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INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR <br /> NET ENERGY METERING 2 (NEM2) <br /> OF A RENEWABLE ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY <br /> Pacific Gas and OF 1 ,000 KW OR LESS, EXCEPT NEM2 SOLAR OR WIND <br /> Electric Company FACILITIES OF 30 KW OR LESS, AND VIRTUAL NET <br /> ENERGY METERING (NEM2V) OF A RENEWABLE <br /> ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY OF 1 ,000 KW OR <br /> LESS <br /> 4.3 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, PG&E shall have the right to <br /> unilaterally file with the Commission, pursuant to the Commission's rules and <br /> regulations, an application to terminate this Agreement. <br /> 4.4 Any agreements attached to and incorporated into this Agreement shall terminate <br /> concurrently with this Agreement unless the Parties have agreed otherwise in writing. <br /> 5. GENERATING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS <br /> 5.1 Customer-Generator's Generating Facility must meet all applicable safety and <br /> performance standards established by the National Electrical Code, the Institute of <br /> Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as <br /> Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Commission regarding <br /> safety and reliability including Rule 21. <br /> 5.2 Customer-Generator shall: (a) maintain the Generating Facility and Interconnection <br /> Facilities in a safe and prudent manner and in conformance with all applicable laws <br /> and regulations including, but not limited to, Section 5.1, and (b) obtain any <br /> governmental authorizations and permits required for the construction and operation <br /> of the Generating Facility and Interconnection Facilities. Customer-Generator shall <br /> reimburse PG&E for any and all losses, damages, claims, penalties, or liability it incurs <br /> as a result of Customer-Generator's failure to obtain or maintain any governmental <br /> authorizations and permits required for construction and operation of Customer- <br /> Generator's Generating Facility. <br /> 5.3 Customer-Generator shall not commence parallel operation of the Generating Facility <br /> until PG&E has provided express written approval. Such approval shall normally be <br /> provided no later than thirty (30) business days following PG&E's receipt of: (1) a <br /> completed Rule 21 Generator Interconnection Application (Form 79-1174-02), <br /> including all supporting documents and payments as described in the Application; (2) <br /> a signed and completed INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR A NET ENERGY <br /> METERING (NEM2/NEM2V) OF A RENEWABLE ELECTRICAL GENERATION <br /> FACILITY OF 1,000 KW OR LESS, EXCEPT SOLAR OR WIND(Form 79-XXXX-02); <br /> and (3) a copy of the Customer-Generator's final inspection clearance from the <br /> governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Generating Facility. Such <br /> approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. PG&E shall have the right to have <br /> representatives present at the Commissioning Test as defined in Rule 21. Customer- <br /> Generator shall notify PG&E at least five(5) business days prior to the initial testing. <br /> 5.4 In order to promote the safety and reliability of the customer Generating Facility, the <br /> applicant certifies that as a part of each interconnection request for NEM2, that all <br /> major solar system components are on the verified equipment list maintained by the <br /> California Energy Commission and certifies that other equipment, as determined by <br /> PG&E, has safety certification from a nationally recognized testing laboratory. <br /> 5.5 Applicant certifies as a part of each interconnection request for NEM2 that <br /> (i) a warranty of at least 10 years has been provided on all equipment and on its <br /> installation, or <br /> (ii) a 10-year service warranty or executed "agreement" has been provided ensuring <br /> proper maintenance and continued system performance. <br /> Automated Document,Preliminary Statement A Page 5 of 11 <br /> Form 79-1220-02 <br /> Advice 4773-Gl6976-E <br /> •June 2023 <br />