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1 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) Solar Garden ID No.: Customer Generator Colorado PUC E-Filings System The Interconnection Application / Agreement is between Black Hills/Colorado Electric Utilities LP., d/b/a Black Hills Energy, hereinafter referred to as Company and the Customer Generator herein described in the Application / Agreement. Black Hills Energy and the Customer Generator are referenced in this Application / Agreement collectively as the Parties and individually as a Party. If you are assuming ownership or operational control of an existing system and no changes are being made to the existing Customer-Generator system, complete Sections A, D, and F of this Application / Agreement and forward to the Company. If you are a new Customer Generator applicant, complete Sections, A, B, C & D of this Application / Agreement and forward to the Company. NOTE: This Interconnection Application / Agreement for Parallel Generation Service is intended for use with photovoltaic solar generation systems ( PV Systems ) with a capacity of 100 kw or less, installed in the Black Hills Energy Community Solar Garden Program. This Interconnection Agreement can be used for PV Systems with a capacity greater than 100 kw (up to 500 kw), with certain modifications as noted. Forward the Application / Agreement to: Black Hills Energy Attn: Renewable Energy Manager 105 South Victoria Avenue Pueblo CO,

2 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B VOLUME IV, APPENDIX H TO THE RES COMPLIANCE PLAN- CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) 2

3 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B VOLUME IV, APPENDIX H TO THE RES COMPLIANCE PLAN- CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) A. Customer-Generator s Information Name: Mailing Address: City: State: CO Zip Code: Service/Street Address (if different from above): City: State: CO Zip Code: Daytime Phone: Emergency Contact Phone: Company Account No. (from Utility Bill): B. Customer-Generator s System Information Manufacturer Name Plate (if applicable) AC Power Rating: kw Voltage: Volts System Type: Solar Wind Biomass Fuel Cell Other (describe) Service/Street Address: Inverter/Interconnection Equipment Manufacturer: Inverter/Interconnection Equipment Model No.: Are Required System Plans & Specifications Attached? Yes No Inverter/Interconnection Equipment Location (describe): Outdoor Manual/Utility Accessible & Lockable Disconnect Switch Location (describe): Existing Electrical Service Capacity: Amperes Service Character: Single Phase Three Phase Voltage: Volts C. Installation Information/Hardware and Installation Compliance Person or Company Installing: Contractor s License No. (if applicable): Approximate Installation Date: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: 3

4 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B VOLUME IV, APPENDIX H TO THE RES COMPLIANCE PLAN- CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) Daytime Phone: Fax: Person or Agency Who Will Inspect/Certify Installation: The Customer-Generator s proposed System hardware complies with all applicable National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code ( NEC ), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE ) and Underwriters Laboratories ( UL ) requirements for electrical equipment and their installation. As applicable to System type, these requirements include, but are not limited to, IEEE ; and UL 1741 Standard for Safety for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources, 1 st Ed. The proposed installation complies with all applicable local electrical codes and all reasonable safety requirements of Company. The proposed System has a lockable, visible disconnect device, accessible at all times to Company personnel. The System is only required to include one lockable, visible disconnect device, accessible to Company. If the interconnection equipment is equipped with a visible, lockable, and accessible disconnect, no redundant device is needed to meet this requirement. The Customer-Generator s proposed System has functioning controls to prevent voltage flicker, DC injection, overvoltage, undervoltage, overfrequency, underfrequency, and overcurrent, and to provide for System synchronization to Company s electrical system. The proposed System does have an anti-islanding function that prevents the generator from continuing to supply power when Company s electric system is not energized or operating normally. If the proposed System is designed to provide uninterruptible power to critical loads, either through energy storage or back-up generation, the proposed System includes a parallel blocking scheme for this backup source that prevents any backflow of power to Company s electrical system when the electrical system is not energized or not operating normally. An AC disconnect devise must be installed prior to interconnection. Signed (Installer): Name (Print): Date: 4

5 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B VOLUME IV, APPENDIX H TO THE RES COMPLIANCE PLAN- CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) D. Additional Terms and Conditions In consideration of the premises and mutual covenants set forth herein, the Customer Generator and the Company agree to the provisions set forth in this Agreement. In addition to abiding by Company s other applicable rules and regulations and by applicable rules in the Code of Colorado Regulations, the Customer-Generator understands and agrees to the following specific terms and conditions: 1) Operation/Disconnection. If it appears to Company, at any time, in the reasonable exercise of its judgment, that operation of the Customer-Generator s System is adversely affecting safety, power quality or reliability of Company s electrical system, Company may immediately disconnect and lock-out the Customer-Generator s System from Company s electrical system. The Customer-Generator shall permit Company s employees and inspector s reasonable access to inspect, test, and examine the Customer-Generator s System. The Customer-Generator s System shall not be reconnected to Company s electrical system by the customer generator until the Customer-Generator s System is repaired and operating in a normal and safe manner. 2) Insurance and Limitation of Liability. The Customer-Generator agrees to carry no less than $300,000 of liability insurance that provides for coverage of all risk of liability for personal injuries (including death) and damage to property arising out of or caused by the operation of the Customer- Generator s System. Insurance may be in the form of an existing policy or an endorsement on an existing policy. [For PV Systems with a capacity greater than 10 kw and up to 500 kw, the following clause must be substituted in lieu of the foregoing clause: The Customer-Generator at its own expense shall secure and maintain in effect during the term of the agreement liability insurance with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence. ] 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, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind whatsoever, except as allowed under the Indemnification section of this Agreement. 3) Interconnection Costs. The Customer-Generator shall, at the Customer-Generator s cost and expense, install, operate, maintain, repair, and inspect, and shall be fully responsible for the Customer- Generator s System. The Customer-Generator further agrees to pay or reimburse to 5

6 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B VOLUME IV, APPENDIX H TO THE RES COMPLIANCE PLAN- CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) Company all of Company s Interconnection Costs. Interconnection Costs are the reasonable costs incurred by Company for: (1) additional tests or analyses of the effects of the operation of the Customer-Generator s System on Company s local distribution system, (2) additional metering, and (3) any necessary controls. These Interconnection Costs must be related to the installation of the physical facilities necessary to permit interconnected operation of the Customer-Generator s System with Company s system and shall only include those costs, or corresponding costs, which would not have been incurred by Company in providing service to the Customer- Generator solely as a consumer of electric energy from Company pursuant to Company s standard cost of service policies in effect at the time the Customer- Generator s System is first interconnected with Company s system. Upon request, Company shall provide the Customer-Generator with a non-binding estimate of Company s Interconnection Costs based upon the plans and specifications provided by the Customer-Generator to Company. 4) Energy Pricing and Billing. The company s Rate Tariff CG-SPP1 is on file with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission ( Commission ) and it describes the valuation and billing of electric energy provided by Company to the Customer-Generator. The value of the electric energy delivered to the Customer-Generator shall be billed in accordance with rate schedule(s) under which the Customer-Generator was being served prior to installation of the generator, as updated or changed from time to time as approved by the Commission. The prices for Photovoltaic Energy and associated Renewable Energy Credits delivered by the Customer-Generator to Company shall be credited in accordance with the effective rates established in Rate Schedule CSG of the Company s Colorado electric tariff on file with the Commission. 5) Terms and Termination Rights. This Agreement becomes effective when signed by both the Customer-Generator and Company, and shall continue in effect until terminated. After fulfillment of any applicable initial tariff or rate schedule term, the Customer-Generator may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving Company at least thirty (30) days prior written notice. In such event, the Customer-Generator shall, no later than the date of termination of Agreement, completely disconnect the Customer-Generator s System from parallel operation with Company s system. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving the other party at least thirty (30) days prior written notice that the other party is in default of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, so long as the notice specifies the basis for termination, and there is an opportunity to cure the default. This Agreement may also be terminated at any time by mutual agreement of the Customer- Generator and Company. This agreement may also be terminated, by approval of the Commission, if there is a change in statute or regulations that is determined to be applicable to this contract and necessitates its termination. 6) Transfer of Ownership. 6

7 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B VOLUME IV, APPENDIX H TO THE RES COMPLIANCE PLAN- CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) If operational control of the Customer-Generator s System transfers to any other party than the Customer-Generator, a new Application/Agreement must be completed by the person or persons taking over operational control of the existing Customer-Generator System. Company shall be notified no less than thirty (30) days before the Customer- Generator anticipates transfer of operational control of the Customer-Generator s System. The person or persons taking over operational control of Customer- Generator s System must file a new Application/Agreement, and must receive authorization from Company, before the existing Customer-Generator System can remain interconnected with Company s electrical system. The new Application/ Agreement will only need to be completed to the extent necessary to affirm that the new person or persons having operational control of the existing Customer-Generator System completely understand the provisions of this Application/Agreement and agrees to them. If no changes are being made to the Customer-Generator s System, completing sections A, D and F of this Application/Agreement will satisfy this requirement. If no changes are being proposed to the Customer-Generator System, Company will assess no charges or fees for this transfer. Company will review the new Application/Agreement and shall approve such, within fifteen (15) days if the new Customer-Generator has satisfactorily completed the Application/ Agreement, and no changes are being proposed to the existing Customer-Generator System. Company will then complete section G and forward a copy of the completed Application/Agreement back to the new Customer-Generator, thereby notifying the new Customer-Generator that the new Customer-Generator is authorized to operate the existing Customer- Generator System in parallel with Company s electrical system. If any changes are planned to be made to the existing Customer-Generator System that in any way may degrade or significantly alter that System s output characteristics, then the Customer- Generator shall submit to Company a new Application/Agreement for the entire Customer-Generator System and all portions of the Application/Agreement must be completed. 7) Assignment. Neither Party may assign or transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that either Party may assign this Agreement, without the consent of the other Party, to (a) any Affiliate of the assigning Party, (b) any entity in which or with which the assigning Party is merged or consolidated, (c) any entity acquiring all or a substantial part of the assets of the assigning Party, or (d) any entity to which the Assigning Party has assigned, transferred or pledged rights or interests under this Agreement for mortgage or otherwise as security for indebtedness. 8) Dispute Resolution. If any disagreements between the Customer-Generator and Company arise that cannot be resolved through normal negotiations between them, either party may bring the disagreements to the Commission through an informal or formal complaint process, as 7

8 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B VOLUME IV, APPENDIX H TO THE RES COMPLIANCE PLAN- CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) provided by the Commission s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-1, in effect at the time the complaint process is invoked. 9) Separate Agreement. This Interconnection Agreement is a separate and free-standing contract and shall be interpreted independently of the respective obligations of Black Hills Energy and the Customer-Generator (as a Community Solar Gardens Producer) under a Community Solar Gardens Agreement entered into between them. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, nothing in this Interconnection Agreement shall alter or modify the Customer-Generator s or Black Hills Energy s rights, duties and obligations under the Community Solar Gardens Agreement. 10) Entire Agreement. This Application / Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties relating to the terms and conditions by which Customer-Generator may interconnect and operate its Photovoltaic Generating System in parallel with the Company s electric distribution system at a Solar Garden Site, and supersedes any and all prior agreements, written or oral, between them relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement cannot be extended, modified or amended unless agreed to in writing by each party. This Agreement is subject to the Company s effective tariffs on file with the Commission and to any applicable final Orders of the Commission. 11) Notices. All notices, demands or consents required or permitted under this Agreement will be in writing and will be sent by facsimile, certified mail return receipt requested, by hand delivery, or nationally recognized overnight courier to the respective Parties at the addresses set forth above. 12) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Colorado. 13) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which taken together shall constitute a single agreement. I have read, understand, agree, and accept the provisions of this Application / Agreement. Signed (Customer-Generator): Date: 8

9 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B VOLUME IV, APPENDIX H TO THE RES COMPLIANCE PLAN- CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) E. Electrical Inspection The Customer-Generator System referenced above satisfies all requirements noted in Section C. Inspector Name (print): Inspector Certification: I am a Licensed Engineer in Colorado or I am a Licensed Electrician in Colorado License No. Signed (Inspector): Date: F. Customer-Generator Acknowledgement I am aware of the Customer-Generator System installed on my premises and I have been given warranty information and/or an operational manual for that system. Also, I have been provided with a copy of Company s parallel generation tariff or rate schedule (as applicable) and interconnection requirements. I am familiar with the operation of the Customer-Generator System. I agree to abide by the terms of this Application/Agreement, and I agree to operate and maintain the Customer-Generator System in accordance with the manufacturer s recommended practices as well as Company s interconnection standards. If, at any time and for any reason, I believe that the Customer-Generator System is operating in an unusual manner that may result in any disturbances on Company s electrical system, I shall disconnect the Customer-Generator System and not reconnect it to Company s electrical system until the Customer-Generator System is operating normally after repair or inspection. Further, I agree to notify Company no less than thirty (30) days prior to modification of the components or design of the Customer- Generator System that in any way may degrade or significantly alter that System s output characteristics. I acknowledge that any such modifications will require submission of a new Application/Agreement to Company. I agree not to operate the Customer-Generator System in parallel with Company s electrical system until Company has approved this Application/Agreement. Signed (Customer-Generator): Date: 9

10 Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B VOLUME IV, APPENDIX H TO THE RES COMPLIANCE PLAN- CSG INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION-AGREEMENT (100 KW OR LESS) COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN PROGRAM INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION / AGREEMENT FOR PARALLEL GENERATION SERVICE (WITH CAPACITY OF 100 KW OR LESS) G. Utility Application Approval (to be completed by Company) Company does not, by approval of this Application/Agreement, assume any responsibility or liability for damage to property or physical injury to persons due to malfunction of the Customer- Generator s System or the Customer-Generator s negligence. Company approves this Application on this day of (month), (year). Company Representative Name (print): Signed Company Representative: 10

11 Volume IV, Appendix H to the RES Compliance Plan- Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B CSG Low Income Verification Form Low Income Verification Form The purpose of this form is to verify the Black Hills Energy customer stated below is an active participant in the representing organization (shown below). This form is required for acceptance of low income customers into Black Hills Energy Community Solar Gardens Program. Low income customers must have an income level that is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty level. Black Hills Energy Customer Information Colorado PUC E-Filings System Customer Name: Customer Account Number: Customer Premise Number: Customer Address: Customer City, State, Zip: Solar Garden ID: The customer stated above is an active participant of the program listed below and they meet the 185 percent of Federal poverty requirement as verified by: Name (printed) *Signature *A legal representative of the following organization Representing organization name 1

12 Volume IV, Appendix H to the RES Compliance Plan- Exhibit CB-1 Appendix B CSG Low Income Verification Form This form must be completed and uploaded for each low income subscriber to a solar garden. 2

13 Amended CSG Producer Agreement Solar Garden ID No.: Community Solar Gardens Agreement Community Solar Gardens Photovoltaic (PV) Systems For CSG Producers This Agreement is made and entered into this day of, 20, by and between Black Hills/Colorado Electric Utility Company LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy ( Black Hills Energy or Company ), a Delaware limited partnership, with a principal place of business at 105 South Victoria Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81003, and ( CSG Producer ), a, whose business address is, each of which may be referred to herein individually as a Party or collectively as the Parties. RECITALS: This Agreement governs the relationship between Black Hills Energy and CSG Producer, both on behalf of itself and as authorized agent for CSG Subscribers (as defined in Section 1.18 below) and the PV System Owner (as defined in Section 1.12 below), with respect to the Photovoltaic Energy and associated Renewable Energy Credits ( RECs ) generated by the community solar garden photovoltaic solar system (the PV System ) installed, or to be installed, at the location described in Exhibit A attached hereto, with a rated Direct Current ( DC ) nameplate capacity of kw. In consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings specified or referred to below which shall apply equally to single and plural forms. Except as otherwise provided for herein, capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth in Rule 3652 of the Rules Regulating Electric Utilities of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-3, as of the date of this Agreement Commission shall mean the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado Date of Commercial Operation shall mean the day upon which Commercial Operation is first achieved pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof Electric Tariffs shall mean Black Hills Energy s electric tariffs as in effect and on file with the Commission from time to time.

14 1.4. Force Majeure shall have the meaning as set forth in Section 6.1 of this Agreement House Power shall mean the supply of retail power for consumption at the Solar Garden Site Interconnection Agreement shall mean the separate agreement to be entered into between CSG Producer and Black Hills Energy providing the terms and conditions by which CSG Producer may interconnect and operate the PV System in parallel with Black Hills Energy s electric distribution system at the Solar Garden Site Monthly Subscription Information shall mean the information timely provided to Black Hills Energy or changed by CSG Producer via written notice to Black Hills Energy (or through the CSG Application System when it is technically feasible to provide such data through that system), pursuant to Section 4.6 hereof, setting forth the names of the CSG Subscribers holding Subscriptions in the PV System, each such CSG Subscriber s identifying information, and the CSG Allocation applicable to each such CSG Subscriber s Subscription, reflecting each CSG Subscriber s allocable portion of Photovoltaic Energy generated by the PV System during a particular Production Month Photovoltaic Energy shall mean the net electric energy generated from the PV System, using solar radiation energy to generate electricity, including any and all associated RECs, delivered to Black Hills Energy and measured at the Production Meter. Photovoltaic Energy shall be of a power quality of 60 cycle, three-phase alternating current that is compliant with the Interconnection Agreement. 1.9 Production Meter shall mean the measuring facility installed by Black Hills Energy pursuant to Section 5.1 hereof to measure the Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System at the point where the Photovoltaic Energy changes possession from CSG Producer to Black Hills Energy Production Month shall mean the calendar month during which Photovoltaic Energy is produced by the PV System and delivered to Black Hills Energy at the Production Meter PV System shall mean the solar electric generating facility to be located at the Solar Garden Site, including the photovoltaic panels, inverter, output breakers, facilities necessary to connect to the Production Meter, protective and associated equipment, improvements, and other tangible assets, contract rights, easements, rights of way, surface use agreements and other interests or rights in real estate reasonably necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric generating facility that produces the Photovoltaic Energy subject to this Agreement PV System Owner shall mean the entity or entities holding legal title or otherwise having full rights of ownership in and to the PV System. If the PV System Owner is the same entity as CSG Producer, then Section 3.2 hereof shall not be applicable. Page 2 of 23

15 1.13. Renewable Energy Credit or REC shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 3652(t), 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-3, and means a contractual right to the full set of non-energy attributes, including any and all credits, benefits, emissions reductions, offsets, and allowances, howsoever entitled, directly attributable to a specific amount of capacity and/or electric energy generated from an Eligible Energy Resource, including any and all environmental air quality credits, benefits, emissions reductions, off-sets, allowances, or other benefits as may be created or under any existing or future statutory or regulatory scheme (federal, state, or local) by virtue of or due to the PV System s actual energy production or the PV System s energy production capability because of the PV System s environmental or renewable characteristics or attributes. For the avoidance of doubt, a REC excludes (i) any local, state or federal production tax credit, depreciation deductions or other tax credits providing a tax benefit to CSG Producer or the owner of the PV System based on ownership of, or energy production from, any portion of the PV System, including the investment tax credit expected to be available to CSG Producer or the owner of the PV System with respect to the PV System under Internal Revenue Code Section 48 (Energy Credits); (ii) any direct governmental grant or payment inuring to the benefit of CSG Producer or the owner of the PV System based on ownership of, or energy production from, any portion of the PV System, pursuant to Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or other federal or state legislation; and (iii) depreciation and other tax benefits arising from ownership or operation of the PV System unrelated to its status as a generator of renewable or environmentally clean energy. One REC results from one megawatt-hour of electric energy generated from an eligible energy resource Solar Garden Site shall mean the parcel of real property on which the PV System will be constructed and located, including any easements, rights of way, surface use agreements and other interests or rights in real estate reasonably necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of the PV System. The Solar Garden Site is more specifically described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Community Solar Gardens Application System or CSG Application System is the interactive, internet website-based interface maintained by Black Hills Energy through which CSG Producer may establish qualification and provide information and complete documents necessary for acceptance in Black Hills Community Solar Gardens Program CSG Allocation shall mean the monthly allocation, stated in kilowatts ( kw ) as a share of the total nameplate capacity of the PV System, applicable to each CSG Subscriber s Subscription reflecting such CSG Subscriber s allocable portion of Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System in a particular Production Month. In accordance with Section 4.6 below, the CSG Producer is required to provide the CSG Allocation to Black Hills Energy on a monthly basis in writing (or through the CSG Application System when it is technically feasible to provide such data through that system), which Black Hills Energy will in turn use to calculate the CSG Credit for each billing month CSG Credit shall mean the dollar amount paid by Black Hills Energy to each CSG Subscriber as a credit on the CSG Subscriber s retail electric service bill to compensate the CSG Subscriber for its beneficial share of Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System and Page 3 of 23

16 delivered to Black Hills Energy from the CSG Producer, in accordance with Rate Schedule CSG of Black Hills Energy s Electric Tariffs CSG Subscriber shall mean the retail electric service customer of Black Hills Energy who: (a) owns a beneficial share of the Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System pursuant to a Subscription; (b) has attributed such Subscription to one or more premises served by Black Hills Energy where it is the customer of record; and (c) has entered into a CSG Subscriber Agency Agreement with CSG Producer CSG Subscriber Agency Agreement shall mean an agreement entered into between each CSG Subscriber and CSG Producer, in a form substantially the same as the CSG Subscriber Agency Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B, by and through which each CSG Subscriber has authorized CSG Producer to act as CSG Subscriber s agent for purposes of this Agreement, including, among other things, to sell CSG Subscriber s beneficial share of Photovoltaic Energy generated by the PV System to Black Hills Energy Subscription shall mean a proportional interest owned or held by a particular CSG Subscriber in the PV System within the meaning of Colo. Rev. Stat (2)(b)(III), which meets all of the requirements set forth in Section 3.3 below. ARTICLE II TRANSFER OF PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY AND ASSOCIATED RECS 2.1 Sale and Delivery of Subscribed Photovoltaic Energy. Effective upon the Date of Commercial Operation, CSG Producer shall sell and deliver to Black Hills Energy at the Production Meter all of the Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System and attributable to Subscriptions held by all CSG Subscribers in the PV System. (a) For each CSG Subscriber, Black Hills Energy shall apply a CSG Credit each billing period to such CSG Subscriber s bill for retail electric service in accordance with Rate Schedule CSG of Black Hills Energy s Electric Tariffs based upon the CSG Subscriber s CSG Allocation as set forth in the Monthly Subscription Information applicable to the preceding Production Month. The Production Month to which the CSG Credit is applicable shall not necessarily match the billing period for retail electric service bill in which the CSG Credit is applied. (b) For purposes of applying the CSG Credit to CSG Subscribers bills, Black Hills Energy shall be entitled to rely exclusively on the Monthly Subscription Information as timely provided to Black Hills Energy on a monthly basis in writing (or through the CSG Application System when it is technically feasible to provide such data through that system), in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 4.6 below. The correction of previously-applied CSG Credits among CSG Subscribers due to any inaccuracy reflected in such Monthly Subscription Information with regard the of Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System shall be the full responsibility of the CSG Producer. Page 4 of 23

17 2.2 Purchase and Sale of RECs Associated with Subscribed Photovoltaic Energy. Effective upon the Date of Commercial Operation, CSG Producer agrees to sell and Black Hills Energy agrees to purchase all of the RECs associated with the Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System and delivered to Black Hills Energy at the Production Meter attributable to Subscriptions held by all CSG Subscribers, based upon the Monthly Subscription Information applicable to each Production Month. The price to be paid by Black Hills Energy for the purchase of such RECs hereunder shall be expressed in dollars per megawatt-hour ( MWh ), with one REC being generated for each MWh of power generated by the PV System. Black Hills Energy shall pay CSG Producer the price of per MWh for RECs purchased pursuant to this section and Rate Schedule CSG of Black Hills Energy s Colorado electric tariff. Payments for such purchases shall be made monthly by check to CSG Producer for the RECs associated with the subscribed portion of Photovoltaic Energy recorded at the Production Meter during the immediately preceding Production Month. Such REC payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of the applicable meter reading. 2.3 Purchase and Sale of Unsubscribed Photovoltaic Energy and Associated RECs. Effective upon the Date of Commercial Operation, CSG Producer agrees to sell and Black Hills Energy agrees to purchase all of the Photovoltaic Energy and associated RECs produced by the PV System and delivered to Black Hills Energy at the Production Meter not attributable to a Subscription held by any CSG Subscriber based upon the Monthly Subscription Information applicable to the Production Month. Black Hills Energy shall pay CSG Producer a price per kwh for the Photovoltaic Energy and associated RECs purchased pursuant to this section at the then-currently effective rates established in Rate Schedule CSG of Black Hills Energy s Colorado electric tariff. Payments for such purchases shall be made monthly by check to CSG Producer for the unsubscribed portion of the Photovoltaic Energy recorded at the Production Meter during the immediately preceding Production Month and the RECs associated therewith. Such payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of the applicable meter reading. 2.4 Title, Risk of Loss, and Warranty of Title. As between the Parties, CSG Producer shall be deemed to be in control of the Photovoltaic Energy output from the PV System up to and until delivery and receipt by Black Hills Energy at the Production Meter and Black Hills Energy shall be deemed to be in control of such energy from and after delivery and receipt at such Production Meter. Title and risk of loss related to the Photovoltaic Energy and all associated RECs shall transfer to Black Hills Energy at the Production Meter. CSG Producer warrants and represents to Black Hills Energy that it has or will have at the time of delivery good and sufficient title to all Photovoltaic Energy output and/or the ability to transfer good and sufficient title of same to Black Hills Energy. CSG Producer warrants and represents to Black Hills Energy that it has or will have at the time of delivery good and sufficient title to all RECs associated with such Photovoltaic Energy output and/or the ability to transfer good and sufficient title of all such RECs to Black Hills Energy. 2.5 Exclusive Dealing. CSG Producer shall not sell any Photovoltaic Energy or any associated RECs generated from the PV System to any person other than Black Hills Energy during the Term of this Agreement, and Black Hills Energy shall purchase and own all Photovoltaic Energy and associated RECs produced by the PV System. Page 5 of 23

18 ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS OF THE PARTIES AND CONDITIONS PRECEDENT 3.1 CSG Producer represents and warrants as follows: (a) CSG Producer is either the PV System Owner or is a subscriber organization organized under Colo. Rev. Stat , and has been duly authorized by the PV System Owner to beneficially operate the PV System and to issue subscriptions in the PV System to CSG Subscribers. (b) CSG Producer has been duly authorized to sell and to deliver to Black Hills Energy Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System on behalf of all CSG Subscribers having valid Subscriptions in the PV System, the purchase price and full consideration for which are the CSG Credits to be applied on the CSG Subscribers electric service bills in accordance with Rate Schedule CSG of Black Hills Energy s Electric Tariffs. (c) CSG Producer has the right and authority to sell the unsubscribed Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System to Black Hills Energy on behalf of the PV System Owner, the CSG Subscribers and itself. (d) CSG Producer has the right and authority to sell all of the RECs associated with the Photovoltaic Energy produced by the PV System and delivered to Black Hills Energy at the Production Meter. 3.2 If the PV System Owner and the CSG Producer are not the same person, then the undersigned PV System Owner hereby agrees and consents to the terms of this Agreement and hereby authorizes CSG Producer to perform any and all acts necessary on its behalf to carry out the duties, responsibilities and obligations provided for herein as CSG Producer, and to sell on the PV System Owner s behalf any and all of PV System Owner s interest in the Photovoltaic Energy and associated RECs produced by the PV System to Black Hills Energy in accordance with the terms hereof. 3.3 Requirements and Restrictions Applicable to CSG Subscribers and Subscriptions. The conditions set forth in the following subparagraphs (a) through (f) of this Section 3.3 must be satisfied at all times during the Term of this Agreement, except as specifically provided otherwise below. Black Hills Energy reserves the right to refuse to accept any additions, deletions or changes to the Monthly Subscription Information to the extent such addition, deletion or change results in non-compliance with any of such conditions. For purposes of this Agreement, the CSG Allocation for any CSG Subscriber or Subscription that no longer satisfies the below conditions for qualification as a valid CSG Subscriber or Subscription shall be treated as an unsubscribed portion, and the Monthly Subscription Information automatically changed accordingly, unless and until such CSG Allocation is changed by CSG Producer in a manner that satisfies all such conditions. Page 6 of 23

19 (a) No CSG Subscriber may own more than a 40 percent interest in the beneficial use of the Photovoltaic Energy generated by the PV System. (b) Effective upon the first day of the Production Month immediately following eighteen (18) months after the Date of Commercial Operation, the CSG Producer shall not own more than a 40 percent interest in the beneficial use of the Photovoltaic Energy or associated RECs generated by the PV System. (c) Unless the CSG Subscriber is an eligible low-income customer, as defined in Rule 3652(m) of the Commission s Rules Regulating Electric Utilities, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-3, each Subscription shall be sized to represent at least one kw of the PV System s nameplate rating and to supply no more than 120 percent of the CSG Subscriber s average annual electricity consumption at the premises to which the Subscription is attributed (based on the annual estimated generation of the PV System as determined via PVWATTS, a performance calculator developed by researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to permit non-experts to obtain performance estimates quickly for grid-connected PV systems), reduced by the amount of any existing retail renewable distributed generation at such premises. The minimum one kw sizing requirement herein shall not apply to Subscriptions owned by an eligible low-income customer, as defined in Rule 3652(m) of the Commission s Rules Regulating Electric Utilities, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations An eligible low-income customers CSG subscription shall supply no more than 120 percent of the average annual electricity consumption at the low-income customers premise to which the Subscription is attributed. (d) The premises to which a Subscription is attributed by a CSG Subscriber shall be a premises served by Black Hills Energy and shall be within the same county as the Solar Garden Site, except that, if the CSG Subscriber s designated premise is located in a county with a population of less than 20,000 residents according to the most recent available census figures, the designated premise may be in another county adjacent to the county where the Solar Garden Site is located, so long as the adjacent county also has a population of less than 20,000 residents and the designated premises is within Black Hills Energy s retail electric service territory. If any CSG Subscriber s premises to which a Subscription hereunder pertains, as the result of the official and valid action of any governmental body, is no longer provided retail electric service from Black Hills Energy, then, effective upon the date such premises is no longer served by Black Hills Energy, CSG Producer shall remove such Subscription from the CSG Application System and, if CSG Producer fails to do so, Black Hills Energy shall have the right to remove such Subscription on the CSG Producer s behalf. (e) At least one-eighth, or 12.5 percent, of the Subscriptions reflected in the CSG Allocation for the 2014 Community Solar Gardens program must be attributable to one or more CSG Subscribers who qualify as eligible low- income customers pursuant to Rule 3652(m) of the Commission s Rules Regulating Electric Utilities, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations In 2015 and thereafter, at least five percent (5%) of the Subscriptions reflected in the CSG Allocation must be attributable to one or more CSG Subscribers who qualify as eligible lowincome customers pursuant to Rule 3652(m). Page 7 of 23

20 (f) The primary business of any CSG Subscriber at the retail customer premises to which the Subscription is attributed shall not be the generation of electricity for sales to retail or wholesale customers. 3.4 Requirements and Restrictions Applicable to the PV System. The conditions set forth in the following subparagraphs (a) through (c) of this Section 3.4 must be satisfied at all times during the Term of this Agreement. Black Hills Energy shall have the right hereunder to refuse to purchase any and all Photovoltaic Energy and associated RECs produced from the PV System during the period it is not in compliance with any of such conditions. (a) (b) or less. The PV System shall have at least ten CSG Subscribers. The PV System shall have a capacity nameplate rating of two megawatts (2 MW) (c) The PV System shall be located within Black Hills Energy s existing service territory, as defined pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat , or pursuant to a final Commission order issuing to Black Hills Energy a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing Black Hills Energy to provide retail electric service within a specific geographic area, as may be amended from time to time pursuant to subsequent Commission orders. If, as the result of the official and valid action of any governmental body, the PV System is no longer located within Black Hills Energy s existing service territory, then Black Hills Energy shall also have the right to terminate this Agreement effective on or after the date the PV System is no longer located within Black Hills Energy s existing service territory, by providing ten (10) days advance written notice to CSG Producer. (d) If the PV System has a nameplate capacity of one (1) MW or greater, the PV System shall be registered with the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System ( WREGIS ) and its production data regularly reported to the WREGIS. 3.5 Responsibility for Verification. The CSG Producer and Black Hills Energy shall jointly verify that each CSG Subscriber is eligible to be a CSG Subscriber in the PV System pursuant to Section 3.3 above. 3.6 Code Compliance. CSG Producer shall be responsible for ensuring that the PV System equipment installed at the Solar Garden Site is new equipment and meets all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements at the time of installation. 3.7 False Representation. Any representation or warranty made by CSG Producer in this Agreement that shall prove to have been false or misleading in any material respect when made, or ceases to remain true during the Term if such cessation would reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse impact on Company, shall constitute an event of default subject to Section 7.1 hereof. 3.8 Black Hills Energy Disclaimer. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a representation or warranty by Black Hills Energy of the design, installation or operation of the Page 8 of 23

21 PV System or any component thereof, and Black Hills Energy expressly disclaims any and all warranties of the equipment as to workmanship, quality, or performance, including the fitness of the equipment for the purpose intended. ARTICLE IV TERM, COMMERCIAL OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE 4.1 Term. This Agreement shall become effective upon its execution by the Parties and shall continue in effect for a Term of twenty (20) years from and after the Date of Commercial Operation, subject to early termination as set forth herein. Applicable provisions of this Agreement shall continue in effect after termination, including early termination, to the extent necessary to enforce or complete the duties, obligations or responsibilities of the Parties arising prior to termination and, as applicable, to provide for final billings and adjustments related to the period prior to termination, repayment of any money due and owing to either Party pursuant to this Agreement, and the indemnifications specified in this Agreement. 4.2 Commercial Operation. Commercial Operation is achieved when: (a) 100% of the nameplate capacity of the PV System is installed; (b) the PV System has operated without experiencing any abnormal or unsafe operating conditions, as witnessed by Black Hills Energy personnel at the Solar Garden Site; (c) all permits necessary to authorize the production and, if applicable, delivery to Black Hills Energy of Photovoltaic Energy generated by the PV System have been obtained; (d) the Production Meter has been installed; and (e) the Interconnection Agreement has been entered into between Black Hills Energy and CSG Producer and the PV System has been interconnected with Black Hills Energy s electric distribution system pursuant to the Interconnection Agreement. 4.3 Deposit. Within sixty (60) days of the Date of Commercial Operation, Black Hills Energy shall return to CSG Producer the amount paid to Black Hills Energy as a required deposit in connection with its application for the PV System under Black Hills Energy s Solar Garden Program. If Commercial Operation is not achieved within one year of the date of the application and receipt of the deposit by Black Hills Energy, such deposit shall become non-refundable and forfeited by CSG Producer. 4.4 Escrow Fund. Within ninety (90) days of the Date of Commercial Operation, Black Hills Energy shall provide to CSG Producer a written certification in accordance with Rule 3665(d)(IV)(A) of the Commission s Rules Regulating Electric Utilities, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-3, or, if such escrowed funds were deposited directly with Black Hills Energy, Black Hills Energy shall return the amount of any such escrowed funds in accordance with the terms of any escrow agreement. If Commercial Operation is not achieved and CSG Producer provides written notice to Black Hills Energy of its intention not to pursue completion of the PV System, and such escrowed funds were deposited directly with Black Hills Energy, Black Hills Energy shall return the amount of any such escrowed funds in accordance with the terms of any escrow agreement. Page 9 of 23

22 4.5 Maintenance and Repair of PV System. The CSG Producer shall maintain the PV System and the individual components of the PV System in good working order at all times during the Term of this Agreement. If, during the Term of this Agreement the PV System or any of the individual components of the system should be damaged or destroyed, the CSG Producer shall provide Black Hills Energy written notice and promptly repair or replace the equipment to its original specifications, tilt and orientation at the CSG Producer s sole expense. All of Black Hills Energy s obligations hereunder during the period of such repair or replacement shall be suspended, except for making payment for any Photovoltaic Energy or RECs generated and delivered prior to such damage or destruction; provided, however, that if the time period for repair or replacement is reasonably anticipated to exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days, Black Hills Energy shall have the right, exercisable at its sole option, to terminate this Agreement upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice, with no further obligation of the Parties to perform hereunder following the effective date of such termination. In all other situations, if the PV System is out of operation for more than ninety (90) consecutive days during the Term of this Agreement, Black Hills Energy shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to CSG Producer anytime during the period following the expiration of such ninety (90) days and before the PV System has been made fully operational again. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section 4.5, then CSG Producer shall pay Black Hills Energy liquidated damages in an amount equal to the estimated annual generation of the PV System, as determined via PVWATTS, multiplied by the number of years remaining in the Term as of the effective date of such termination, and further multiplied by the positive difference resulting, if any, by subtracting the price of RECs as set forth in Section 2.2 above from the weighted-average price for RECs based on the winning bids under Black Hills Energy s most recent bid offering under its solar program in Colorado. 4.6 Updating of Monthly Subscription Information. On or before five business days immediately preceding the first day of each Production Month, CSG Producer shall provide to Black Hills Energy in writing (or through the CSG Application System when it is technically feasible to provide such data through that system) any and all changes to the Monthly Subscription Information, in order to ensure that the CSG Subscribers and CSG Allocation applicable to each such CSG Subscriber s Subscription in the PV System are complete and accurate with respect to the Photovoltaic Energy and associated RECs produced by the PV System during such Production Month. As of the 5th business day preceding each Production Month, the Monthly Subscription Information so provided and updated shall be used by Black Hills Energy with respect to the Photovoltaic Energy produced and delivered during such Production Month to calculate the CSG Credits applicable to CSG Subscribers and to determine the amount of remaining unsubscribed Photovoltaic Energy and RECs to be purchased and sold in accordance with Article II hereof. Such data to be provided or changed by CSG Producer shall include additions and deletions to the CSG Subscribers holding Subscriptions in the PV System, the CSG Subscriber s identifying information (e.g., account number and service address attributable to each Subscription) and the CSG Allocation for each CSG Subscriber s Subscription for the Production Month, stated in kw (up to two decimal places, or in hundredths) as a portion of the total nameplate capacity of the PV System. 4.7 Subscription Limitations. CSG Producer shall issue Subscriptions in the PV System only to eligible retail electric service customers of Black Hills Energy subject to the requirements of Page 10 of 23