer within ninety (90) days of approval by DME. Program Administrator Auditor Audit participants are encouraged to receive several quotes before entering into a contract with an engineering firm. Engineering firms must have written permission from DME's customer in order to exchange energy information with DME. Engineers are required to submit completed audit reports and a copy of the invoice to the Program Administrator within thirty (30) days after audit is done. 161 Page M uiniti n S Once approved, the engineering audit shall include the following components: ➢ Schedule of the customer site visit ➢ Identify the current status of any customer plans for equipment purchase, vendors under consideration, vendor bids, plans for new construction/expansion, and/or other changes ➢ Identify the customer's schedule requirements (budget cycle, equipment lead-time issues, construction schedules, planned plant shutdowns, etc.) ➢ Identify what the customer needs to have to get an energy efficiency measure (EEM) implemented (financial criteria, maximum budget, etc.) ➢ Energy Use Baseline: Estimate the baseline energy use for all existing major electric equipment related to facility operations (i.e. refrigeration, air compressors, lighting, motors, etc.) based on historical usage provided to you by DME. ➢ EEMs Clearly and concisely describe EEMs and EEM alternatives, and describe the source of energy savings — Identify the customer's business reasons (i.e. maintenance, energy efficiency, safety, end -of -life, production increase) for wanting a detailed audit done at the facility Create a sketch to fully illustrate the current system. This sketch may include distances, controls, piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID), process flow and any other pertinent information that affects the current or future function of the system — Make an assessment of the potential project costs and energy and cost savings for the EEMs — Include a description of your calculation methodology and how costs were estimated — Include current Power Factor (PF), proposed PF, savings, and cost estimate — An executive summary will be included in the report with a summary table of measures showing the description, current kilowatt and kilowatt-hours per year (kW & kWh/yr), proposed kW & kWh/yr, kW & kWh/yr savings, cost estimate, potential DME incentive, simple payback before incentive, and simple payback after incentive 171Page GreenSense Incentive Pro fail.MvlatLuLall Incentive The incentive for qualifying audits is up to fifty percent (50%) of the total audit cost, not to exceed $5,000 for DME participation. Applying for the Engineering Audit Program does not disqualify eligible customers from applying for other DME incentives. Any customer's costs, including maintenance, in-house labor, overhead, direct or indirect, are not included in the cost of the audits and are not part of the reimbursement to be paid by DME. Denton Municipal Electric makes no financial commitment to applicants until an application is accepted and a Letter of Intent (LOI) is issued by DME. The LOI is valid for ninety (90) days for a detailed audit to be performed. Under extenuating circumstances, applicants may request extensions to their LOI. Requests for LOI extensions must be submitted prior to LOI expiration, in writing, accompanied by a detailed explanation of the reason for the delay. Extensions shall be granted at the sole discretion of DME. Program participants forfeit their incentive reservation once the LOI has expired. Incentives are given in the form of a check to the program participant. Customers do not have the option to have a rebate sent directly to the contractor. Incentive payment will be issued within four (4) weeks after DME has reviewed the final audit report. Any application for which funding is not available will be returned to the applicant. DME does not have a waiting list or queue. [See Detailed Audit Application on following page.] 181 Page GreenSense f icent ive Prog �,,jrn Matnial Detailed Audit Application (To be completed by DME Customer Representative.) CUSTOMER INFORMATION .......... Company Name Account No Contact Person Title Telephone No . .... Email Address Site Address Description of Study: CONSULTANT INFORMATION Company Name Contact Person I Title F -Telephone No 11,'mail address Company Address By signing below, you agree that you are duly authorized by the Customer to make decisions on their behalf and you represent to DME that you have read, understand and agree to abide by the terms, conditions, and requ i reuients written in the Engineering Audit section of the GreenSense Incentive Prograrn Manual. You are also granting release of historical usage information u) be scat to the cotiSUItant to be used', in the etriergy audit analysis. .... ... . ..... ...... . .... Print Name Signature Date 191 Page _..Grccnnc Incentive r0 ILqm Man�Lql ERCOT Emergencv Response Service The objective of the Emergency Response Service ("ERS") is to decrease energy demand on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ("ERCOT") grid by reducing the electric demand of Denton Municipal Electric's ("DME") electric system, during times of ERCOT system emergencies, thereby lessening the likelihood of the need for firm load shedding (a.k.a, "rolling blackouts"). The Service offers incentives, through ERGOT, to qualified DME customers that make themselves available for deployment in an electric grid emergency. Customers may shed load or start backup generators to fulfill their obligations. Those interested in participating in this program will be able to choose between a ten (10) minute (ERS -10) and thirty (30) minute (ERS -30) deployment. Customers will be able to choose from six (6) time periods: Time Period 1 Time Period 2 Time Period 3 Time Period 4 Time Period 5 Time Period 6 Hours Ending 0600 — 0800 (5:00.00a.m. to 8:00:00a.m.) Monday through Friday except ERCOT Holidays Hours Ending 0900 - 1300 (8:00:00a.m. to 1:00:00p.m.) Monday through Friday except ERCOT Holidays Hours Ending 1400 - 1600 (1:00:00p_m to 4:00.00p.m.) Monday through Friday except ERCOT Holidays, Hours Endin9 1700 - 1900 (4:00:00p.ms to 7:00:00p.m,) Monday through Friday except ERCOT Holidays Hours Ending 2000 - 2200 (7:66" p-. ....... m. to 10:00:00P.m.) Monday through Friday except ERCOT Holidays. I All other hours DME's Energy Management Organization (EMO), on behalf of ERS Resources, will submit offers for one or more ERS Time Periods. Time Periods are given within a four (4) month Contract Period: October through January, February through May, and June through September. Customers bid for specific Time Periods and ERCOT awards contacts based on price and location. This Service will be in effect each fiscal year beginning on October 1, until program cancellation by ERGOT. The ERS service will not be activated until the total anticipated reduction amount enrolled exceeds 2,000 kW. To qualify for this service, applicants must receive electric service from DME. Program guidelines and payments are subject to change by ERCOT without prior notice. infi Mailing Address 201 Page Energy Program 1659 Spencer Road Denton, TX 76205 .Green SensIncentive._�M&Kpjn Manual Pro u m P" uric! pant This program is only for General Service Medium (GSM), General Service Large (GSL) and General Service Time of Use (TGS) customers who voluntarily enroll in the Service and have an interval data recorder or smart meter. To be considered for this service, customers must have a historic peak demand of at least 200 kW. DME retains the sole right to determine eligibility for ERS. Customers must successfully complete unannounced testing requirements that consist of an approximately thirty (30) minute curtailment. Participants must have a system in place that allows them to drop committed load within eight (8) or twenty five (25) minutes. The ERS program states a customer shall be obligated for a maximum deployment time of eight (8) cumulative hours during a contract period which can be spread over two events. In addition there is a one (1) hour test that can be called on an unannounced basis by ERCOT. While the ERS program states a customer is obligated for up to eight (8) hours of deployment, ERCOT also reserves the right to maintain ERS response service an additional four (4) hours if necessary. This can result in an ERS provider ultimately providing up to twelve (12) hours of total response service during a contract period. Upon completion of a deployment event, customers shall return to a condition that will allow them to meet their contracted obligations within ten (10) hours. Determination of ars Event ERCOT will deploy ERS -10 only during Energy Emergency Alerts (EEA) level 2 or 3 and may deploy ERS -30 only during EEA levels 1, 2 or 3. EEA Level 1 — Power Watch: < 2,300 MW of on-line reserves EEA Level 2 — Power Warning: < 1,750 MW of on-line reserves EEA Level 3 — Power Emergency: On-line reserves continue to decline Compensation Participants are paid the Market Clearing Price if their ERS offer is accepted by ERCOT. ERCOT pays based on the availability and performance of the committed customer. All payments are made to the EMO by ERCOT seventy (70) days after the end of the contract period. Compensation shall be based on actual hours in each Time Period. The penalties for non-compliance may be a reduction or elimination in capacity payments and possible suspension from ERS. ERCOT communicates directly with DME's EMO as a QSE. To participate in ERS, a customer must have a contract with DME EMO, which will provide all the administration of ERS. EMO service fees will be twenty-five percent (25%) of awarded Market Clearing price. Award = Clearing Price x MW Committed x Number of Hours 211 Page h"B" � IVI�VV@�IDllWll�YI�IVUlOUWI Im IIIINIINImOVVOVIUVIU��M90MWM9MOVWVMVWWIWVWV�u�UWwI�VNVVfl'��UVVWIVOVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOIOIOVOVIUVIUVIUVIIIPI�IIIIY�7N i October 1, 2017 I" Edition Im Introduction This City of Denton (City) Distributed Generation Manual (Manual) has been prepared for use by both City personnel and potential Distributed Generation owners to connect and operate systems less than one megawatt (MW). Any Distributed Generation of one MW and over will be addressed on a case by case basis. It is the intent of the City to allow all citizens to install Distributed Generation (DG), provided the DG facility does not adversely affect the safety of emergency personnel, the general public and those that may work on the electrical system. The safety goal also assures DME's distribution does not compromise reliability and the service quality of all DME customers. It is the responsibility of the DG owner to determine any economic benefits of DG operation. The electrical requirements in this Manual apply only to citizens that have an electric account with Denton Municipal Electric (DME) serving the property where proposed DG is to be installed. All energy resources on the City's electrical distribution system require approval by DME prior to any other City department process and approval. DG is an electrical generating facility located at a customer's point of delivery, which may be installed as a Stand -Alone Unit or Interconnected Unit: Stand -Alone Unit — Distributed Generation that is not connected to the City's electrical system in any way. Stand-alone facilities shall be installed in a manner that no generated power will export to the City's electrical system. Interconnected Unit — Distributed Generation that is physically connected to the City's electrical system so that parallel operation (on-site generation) can occur. Examples of DG include, but are not limited to, systems that generate or store energy such as solar photovoltaic, wind, energy storage, combined heat and power, fuel cells, batteries, micro -turbines, reciprocating engines, gas and diesel generators. This Manual provides one centralized location for all interested in the DG process to ascertain the requirements necessary for City departments' involved, estimated time frames, current fees, DG rider, and appropriate City contact information. The City is committed to being solar friendly by providing excellent service to its Customers through a successful, safe, and reliable DG installation. The City of Denton reserves the right to amend this Manual at any time. To download the latest edition, this Manual is located on the City of Denton website at: www.cityofdenton.com. Distributed Generation Manual 2 1 P a g e T&e of Cantents INTRODUCTION ..................... ......... ......... 2 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) INTERCONNECTION .......... ...,,.., ,.,,.....,.,.,..... ..... 4 ZONING.......................... .„,.,.................... ................ , ...................., ........, ........, ......... .,,....,, 4 DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC..........,. ,..,...... ,,.... ........ ........ ......................... 4 PERMITS.................................... , ......... ..,,„..,, .....,,.. ..,,,,,., . ,.,.,,...........,.„,...,..., 5 FIRE.................... ......... ......... ......... ......... PENALTIES................................. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ., 6 WIND, STORAGE, GAS OR OTHER DISTRIBUTED GENERATION (DG) INTERCONNECTION ........................ 7 ZONING..................................... ......... ......... ...... ..... .,, , .......... .,,...,.. ,.,,,„,,. 7 REQUIREMENTS............................................... .............. ....... , ....,.,...... ____ ...... , ,, .,,.,., 7 STAND-ALONE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION ............................... ,.........,,,,..,,..,,,,.,,..,,,.............. ....... ......,...... 8 ZONING.............................,...,., ,.,,,.,,, .,,.,.:.. ............... ,,..., ........, .,.......,.,,......,.,,, ,.,,.. 8 DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ........................ ..... ......„. ,.. .. .,,„. 9 PERMITS......................... ...,....... .,........ ...,,,„, ...... ,,......... .,.. ,.,,..,,. .............,.,..,, 9 FIRE............................„... , ,,,..... ........,.....,,,... ......... .,.,„.,,. 9 PENALTIES......................„ ..,.,.,, ,. ....,..„, .,„. ..................... ....... ....... ..,.... 10 ELECTRIC RATE FOR RENEWABLE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION ....................... ............. ,„.,..,..,..,,,,,,,........... 11 ELECTRIC RATE FOR ALL OTHER DISTRIBUTED GENERATION . ,,..,,,,, .....,,., 11 DISTRIBUTED GENERATION PROCESS FLOW CHART..........,.,. .. ......... ......... _ ,.......... ,,,., 12 INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION PACKET.....,, .... ... ...................„, „.,,,,.., ,...,....... 13 INTERCONNECTION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ......................... .............,,,,.,,..,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,,,.,,...... __ 13 DG INTERCONNECTION AND PERMIT APPLICATION...................................................................... 14 SECTION 1—SOLAR DG SYSTEMS ......................... ......... ......... ......... .............,.,„ 15 SECTION 2 — OTHER DG SYSTEMS ..................... ......... ..............., .W. ........, ......___ ........... .,. 16 AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION........................................................... ............................. 17 GREENSENSE SOLAR PV INCENTIVE............................... ....... .............. .................. ... ......... ................. 25 PV INCENTIVE REQUIREMENTS UNDERSTANDING ... ....... ....„,„,,,,,.,,,,,....,.,,,.,....... ..,........ .,.._..,...„,,,, 26 STAND-ALONE APPLICATION PACKET .......................... ....... ,.,, ....... ,...... ,.,....... 27 STAND-ALONE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST .......... .................. .„.„...,,,,,„ ,.,,,,... ,...........,„,„. 27 STAND-ALONE DG AND PERMIT APPLICATION............................................,,„..,...,..,.,,................ 28 SECTION 1—STAND-ALONE DG SYSTEMS......................................................................................29 Distributed Generation Manual 3 1 P a g e Im Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Interconnection DG is a large investment and requires a bit of research before making a decision. The City encourages all residents interested in buying PV to talk to several installers, receive as many quotes needed to feel confident about PV, and understand what to expect before, during, and after PV is installed. Remember: this manual and City staff are available to answer questions and help clear any confusion. The City neither expressly nor implicitly warrants any work performed by a contractor, employees, or subcontractor. The City does not endorse any product, service, individual or company. Selection of an installer/contractor to perform work is the sole decision of the customer. The City makes no warranties whatsoever that participant will realize any energy savings as a result of any PV installs. In no event shall the City be responsible for any direct, special, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary or indirect damages in tort, contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability or under any indemnity provision or otherwise related to any installs. Customer assumes the risk of any loss or damage(s) that the customer may suffer in connection with its PV installation. The City is committed to become a SolSmart designated community. In partnership with the SolSmart team, the City of Denton's dedicated staff members will work to improve the solar process for PV installs, making it faster and efficient. In these efforts, we call on our residents, businesses, non -profits, and others to get involved. Inquiries related to the PV process, installs, and/or SolSmart designation can be directed to solar@cityofdenton.com. Zoning All zones within the city of Denton allow on-site PV system installs. It is the right of the property owners to install solar and owners' right to sunlight on their property. A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) may be required for residents interested in installing PV within a Historic District which would be visible from the public Right of Way. If a COA is required, it must be approved prior to work being performed and a building permit issued. For more information on COAs, visit the Development Services Department page at :fl"d n(on:..� iii or call (940) 349-8541. Denton Municipal Electric Customers requesting interconnection and parallel operation of PV must complete the City's approved Application for Interconnection. Once DME has received and accepted all required Distributed Generation Manual 4 1 P a g e documents, permit information will be uploaded to ETrakit, Building Inspections' project tracking dashboard, to begin the permitting process. DME will conduct internal studies that may include electric grid impacts, shading over proposed install location, and easily accessible disconnect and meter. For the purpose of this section, easily accessible requirement means City personnel are capable of quickly accessing DME's meter and/or the customer's disconnect for testing, service, inspections, disconnects, or connects, regardless of fence location. Doors, gates, or other barriers must be unlocked, unless City personnel is furnished with convenient means to bypass the barrier for full and safe access to equipment, i.e. keys to locks and gate codes. DME will also review the necessary documents to assure all installs meet current National Electrical Safety Codes (NESC), DME Service Standards, UL 1741 Standards, and IEEE 1547 Standard. PV installs over 500 kW will be subject to pre -interconnection studies by a third party engineering firm, as needed in compliance with PUCT Substantive Rules 25.211 and 25.212 or its successor(s); which may extend approval time by four to six weeks. In instances where such studies are deemed necessary, the scope of such studies shall be based on the characteristics of the particular distributed generation facility to be interconnected and the Company's distribution system at the specific proposed location. The Customer is responsible for all costs associated with the pre - interconnection studies. Upon DME approval of the project, applicants will be sent a Permit Release Letter through email indicating the start of the permit review. See below for permitting process. DME will be notified when inspection has passed and permit is final. DME personnel will schedule an appointment with the customer for final testing of anti-islanding and disconnect. If customer was approved for a PV rebate, DME will complete a check request in the amount provided in the Letter of Intent. See GreenSense Incentive Program Manual for more information on rebates at r a u c, al ° � 7 4s7, mm identsJser N°a ices/ene vY tL)�t � �mgi�.�.� ..�,�aq . Any connection to the City's electric grid without execution of interconnection agreement will result in the immediate disconnect of the PV system. The PV disconnect will be locked closed until any required studies are completed, the installation has been inspected and approved by the City, and an interconnection agreement has been executed. For more information on DME requirements, the Electric Service Standards can be found at Service Su[ndards. Permits No DG, stand-alone or interconnected, shall be installed without first obtaining a permit from Building Inspections. The permit application is combined with DME's Application for Distributed Generation Manual 5 1 P a g e if'lr Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation. No permit shall be issued without prior approval by DME. Building Inspections will contact the applicant if any additional information is needed. If application satisfies all requirements, applicant will need to schedule Electrical Rough and Electrical Final inspections after installing the PV system. Daily inspections must be scheduled before 4:00 PM for an appointment to be completed the next business day. No same day appointment schedules are available. Permit packets, City approved plans, and Contractor must be on-site for all inspections. Fee for a Residential or Commercial Alteration Permit is $130 and due to Building Inspections prior to permit finalization by City personnel. Permit payments may be made through ETrakit at VVW VV r JLC � mlcN ri o� i.4, ur.br ii'e'lml 6 q fm 0. Fire No commercial PV shall be installed without first obtaining approval from the City's Fire Department. The Fire Department approval is included with Building Inspections permitting process. All PV shall be installed in accordance with Sections 605.11.1 through 605.11.2 of International Fire Codes, the International Building Code, and National Fire Protection Association. Commercial PV disconnects shall be easily accessible by Fire personnel. For the purpose of this section, easily accessible shall mean that there must not be a barrier, including an unlocked fence, keeping City personnel from accessing customer's PV disconnect. Fire will contact the applicant if any additional information is needed. If application satisfies all requirements, applicant will need to schedule an inspection with Fire, after PV is installed. Penalties Any PV system, stand-alone or interconnected, installed without prior approval or not installed according to approved plans provided through the City's interconnection process will be subject to a citation and disconnect or disassembly of PV system. Customer will be required to go through the City's approval process and pay double fees for work done without a permit. Any person that tampers with, damages or illegally connects to the City's electric grid will be charged a minimum of $310 per event. Any customer that prevents access per easily accessible requirement mentioned in the Denton Municipal Electric section of this manual will be charged $46 per event. Distributed Generation Manual 6 1 P a g e i, hM1"4 puffUMM �y�g.. Wind, Storage, Gas or Other Distributed Generation (DG) Interconnection DG is a large investment and requires a bit of research before making a decision. The City encourages all customers interested in buying DG to talk to several installers, receive as many quotes needed to feel confident about DG, and understand what to expect before, during, and after DG is installed. The City neither expressly nor implicitly warrants any work performed by a contractor, employees, or subcontractor. The City does not endorse any product, service, individual or company. Selection of an installer/contractor to perform work is the sole decision of the customer. The City makes no warranties whatsoever that participant will realize any energy savings as a result of any DG installs. In no event shall the City be responsible for any direct, special, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary or indirect damages in tort, contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability or under any indemnity provision or otherwise related to any installs. Customer assumes the risk of any loss or damage(s) that the customer may suffer in connection with its DG installation. Inquiries related to the DG process or installs can be directed to solar@cityofdenton.com. Zoning Most zones within the city of Denton allow on-site DG installation without restrictions or requiring a Specific Use Permit (SUP). For a full list of zoning districts and limitations, see Subchapter 5 in the City of Denton Development Code atgl r uiw�dl��i� �i�r�ip��,�u�mi/wmr7�nawC ➢ Wind: Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) installs either have restrictions or require a Specific Use Permit (SUP). ➢ Storage: All zones within the city of Denton allow on-site battery storage system installs. ➢ Gas/Diesel: All zones within the city of Denton allow on-site gas and diesel generation installs. A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) may be required for residents interested in installing PV within a Historic District which would be visible from the public Right of Way. If a COA is required, it must be approved prior to work being performed and a building permit issued. For more information on COAs, visit the Development Services Department page at w ti Mala,( kaaiu c?IT or call (940) 349-8541. Requirements All wind and other DG interconnections are subject to the same approval procedures stated under the Solar PV Interconnection section in this manual. Distributed Generation Manual 7 1 P a g e Stand -Alone Distributed Generation A Stand -Alone Distributed Generation facility is considered to be DG that is not connected to the City's electrical system in any way. Stand-alone facilities shall be installed in a manner that no generated power will export to the City's electrical system. The City neither expressly nor implicitly warrants any work performed by a contractor, employees, or subcontractor. The City does not endorse any product, service, individual or company. Selection of an installer/contractor to perform work is the sole decision of the customer. The City makes no warranties whatsoever that participant will realize any energy savings as a result of any DG installs. In no event shall the City be responsible for any direct, special, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary or indirect damages in tort, contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability or under any indemnity provision or otherwise related to any installs. Customer assumes the risk of any loss or damage(s) that the customer may suffer in connection with its DG installation. Inquiries related to the DG process or installs can be directed to solar@cityofdenton.com. Zoning Most zones within the city of Denton allow on-site DG installation without restrictions or requiring a Specific Use Permit (SUP). For a full list of zoning districts and limitations, see Subchapter 5 in the City of Denton Development Code at �� l Www nrw wnrnA.��4a a lg �u ac �l � ��,S,/de%�0��l��u�� l-. rrevvie°+ �"co(.ie-criteria-:,ina:,::A i. ➢ Solar: All zones within the city of Denton allow on-site photovoltaic (PV) system installs. ➢ Wind: Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) installs either have restrictions or require a Specific Use Permit (SUP). ➢ Storage: All zones within the city of Denton allow on-site battery storage system installs. ➢ Gas/Diesel: All zones within the city of Denton allow on-site gas and diesel generation installs. A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) may be required for residents interested in installing DG within a Historic District which would be visible from the public Right of Way. If a COA is required, it must be approved prior to work being performed and a building permit issued. For more information on COAs, visit the Development Services Department page at 1 !�f.�mliy�b��m�� riLn or call (940) 349-8541. Distributed Generation Manual 8 1 P a g e Imf Denton Municipal Electric Customers interested in Stand -Alone DG must complete the City's approved application process. Once DME has received and accepted all required documents, permit information will be uploaded to ETrakit, Building Inspections' project tracking dashboard, to begin the permitting process. DME will review the necessary documents to assure all installs meet current National Electrical Safety Codes (NESC) and DME Service Standards. Upon DME approval of the project, applicants will be sent a Permit Release Letter through email indicating the start of the permit review. See below for permitting process. Any connection to the City's electric grid without execution of interconnection agreement will result in the immediate disconnect of the DG system. The DG disconnect will be locked closed until any required studies are completed, the installation has been inspected and approved by the City, and an interconnection agreement has been executed. For more information on DME requirements, the Electric Service Standards can be found at , o v EaBG u � '� � p� l ��9 d� tcci�ro�€ � t�&_ aw b �� i ��rr �'s �M apt�IlC I➢ la �� seryie St andar If'. Permits No DG shall be installed without first obtaining a permit from Building Inspections. The permit application is combined with DME's application. No permit shall be issued without prior approval by DME. Building Inspections will contact the applicant if any additional information is needed. If application satisfies all requirements, applicant will need to schedule Electrical Rough and Electrical Final inspections after installing the DG system. Daily inspections must be scheduled before 4:00 PM for an appointment to be completed the next business day. No same day appointment schedules are available. Permit packets, City approved plans, and Contractor must be on-site for all inspections. Fee for a Residential or Commercial Alteration Permit is $130 and due to Building Inspections prior to permit finalization by City personnel. Permit payments may be made through ETrakit at WYVNA 6i�fafderit t.i..ocom/e 11 i'1'r'. Fire No commercial DG shall be installed without first obtaining approval from the City's Fire Department. The Fire Department approval is included with Building Inspections permitting Distributed Generation Manual 9 1 P a g e process. All DG shall be installed in accordance with appropriate standards of International Fire Codes, the International Building Code, and National Fire Protection Association. Commercial DG disconnects shall be easily accessible by Fire personnel. For the purpose of this section, easily accessible shall mean that there must not be a barrier, including an unlocked fence, keeping City personnel from accessing customer's DG disconnect. Fire will contact the applicant if any additional information is needed. If application satisfies all requirements, applicant will need to schedule an inspection with Fire, after PV is installed. Penalties Any DG system installed without prior approval or not installed according to approved plans provided through the City's application process will be subject to a citation and disconnect or disassembly of the DG system. Customer will be required to go through the City's approval process and pay double fees for work done without a permit. Any person that tampers with, damages or illegally connects to the City's electric grid will be charged a minimum of $310 per event. Distributed Generation Manual 10 1 P a g e IM Electric Rate for Renewable Distributed Generation Any customer that owns renewable DG under fifty (50) kilowatts (kW) and has properly interconnected to the City's electric grid is automatically enrolled under the Distributed Generation from Renewable Sources Rider (Schedule DGR). Schedule DGR is applied as follows: Any generation delivered by the customer's system to the City's electric grid up to the amount of energy delivered by DME to the customer, the City shall credit the customer's account for the energy generated as follows: Generation Credit = [(kWh delivered from the customer's approved system) x (customer's base electric service rate)] + [(kWh delivered from the customer's approved system) x (RCA Rate)] For all energy delivered by the customer's system to the City's electric grid that exceeds the amount of energy delivered by DME to the customer, the City shall credit the customer's account for the energy generated as follows: Excess Generation Credit = (kWh delivered from the customer's system) x RCA Any generation credit shall be applied to the utility charges due for the billing period. Any customer that owns a renewable DG over 50 kW and has properly interconnected to the City's electric grid may have a separate agreement for any generated energy delivered to the City's electric grid. The customer operating the renewable distributed generation system indemnifies the City and holds the City harmless for all damages and injuries to the City, the customer, or others arising out of customer's use, ownership or operation of customer's DG in parallel with the City's electric grid. Customer is solely responsible for providing adequate protection for operating in parallel with the City's electric grid in such a manner that faults or other disturbances on the City's electric grid do not cause damage to the customer's distributed generation equipment. Electric Rate for All Other Distributed Generation Any customer that owns DG that is not considered to be from a renewable source will remain on their existing electric rate. Any potential generation delivered to the City's electric grid shall be provided at no charge to DME. Distributed Generation Manual 111 P a g e I Will your Distributed Generation System be Interconnected? Complete Distributed Generation Complete Stand -Alone Distributed Application and Agreement Generation Application Submit all documentation to Submit all documentation to solar@cityofdenton.com solar@cityofenton.com DME Engineering Department DME Engineering Department reviews and approves application reviews and approves application City Management Approves DME staff sends Permit Release Agreement Letter DME staff sends Permit Release Building Inspections staff uploads Letter documents to ProjectDox Building Inspections staff uploads Customer or Contractor pays documents to ProjectDox permit fee and schedules inspection Customer or Contractor pays Building Inspection staff perform permit fee and schedules inspection inspection Building Inspection staff perform inspection Building Inspection staff notifies DME of approval Metering Department staff performs anti-islanding and disconnect testing Distributed Generation system is ready to be used by customer Distributed Generation Manual 12 1 P a g e Ua� CUSTOMER NAME DENFON CUSTOMER ADDRESS Distributed Generation Interconnection Requirements Checklist 'II6'°�A.ny missing documents and/or sij?,ll"VrcflQ.VaClld"d" will defiky the cbpp1Y"G$wd process" ❑ 1. Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation completed and signed by Customer ❑ 2. Distributed Generation Interconnection and Permit Application completed and signed by customer and contractor ❑ 3. Copy of the following, signed and stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer' a. Site electrical b. One -line diagram (should show utility meter) c. Three -line diagram: should include the following i. Number of units and how units are connected ii. What kind of conductor (must be labeled) i.e.: live, neutral, ground and size iii. Size of breaker iv. Size of inverter v. Rating of sub panel vi. ** Absolutely no double lugging or side line taps ** d. Structural Certification e. 5che'natic drawin showing the configuration of all distributed generation equipment f. Current and potential circuits g. Any site documentation that describes and details the operation of the protection and control schemes with schematic drawings for all protection and control circuits, relay current circuits, relay potential circuits and alarm/monitoring circuits (if applicable) ❑ 4. Manufacturer spec sheets on inverter and panels, and PV label guide ❑ 5. Site documentation that indicates the precise physical location of the proposed distributed generation facility, proposed meter location and disconnect. ❑ 6. Photo of proposed location of disconnect in relation to meter. Photo must also indicate that meter is Easily Accessible (See definition on page 5 of DG Manual) ❑ 7. Point of interconnection — defined as the point of termination on the line side of metering equipment ❑ 8. Page 26 of DG Manual — completed and signed by customer and contractor (if applicable) ❑ 9. Copy enclosed of project invoice with costs shown ❑ 10. Copy enclosed of proof of insurance Permit Application Fees: Use the fee structure below to calculate approximate permitting fees. Final costs are based on application specifics. ❑ Plan Review Fee = $60 ❑ Building = $35 ❑ Electrical = $35 Daily Inspections must be scheduled by 4:00 PM the day before to be completed the next business day. Permit Packets, City Approved Plans and Contractor must be onsite for all Inspections. Distributed Generation Manual 13 1 Page r EXHIBIT A Dente: .............. DITRI:�II��II�.D GENERATION INTERCONNECTION ...... _____...__.....��.......�... _, ........INTERCONNECTION AND PERMIT APPLICATION All property must be properly platted, zoned and all required public improvements either installed or addressed with three-way contracts before a building permit may be issued. To ensure adequate review, the proper number of plans, site plans, and complete building application submittal is required. Note that an engineer, when required by the Texas Engineering Practice Act, must seal plans. All new commercial, residential, and irrigation permits must be submitted online, eTRAKiT allows the public to request inspections, apply for permits, obtain application status and pay fees online. For instructions on how to apply, pay for and schedule inspections for a permit, please see our eTRAKIT guide, hli�)rw://hid 4P+f"Af3,Cityof�ier�LC��"[,(-Orrn/� t� ir��ulkit'::�/ �. ....� _ __.�...� .....�.mm... APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant/Property Owner: Address: Phone Number: ... _ ._.... ....... ElCommercial Property Single Family House ,m........ �, ��❑._.__.Townhouse/Duplex.... ...... � _ �-��_�.. �---- m.. _. ._..-.�.., Email: Interconnection Point address: INFORMATION PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY: Contractor/Sub-contractor Name: S ignature: Date: Phone: E-mail; Fax: Address: City: State: Zip: ❑ Registered with City License Number: Electrical Contractor: Phone Number: Email: Consultant: Phone Number: Email: ALTERNATE CONTACT Alternate Contact Person: ..............w.. ...__-..i Address: Phone: --------..._ —....� __._............ -------- City State. ZIP Code Relationship: DENTON UTILITES ACCOUNT INFORMATION Denton Utilities Account Number: Existing Meter Numbers SIGNATURES Signature of applicant: Date: This permit becomes null and void unless a City inspection is performed within six months from the date of issuance. The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any law or ordinances regulating construction. No inspection will be performed unless this permit is displayed on the jobsite and the City approved plans are available to the inspector on the jobsite at the time of inspection. Applicant is responsible for all work done under this permit, and must follow all applicable codes. Distributed Generation Manual 14 1 P a g e Power Producing Facility Identification Number: DME REP: SIGNATURE: TITLE: DATE APPROVED: i1D)kv)i ��►1�`�1 CUSTOMER NAME: SIGNATURE: HOMEOWNER / PROPERTY OWNER DATE SUBMITTED: Distributed Generation Manual 15 1 P a g e No Power Producing Facility Identification Number: DME REP: SIGNATURE: =E DATE APPROVED: (DME ONLY) CUSTOMER NAME: SIGNATURE: HOMEOWNER / PROPERTY OWNER DATE SUBMITTED: Distributed Generation Manual 16 1 P a g e THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DENTON § AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION AND PARALLEL OPERATION OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION THIS INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of.- , 20..._, by the City of Denton, with its electric utility department operating an electric system, referred to for Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT purposes as DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ("DME") and. ( "Customer"), a .. _ w [specify the name of any entity, if any; the type of entity, if any; and the address of any entity] hereafter sometimes referred to individually as "Party" or both parties sometimes referred to collectively as the "Parties." WHEREAS, DME desires to permit electric customers having electric generating facilities located within the City limits of Denton, Texas, to offset a part of their electrical requirements by utilization of customer's electric power generation facilities or to produce energy for sale on the DME electric utility system or in accordance with the City's Electric Rate Schedule DGR or ancillary contract; and WHEREAS, Customer desires to interconnect the electric generating facilities to the City's Electric Utility System; and WHEREAS, Customer has completed and submitted the Application for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation with the City's Electric Utility System to the City, which is incorporated herein as Exhibit A, and the City has conducted its pre -interconnection studies to determine whether the City can make available and Customer is qualified to enter into such an arrangement for such distributed energy resource interconnection with the City's Electric Utility System; and WHEREAS, both the City and Customer desire to enter into this Agreement, under the terms, conditions, and subject to the limitations set forth below, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants set forth herein, the City and Customer hereby AGREE as follows: 1. Suo,p_e of AAreement. City shall permit Customer to interconnect and operate an electric generating facility, on Customer's premises, in parallel with the City's Electric Utility System in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. PROVIDED HOWEVER, that this Agreement is applicable to conditions under which the City and the Customer agree that one or more generating facility or facilities operating less than 60 kilovolts (kV) ("Facility" or "Facilities") may be interconnected to the City's Electric Utility System AND Customer provides the City with generation data either through web link access or monthly reports. 2. Definitions. a. "Agreement" shall mean the "Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation." b. "Customer" shall mean an entity interconnecting a Power Producing Facility to the City's Electric Utility System. Distributed Generation Manual 17 1 Page j, t c. "General Manager" shall mean the General Manager of Denton Municipal Electric, or their designee. d. "Electric Utility System" shall mean all generation, transmission and distribution facilities owned or used by the City in connection with its delivery of electric energy to the City's electric utility customers. e. "Points of Interconnection" shall mean the point at which the PPF physically ties to the Electric Utility System as is more fully described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herewith. f. "Power Producing Facility" or "PPF" shall mean an electric generating facility, operating less than 60 kilovolts, which will be interconnected and operated in parallel with the City's Electric Utility System. This shall include any and all related equipment necessary, as determined by the City, for the safe operation and interconnection of the electric generating facilities to the Electric Utility System. g. "PPFID" shall mean the identification number assigned by the City to a Power Producing Facility.. h. "PUC" shall mean the Public Utility Commission of Texas, or any successor agency. 3. I ntificgLt g � of Bower Prodtjr, iLig j�°"ac� il The Power Producing Facility referred to herein shall refer solely to the Power Producing Facility identified, located and described in this section: a. Type: b. PPFID: C. PPF Rating: d. Site Address: 4. I stablishinent of point of Interconnection, The City and Customer agree to interconnect the Customer's PPF at the Points of Interconnection specified in this Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Denton, Texas Code of Ordinances; and any applicable Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rules (including §25.211 relating to Interconnection of Distributed Generation and §25.212 relating to Technical Requirements for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of On -Site Distributed Generation, hereafter the "PUC Rules") or any applicable successor rule addressing distributed generation, and as described in the attached Exhibit A. 5. Interconnection. a. Energy transferred from the PPF to the Electric Utility System under this Agreement shall be deemed delivered at the City's selected metering point on the premises identified in Section 3 above. Distributed Generation Manual 18 1 P a g e b. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the interconnection and monitoring of electric flow contemplated by this Agreement shall be accomplished by appropriate metering facilities owned and installed by the City. The PPF shall be responsible for all expenses associated with the purchase and installation of specialized metering facilities, including but not limited to dual metering arrangements and/or bi-directional meters. 6. Testiu) and Ap royal cel"FaciIity.. a. The Customer shall install and maintain protective devices for the PPF as required by the City's Electric Utility Engineering. The protective devices shall be tested and approved by the City's Electric Utility Engineering prior to commencing parallel operations with the Electric Utility System. Further testing of the protective devices shall be conducted any time that modifications are made to the PPF. The City shall have the right to have representatives present at any testing of the PPF's protective devices. Customer shall notify the General Manager at least five (5) days prior to the testing of the PPF's protective devices. b. The PPF shall not commence parallel operations with the City until written approval of the interconnection facilities has been granted by the General Manager of the City's electric utility. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, provided that Customer has complied with all City requirements. 7. Access and Premises. The City may enter the PPF's premises (a) to inspect, at reasonable hours, the PPF's protective devices; or (b) to read or test meters; or (c) to disconnect, without notice whenever necessary, the PPF from the Electric Utility System if, in the City's opinion, a hazardous condition exists and such immediate action is necessary in order to protect persons, City facilities, or property of others from damage or interference caused by the PPF, or lack of properly operating PPF protective devices. 8. Maintenance and Permits. The Customer shall: (a) maintain the PPF in a safe and prudent manner, and in conformance with all applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement and the PUC Distributed Generation Interconnection Manual; and (b) obtain any governmental authorizations and permits as required for the construction and operation of the PPF and interconnection facilities. The PPF shall reimburse the City for any and all losses, damages, claims, penalties, or liability it incurs as a result of the PPF's failure to obtain or maintain any governmental authorizations and permits required for the construction and operation of the PPF. 9. Rgprqsotations of Customer. Customer further agrees and represents to the City that the distributed generation equipment of Customer shall be designed, installed, connected, operated and maintained, to the best of Customer's knowledge and belief, in accordance with the applicable ANSI standards now in force; the applicable UL standards that are in force at the time of the execution of this Agreement; the applicable IEEE standards [particularly IEEE 929-2000 and IEEE 1547-2003] that are in force at the time of the execution of this Agreement; the applicable National Electrical Code (the "NEC") standards in force at the time of the execution of this Agreement; the applicable ERCOT Operating Guides in force at the time of the execution of this Agreement; as well as any other applicable local, state, or federal codes, statutes, and regulations in force at the time of the execution of this Agreement . 10. Resnonsi iilities ofCustomer. The Customer will, at its own cost and expense, operate, maintain, repair, inspect, and shall be fully responsible for the PPF which it now or hereafter may own unless otherwise specified on Exhibit A. Customer shall conduct operations of its PPF(s) in compliance with all applicable local, state, or federal codes, statutes, and regulations. The maintenance of the PPF shall be performed in accordance with the applicable manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. The Customer agrees to cause their PPF to be constructed in accordance with specifications equal to or greater Distributed Generation Manual 19 1 P a g e than those provided by the National Electrical Safety Code (the "NESC"), approved by the American National Standards Institute (the "ANSI"), in effect at the time of construction. The Customer covenants and agrees to design, install, maintain, and operate, or cause the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of the PPF so as to reasonably minimize the likelihood of a disturbance affecting or impairing the Electric Utility System, or other systems with which the Customer is interconnected. The City will notify Customer if there is evidence that the PPF operation causes disruption or deterioration of service to other customers served from the same grid, or if the PPF operation causes damage to the Electric Utility System. Customer will immediately notify the City of any emergency or hazardous condition or occurrence with the PPF that could affect safe operation of the Electric Utility System. 11. Inlerru tion or Reduction of Deliveries. a. The City's Authority. The City shall not be obligated to accept or pay for ,produced energy from a generating unit larger than 50 KW unless a separate agreement has been entered into between the Customer and the City. For generating units from a renewable source not more than 50 KW, City electric tariff Schedule DGR shall apply. The City may require the Customer to interrupt or reduce deliveries of available energy in the following instances: (1) When the General Manager determines that it is necessary in order to construct, or install, or maintain, or repair, or replace, or remove, or investigate any of the City's equipment or any part of its Electric Utility System; (2) If the General Manager determines that curtailment, interruption, or reduction is necessary because of emergencies, or forced outages, or force majeure, or compliance with prudent electrical practices; (3) Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the City shall have the right to disconnect the PPF from the Electric Utility System if it determines that either: (a) the PPF or its operation may endanger City personnel, or (b) the continued operation of the PPF may endanger the integrity of the Electric Utility System. The PPF shall remain disconnected until such time as the City is satisfied that the objectionable conditions have been corrected or no longer exists; or (4) The City discovers or learns of PPF manufacturer defects or deficiencies that may have adverse operational impacts on the Electric Utility System. Customer and the City clearly understand and agree that the City will not accept nor assume any liability for interrupting the interconnection between the PPF and the Electric Utility System. The City is authorized to, but not liable for, any effects as a result of opening up and padlocking open the Customer's external disconnect switch, disconnecting the PPF at the Electric Utility System's Points of Interconnection or taking any other action that physically separates the PPF from the Electric Utility System. The City will attempt to provide sufficient Customer notice prior to interconnection disconnection, but Customer notice is not necessary for immediate PPF isolation should a condition warrant immediate interconnection disconnection as determined by the City. 12. Limitation of Liability and lndeirinificatiQ!., a. Neither the City nor Customer shall be liable to the other for damages for any act that is beyond such party's control, including any event that is a result of an act of God, labor disturbance, act of the public enemy, war, insurrection, riot, fire, storm or flood, explosion, breakage or accident to machinery or equipment, a curtailment, order, or regulation or restriction imposed by Distributed Generation Manual 20 1 P a g e governmental, military, or lawfully established civilian authorities, or by the making of necessary repairs upon the property or equipment of either party. b. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Agreement, Customer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Denton, as well as all of their present, future and former elected officials, agents, employees, officials and representatives in their official, individual and representative capacities from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, judgments, liens and expenses (including attorney's fees, whether contractual or statutory), costs and damages (whether common law or statutory, and whether actual, punitive, consequential or incidental) of any conceivable character, due to or arising from injuries to persons (including death), or to property (both real, personal and mixed) created by, arising from, or in any manner relating to the PPF, including (a) engineering, design, construction, maintenance, repair, operation, supervision, inspection, testing, protection or ownership of; or (b) the making of replacements, additions, betterments to, or reconstruction of the Customer's PPF, and expressly including those arising through strict liability and those arising under the constitutions of the United States and of the State of Texas. c. The City and Customer shall each be directly responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, repair and condition of their respective lines and appurtenances on their respective sides of the point of delivery. The City does not assume any duty of inspecting the Customer's lines, wires, switches, or other equipment and will not be responsible therefore. Customer assumes all responsibility for the electric service Customer supplies hereunder and the facilities used in connection therewith at or beyond the point of delivery, the point of delivery being the point where the electric energy first leaves the wire or facilities provided and owned by the City and enters the wire or facilities provided by Customer. d. For the mutual protection of the Customer and the City, only with the City's prior written authorization, are the connections between the City's service wires and the Customer's service entrance conductors to be energized. e. The provisions of this Section 12 shall not be construed to relieve any insurer of its obligation to pay any insurance claim in accordance with the provisions of any valid insurance policy. f. If the Customer fails to comply with the insurance provisions of this Agreement, the Customer shall, at its own cost, defend, save harmless and indemnify the City of Denton, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, assignees, and successors in interest from and against any and all loss, liability, damage, claim, cost, charge, demand, or expense of any kind or nature (including attorney's fees and other costs of litigation) resulting from the death or injury to any person, or damage to property, including the personnel and property of the City of Denton, to the extent the City of Denton would have been protected had the Customer complied with all such insurance provisions required hereunder. The inclusion of this section is not intended to create any express or implied right in the Customer to elect not to provide the required insurance in Section 13 hereof. The provisions of this subsection shall survive the termination of this Agreement. g. If the Customer applied and received an incentive from the City, Customer shall comply with all guidelines acknowledged in the GreenSense Incentive Program Manual. If the Customer fails to meet any ongoing Program requirements stated in the GreenSense Incentive Program Manual, Customer shall repay to the City the incentive related the system. The refund amount is calculated as: [incentive received] x [5 — number of full years the system was operational] x 0.2. Distributed Generation Manual 211 P a g e Im 13. Insurance RcClu r d. Customer represents that, at the time of the execution of this Agreement, Customer has currently in force and effect property insurance on the premises described in Section 3 hereof, in the amount of the current value of the premises, and comprehensive personal liability insurance covering the premises in a minimal amount of not less than $100,000 per occurrence. Customer further represents that Customer shall maintain such insurance in force for the duration of this Agreement. Customer agrees to provide a copy of the insurance policy or a valid certificate issued by the insurer (in a form satisfactory to the City) to the City prior to any interconnection with DME's electric grid, and shall provide proof of continuing coverage upon reasonable request given to Customer. The insurance herein provided in Section 13 shall, by endorsement to the policy or policies, provide for thirty (30) days written notice to the City prior to cancellation, termination, alteration, or material change of such policy or policies of insurance. 14. Right of Access EcitliDnient Installation Removal & Inspection, Upon reasonable notice, the City may send qualified representatives to the premises of the Customer at or immediately before the time the PPF first produces energy to inspect the interconnection, and to observe the Facility's commissioning (including any testing), startup, and operation for a period of up to no more than three (3) days after initial startup of the unit. Following the initial inspection process described above, the City may send an employee to the premises, at reasonable hours, or at any time without notice, in the event of an emergency or hazardous condition, as determined by the City. The City shall have access to Customer's premises for any reasonable purpose in connection with the performance of the obligations imposed on it by this Agreement or if necessary to meet its legal obligation to provide service to its other customers. 15. Disconnection of Unit or Termination oCAgreement. The City or Customer may terminate this Agreement, at will and without cause, by giving written notice of termination to the other party not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of termination. PROVIDED HOWEVER, this Agreement shall automatically terminate upon (1) the disconnection of electric utility service to the premises due to the delinquency of payment of Customer (that is the same rules regarding late payment and disconnection that all other ratepayers of the City have); or (2) the closing of Customer's electric utility account; or (3) a change in the ownership of the premises by Customer; or (4) the failure to maintain the insurance coverage required under Section 13 above; or (5) the failure to comply with all terms of this Agreement.. All PPF equipment shall be completely disconnected and isolated from the Electric Utility System upon termination of this Agreement by either Party. The Customer shall demonstrate to DME's satisfaction that the PPF has been disconnected. The City reserves the right to disconnect the PPF equipment itself or hire a local qualified electrician to perform such work at the sole expense of the Customer, if Customer fails to properly perform such work within seven (7) days of the date of the Agreement termination. 16. Notices. Notices given under this Agreement are deemed to have been duly delivered if hand delivered or sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to: (a) If to the City: General Manager Denton Municipal Electric 1659 Spencer Road Denton, Texas 76205 (b) If to Customer: As provided in Exhibit A With a copy to: City Attorney's Office City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 The above -listed names, titles, and addresses of either Party may be changed by written notification to the other Party. Distributed Generation Manual 22 1 P a g e No 17. Entirety of Aneri and Prioi Agrce'i encs Superseded, This Agreement, including Exhibit A, which is expressly made a part hereof for all purposes, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties with regard to the interconnection of the facilities of the Parties at the Points of Interconnection expressly provided for in this Agreement. The Parties are not bound by or liable for any statement, representation, promise, inducement, understanding, or undertaking of any kind or nature (whether written or oral) with regard to the subject matter hereof not set forth or provided for herein. This Agreement replaces all prior agreements and undertakings, oral or written, between the Parties with regard to the subject matter hereof. It is expressly acknowledged that the Parties may have other agreements covering other services not expressly provided for herein, which agreements are unaffected by this Agreement. 18. Governing Law and Regulatory Authority. This Agreement was executed in the State of Texas and must in all respects be governed by, interpreted, construed, and shall be exclusively enforced in accordance with the laws thereof. The provisions and obligations of this Agreement are performable in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. Venue shall lie for any lawsuit dealing with this Agreement in the courts of Denton County, Texas. 19. Attorney's Fees. Should either Party to this Agreement commence legal proceedings against the other to enforce the terms and provisions of this Agreement, the Party who does not substantially prevail in the proceeding(s) shall pay a reasonable amount of attorney's fees and expenses (including, but not limited to expert witness fees and deposition expenses) incurred by the prevailing Party. 20. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held by a court to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and in lieu of each illegal, invalid or unenforceable term or provision there shall be added automatically to this Agreement a legal, valid or enforceable term or provision as similar as possible to the term or provision declared illegal, invalid, or unenforceable. 21. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only upon mutual agreement of both of the Parties hereto, which amendment will not be effective until it is reduced to writing and executed by the Parties. 22. hivoicin ,. and Iia hent, Invoicing and payment terms for services associated with this Agreement shall be based upon and consistent with the applicable Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas. 23. Ass�al�i Customer and the City agree that this Agreement may not be assigned due to the special nature of the Agreement. Any sale or disposition of the real property and the PPF covered hereby in whole or in part, by Customer will require that the PPF be disconnected from the Electric Utility System until DME has communicated with the new owner about relevant safety issues and until such time as the new owner signs a new Interconnection Agreement with the City. 24. No Waiver. The failure of a Party to this Agreement to insist, on any occasion, upon strict performance of any provision of this Agreement will not be considered to waive the obligations, rights, or duties imposed upon the Parties. No waiver of any breach or violation of any term of this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any other breach or violation, whether concurrent or subsequent, and whether of the same or of a different type of breach or violation. 25. Enti�eLiigi t, It is understood and agreed that this Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the Parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements or understandings between the parties relating to the subject matter. This Agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally and no written modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless executed and signed by both Parties. Distributed Generation Manual 23 1 P a g e 26. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to and does not create rights, remedies, or benefits of any character whatsoever in favor of any persons, corporations, associations, or entities other than the Parties, and the obligations herein undertaken and assumed are solely for the use and benefit of the Parties, their successors -in -interest and, where permitted, their assigns. 27 Para ra sir lmicadinas and Construction oi' Aareernerit, The descriptive headings of the various articles and sections of this Agreement have been inserted for the convenience of reference only, and are to be afforded no significance in the interpretation or construction of this Agreement. Both Parties hereto have participated in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement, which shall not be construed either more or less strongly against or for either Party. 28. Gender. Within this Agreement, words of any gender shall be held and construed to include any other gender, and words in the singular number shall be held and construed to include the plural, unless the context otherwise requires. 29. Exhibitsp, All Exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated herewith by reference for all purposes, wherever reference is made to the same. 30. Bind ng Efl"ect. Except as limited herein, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, devisees, personal and legal representatives, successors, or assigns. 31. Multi�e C untter ar"ts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which constitute but one and the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective duly -authorized representatives on this the day of ....._._._._._._......b 20_. CITY OF DENTON, [CUSTOMER] a Texas home -rule municipal corporation 0 Title: Date: LIN Title: Date: Distributed Generation Manual 24 1 P a g e GreenSene Solar Photovoltaic P Incentive The incentive for qualifying interconnected PV system equipment is $0.75 per AC Watt up to $30,000, not to exceed 50% of total install cost. The incentive for qualifying interconnected PV system with battery storage equipment is $1.50 per AC Watt up to $30,000, not to exceed 50% of total install cost. The incentive will be calculated as: [number of PV modules] x [Standard Test Condition (STC) rating per PV module (watts)] x [California Energy Commission (CEC) rated inverter efficiency] x [incentive level]. Incentive payment may be capped or denied if inverter is not sized to the size of system. Denton Municipal Electric makes no financial commitment to applicants until an application is accepted and a Letter of Intent (LOI) is issued. The LOI is valid for 90 days for a PV system to be installed. Under extenuating circumstances, applicants may request extensions to their LOI. Requests for LOI extension must be submitted prior to LOI expiration, in writing, accompanied by a detailed explanation of the reason for the delay. Contractor must demonstrate that the cause of the delay is out of their control along with substantial progress toward project completion. Extensions will be granted at the sole discretion of DME. PSI participants forfeit their incentive reservation once the LOI has expired. Any project not completely installed by September 30, will lose its funding. Incentives are given in the form of a check to the rebate participant. Customers do not have the option to have rebate sent directly to the contractor. Incentive payment will be issued within four (4) weeks after the system passes final inspections. In new homes, the rebate check goes to the builder unless the customer can prove that he/she specified the equipment, in which case, the check would go to the customer. Individually metered structures will only qualify for the rebate once per 12 month period and may not exceed $30,000 in its lifetime. Additional PV installs are subject to the same terms as new installs with updated documentation. Any application for which funding is not available will be returned to the applicant. DME does not have a waiting list or queue. Rebate participant may be subject to refund any incentive given by DME related to the PV system if the customer fails to meet ongoing program requirements or fails to ensure that the incented equipment is properly maintained and operated at a DME metered address and interconnected to the electric grid or any applicable national, local, manufacturer and DME Service Standards violations are discovered. The refund amount is calculated as: [incentive received] x [5 — number of full years the PV system was operational] x 0.2. Distributed Generation Manual 25 1 P a g e PV Rebate Renuirements ➢ Minimum PV install of 3 kW. ➢ Minimum battery install of 3 kW or reasonably sized to PV install ➢ No direct meter connections or double lugging. ➢ 24/7 Meter Access. Any cost related to giving DME meter access will be at customer's expense ➢ All PV installations must meet all applicable national, local and manufacturers' codes and specifications and DME Interconnection Guidelines. ➢ Installed PV systems shall carry a 5 -year warranty from the installer in addition to a minimum 10 -year manufacturer warranty on inverters and 20 -year manufacturer warranty of solar panels. ➢ Licensed electrical contractors shall obtain appropriate permits and perform all electrical interconnections. ➢ All inverters and solar modules must be new. ➢ Panels must face South, East, or West. ➢ Panels must be unobstructed and non -shaded. Tree removal and any tree trimming will be at customer's expense. ➢ If re -roofing is required, PV system removal and reinstallation is at customer's expense. ➢ Contractor shall include any required service upgrade costs, and permit fees in the original bid. ➢ PV system shall be interconnected to DME's electrical grid at customer's expense. ➢ PV system shall comply with current DME guidelines governing interconnection with DME's electric system and any subsequent revisions to these guidelines. ➢ Customer must give DME access to view PV system generation by adding Laa�.WE&uentonx ni: to online profiles or emailing monthly generation data to I, ._ . , property owner of , Denton, TX 762_ hereby attest that I have read and understand the information provided in Denton Municipal Electric's (DME) Solar Photovoltaic Incentive portion of the Distributed Generation Manual. I have read and understand DME's Interconnection Agreement, Interconnection Application and all attachments included. I have been given ample time to review and consider all documents in this packet. I have chosen to execute this on the date below. (Signature) (Date) I, representative of , hereby attest that I have read and understand the information provided in Denton Municipal Electric's (DME) Solar Photovoltaic Incentive portion of the Distributed Generation Manual. ITIT___...... (Signature) mmm_�..._ ITmmmmmmmmm (Date) ** This page is to be submitted with the Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation Agreement and Application. ** Distributed Generation Manual 26 1 P a g e ��" CUSTOMER NAME DENTON CUSTOMER ADDRESS **ny nni nhip:;: dOCU111CInts and/oiii� spgurvuat�A::es �,fll cpelafir the approval process* * ❑ 1. Stand -Alone Distributed Generation and Permit Application completed and signed by customer and contractor ❑ 2. Copy of the following: a. Site electrical b. One -line diagram c. Three -line diagram: should include the following L Number of units and how they are connected ii. What kind of conductor (must be labeled) i.e.: live, neutral, ground and size iii. Size of breaker iv. Size of inverter d. Schematic drawings showing the configuration of all distributed generation equipment e. Current and potential circuits E Any site documentation that describes and details the operation of the protection and control schemes with schematic drawings for all protection and control circuits, relay current circuits, relay potential circuits and alarm/monitoring circuits (if applicable) ❑ 3. Manufacturer spec sheets on inverter and panels, and PV label guide ❑ 4. Site documentation that indicates the precise physical location of the proposed distributed generation facility, proposed meter location and disconnect. ❑ 5. Copy enclosed of project invoice with costs shown Permit Application Fees: Use the fee structure below to calculate approximate permitting fees. Final costs are based on application specifics. ❑ Plan Review Fee = $60 ❑ Building = $35 ❑ Electrical = $35 Daily Inspections must be scheduled by 4:00 PM the day before to be completed the next business day. Permit Packets, City Approved Plans and Contractor must be onsite for all Inspections. Distributed Generation Manual 27 1 P a g e i PRE Date: ......... .. .... .._. ........ ............... STAND-ALONE Dis'n BUTED GENERA110N ANDPERMIT MI APPLICA`J'JO All property must be properly platted, zoned and all required public improvements either installed or addressed with three-way contracts before a building permit may be issued. To ensure adequate review, the proper number of plans, site plans, and complete building application submittal is required. Note that an engineer, when required by the Texas Engineering Practice Act, must seal plans, All new commercial, residential, and irrigation permits must be submitted online. eTRAKiT allows the public to request inspections, apply for permits, obtain application status and pay fees online. For instructions on how to apply, pay for and schedule inspections for a permit, please see our eTRAKIT guide. APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant/Property Owner: Address: Phone Number: ❑ Single Family House 1 ❑ Townhouse/Duplex ❑ Commercial Property Email: 1111 Interconnection Point address: .... ............ �.....- INFORMATION PREPARED . _.... ...... ...�_-. �.-.. D AND SUBMITTED BY: p__ _... _._.._. _... _.._ ............ Contractor/Sub-contractor Name: Signature: Date: Phone: E-mail Fax: Address: City: State: Zip: ❑ Registered with CityLicense Number: Electrical Contractor: Phone Number: Email: .................. wm.... .. m. -- Consultant: Phone Number. Email; ALTERNATE CONTACT __m... ........w Alternate Contact Person: Address: _........... .............................. Phone: ........_ .... mm... .. _ :.. City: State: ZIP Code Relationship: DENTON UTILITES ACCOUNT INFORMATION Denton Utilities Account Number: _...-.._............_....... .... m Existing Meter Number: ------------ SIGNATURES Signature of applicant: Date: This permit becomes null and void unless a City inspection is performed within six months from the date of issuance. The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any law or ordinances regulating construction. No inspection will be performed unless this permit is displayed on the jobsite and the City approved plans are available to the inspector on the jobsite at the time of inspection. Applicant is responsible for all work done under this permit, and must follow all applicable codes. Distributed Generation Manual 28 1 P a g e SECTION 1— Stand-Alone Distributed Generation Systems .......- ............. __-._._...,nn...... ..... .... ........ . .................................... --- . . ........ -_ ....w. GENERATION SOURCE Manufacturer and Model: Quantity: Fuel Source Type: DG System Watt DC: DG System Watt AC: Inverter Manufacturer and Model: Quantity: �._ _...._. Number of Phases: Inverter Watt DC: - ----- Inverter .....�� Watt AC: Power Factor: --- ....----- ..... CEC Efficiency: Voltage Rating: Ampere Rating: BATTERY STORAGE (IF APPLICABLE) Battery Manufacturer and Model: _........_ Continuous Power Rating: ___•_ Usable Capacity: Maximum Solar Charger Efficiency: Lifetime Cycles: REASON FOR INSTALLING GENERATION (Examples: pr..... .... aw. eeee.. ovide power to standby, back-up, etc.) _.............. .. �� .�.......... Power Producing Facility Identification Number: (DME ONLY) DME REP: SIGNATURE: TIME: DATE APPROVED: CUSTOMER NAME: SIGNATURE: HOMEOWNER / PROPERTY OWNER DATE SUBMITTED: Distributed Generation Manual 29 1 P a g e