20060901Application.pdf

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IDAHO POWER COMPANY
O. BOX 70
BOISE, IDAHO 83707
Lisa D. Nordstrom
Attorney
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Jean D. Jewell , Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
P. O. Box 83720
Boise , Idaho 83720-0074
Re:Case No. IPC-06-
Application in the Matter of Idaho Power Company for Authority to
Institute a Uniform Schedule 72 Interconnection Agreement and
Amend Tariff Language
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Please find enclosed for filing an original and seven (7) copies of Idaho Power
Company s Application for the above-referenced matter.
I would appreciate it if you would return a stamped copy of this transmittal letter in
the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Very truly yours
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Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] E-maillnordstromfiYidahopower.com
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BARTON L. KLINE , ISB # 1526
LISA D. NORDSTROM , ISB # 5733
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street
P. O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707
Telephone: [phone]
FAX Telephone: [phone]
Attorneys for Idaho Power Company
RECEIVED
2006 SfP -I PM (,: 40
IDAHO PUBi ICUTILITIES CO&i"~ISSION
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO INSTITUTE A UNIFORM
SCHEDULE 72 INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT AND AMEND TARIFF
LANGUAGE
CASE NO. IPC-06-
APPLICATION
COMES NOW , Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power" or the Company
and in accordance with RP 052 and RP 201 at. seq.hereby applies to the
Commission for authority to revise Schedule 72 to include a Uniform
Interconnection Agreement and to make other necessary tariff language changes.
In support of this Application, the Company submits the following:
Introduction
Interconnection" generally refers to a series of steps of increasing detail
and financial commitment to plan and construct facilities necessary to integrate
additional generation onto a utility s transmission/distribution system. As required
APPLICATION , Page
by orders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"), after an initial
exchange of basic project information with the developer, Idaho Power conducts a
structured series of interconnection studies to determine the necessary facilities
modifications, preliminary design and construction cost estimate to integrate the
generation project with the Company s transmission/distribution system.
When non-utility projects (e., projects classified as "Qualified Facilities" or
QFs" under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act of 1978) request
interconnection to Idaho Power s transmission/distribution system , Idaho Power
currently addresses distribution/transmission facilities and key ownership,
construction, testing, operation and maintenance issues associated with the
interconnection within the power purchase agreement document and
conjunction with Schedule 72 (Interconnections to Non-Utility Generation).
Although agreements to power purchase and interconnect to the utility
transmission/distribution system should be pursued simultaneously, evolving
industry practice and FERC regulatory requirements have made addressing
interconnection issues in a power purchase agreement administered by the
vertically integrated utility s power supply business function problematic.
II.
Changes to Interconnection Process
To improve its internal processes and ensure the functional separation
between power supply and delivery mandated by the FERC , Idaho Power believes
it should implement a separate Uniform Interconnection Agreement to complement
the terms currently set out in the power purchase agreement and Schedule 72. As
APPLICATION, Page 2
such , Idaho Power requests Commission approval to amend Schedule 72 to
implement a Uniform Interconnection Agreement and otherwise amend Schedule
72 as follows:
Uniform Interconnection Aqreement
In the past, many of Idaho Power key non-utility generation
interconnection provisions have been included in the power purchase agreement
rather than called out separately in an interconnection agreement. Interconnection
is managed by Idaho Power s Power Delivery (transmission) business unit, while
power purchase agreements are within the purview of Idaho Power s Power
Supply (marketing) business unit. Because the FERC now requires a functional
separation between the activities of these two business units, it is not possible for
the Idaho Power marketing business unit to negotiate interconnection terms and
conditions as part of the power purchase agreement.Consistent with the
Standards of Conduct rules adopted by the FERC in Order No. 2004 et seq.the
proposed Uniform Interconnection Agreement will minimize the opportunity for
differential treatment between network and non-network resources.
A Uniform Interconnection Agreement is also in keeping with utility industry
efforts to standardize interconnection procedures and facilitate investment
needed utility infrastructure. Patterned after the FERC's standard Small Generator
Interconnection Agreement approved in FERC Order No. 2006 , Idaho Power
proposed Uniform Interconnection Agreement addresses the terms and conditions
of interconnection and integration to Idaho Power transmission/distribution
system and incorporates portions of the Company s template power purchase
APPLICATION , Page 3
agreement. The proposed Uniform Interconnection Agreement is included as
Attachment 1 found on page 12 of the proposed tariff.
Amend Schedule 72
Idaho Power is proposing no major changes to the terms and conditions of
Schedule 72 other than referencing the Uniform Interconnection Agreement and
adding language explicitly adopting the Institute of Electric and Electronic
Engineers: IEEE Standard 1547 ("IEEE 1547") for interconnection. The added
language is identified in pages 6 and 7 of Attachment 2.
The PURPA section of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 proposes five new
ratemaking standards for consideration by each utility regulatory body.
Specifically, 16 U.C. 92621 "Consideration and determination respecting certain
ratemaking standards" proposes the following:
(d)(15) Interconnection
Each electric utility shall make available , upon request
interconnection service to any electric customer thatthe electric utility serves. For purposes of this
paragraph, the term "interconnection service" means
service to an electric consumer under which an on-site
generating facility on the consumer s premises shall be
connected to the local distribution facilities.
Interconnection services shall be offered based upon
the standards developed by the I nstitute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers: IEEE Standard 1547 for
Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric
Power Systems , as they may be amended from time to
time. In addition, agreements and procedures shall be
established whereby the services are offered shall
promote current best practices of interconnection for
distributed generation, including but not limited to
practices stipulated in model codes adopted by
associations of state regulatory agencies. All such
agreements and procedures shall be just and
reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or
preferential.
APPLICATION , Page 4
IEEE 1547 is a voluntary standard that focuses on the technical
specifications for, and testing of, the interconnection of distributed resources with
an electric power system. As explained in Idaho Power s comments filed in Case
No. GNR-06-, Idaho Power has adopted IEEE 1547 internally and believes
non-utility generation interconnection should adhere to these industry best
practices as well.
III.
Modified Procedure
The Company believes that consideration by the Commission of the
proposals contained in this Application does not require an evidentiary proceeding
and , accordingly, the Company requests that this Application be processed under
RP 201 allowing for consideration of issues under Modified Procedure, i.e., by
written submissions rather than by an evidentiary hearing.
IV.
Notices
Communications with reference to this Application should be sent to
the following:
Barton L. Kline
Lisa D. Nordstrom
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise , ID 83707
bkline (g) idahopower.com
Inordstrom (g) idahopower.com
David Sikes
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
dsikes (g) idahopower.com
APPLICATION, Page 5
WHEREFORE , Idaho Power respectfully requests that the Commission
issue its Order under Modified Procedure authorizing Idaho Power to implement
the Schedule 72 Uniform Interconnection Agreement and associated tariff
language changes described above.
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DATED at Boise , Idaho, this
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LISA D. NORDS ROM
Attorney for Idaho Power Company
APPLICATION , Page 6
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTiliTIES
COMMISSION
CASE NO. IPC-O6- 1f8
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28 Tariff No. 101
First Revised Sheet No. 72-
Cancels
Oriqinal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
AVAilABILITY
Service under this schedule is available throughout the Company s service area within the State
of Idaho to Sellers owning or operating Qualifying Facilities that sign a Uniform Interconnection
Agreement or that qualify for Schedule 84.
APPLICABILITY
Servjce under this schedule applies to the construction , operation, maintenance , Upgrade
Relocation , or removal of transmission and/or distribution lines and equipment necessary to safely
interconnect a Seller s Generation Facility to the Company s system.
DEFINITIONS
Additional Applicant is a person or entity whose request for electrical connection requires the
Company to utilize existing Interconnection Facilities which are subject to a Vested Interest.
Company is the Idaho Power Company.
Connected load is the combined input rating of the Customer s motors and other energy
consuming devices.
Construction Cost is the cost, as determined by the Company, of Upgrades. Relocation or
construction of Company furnished Interconnection Facilities.
Disconnection Equipment is any device or combination of devices by which the Company can
manually and/or automatically interrupt the flow of energy from the Seller to the Company s system
including enclosures or other equipment as may be required to ensure that only the Company will have
access to certain of the devices.
First Enerqy Date is the date when the Seller begins delivering energy to the Company
system.
Generation Facility means equipment used to produce electric energy at a specific physical
location which meets the requirements to be a Qualifying Facility or that qualify for Schedule 84.
Interconnection Facilities are all facilities which are reasonably required by good utilitiy practices
and the National Electric Safety Code to interconnect and to allow the delivery of energy from the
Seller s Generation Facility to the Company s system , including, but not limited to, Special Facilities
Disconnection Equipment and Metering Equipment.
Interconnection Point is the point where the Seller s conductors connect to the facilities owned
by the Company.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28 Tariff No.1 01
First Revised Sheet No. 72-
Cancels
Oriqinal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Meterinq Equipment is the Company owned equipment required to measure, record or
telemeter power flows between the Seller s Generation Facility and the Company s system.
Protection Equipment is the circuit-interrupting device , protective relaying, and associated
instrument transformers.
PURPA means the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
Qualifvinq Facility is a cogeneration facility or a small power production facility which meets the
PURPA criteria for qualification set forth in Subpart B of Part 292, Subchapter K, Chapter I , Title 18, of
the Code of Federal Regulations.
Relocation is a change in the location of existing Company-owned transmission and/or
distribution lines , poles or equipment.
Schedule 84 is the Company s service schedule which provides for sales of electric energy tothe Company by means of a net metering arrangement or its successor(s) as approved by the
Commission.
Seller is a non-utility generator who has contracted or will contract with the Company to
interconnect a Generation Facility to the Company s system to sell electric energy to the Company
including net metering sales, as provided in Schedule 84.
Seller-Furnished Facilities are those portions of the Interconnection Facilities provided by the
Seller.
Special Facilities are additions to or alterations of transmission and/or distribution lines and
transformers, including, but not limited to, Upgrades and Relocation, to safely interconnect the Seller
Generation Facility to the Company s system.
Transfer Cost is the cost, as determined by the Company, for acceptance by the Company of
Seller-Furnished Facilities.
Upqrades are those improvements to the Company s existing system which are reasonably
required by good practices and the National Electric Safety Code to safely interconnect the Seller
Generation Facility. Such improvements include , but are not limited to, additional or larger conductors
transformers , poles , and related equipment.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company First Revised Sheet No. 72-
Cancels
Oriqinal Sheet No. 72-I.P.C. No. 28 Tariff No. 101
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Vested Interest is the claim for refund that a Seller or Additional Applicant holds in a specific
portion of Company-owned Interconnection Facilities. The Vested Interest expires 5 years from the
date the Company completes construction of its portion of the Interconnection Facilities unless fully
refunded earlier. Vested Interests do not apply to Schedule 84 net metering projects.
COST OF INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES
All Interconnection Facilities provided under this schedule will be valued at the Company
Construction Cost and/or the Transfer Cost for vesting purposes as well as for operation and
maintenance payment obligations.
PAYMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES
Unless specifically agreed otherwise by written agreement between the Seller and the
Company, the Seller will pay all costs of interconnecting a Generation Facility to the Company
system.
Unless specifically agreed otherwise in a written agreement between the Seller and the
Company, an initial cost estimate of Company-owned Interconnection Facilities will be provided to the
Seller. Payment of the estimated cost will be required prior to the Company s ordering, installing,
modifying, upgrading, or performing in any other way work associated with the Interconnection
Facilities. Upon completion of the Company-owned Interconnection Facilities, the actual costs will be
reconciled against the estimated cost previously paid by the Seller and the appropriate billing or refund
will be processed. The Company reserves the right to collect additional costs from the Seller for any
additional Company equipment, modifications, or upgrades the Company deems necessary to operate
and maintain a safe, reliable electrical system as a result of the interconnection of the Seller
Generation Facility to the Company s system.
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES
All Seller-Furnished Interconnection Facilities will be constructed and maintained in a manner to
be in full compliance with all good utility practices, National Electric Safety Code, and all other
applicable Federal , state , and local safety and electrical codes and standards at all times.
The Seller shall:1. Submit proof to the Company that all licenses , permits, inspections and approvals
necessary for the construction and operation of the Seller s Generation and Interconnection Facilities
under this schedule have been obtained from applicable Federal, state, or local authorities.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company First Revised Sheet No. 72-
Cancels
Oriqinal Sheet No. 72-LP.C. No. 28 Tariff No.1 01
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
DISCONNECTION EQUIPMENT (Continued)3. Physically installed at a location within 10 feet of the Interconnection Point or exact,
permanent instructions posted at the Interconnection Point indicating the precise location of the
Disconnection Equipment's operating device.4. Of a design manually operated and lockable in the open position with a standard
Company padlock.
Operation of Disconnection Equipment., in the reasonable opinion of the Company, the
Seller s operation or maintenance of the Generation Facility or Interconnection Facilities is unsafe or
may otherwise adversely affect the Company s equipment, personnel , or service to its customers, the
Company may physically disconnect the Seller s Generation Facility or Interconnection Facilities by
operation of the disconnection device or by any other means the Company deems necessary to
adequately disconnect the Seller s Generation and Interconnection Facilities from the Company
system. At such time as the unsafe condition is remedied or other condition adversely affecting the
Company is resolved to the Company s satisfaction , the interconnection will be restored.
The Company will disconnect the Seller s Generation and Interconnection Facilities in the event
of any planned or unplanned maintenance or repair of the Company s system connected to the Seller
Generation and Interconnection Facilities. In the event of unplanned maintenance or repairs, no prior
notice will be provided. In the event of planned repairs, the Company will attempt to notify the Seller of
the time and duration of the planned outage.
The Company will disconnect the Seller s Generation Facility and Interconnection Facilities in
the event that any terms and conditions of any applicable Company tariff or contract enabling the
interconnection of the Seller s Generation Facility is deemed by the Company to be in default or
delinquent.
All expenses of disconnection and reconnection incurred by the Company will be billed to the
Seller.
In the case of a net metering facility, disconnection of the service may be necessary. The
disconnection may result in interruption of both energy deliveries from the Seller s Generation Facility to
the Company as well as interruption of energy deliveries from the Company to the Seller.
The Company will establish the settings of Protection Equipment to disconnect the Seller
Generation Facility and Interconnection Facilities for the protection of the Company s system and
personnel consistent with good utility practices. If the Seller attempts to modify, adjust or otherwise
interfere with the protection equipment or its settings as established by the Company, such action may
be grounds for the Company s refusal to continue interconnection of the Seller s Generation and
Interconnection Facilities to the Company s system.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company First Revised Sheet No. 72-
Cancels
Oriqinal Sheet No. 72-LP.C. No. 28 Tariff No.1 01
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF INTERCONNECTED PROJECTS1. The Company will construct, own, operate and maintain all equipment, Upgrades and
Relocations on the Company s electrical side of the Interconnection Point.2. The Company will clearly mark the Metering Equipment and any other Company
equipment associated with the Seller s Generation Facility and/or Interconnection Facilities designating
the existence of the Seller s Generation Facility as required by good utility practices.3. The Seller will be required to submit all specific designs, equipment specifications , and
test results of the Seller-Furnished Facilities to the Company for review. Upon receipt of the design and
equipment specifications, the Company will review the design and equipment specifications for
conformance with applicable electrical and safety codes and standards.
SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Generation Facilities Interconnectinq as a Schedule 84 (net meterinq) Proiect
Certification prior to interconnection:
Seller Generation Facilities that qualify for net metering under Schedule 84 will submit to
the Company a certification from an independent qualified party licensed in the State of Idaho
that the design and equipment in the Generation Facility and Seller-Furnished Facilities (1)
comply with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers ("IEEE") Standard 1547 and all
other standards of this schedule and applicable electric and building codes and (2) will operate
to safely deliver Energy to the Interconnection Point. The Seller shall provide the credentialsand licenses of the certifying party to the Company for review and acceptance of the
certification.
Periodic re-certification:
i. Projects larqer than 25 kW. The Seller will obtain an annual certification
from an independent qualified party licensed in the State of Idaho, certifying the
Generation Facility and Seller-Furnished Facilities and equipment are in compliance with
IEEE Standard 1547 all current applicable electrical and safety codes, and are able to
safely and reliably continue to operate. The Seller will provide the credentials and
licenses of the certifying party to the Company for review and acceptance of the
certification. A copy of this certification must be forwarded to the Company by May 1 st
of each calendar year in which the Seller s facility is interconnected to the Company
system. Within the first calendar year of operation , the Seller will be required to supply
only the certifications required at the time of the initial interconnection. If the Company
does not accept the annual certification within sixty days of its receipt, the Generation
Facility will be disconnected from the Company s system until such time as the
certification is completed and accepted by the Company.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company First Revised Sheet No. 72-
Cancels
Oriqinal Sheet No. 72-LP.C. No. 28 Tariff No. 101
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
(Continued)
Generation Facilities Interconnectinq as Schedule 84 (net meterinq) Project
ii. Projects 25 kW and smaller.The above described certification will be
provided every three years.
iii. Re-certification followinq modifications.Prior to making any material
modifications or additions to the Generation Facility or Interconnection Facilities Seller
will provide Company with a written description of the proposed change. The Company
will expeditiously review the proposal and authorize Seller to proceed subject to final
inspection and certification by a qualified party as described in paragraph 1 a above. Any
modifications made without notice will result in disconnection of the facility until such
time as certification of the modified facility is submitted to and accepted by the
Company.
Generation Facilities Less Than 1 MW Nameplate Ratinq
The following requirements are for Generation Facilities with nameplate ratings of less than
, not including net metering facilities utilizing Schedule 84.a. The Company shall procure, install , own and maintain Metering Equipment to
record energy deliveries to the Company. This metering will be separate from any other
metering of the Seller s load and may be located on either side of the Interconnection Point. All
acquisition , installation , maintenance, inspection and testing costs related to Meter Equipment
installed to measure the Seller s energy deliveries to the Company shall be born by the Seller.b. The Seller is responsible for all costs incurred by the Company for the review
evaluation and testing of Seller supplied designs and equipment regardless as to the outcome
of the review or test results.c. The Seller, upon completion of installation and prior to interconnection of the
Generation Facility to the Company s system , will provide the Company with certification from a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Idaho stating that the Seller s Generation Facility
and Interconnection Facilities are in compliance with IEEE Standard 1547 and all applicable
electrical and safety codes to enable safe and reliable operation.d. The Seller will obtain and provide to the Company an annual certification and
testing by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Idaho , certifying the ongoing
compliance with IEEE Standard 1547 and all applicable electrical and safety codes and that the
Seller-Furnished Facilities successfully meet applicable testing requirements and standards. In
the event the Company does not receive and accept the annual certification within 30 days of
the annual anniversary date of the agreement, the project will be disconnected from the
Company s system until such time as the certification is completed and accepted by the
Company.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
This Interconnection Agreement ("Agreement") is effective as of the day of, between , hereinafter called "Seller " and Idaho Power
Company, hereinafter called "Company.
RECITALS
A. Seller will own or operate a Generation Facility that qualifies for service under Idaho
Power s Commission-approved Schedule 72 and any successor schedule.
B. The Generation Facility covered by this Agreement is more particularly described in
Attachment 1.
AGREEMENTS1. Capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as defined in Schedule 72
or in the body of this Agreement.2. This Agreement and Schedule 72 provide the rates, charges, terms and conditions
under which the Seller s Generation Facility will interconnect with, and operate in parallel with , the
Company s transmission/distribution system. Terms defined in Schedule 72 will have the same defined
meaning in this Agreement. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and Schedule
, Schedule 72 shall prevail.3. This Agreement is not an agreement to purchase Seller s power. Purchase of Seller
power and other services that Seller may require will be covered under separate agreements. Nothing
in this Agreement is intended to affect any other agreement between the Company and Seller.
Attached to this Agreement and included by reference are the following:
Attachment Description and Costs of the Generation Facility, Interconnection
Facilities, and Metering Equipment.
Attachment 2 - One-line Diagram Depicting the Generation Facility, Interconnection
Facilities, Metering Equipment and Upgrades.
Attachment 3 - Milestones For Interconnecting the Generation Facility.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Attachment 4 - Additional Operating Requirements for the Company s Transmission
System Needed to Support the Seller s Generation Facility.
Attachment 5 - Reactive Power.
Attachment 6 - Description of Upgrades required to integrate the Generation Facility and
Best Estimate of Upgrade Costs.
Effective Date. Term. Termination and Disconnection
Term of Aqreement.Unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions
of this Agreement, this Agreement shall become effective on the date specified above and
remain effective as long as Seller s Generation Facility is eligible for service under Schedule 72.
Termination.
Seller may voluntarily terminate this Agreement upon expiration or
termination of an agreement to sell power to the Company.
After a Default, either Party may terminate this Agreement pursuant to
Section 6.
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Seller s Generation
Facility will be disconnected from the Company s transmission/distribution system. The
termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not relieve either Party of its liabilities
and obligations , owed or continuing at the time of the termination. The provisions of this
Section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Temporary Disconnection.Temporary disconnection shall continue only for so
long as reasonably necessary under "Good Utility Practice." Good Utility Practice means any of
the practices , methods and acts engaged in or approved by a significant portion of the electric
industry during the relevant time period , or any of the practices, methods and acts which, in the
exercise of reasonable judgment in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made,
could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at a reasonable cost consistent with
good business practices, reliability, safety and expedition. Good Utility Practice is not intended
to be limited to the optimum practice , method, or act to the exclusion of all others , but rather to
be acceptable practices, methods, or acts generally accepted in the region. Good Utility
Practice includes compliance with WECC or NERC requirements. Payment of lost revenue
resulting from temporary disconnection shall be governed by the power purchase agreement.
Emerqency Conditions
. "
Emergency Condition" means a condition or
situation: (1) that in the judgment of the Party making the claim is imminently likely to
endanger life or property; or (2) that, in the case of the Company, is imminently likely (as
determined in a non-discriminatory manner) to cause a material adverse effect on the
security of, or damage to the Company transmission/distribution system, the
Company s Interconnection Facilities or the equipment of the Company s customers; or
(3) that, in the case of the Seller, is imminently likely (as determined in a non-
discriminatory manner) to cause a material adverse effect on the reliability and security
, or damage to , the Generation Facility or the Seller s Interconnection Facilities. Under
Emergency Conditions, either the Company or the Seller may immediately suspend
interconnection service and temporarily disconnect the Generation Facility. The
Company shall notify the Seller promptly when it becomes aware of an Emergency
Condition that may reasonably be expected to affect the Seller s operation of the
Generation Facility. The Seller shall notify the Company promptly when it becomes
aware of an Emergency Condition that may reasonably be expected to affect the
Company s equipment or service to the Company customers. To the extent
information is known , the notification shall describe the Emergency Condition , the extent
of the damage or deficiency, the expected effect on the operation of both Parties
facilities and operations, its anticipated duration , and the necessary corrective action.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Routine Maintenance, Construction, and Repair.The Company may
interrupt interconnection service or curtail the output of the Seller s Generation Facilityand temporarily disconnect the Generation Facility from the Company
transmission/distribution system when necessary for routine maintenance , construction
and repairs on the Company s transmission/distribution system. The Company will
make a reasonable attempt to contact the Seller prior to exercising its rights to interrupt
interconnection or curtail deliveries from the Seller s Facility. Seller understands that in
the case of emergency circumstances, real time operations of the electrical system
and/or unplanned events, the Company may not be able to provide notice to the Seller
prior to interruption , curtailment or reduction of electrical energy deliveries to the
Company. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to coordinate such reduction or
temporary disconnection with the Seller.
Scheduled Maintenance.On or before January 31 of each calendar year
Seller shall submit a written proposed maintenance schedule of significant Facility
maintenance for that calendar year and the Company and Seller shall mutually agree as
to the acceptability of the proposed schedule. The Parties determination as to the
acceptability of the Seller timetable for scheduled maintenance will take into
consideration Good Utility Practices, Idaho Power system requirements and the Seller
preferred schedule. Neither Party shall unreasonably withhold acceptance of the
proposed maintenance schedule.
3.4. Maintenance Coordination.The Seller and the Company shall , to the
extent practical , coordinate their respective transmission/distribution system and
Generation Facility maintenance schedules such that they occur simultaneously. Seller
shall provide and maintain adequate protective equipment sufficient to prevent damage
to the Generation Facility and Seller-furnished Interconnection Facilities. In some cases
some of Seller s protective relays will provide back-up protection for Idaho Power
facilities. In that event, Idaho Power will test such relays annually and Seller will pay the
actual cost of such annual testing.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
. Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Forced Outaqes.During any forced outage, the Company may suspend
interconnection service to effect immediate repairs on the Company
transmission/distribution system. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to provide
the Seller with prior notice. If prior notice is not given , the Company shall , upon request
provide the Seller written documentation after the fact explaining the circumstances of
the disconnection.
Adverse Operatinq Effects.The Company shall notify the Seller as soon
as practicable if, based on Good Utility Practice , operation of the Seller s Generation
Facility may cause disruption or deterioration of service to other customers served from
the same electric system, or if operating the Generation Facility could cause damage to
the Company s transmission/distribution system or other affected systems. Supporting
documentation used to reach the decision to disconnect shall be provided to the Seller
upon request. If, after notice , the Seller fails to remedy the adverse operating effect
within a reasonable time , the Company may disconnect the Generation Facility. The
Company shall provide the Seller with reasonable notice of such disconnection , unless
the provisions of Article 5.1 apply.
Modification of the Generation Facility.The Seller must receive written
authorization from the Company before making any change to the Generation Facility
that may have a material impact on the safety or reliability of the Company
transmission/distribution system. Such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Modifications shall be done in accordance with Good Utility Practice. If the Seller makes
such modification without the Company s prior written authorization, the latter shall have
the right to temporarily disconnect the Generation Facility.
Reconnection.The Parties shall cooperate with each other to restore the
Generation Facility, Interconnection Facilities and the Company
transmission/distribution system to their normal operating state as soon as reasonably
practicable following a temporary disconnection.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 . 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Voltaqe Levels.Seller, in accordance with Good Utility Practices , shall
minimize voltage fluctuations and maintain voltage levels acceptable to Idaho Power.
Idaho Power may, in accordance with Good Utility Practices, upon one hundred eighty
(180) days' notice to the Seller , change its nominal operating voltage level by more than
ten percent (10%) at the Point of Delivery, in which case Seller shall modify, at Idaho
Power s expense , Seller s equipment as necessary to accommodate the modified
nominal operating voltage level.
5.4 Land Riqhts.
5.4.Seller to Provide Access.Seller hereby grants to Idaho Power for the
term of this Agreement all necessary rights-of-way and easements to install , operate
maintain, replace, and remove Idaho Power s Metering Equipment, Interconnection
Equipment, Disconnection Equipment, Protection Equipment and other Special Facilities
necessary or useful to this Agreement , including adequate and continuing access rights
on property of Seller. Seller warrants that it has procured sufficient easements and
rights-of-way from third parties so as to provide Idaho Power with the access described
above. All documents granting such easements or rights-of-way shall be subject to
Idaho Power s approval and in recordable form.
5.4.Use of Public Riqhts-of-Wav.The Parties agree that it is necessary to
avoid the adverse environmental and operating impacts that would occur as a result of
duplicate electric lines being constructed in close proximity. Therefore, subject to Idaho
Power s compliance with Paragraph 5.4.4, Seller agrees that should Seller seek and
receive from any local, state or federal governmental body the right to erect, construct
and maintain Seller-furnished Interconnection Facilities upon , along and over any and all
public roads, streets and highways, then the use by Seller of such public right-of-way
shall be subordinate to any future use by Idaho Power of such public right-of-way for
construction and/or maintenance of electric distribution and transmission facilities and
Idaho Power may claim use of such public right-of-way for such purposes at any time.
Except as required by Paragraph 5.4.4 , Idaho Power shall not be required to
compensate Seller for exercising its rights under this Paragraph 5.4.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
5.4.Joint Use of Facilities.Subject to Idaho Power compliance with
Paragraph 15.4.4 , Idaho Power may use and attach its distribution and/or transmission
facilities to Seller s Interconnection Facilities, may reconstruct Seller s Interconnection
Facilities to accommodate Idaho Power s usage or Idaho Power may construct its own
distribution or transmission facilities along, over and above any public right-of-way
acquired from Seller pursuant to Paragraph 5.4., attaching Seller s Interconnection
Facilities to such newly constructed facilities. Except as required by Paragraph 5.4.4
Idaho Power shall not be required to compensate Seller for exercising its rights under
this Paragraph 5.4.
5.4.4 Conditions of Use.It is the intention of the Parties that the Seller be left in
substantially the same condition , both financially and electrically, as Seller existed prior
to Idaho Power s exercising its rights under this Paragraph 5.4. Therefore, the Parties
agree that the exercise by Idaho Power of any of the rights enumerated in Paragraphs
5.4.2 and 5.4.3 shall: (1) comply with all applicable laws , codes and Good Utility
Practices, (2) equitably share the costs of installing, owning and operating jointly used
facilities and rights-of-way. If the Parties are unable to agree on the method of
apportioning these costs , the dispute will be submitted to the Commission for resolution
and the decision of the Commission will be binding on the Parties, and (3) shall provide
Seller with an interconnection to Idaho Power s system of equal capacity and durability
as existed prior to Idaho Power exercising its rights under this Paragraph 5.4.
Assiqnment, Liability. Indemnity. Force maieure, Consequential Damaqes and Default.
Assiqnment.This Agreement may be assigned by either Party upon twenty-one
(21) calendar days prior written notice and opportunity to object by the other Party; provided
that:
Either Party may assign this Agreement without the consent of the other
Party to any affiliate of the assigning Party with an equal or greater credit rating and with
the legal authority and operational ability to satisfy the obligations of the assigning Party
under this Agreement.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
The Seller shall have the right to contingently assign this Agreement
without the consent of the Company, for collateral security purposes to aid in providing
financing for the Generation Facility, provided that the Seller will promptly notify the
Company of any such contingent assignment.
Any attempted assignment that violates this article is void and ineffective.
Assignment shall not relieve a Party of its obligations, nor shall a Party s obligations be
enlarged, in whole or in part, by reason thereof. An assignee is responsible for meeting
the same financial, credit, and insurance obligations as the Seller. Where required
consent to assignment will not be unreasonably withheld , conditioned or delayed.
Limitation of Liability. Each Party s liability to the other Party for any loss , cost
claim , injury, liability, or expense, including reasonable attorney s fees, relating to or arising from
any act or omission in its performance of this Agreement, shall be limited to the amount of direct
damage actually incurred. In no event shall either Party be liable to the other Party for any
indirect, special , consequential , or punitive damages, except as authorized by this Agreement.
Indemnity
This provision protects each Party from liability incurred to third parties as
a result of carrying out the provisions of this Agreement. Liability under this provision is
exempt from the general limitations on liability found in Article 6.
The Parties shall at all times indemnify, defend , and hold the other Party
harmless from, any and all damages , losses, claims, including claims and actions
relating to injury to or death of any person or damage to property, demand , suits
recoveries, costs and expenses, court costs , attorney fees, and all other obligations by
or to third parties, arising out of or resulting from the other Party's action or failure to
meet its obligations under this Agreement on behalf of the indemnifying Party, except in
cases of gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing by the indemnified Party.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28 . Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
If an indemnified person is entitled to indemnification under this article as
a result of a claim by a third party, and the indemnifying Party fails, after notice and
reasonable opportunity to proceed under this article, to assume the defense of such
claim, such indemnified person may at the expense of the indemnifying Party contest
settle or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to, or pay in full , such claim.
Failure to defend is a Material Breach.
3.4 If an indemnifying party is obligated to indemnify and hold any
indemnified person harmless under this article, the amount owing to the indemnified
person shall be the amount of such indemnified person s actual loss , net of any
insurance or other recovery.
Promptly after receipt by an indemnified person of any claim or notice of
the commencement of any action or administrative or legal proceeding or investigation
as to which the indemnity provided for in this article may apply, the indemnified person
shall notify the indemnifying party of such fact. Any failure of or delay in such notification
shall be a Material Breach and shall not affect a Party s indemnification obligation unless
such failure or delay is materially prejudicial to the indemnifying party.
6.4 Force Maieure.As used in this Agreement
, "
Force Majeure" or "an event of
Force Majeure" means any cause beyond the control of the Seller or of the Company which
despite the exercise of due diligence, such Party is unable to prevent or overcome. Force
Majeure includes, but is not limited to, acts of God , fire, flood , storms, wars, hostilities, civil
strife, strikes and other labor disturbances, earthquakes, fires, lightning, epidemics , sabotage , or
changes in law or regulation occurring after the Operation Date, which, by the exercise of
reasonable foresight such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and by the
exercise of due diligence, it shall be unable to overcome. If either Party is rendered wholly or in
part unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement because of an event of Force
Majeure , both Parties shall be excused from whatever performance is affected by the event of
Force Majeure, provided that:
(1) The non-performing Party shall, as soon as is reasonably possible after
the occurrence of the Force Majeure, give the other Party written notice describing the
particulars of the occurrence.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
(2) The suspension of performance shall be of no greater scope and of no
longer duration than is required by the event of Force Majeure.
(3) No obligations of either Party which arose before the occurrence causing
the suspension of performance and which could and should have been fully performed
before such occurrence shall be excused as a result of such occurrence.
Default and Material Breaches.
Defaults.If either Party fails to perform any of the terms or conditions of
this Agreement (a "Default" or an "Event of Default"), the nondefaulting Party shall cause
notice in writing to be given to the defaulting Party, specifying the manner in which such
default occurred. If the defaulting Party shall fail to cure such Default within the sixty
(60) days after service of such notice, or if the defaulting Party reasonably demonstrates
to the other Party that the Default can be cured within a commercially reasonable time
but not within such sixty (60) day period and then fails to diligently pursue such cure
then , the nondefaulting Party may, at its option, terminate this Agreement and/or pursue
its legal or equitable remedies.
Material Breaches.The notice and cure provisions in Paragraph 6.1 do
not apply to Defaults identified in this Agreement as Material Breaches. Material
Breaches must be cured as expeditiously as possible following occurrence of the
breach.
7. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Seller shall secure and continuously carry
the following insurance coverage:
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance for both bodily injury and property
damage with limits equal to $1 000 000 , each occurrence, combined single limit. The deductible
for such insurance shall be consistent with current Insurance Industry Utility practices for similar
property.
The above insurance coverage shall be placed with an insurance company with
an AM. Best Company rating of A- or better and shall include:
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No.1 01 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
(a) An endorsement naming Idaho Power as an additional insured and loss
payee as applicable; and
(b) A provision stating that such policy shall not be canceled or the limits of
liability reduced without sixty (60) days' prior written notice to Idaho Power.
Seller to Provide Certificate of Insurance.As required in Paragraph 7 herein and
annually thereafter, Seller shall furnish the Company a certificate of insurance, together with the
endorsements required therein , evidencing the coverage as set forth above.
7.4 Seller to Notify Idaho Power of Loss of Coveraqe - If the insurance coverage
required by Paragraph 7.1 shall lapse for any reason , Seller will immediately notify Idaho Power
in writing. The notice will advise Idaho Power of the specific reason for the lapse and the steps
Seller is taking to reinstate the coverage. Failure to provide this notice and to expeditiously
reinstate or replace the coverage will constitute grounds for a temporary disconnection under
Section 5.3 and will be a Material Breach.
Miscellaneous.
Governinq Law.The validity, interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement
and each of its provisions shall be governed by the laws of the state of Idaho without regard to
its conflicts of law principles.
Salvaqe.No later than sixty (60) days after the termination or expiration of this
Agreement, Idaho Power will prepare and forward to Seller an estimate of the remaining value
of those Idaho Power furnished Interconnection Facilities as required under Schedule 72 and/or
described in this Agreement, less the cost of removal and transfer to Idaho Power s nearest
warehouse, if the Interconnection Facilities will be removed. If Seller elects not to obtain
ownership of the Interconnection Facilities but instead wishes that Idaho Power reimburse the
Seller for said Facilities the Seller may invoice Idaho Power for the net salvage value as
estimated by Idaho Power and Idaho Power shall pay such amount to Seller within thirty (30)
days after receipt of the invoice. Seller shall have the right to offset the invoice amount against
any present or future payments due Idaho Power.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Notices.
General.Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, any written notice
demand , or request required or authorized in connection with this Agreement ("Notice ) shall be
deemed properly given if delivered in person , delivered by recognized national currier service
or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the person specified below:
If to the Seller:
Seller:
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
If to the Company:
Company
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:
Fax:
Zip:
out below:
Billinq and Payment.Billings and payments shall be sent to the addresses set
Seller:
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
Company:
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President , Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Desiqnated Operatinq Representative The Parties may also designate
operating representatives to conduct the communications which may be necessary or
convenient for the administration of this Agreement. This person will also serve as the point of
contact with respect to operations and maintenance of the Party s facilities.
Seller s Operating Representative:
Seller:
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
Company s Operating Representative:
Company:
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
Chanqes to the Notice Information . Either Party may change this information by
giving five Business Days written notice prior to the effective date of the change.
10.Siqnatures.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
respective duly authorized representatives.
For the Company
Name:
Title:
Date:
For the Seller
Name:
Title:
Date:
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 1
Description and Costs of the Generation Facility. Interconnection Facilities and Meterinq
Equipment
In this attachment the Generation Facility and Interconnection Facilities, including Special
Facilities and upgrades, are itemized and identified as being owned by the Seller or the Company. As
provided in Schedule 72 Payment For Interconnection Facilities , the Company will provide a best
estimate itemized cost of its Interconnection Facilities , including Special Facilities, upgrades and
Metering Equipment.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 2
One-line Diaqram Depictinq the Small Generation Facility. Interconnection Facilities. Meterinq
Equipment and Upqrades
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street. Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 3
Milestones
In-Service Date:
Critical milestones and responsibility as agreed to by the Parties:
Milestone/Date Responsible Party
(1 )
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Agreed to by:
For the Company Date
For the Seller Date
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28. Tariff No.1 01 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 4
Additional Operatinq Requirements for the Company s Transmission System and Affected
Systems Needed to Support the Seller s Needs
The Company shall also provide requirements that must be met by the Seller prior to initiating
parallel operation with the Company s Transmission System.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise , Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No.1 01 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 5
Reactive Power Requirements
Idaho Power will determine the reactive power required to be supplied by the Company to the
Seller, based upon information provided by the Seller. The Company will specify the equipment
required on the Company s system to meet the Facility s reactive power requirements. These
specifications will include but not be limited to equipment specifications , equipment location, Company-
provided equipment, Seller provided equipment, and all costs associated with the equipment, design
and installation of the Company-provided equipment. The equipment specifications and requirements
will become an integral part of this Agreement. The Company-owned equipment will be maintained by
the Company, with total cost of purchase, installation , operation, and maintenance, including
administrative cost to be reimbursed to the Company by the Seller. Payment of these costs will be in
accordance with Schedule 72 and the total reactive power cost will be included in the calculation of the
Monthly Operation and Maintenance Charges specified in Schedule 72.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale , Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 6
Company s Description of Upqrades Required to Inteqrate the Generation Facility and Best
Estimate of Upqrade Costs
As provided in Schedule 72 this Attachment describes Upgrades, including best work upgrades,
and provides an itemized best estimate of the cost of the Upgrades.
IDAHO
Issued - September 1 , 2006
Effective - October 1 , 2006
Issued by IDAHO POWER COMPANY
John R. Gale, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
1221 West Idaho Street , Boise , Idaho
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTiliTIES
COMMISSION
CASE NO. IPC-O6- l
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 2
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
AVAILABILITY
Service under this schedule is available throughout the Company s service area within the State
of Idaho to Sellers owning or operating Qualifying Facilities that siqn a Uniform Interconnection
Aqreement or that qualify for Schedule 84.
APPLICABILITY
Service under this schedule applies to the construction , operation, maintenance, Upgrade
Relocation, or removal of transmission and/or distribution lines and equipment necessary to safely
interconnect a Seller s Generation Facility to the Company s system.
DEFINITIONS
Additional Applicant is a person or entity whose request for electrical connection requires the
Company to utilize existing Interconnection Facilities which are subject to a Vested Interest.
Company is the Idaho Power Company.
Connected Load is the combined input rating of the Customer s motors and other energy
consuming devices.
Construction Cost is the cost, as determined by the Company, of Upgrades, Relocation or
construction of Company furnished Interconnection Facilities.
Disconnection Equipment is any device or combination of devices by which the Company can
manually and/or automatically interrupt the flow of energy from the Seller to the Company s system
including enclosures or other equipment as may be required to ensure that only the Company will have
access to certain of the devices.
First Enerqy Date is the date when the Seller begins delivering energy to the Company
system.
Generation Facility means equipment used to produce electric energy at a specific physical
location which meets the requirements to be a Qualifying Facility or that qualify for Schedule 84.
Interconnection Facilities are all facilities which are reasonably required by prudontqood
oloctric31 ~practices and the National Electric Safety Code to interconnect and to allow the delivery
of energy from the Seller s Generation Facility to the Company s system , including, but not limited to
Special Facilities, Disconnection Equipment and Metering Equipment.
Interconnection Point is the point where the Seller s conductors connect to the facilities owned
by the Company.
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Meterinq Equipment is the Company owned equipment required to measure, record or
telemeter power flows between the Seller s Generation Facility and the Company s system.
Protection Equipment is the circuit-interrupting device, protective relaying, and associated
instrument transformers.
PURPA means the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
Qualifvinq Facilitv is a cogeneration facility or a small power production facility which meets the
PURPA criteria for qualification set forth in Subpart B of Part 292 , Subchapter K, Chapter I , Title 18, of
the Code of Federal Regulations.
Relocation is a change in the location of existing Company-owned transmission and/or
distribution lines, poles or equipment.
Schedule 84 is the Company s service schedule which provides for sales of electric energy to
the Company by means of a net metering arrangement or its successor(s) as approved by the
Commission.
Seller is a non-utility generator who has contracted or will contract with the Company to
interconnect a Generation Facility to the Company s system to sell electric energy to the Company
including net metering sales , as provided in Schedule 84.
Seller-Furnished Facilities are those portions of the Interconnection Facilities provided by the
Seller.
Special Facilities are additions to or alterations of transmission and/or distribution lines and
transformers, including, but not limited to, Upgrades and Relocation , to safely interconnect the Seller
Generation Facility to the Company s system.
Transfer Cost is the cost, as determined by the Company, for acceptance by the Company of
Seller-Furnished Facilities.
Upqrades are those improvements to the Company s existing system which are reasonably
I required by prudontqood oloctric31 !:!1ili.!Y.....practices and the National Electric Safety Code to safely
interconnect the Seller s Generation Facility. Such improvements include , but are not limited to
additional or larger conductors , transformers, poles , and related equipment.
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Vested Interest is the claim for refund that a Seller or Additional Applicant holds in a specific
portion of Company-owned Interconnection Facilities. The Vested Interest expires 5 years from the
date the Company completes construction of its portion of the Interconnection Facilities unless fully
refunded earlier. Vested Interests do not apply to Schedule 84 net metering projects.
COST OF INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES
All Interconnection Facilities provided under this schedule will be valued at the Company
Construction Cost and/or the Transfer Cost for vesting purposes as well as for operation and
maintenance payment obligations.
PAYMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES
Unless specifically agreed otherwise by written agreement between the Seller and the
Company, the Seller will pay all costs of interconnecting a Generation Facility to the Company
system.
Unless specifically agreed otherwise in a written agreement between the Seller and the
Company, an initial cost estimate of Company-owned Interconnection Facilities will be provided to the
Seller. Payment of the estimated cost will be required prior to the Company s ordering, installing,
modifying, upgrading, or performing in any other way work associated with the Interconnection
Facilities. Upon completion of the Company-owned Interconnection Facilities, the actual costs will be
reconciled against the estimated cost previously paid by the Seller and the appropriate billing or refund
will be processed. The Company reserves the right to collect additional costs from the Seller for any
additional Company equipment, modifications, or upgrades the Company deems necessary to operateand maintain a safe, reliable electrical system as a result of the interconnection of the Seller
Generation Facility to the Company s system.
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES
All Seller-Furnished Interconnection Facilities will be constructed and maintained in a manner to
I be in full compliance with all prudontqood oloctric31 utility practices, National Electric Safety Code, and
all other applicable Federal , state, and local safety and electrical codes and standards at all times.
The Seller shall:1. Submit proof to the Company that all licenses, permits, inspections and approvals
necessary for the construction and operation of the Seller s Generation and Interconnection Facilities
under this schedule have been obtained from applicable Federal , state , or local authorities.
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28. Tariff No.1 01 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
DISCONNECTION EQUIPMENT (Continued)3. Physically installed at a location within 10 feet of the Interconnection Point or exact
permanent instructions posted at the Interconnection Point indicating the precise location of the
Disconnection Equipment's operating device.4. Of a design manually operated and lockable in the open position with a standard
Company padlock.
Operation of Disconnection Equipment., in the reasonable opinion of the Company, the
Seller s operation or maintenance of the Generation Facility or Interconnection Facilities is unsafe or
may otherwise adversely affect the Company s equipment, personnel , or service to its customers, the
Company may physically disconnect the Seller s Generation Facility or Interconnection Facilities by
operation of the disconnection device or by any other means the Company deems necessary to
adequately disconnect the Seller s Generation and Interconnection Facilities from the Company
system. At such time as the unsafe condition is remedied or other condition adversely affecting the
Company is resolved to the Company s satisfaction , the interconnection will be restored.
The Company will disconnect the Seller s Generation and Interconnection Facilities in the event
of any planned or unplanned maintenance or repair of the Company s system connected to the Seller
Generation and Interconnection Facilities. In the event of unplanned maintenance or repairs, no prior
notice will be provided. In the event of planned repairs, the Company will attempt to notify the Seller of
the time and duration of the planned outage.
The Company will disconnect the Seller s Generation Facility and Interconnection Facilities in
the event that any terms and conditions of any applicable Company tariff or contract enabling the
interconnection of the Seller s Generation Facility is deemed by the Company to be in default or
delinquent.
All expenses of disconnection and reconnection incurred by the Company will be billed to the
Seller.
In the case of a net metering facility, disconnection of the service may be necessary. The
disconnection may result in interruption of both energy deliveries from the Seller s Generation Facility to
the Company as well as interruption of energy deliveries from the Company to the Seller.
The Company will establish the settings of Protection Equipment to disconnect the Seller
Generation Facility and Interconnection Facilities for the protection of the Company s system and
I personnel consistent with prudentqood electric;)1 utility practices. If the Seller attempts to modify, adjust
or otherwise interfere with the protection equipment or its settings as established by the Company, such
action may be grounds for the Company s refusal to continue interconnection of the Seller s Generation
and Interconnection Facilities to the Company s system.
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF INTERCONNECTED PROJECTS
1. The Company will construct, own, operate and maintain all equipment, Upgrades and
Relocations on the Company s electrical side of the Interconnection Point.2. The Company will clearly mark the Metering Equipment and any other Company
equipment associated with the Seller s Generation Facility and/or Interconnection Facilities designating
I the existence of the Seller s Generation Facility as required by prudentqood oloctric31 utility practices.3. The Seller will be required to submit all specific designs , equipment specifications, and
test results of the Seller-Furnished Facilities to the Company for review. Upon receipt of the design and
equipment specifications, the Company will review the design and equipment specifications for
conformance with applicable electrical and safety codes and standards.
SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Generation Facilities Interconnectinq as a Schedule 84 (net meterinq) Project
Certification prior to interconnection:
Seller Generation Facilities that qualify for net metering under Schedule 84 will submit to
the Company a certification from an independent qualified party licensed in the State of Idaho
that the design and equipment in the Generation Facility and Seller-Furnished Facilities (1)
comply with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Enqineers ("IEEE") Standard 1547 and all
other standards of this schedule and applicable electric and building codes and (2) will operate
to safely deliver Energy to the Interconnection Point. The Seller shall provide the credentials
and licenses of the certifying party to the Company for review and acceptance of the
certification.
Periodic re-certification:
i. Projects larqer than 25 kW. The Seller will obtain an annual certification
from an independent qualified party licensed in the State of Idaho, certifying the
Generation Facility and Seller-Furnished Facilities and equipment are in compliance with
IEEE Standard 1547 and all current applicable electrical and safety codes~ and are able
to safely and reliably continue to operate. The Seller will provide the credentials and
licenses of the certifying party to the Company for review and acceptance of the
certification. A copy of this certification must be forwarded to the Company by May 1st
of each calendar year in which the Seller s facility is interconnected to the Company
system. Within the first calendar year of operation, the Seller will be required to supply
only the certifications required at the time of the initial interconnection. If the Company
does not accept the annual certification within sixty days of its receipt, the Generation
Facility will be disconnected from the Company s system until such time as the
certification is completed and accepted by the Company.
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
(Continued)
Generation Facilities Interconnectinq as Schedule 84 (net meterinq) Proiect
ii. Proiects 25 kW and smaller. The above described certification will be
provided every three years.
iii. Re-certification followinq modifications Prior to making any material
modifications or additions to the Generation Facility or Interconnection Facilities Seller
will provide Company with a written description of the proposed change. The Company
will expeditiously review the proposal and authorize Seller to proceed subject to final
inspection and certification by a qualified party as described in paragraph 1 a above. Any
modifications made without notice will result in disconnection of the facility until suchtime as certification of the modified facility is submitted to and accepted by the
Company.
Generation Facilities Less Than 1 MW Nameplate Ratinq
The following requirements are for Generation Facilities with nameplate ratings of less than
, not including net metering facilities utilizing Schedule 84.a. The Company shall procure, install , own and maintain Metering Equipment to
record energy deliveries to the Company. This metering will be separate from any other
metering of the Seller s load and may be located on either side of the Interconnection Point. All
acquisition , installation, maintenance , inspection and testing costs related to Meter Equipment
installed to measure the Seller s energy deliveries to the Company shall be born by the Seller.b. The Seller is responsible for all costs incurred by the Company for the review
evaluation and testing of Seller supplied designs and equipment regardless as to the outcome
of the review or test results.c. The Seller, upon completion of installation and prior to interconnection of the
Generation Facility to the Company s system, will provide the Company with certification from a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Idaho stating that the Seller s Generation Facility
and Interconnection Facilities are in compliance with IEEE Standard 1547 and all applicable
electrical and safety codes to enable safe and reliable operation.d. The Seller will obtain and provide to the Company an annual certification and
testing by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Idaho, certifying the ongoing
compliance with IEEE Standard 1547 and all applicable electrical and safety codes and that the
Seller-Furnished Facilities successfully meet applicable testing requirements and standards. In
the event the Company does not receive and accept the annual certification within 30 days of
the annual anniversary date of the agreement, the project will be disconnected from the
Company s system until such time as the certification is completed and accepted by the
Company.
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No.1 01 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
This Interconnection Agreement ("Agreement") is effective as of the day of , between , hereinafter called "Seller " and Idaho Power
Company, hereinafter called "Company.
RECITALS
A. Seller will own or operate a Generation Facility that qualifies for service under Idaho
Power s Commission-approved Schedule 72 and any successor schedule.
B. The Generation Facility covered by this Agreement is more particularly described in
Attachment 1.
AGREEMENTS1. Capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as defined in Schedule 72
or in the body of this Agreement.2. This Agreement and Schedule 72 provide the rates, charges, terms and conditions
under which the Seller s Generation Facility will interconnect with , and operate in parallel with , the
Company s transmission/distribution system. Terms defined in Schedule 72 will have the same defined
meaning in this Agreement. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and Schedule
, Schedule 72 shall prevail.3. This Agreement is not an agreement to purchase Seller s power. Purchase of Seller
power and other services that Seller may require will be covered under separate agreements. Nothing
in this Agreement is intended to affect any other agreement between the Company and Seller.
Attached to this Agreement and included by reference are the following:
Attachment 1 Description and Costs of the Generation Facility, Interconnection
Facilities , and Metering Equipment.
Attachment 2 - One-line Diagram Depicting the Generation Facility, Interconnection
Facilities , Metering Equipment and Upgrades.
Attachment 3 - Milestones For Interconnecting the Generation Facility.
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28, Tariff No.1 01 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Attachment 4 - Additional Operating Requirements for the Company s Transmission
System Needed to Support the Seller s Generation Facility.
Attachment 5 - Reactive Power.
Attachment 6 - Description of Upgrades required to integrate the Generation Facility and
Best Estimate of Upgrade Costs.
Effective Date, Term, Termination and Disconnection
Term of Aqreement.Unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions
of this Agreement , this Agreement shall become effective on the date specified above and
remain effective as long as Seller's Generation Facility is eligible for service under Schedule 72.
Termination.
Seller may voluntarily terminate this Agreement upon expiration or
termination of an agreement to sell power to the Company.
After a Default, either Party may terminate this Agreement pursuant to
Section 6.
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Seller s Generation
Facility will be disconnected from the Company s transmission/distribution system. The
termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not relieve either Party of its liabilities
and obligations , owed or continuing at the time of the termination. The provisions of this
Section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Temporary Disconnection . Temporary disconnection shall continue only for so
long as reasonably necessary under "Good Utility Practice." Good Utility Practice means any of
the practices , methods and acts engaged in or approved by a significant portion of the electric
industry during the relevant time period, or any of the practices, methods and acts which, in the
exercise of reasonable judgment in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made
could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at a reasonable cost consistent with
good business practices , reliability, safety and expedition. Good Utility Practice is not intended
to be limited to the optimum practice , method , or act to the exclusion of all others, but rather to
be acceptable practices, methods, or acts generally accepted in the region. Good Utility
Practice includes compliance with WECC or NERC requirements. Payment of lost production
revenue resulting from temporary disconnection shall be governed by the power purchase
agreement.
Emerqencv Conditions
. "
Emergency Condition " means a condition or
situation: (1) that in the judgment of the Party making the claim is imminently likely to
endanger life or property; or (2) that, in the case of the Company, is imminently likely (as
determined in a non-discriminatory manner) to cause a material adverse effect on the
security of, or damage to the Company transmission/distribution system , the
Company s Interconnection Facilities or the equipment of the Company s customers; or
(3) that, in the case of the Seller, is imminently likely (as determined in a non-
discriminatory manner) to cause a material adverse effect on the reliability and security
, or damage to, the Generation Facility or the Seller s Interconnection Facilities. Under
Emergency Conditions, either the Company or the Seller may immediately suspend
interconnection service and temporarily disconnect the Generation Facility. The
Company shall notify the Seller promptly when it becomes aware of an Emergency
Condition that may reasonably be expected to affect the Seller s operation of the
Generation Facility. The Seller shall notify the Company promptly when it becomes
aware of an Emergency Condition that may reasonably be expected to affect the
Company s equipment or service to the Company customers. To the extent
information is known , the notification shall describe the Emergency Condition, the extent
of the damage or deficiency, the expected effect on the operation of both Parties
facilities and operations, its anticipated duration , and the necessary corrective action.
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28. Tariff No.1 01 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Routine Maintenance. Construction. and Repair.The Company may
interrupt interconnection service or curtail the output of the Seller s Generation Facilityand temporarily disconnect the Generation Facility from the Company
transmission/distribution system when necessary for routine maintenance, construction
and repairs on the Company s transmission/distribution system. The Company will
make a reasonable attempt to contact the Seller prior to exercising its rights to interrupt
interconnection or curtail deliveries from the Seller s Facility. Seller understands that in
the case of emergency circumstances, real time operations of the electrical system
and/or unplanned events, the Company may not be able to provide notice to the Seller
prior to interruption , curtailment or reduction of electrical energy deliveries to the
Company. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to coordinate such reduction or
temporary disconnection with the Seller.
Scheduled Maintenance.On or before January 31 of each calendar year
Seller shall submit a written proposed maintenance schedule of significant Facility
maintenance for that calendar year and the Company and Seller shall mutually agree as
to the acceptability of the proposed schedule. The Parties determination as to the
acceptability of the Seller timetable for scheduled maintenance will take into
consideration Good Utility Practices , Idaho Power system requirements and the Seller
preferred schedule. Neither Party shall unreasonably withhold acceptance of the
proposed maintenance schedule.
3.4. Maintenance Coordination.The Seller and the Company shall , to the
extent practical , coordinate their respective transmission/distribution system and
Generation Facility maintenance schedules such that they occur simultaneously. Seller
shall provide and maintain adequate protective equipment sufficient to prevent damage
to the Generation Facility and Seller-furnished Interconnection Facilities. In some cases
some of Seller s protective relays will provide back-up protection for Idaho Power
facilities. In that event, Idaho Power will test such relays annually and Seller will pay the
actual cost of such annual testing.
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
. SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Forced Outaqes.During any forced outage , the Company may suspend
interconnection service to effect immediate repairs on the Company
transmission/distribution system. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to provide
the Seller with prior notice. If prior notice is not given, the Company shall, upon request
provide the Seller written documentation after the fact explaining the circumstances of
the disconnection.
Adverse Operatinq Effects.The Company shall notify the Seller as soon
as practicable if, based on Good Utility Practice, operation of the Seller s Generation
Facility may cause disruption or deterioration of service to other customers served from
the same electric system, or if operating the Generation Facility could cause damage to
the Company s transmission/distribution system or other affected systems. Supporting
documentation used to reach the decision to disconnect shall be provided to the Seller
upon request. If, after notice , the Seller fails to remedy the adverse operating effect
within a reasonable time, the Company may disconnect the Generation Facility. The
Company shall provide the Seller with reasonable notice of such disconnection , unless
the provisions of Article 5.1 apply.
Modification of the Generation Facility.The Seller must receive written
authorization from the Company before making any change to the Generation Facility
that may have a material impact on the safety or reliability of the Company
transmission/distribution system. Such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Modifications shall be done in accordance with Good Utility Practice. If the Seller makes
such modification without the Company s prior written authorization , the latter shall have
the right to temporarily disconnect the Generation Facility.
Reconnection.The Parties shall cooperate with each other to restore theGeneration Facility, Interconnection Facilities and the Company
transmission/distribution system to their normal operating state as soon as reasonably
practicable following a temporary disconnection.
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28. Tariff No.1 01 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Voltaqe Levels.Seller, in accordance with Good Utility Practices , shall
minimize voltage fluctuations and maintain voltage levels acceptable to Idaho Power.
Idaho Power may, in accordance with Good Utility Practices , upon one hundred eighty
(180) days' notice to the Seller , change its nominal operating voltage level by more than
ten percent (10%) at the Point of Delivery, in which case Seller shall modify, at Idaho
Power s expense , Seller s equipment as necessary to accommodate the modified
nominal operating voltage level.
5.4 Land Riqhts.
5.4.Seller to Provide Access.Seller hereby grants to Idaho Power for the
term of this Agreement all necessary rights-of-way and easements to install, operate
maintain , replace, and remove Idaho Power s Metering Equipment, Interconnection
Equipment, Disconnection Equipment, Protection Equipment and other Special Facilities
necessary or useful to this Agreement, including adequate and continuing access rights
on property of Seller. Seller warrants that it has procured sufficient easements and
rights-of-way from third parties so as to provide Idaho Power with the access described
above. All documents granting such easements or rights-of-way shall be subject to
Idaho Power s approval and in recordable form.
5.4.Use of Public Riqhts-of-Wav.The Parties agree that it is necessary to
avoid the adverse environmental and operating impacts that would occur as a result of
duplicate electric lines being constructed in close proximity. Therefore, subject to Idaho
Power s compliance with Paragraph 5.4.4, Seller agrees that should Seller seek and
receive from any local , state or federal governmental body the right to erect, construct
and maintain Seller-furnished Interconnection Facilities upon , along and over any and all
public roads, streets and highways, then the use by Seller of such public right-of-way
shall be subordinate to any future use by Idaho Power of such public right-of-way for
construction and/or maintenance of electric distribution and transmission facilities and
Idaho Power may claim use of such public right-of-way for such purposes at any time.
Except as required by Paragraph 5.4.4 , Idaho Power shall not be required to
compensate Seller for exercising its rights under this Paragraph 5.4.
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28 . Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
5.4.Joint Use of Facilities.Subject to Idaho Power compliance with
Paragraph 15.4.4 , Idaho Power may use and attach its distribution and/or transmission
facilities to Seller s Interconnection Facilities, may reconstruct Seller s Interconnection
Facilities to accommodate Idaho Power s usage or Idaho Power may construct its own
distribution or transmission facilities along, over and above any public right-of-way
acquired from Seller pursuant to Paragraph 5.4., attaching Seller s Interconnection
Facilities to such newly constructed facilities. Except as required by Paragraph 5.4.4
Idaho Power shall not be required to compensate Seller for exercising its rights under
this Paragraph 5.4.
5.4.4 Conditions of Use.It is the intention of the Parties that the Seller be left in
substantially the same condition, both financially and electrically, as Seller existed prior
to Idaho Power s exercising its rights under this Paragraph 5.4. Therefore , the Parties
agree that the exercise by Idaho Power of any of the rights enumerated in Paragraphs
5.4.2 and 5.4.3 shall: (1) comply with all applicable laws. codes and Good Utility
Practices, (2) equitably share the costs of installing, owning and operating jointly used
facilities and rights-of-way. If the Parties are unable to agree on the method of
apportioning these costs, the dispute will be submitted to the Commission for resolution
and the decision of the Commission will be binding on the Parties, and (3) shall provide
Seller with an interconnection to Idaho Power s system of equal capacity and durability
as existed prior to Idaho Power exercising its rights under this Paragraph 5.4.
Assiqnment. Liability. Indemnity. Force majeure. Consequential Damaqes and Default.
Assiqnment.This Agreement may be assigned by either Party upon twenty-one
(21) calendar days prior written notice and opportunity to object by the other Party; provided
that:
Either Party may assign this Agreement without the consent of the other
Party to any affiliate of the assigning Party with an equal or greater credit rating and with
the legal authority and operational ability to satisfy the obligations of the assigning Party
under this Agreement.
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28, Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
The Seller shall have the right to contingently assign this Agreement
without the consent of the Company, for collateral security purposes to aid in providing
financing for the Generation Facility, provided that the Seller will promptly notify the
Company of any such contingent assignment.
Any attempted assignment that violates this article is void and ineffective.
Assignment shall not relieve a Party of its obligations, nor shall a Party s obligations be
enlarged, in whole or in part, by reason thereof. An assignee is responsible for meeting
the same financial , credit, and insurance obligations as the Seller. Where required
consent to assignment will not be unreasonably withheld , conditioned or delayed.
Limitation of Liabilitv. Each Party s liability to the other Party for any loss, cost
claim, injury, liability, or expense, including reasonable attorney s fees , relating to or arising from
any act or omission in its performance of this Agreement, shall be limited to the amount of direct
damage actually incurred. In no event shall either Party be liable to the other Party for any
indirect, special , consequential , or punitive damages, except as authorized by this Agreement.
Indemnity
This provision protects each Party from liability incurred to third parties as
a result of carrying out the provisions of this Agreement. Liability under this provision is
exempt from the general limitations on liability found in Article 6.
The Parties shall at all times indemnify, defend , and hold the other Party
harmless from, any and all damages, losses, claims, including claims and actions
relating to injury to or death of any person or damage to property, demand , suits
recoveries, costs and expenses , court costs, attorney fees, and all other obligations by
or to third parties, arising out of or resulting from the other Party s action or failure to
meet its obligations under this Agreement on behalf of the indemnifying Party, except in
cases of gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing by the indemnified Party.
Idaho Power Company
LP.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
If an indemnified person is entitled to indemnification under this article as
a result of a claim by a third party, and the indemnifying Party fails , after notice and
reasonable opportunity to proceed under this article, to assume the defense of such
claim, such indemnified person may at the expense of the indemnifying Party contest
settle or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to, or pay in full, such claim.
Failure to defend is a Material Breach.
3.4 If an indemnifying party is obligated to indemnify and hold any
indemnified person harmless under this article, the amount owing to the indemnified
person shall be the amount of such indemnified person s actual loss, net of any
insurance or other recovery.
Promptly after receipt by an indemnified person of any claim or notice of
the commencement of any action or administrative or legal proceeding or investigation
as to which the indemnity provided for in this article may apply, the indemnified person
shall notify the indemnifying party of such fact. Any failure of or delay in such notification
shall be a Material Breach and shall not affect a Party s indemnification obligation unless
such failure or delay is materially prejudicial to the indemnifying party.
6.4 Force Majeure.As used in this Agreement
, "
Force Majeure" or "an event of
Force Majeure" means any cause beyond the control of the Seller or of the Company which
despite the exercise of due diligence, such Party is unable to prevent or overcome. Force
Majeure includes , but is not limited to , acts of God, fire , flood , storms, wars, hostilities , civil
strife, strikes and other labor disturbances, earthquakes, fires, lightning, epidemics, sabotage , orchanges in law or regulation occurring after the Operation Date, which , by the exercise of
reasonable foresight such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and by the
exercise of due diligence , it shall be unable to overcome. If either Party is rendered wholly or in
part unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement because of an event of Force
Majeure, both Parties shall be excused from whatever performance is affected by the event of
Force Majeure, provided that:
(1) The non-performing Party shall, as soon as is reasonably possible after
the occurrence of the Force Majeure, give the other Party written notice describing the
particulars of the occurrence.
Idaho Power Company
I.P.C. No. 28. Tariff No. 101 Ori inal Sheet No. 72-
SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
(2) The suspension of performance shall be of no greater scope and of no
longer duration than is required by the event of Force Majeure.
(3) No obligations of either Party which arose before the occurrence causing
the suspension of performance and which could and should have been fully performed
before such occurrence shall be excused as a result of such occurrence.
Default and Material Breaches.
Defaults.If either Party fails to perform any of the terms or conditions of
this Agreement (a "Default" or an "Event of Default"), the nondefaulting Party shall cause
notice in writing to be given to the defaulting Party, specifying the manner in which such
default occurred. If the defaulting Party shall fail to cure such Default within the sixty
(60) days after service of such notice, or if the defaulting Party reasonably demonstrates
to the other Party that the Default can be cured within a commercially reasonable time
but not within such sixty (60) day period and then fails to diligently pursue such cure
then, the nondefaulting Party may, at its option , terminate this Agreement and/or pursue
its legal or equitable remedies.
Material Breaches.The notice and cure provisions in Paragraph 6.1 do
not apply to Defaults identified in this Agreement as Material Breaches. Material
Breaches must be cured as expeditiously as possible following occurrence of the
breach.
7. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Seller shall secure and continuously carry
the following insurance coverage:
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance for both bodily injury and property
damage with limits equal to $1 000 000 , each occurrence, combined single limit. The deductible
for such insurance shall be consistent with current Insurance Industry Utility practices for similar
property.
The above insurance coverage shall be placed with an insurance company with
an AM. Best Company rating of A- or better and shall include:
Idaho Power Company
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SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
(a) An endorsement naming Idaho Power as an additional insured and loss
payee as applicable; and
(b) A provision stating that such policy shall not be canceled or the limits of
liability reduced without sixty (60) days' prior written notice to Idaho Power.
Seller to Provide Certificate of Insurance.As required in Paragraph 7 herein and
annually thereafter, Seller shall furnish the Company a certificate of insurance, together with the
endorsements required therein, evidencing the coverage as set forth above.
7.4 Seller to Notify Idaho Power of Loss of Coveraqe - If the insurance coverage
required by Paragraph 7.1 shall lapse for any reason , Seller will immediately notify Idaho Power
in writing. The notice will advise Idaho Power of the specific reason for the lapse and the steps
Seller is taking to reinstate the coverage. Failure to provide this notice and to expeditiously
reinstate or replace the coverage will constitute grounds for a temporary disconnection under
Section 5.3 and will be a Material Breach.
Miscellaneous.
Governinq Law. The validity, interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement
and each of its provisions shall be governed by the laws of the state of Idaho without regard to
its conflicts of law principles.
Salvaqe.No later than sixty (60) days after the termination or expiration of this
Agreement, Idaho Power will prepare and forward to Seller an estimate of the remaining value
of those Idaho Power furnished Interconnection Facilities as required under Schedule 72 and/or
described in this Agreement, less the cost of removal and transfer to Idaho Power s nearest
warehouse, if the Interconnection Facilities will be removed. If Seller elects not to obtain
ownership of the Interconnection Facilities but instead wishes that Idaho Power reimburse the
Seller for said Facilities the Seller may invoice Idaho Power for the net salvage value as
estimated by Idaho Power and Idaho Power shall pay such amount to Seller within thirty (30)
days after receipt of the invoice. Seller shall have the right to offset the invoice amount against
any present or future payments due Idaho Power.
Idaho Power Company
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SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Notices.
General.Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, any written notice
demand , or request required or authorized in connection with this Agreement ("Notice ) shall be
deemed properly given if delivered in person , delivered by recognized national currier service
or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the person specified below:
If to the Seller:
Seller:
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
If to the Company:
Company
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
out below:
Billinq and Payment.Billings and payments shall be sent to the addresses set
Seller:
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
Company:
Attention:
Address:
City:State:Zip:Phone:
Fax:
Idaho Power Company
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INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
AGREEMENTS (Continued)
Desiqnated Operatinq Representative The Parties may also designate
operating representatives to conduct the communications which may be necessary or
convenient for the administration of this Agreement. This person will also serve as the point of
contact with respect to operations and maintenance of the Party s facilities.
Seller s Operating Representative:
Seller:
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
Company s Operating Representative:
Company:
Attention:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:Zip:
Fax:
Chanqes to the Notice Information . Either Party may change this information by
giving five Business Days written notice prior to the effective date of the change.
10.Siqnatures.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
respective duly authorized representatives.
For the Companv
Name:
Title:
Date:
For the Seller
Name:
Title:
Date:
Idaho Power Company
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INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 1
Description and Costs of the Generation Facility. Interconnection Facilities and Meterinq
Equipment
In this attachment the Generation Facility and Interconnection Facilities, including Special
Facilities and upgrades, are itemized and identified as being owned by the Seller or the Company. As
provided in Schedule 72 Payment For Interconnection Facilities, the Company will provide a best
estimate itemized cost of its Interconnection Facilities , including Special Facilities, upgrades and
Metering Equipment.
Idaho Power Company
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SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 2
One-line Diaqram Depictinq the Small Generation Facility. Interconnection Facilities. Meterinq
Equipment and Upqrades
Idaho Power Company
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SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 3
Milestones
In-Service Date:
Critical milestones and responsibility as agreed to by the Parties:
Milestone/Date Responsible Party
(1 )
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Agreed to by:
For the Company Date
For the Seller Date
Idaho Power Company
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INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 4
Additional Operatinq Requirements for the Company s Transmission System and Affected
Systems Needed to Support the Seller s Needs
The Company shall also provide requirements that must be met by the Seller prior to initiating
parallel operation with the Company s Transmission System.
Idaho Power Company
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SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 5
Reactive Power Requirements
Idaho Power will determine the reactive power required to be supplied by the Company to the
Seller, based upon information provided by the Seller. The Company will specify the equipment
required on the Company s system to meet the Facility reactive power requirements. These
specifications will include but not be limited to equipment specifications, equipment location , Company-
provided equipment, Seller provided equipment , and all costs associated with the equipment, design
and installation of the Company-provided equipment. The equipment specifications and requirements
will become an integral part of this Agreement. The Company-owned equipment will be maintained by
the Company, with total cost of purchase , installation, operation , and maintenance, including
administrative cost to be reimbursed to the Company by the Seller. Payment of these costs will be in
accordance with Schedule 72 and the total reactive power cost will be included in the calculation of the
Monthly Operation and Maintenance Charges specified in Schedule 72.
Idaho Power Company
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SCHEDULE 72
INTERCONNECTIONS TO
NON-UTILITY GENERATION
(Continued)
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
UNIFORM INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT
(PURPA)
(Continued)
Attachment 6
Company s Description of Upqrades Required to Inteqrate the Generation Facility and Best
Estimate of Upqrade Costs
As provided in Schedule 72 this Attachment describes Upgrades , including best work upgrades
and provides an itemized best estimate of the cost of the Upgrades.