OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT dated as of August 5, 2004 by and between KGEN MURRAY I and II LLC as Owner and DUKE ENERGY MURRAY OPERATING, LLC as Operator for the KGEN MURRAY I AND KGEN MURRAY II GENERATING FACILITIES

Exhibit 10.10

REDACTED

EXECUTION VERSION

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

dated as of August 5, 2004

by and between

KGEN XXXXXX I and II LLC
as Owner

and

DUKE ENERGY XXXXXX OPERATING, LLC
as Operator

for the

KGEN XXXXXX I AND KGEN XXXXXX XX GENERATING FACILITIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS			1
	Section 1.1	Defined Terms	1
	Section 1.2	Construction	8

ARTICLE II RELATIONSHIP OF OWNER, OPERATOR AND SUBCONTRACTORS			9
	Section 2.1	Status of Operator	9
	Section 2.2	Subcontractors and Affiliates	9

ARTICLE III OPERATOR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES			9
	Section 3.1	General	9
	Section 3.2	Site Procedures	10
	Section 3.3	Operation and Performance of Services	10
	Section 3.4	Annual Management Plan	10
	Section 3.5	Incentive Performance Standards	11
	Section 3.6	Management/Meetings	11
	Section 3.7	Maintenance and Technical Services	12
	Section 3.8	Equipment, Spare Parts, Consumables, Tools and Materials	12
	Section 3.9	Operator’s Personnel	13
	Section 3.10	Reports by Operator	13
	Section 3.11	Taxes and Employee Costs	14
	Section 3.12	Environmental, Health and Safety Plan and Hazardous Materials Management	14
	Section 3.13	Emergencies	15
	Section 3.14	Notice of Non-Compliance With Laws and Governmental Requirements	15
	Section 3.15	Permits, Reporting and Liens	15
	Section 3.16	Owner’s Access	16
	Section 3.17	Records	16
	Section 3.18	Title to Goods, Documents and Data	16
	Section 3.19	Duke Guaranty	16

ARTICLE IV OWNER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES			17
	Section 4.1	Management, Strategic Decisions and Owner Directions	17
	Section 4.2	Owner’s Representatives and Review Committee	18
	Section 4.3	Commodity Procurement, Scheduling and Trading	19
	Section 4.4	Reports and Plans	19
	Section 4.5	Taxes	19
	Section 4.6	Accounting	19
	Section 4.7	Permits and Reporting	19
	Section 4.8	Amendments to PPA	19
	Section 4.9	Owner Guaranty	20

ARTICLE V PAYMENTS			20
	Section 5.1	Payments for Services	20
	Section 5.2	O&M Account	23
	Section 5.3	O&M Cost Payment Procedure and Treatment of Purchase Orders	23
	Section 5.4	Advance O&M Cost Estimate; Progress Report	23
	Section 5.5	Final Billing	24
	Section 5.6	Invoice or Payment Disputes or Errors	24
	Section 5.7	Operator Incentive: Bonus	24
	Section 5.8	Employee Incentive Plan	24
	Section 5.9	Interest on Late Payments	24
	Section 5.10	Audit	24

ARTICLE VI TERM OF AGREEMENT; TERMINATION			25
	Section 6.1	Initial Term	25
	Section 6.2	Termination Upon Insolvency	25
	Section 6.3	Termination by Owner for Failure to Satisfy Performance Criteria	25
	Section 6.4	Termination by Owner for Material Default; Right to Cure	26
	Section 6.5	Termination by Operator for Convenience	26
	Section 6.6	Termination by Operator for Material Default	26
	Section 6.7	Rights and Obligations Upon Termination	26
	Section 6.8	Transition Plan	28

ARTICLE VII INDEMNITY AND LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY			28
	Section 7.1	General Indemnity	28
	Section 7.2	Owner’s Property	28
	Section 7.3	Third Party Claims	28
	Section 7.4	Limitation of Liability	30
	Section 7.5	Co-Owners	30

ARTICLE VIII WARRANTIES			30
	Section 8.1	Operator’s Warranty	30
	Section 8.2	Third Party Warranties	30
	Section 8.3	Warranties Limited	31

ARTICLE IX REPRESENTATIONS			31
	Section 9.1	Operator Representations	31
	Section 9.2	Owner Representations	32

ARTICLE X FORCE MAJEURE			33
	Section 10.1	Definition of Force Majeure Event	33
	Section 10.2	No Breach or Liability	33
	Section 10.3	Mitigation	34
	Section 10.4	Suspension of Performance	34
	Section 10.5	Extended Force Majeure Events	34

ARTICLE XI INSURANCE			34
	Section 11.1	Insurance to be Provided by Operator	34
	Section 11.2	Insurance to be Provided by Owner	35
	Section 11.3	Evidence of Insurance	36
	Section 11.4	Subcontractors’ Insurance	36
	Section 11.5	Right to Insure	36

ARTICLE XII CONFIDENTIALITY			36
	Section 12.1	Confidential Information	36
	Section 12.2	Agreement Confidential	37

ARTICLE XIII MISCELLANEOUS			37
	Section 13.1	Entire Agreement	37
	Section 13.2	Amendments	37
	Section 13.3	Captions	37
	Section 13.4	Notices	38
	Section 13.5	Severability	39
	Section 13.6	Assignment	39
	Section 13.7	No Waiver	39
	Section 13.8	Applicable Law	39
	Section 13.9	Exhibits	40
	Section 13.10	No Partnership Created	40
	Section 13.11	Consequential Damages	40
	Section 13.12	Limitations Application	40
	Section 13.13	Accommodation of Owner’s Financing	40
	Section 13.14	Survival	40
	Section 13.15	Dispute Resolution	41

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EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit A		Material Project Agreements

Exhibit B		Organizational Chart

Exhibit C		Site Description

Exhibit D		Form of Duke Guaranty

Exhibit E		Form of Owner Guaranty

Exhibit F		Incentive Performance Standards

Exhibit G		Operator Permits

Exhibit H		Owner Permits

Exhibit I		Form of Monthly Management Report

Exhibit J		Transition Plan

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT dated and effective as of August 5, 2004, is by and between KGEN XXXXXX I and II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its successors and permitted assigns (“Owner”), having its principal office at 0000 Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000, and DUKE ENERGY XXXXXX OPERATING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its successors and assigns (“Operator”), having a place of business at 0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000.

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Owner owns the Facility (as hereinafter defined) located in Xxxxxx County, Georgia;

WHEREAS, Operator, by itself and through suppliers, subcontractors and Affiliates, desires to provide certain operation and maintenance services for the Facility;

WHEREAS, Operator together with its Affiliates has experience in performing services required for the operation and maintenance of the Facility; and

WHEREAS, Owner and Operator desire to set forth the terms of an Agreement pursuant to which Operator shall provide services for the operation and maintenance of the Facility.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises and agreements of the parties herein expressed, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree to the following:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 Defined Terms. The following terms when used in this Agreement (or in exhibits to this Agreement) with initial letters capitalized shall have the meanings set forth below (such meanings to be equally applicable to both the singular and the plural forms of the terms defined), unless otherwise expressly indicated:

“Advance O&M Cost Estimate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.4.

“Affiliate” shall mean any Person that directly, or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Person specified. For purposes of this definition, control of a Person means the power, direct or indirect, to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person whether through ownership of voting securities or ownership interests, by contract or otherwise, and specifically with respect to a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, means direct or indirect ownership of more than 50% of the voting securities in such corporation or of the voting interest in a partnership or limited liability company. For purposes of this Agreement, Operator and Owner shall not be considered Affiliates.

“Affiliate Work Force” shall mean employees of Operator’s Affiliates who shall perform Services and are not employed on-Site at the Facility, other than Duke Power Support Personnel, contractors or temporary employees used by operator to perform the Services.

“Agreement” shall mean this Operation and Maintenance Agreement (including all exhibits attached hereto), as it may be amended and supplemented from time to time.

“Annual Management Fee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(a).

“Annual Management Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.

“Asset Manager” shall mean an individual designated by Owner to manage and administer Owner’s affairs and to act as liaison with Operator.

“Availability Notice Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.

“Availability Percentage” shall have the meaning set forth in the PPA.

“Base Rate” shall mean for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greater of (a) the rate of interest per annum from time to time published in The Wall Street Journal as the prime commercial lending rate, such rate to change when and as such prime commercial lending rate (or such comparable rate, if The Wall Street Journal does not so designate a “prime commercial lending rate”) changes and (b) ½ of one percent above the Federal Funds Rate. If for any reason Operator shall have determined (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error) that it is unable to ascertain the Federal Funds Rate specified in clause (b) of the first sentence of this definition, for any reason, including, without limitation, the inability or failure of Operator to obtain sufficient quotations in accordance with the terms hereof, the Base Rate shall be determined without regard to clause (b) of the first sentence of this definition until the circumstances giving rise to such inability no longer exist. Any change in the Base Rate shall be effective on the effective date of any change in such rate.

“Bonus” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.7.

“Budget” shall mean a detailed (by month) projection of expenses for each Operation Year, as established pursuant to Section 3.4 and included in the Annual Management Plan, which shall include major maintenance reserve accruals.

“Business Day” shall mean a day other than Saturday, Sunday or any day on which banks located in the State of New York, the State of Texas or the State of Georgia are authorized or obligated to close.

“Capability Notice Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.

“Commencement Date” shall mean the “Closing Date” as defined in the PSA.

“Consumables” shall mean all items consumed or needing regular periodic replacement during the operation and maintenance of the Facility, including water treatment chemicals, small

tools, lubricants, rags, oils, filter media, additives, anti-corrosion devices, gases (CO2 , O2 , H2 , Halon, etc.) and other expendable materials, but not spare parts or fuel.

“Contract Manager” shall mean an individual designated by Operator pursuant to Section 3.9 hereof to manage Operator’s interests with respect to this Agreement and to act as a liaison with Owner.

“Duke Capital” shall mean Duke Capital, LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware together with its successors and assigns.

“Duke Power” shall mean Duke Power, a division of Duke Energy Corporation, a North Carolina corporation.

“Duke Power Support Personnel” shall mean employees of Duke Energy Corporation working for Duke Power who shall perform Services and are not employed on-Site at the Facility.

“Employee Incentive Plan” shall mean a plan, if any, developed by Operator for an Operation Year in accordance with Section 5.8 pursuant to which the Operator shall provide payments to the Facility Work Force based on the accomplishment of specific performance measures.

“Equipment” shall mean, collectively, all equipment, materials, apparatus, structures and other goods (other than spare parts, Consumables or tools) installed at, or used for the operation of, the Facility.

“Extended Force Majeure Event” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.5.

“Facility” shall mean the Xxxxxx I Facility and the Xxxxxx XX Facility, each located at the Site and associated natural gas, water and waste water pipelines, pumping and meter stations and electric transmission facilities on Owner’s side of the Interconnection Point and under Owner’s control, in each case including any additions, expansions, enhancements, improvements and betterments.

“Facility Work Force” shall mean employees of Operator or its Affiliates who shall perform Services and who are employed on-Site at the Facility.

“Federal Funds Rate” shall mean, for any period, a fluctuating interest rate per annum equal for each day during such period to the weighted average of the rates on overnight federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by federal funds brokers, as published for such day (or, if such day is not a Business Day, for the next preceding Business Day) by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day which is a Business Day, the average of the quotations for such day for such transactions received by Operator from three Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it.

“Forced Outage” shall mean an unplanned interruption of the Facility’s generation that causes the Facility to fail to maintain its dispatched operating level (regardless of the level of such dispatch within the design limits).

“Force Majeure Event” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.

“Force Majeure Remedy Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.5.

“GAAP” shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

“Governmental Authority” shall mean any court, tribunal, arbitrator, authority, agency, commission, official or other instrumentality of the United States or any state, county, city or other political subdivision or similar governing entity, and including any governmental, quasi–governmental or non-governmental body administering, regulating or having general oversight over gas, electricity, power or other markets.

“Governmental Requirements” shall mean all authorizations, consents, exemptions, decrees, licenses, permits, certificates, requirements, orders and approvals imposing requirements enforced by any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction or potential jurisdiction with respect to purchase or transportation of fuel to the Facility, sale of capacity and corresponding energy of the Facility, or the operation and maintenance of the Facility, other than Laws.

“GPC” shall mean Georgia Power Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia.

“Hazardous Materials” shall mean (a) those materials included within the definitions of “hazardous substances,” “hazardous materials,” “toxic substances,” or “hazardous wastes” in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, as amended, the Toxic Substance Control Act, as amended, or the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended, or in the regulations promulgated pursuant to said laws; (b) those substances defined as a “pesticide” pursuant to Section 2(u) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act as amended by the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972 and by the Federal Pesticide Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. Sections 136 et seq.), as amended or in the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto; (c) those substances defined as “hazardous air pollutants” pursuant to Section 112(a)(6) or “regulated substance” pursuant to Section 12(a)(2)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 7401 et seq.), as amended or in the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto; (d) those substances for which remediation standards are established in any applicable environmental clean-up statutes; (e) those substances listed in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101 and amendments thereto) or by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 302 or 40 CFR Part 116 and amendments thereto); and (f) those substances defined as hazardous or toxic substances pursuant to other present or future applicable Laws.

“Incentive Performance Standards” shall mean the performance standards set forth on Exhibit F hereto, as such standards may be revised and updated from time to time as provided in Section 3.5.

“Indemnitee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(d).

“Indemnitor” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(d).

“Inflation Index” shall mean 1.5 times the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau for Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor with respect to the previous year, or if publication of that index ceases, a similar index published by such other organization as Owner and Operator may mutually agree.

“Interconnection Agreements” shall mean (a) the Interconnection Agreement dated as of April 23, 2001 by and between Owner and GPC, (b) the Interconnection Agreement dated as of March 28, 2002 by and between Owner and Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Xxxxxx and (c) any other interconnection agreement entered into from time to time with respect to the Facility, in each case, as amended from time to time.

“Interconnection Point” shall mean (a) with respect to electric transmission, each Interconnection Point as defined in the respective Interconnection Agreements, and (b) with respect to pipelines, the physical point(s) on the Site where the pipelines owned or leased by Owner connect with the third-party pipelines transporting the relevant substance.

“Laws” shall mean all laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, in each case of and from any Governmental Authority having valid jurisdiction.

“Maintenance” shall mean Scheduled Maintenance, Unscheduled Maintenance and Routine Maintenance.

“Major Line Item” shall mean, with respect to any Budget, the following major expense line items in such Budget: (i) administration (labor), (ii) administration (other), (iii) Scheduled and Routine Maintenance (including labor costs), (iv) outage costs, (v) regular labor (operations), (vi) Annual Management Fee and Bonus, (vii) utilities, (viii) auxiliary power, and (ix) other.

“Material Project Agreements” shall mean the agreements set forth on Exhibit A, as such schedule may be amended from time to time in writing by the parties hereto.

“Minimum Performance Criteria” shall mean (a) an Availability Percentage for the Facility of at least sixty percent (60%) for any 12 consecutive months during which 800 or more MWh are scheduled and (b) a demonstrated capability for the Facility (determined pursuant to a Performance Test (as defined in the PPA) at any time) of at least two hundred and eighty (280) MW.

“Monthly Management Report” shall mean the report delivered pursuant to Section 3.10(b) in the form of Exhibit I, as such form may be modified by the parties hereto from time to time.

“Xxxxxx I Facility” shall mean that certain nominal 620 MW, natural gas-fired, combined cycle facility located approximately 00 xxxxx xxxxxxxxx xx Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx that interconnects with Georgia Power Company’s Conasauga substation.

“Xxxxxx XX Facility” shall mean that certain nominal 620 MW, natural gas-fired, combined cycle facility located approximately 00 xxxxx xxxxxxxxx xx Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx that interconnects with Xxxxxx Utilities’ Loopers Farm substation.

“Xxxxxx Title V Permit” shall mean that certain Part 70 Operating Permit No. 4911-213-0034-V-03-0 issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on May 28, 2004.

“Notice of Claim” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(d).

“O&M Account” shall mean the “Xxxxxx O&M Account” as defined in the Reimbursement Documents.

“O&M Costs” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(b).

“Operating Committee” shall have the meaning set forth in the PPA.

“Operating Representative” shall have the meaning set forth in the PPA.

“Operation Year” shall mean (a) for the initial year of operation of the Facility, the period from the Commencement Date until June 30 of the following year and (b) for each successive year of operation, July 1 of such year through June 30 of the following year, except that the final Operation Year shall begin on July 1 and end upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement. For an Operation Year of less than 365 days, any calculation in this Agreement determined by reference to an Operation Year shall be adjusted by multiplication of the appropriate figure by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of days in that Operation Year and the denominator of which shall be 365.

“Operator Permits” shall mean the authorizations, consents, exemptions, decrees, licenses, permits, certificates, requirements, orders and approvals identified on Exhibit G and all other authorizations, consents, exemptions, decrees, licenses, permits, certificates, requirements, orders and approvals (other than the Owner Permits) now or hereafter required under applicable Law and Governmental Requirements to qualify Operator to operate the Facility and to perform the Services.

“Owner Permits” shall mean the authorizations, consents, exemptions, decrees, licenses, permits, certificates, requirements, orders and approvals identified on Exhibit H and all other authorizations, consents, exemptions, decrees, licenses, permits, certificates, requirements, orders and approvals (other than the Operator Permits) now or hereafter required to be obtained and

maintained under applicable Law and Governmental Requirements in connection with the ownership and operation of the Facility.

“Person” shall mean any natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, proprietorship, other business organization, trust, union, association or Governmental Authority.

“Plant Manager” shall mean an individual designated by Operator and approved by Owner pursuant to Section 3.9 hereof, who shall supervise the day-to-day performance of the Services at the Facility on behalf of Operator.

“PPA” shall mean the Contract for the Purchase of Firm Capacity and Energy dated as of June 3, 2002 between GPC and Owner (as assignee of Duke Energy Marketing America, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company), as amended from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Reimbursement Agreement.

“Project Company Permitted Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in the Reimbursement Documents.

“Prudent Industry Practices” shall have the meaning set forth in the PPA.

“PSA” shall mean the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated May 3, 2004 by and among Duke Energy North America, LLC, Duke Energy Capital of Texas, Inc. and KGen Partners LLC, as amended from time to time.

“Reimbursement Agreement” shall mean the Reimbursement Agreement dated as of the date hereof between Owner and certain of its Affiliates and Duke Capital, as amended from time to time.

“Reimbursement Agreement Default” shall mean a “Default” as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement.

“Reimbursement Documents” shall have the meaning set forth in the Reimbursement Agreement.

“Retained Obligations” shall have the meaning set forth in the Reimbursement Agreement.

“Review Committee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(b).

“Routine Maintenance” shall mean maintenance, excluding Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance, of a regular or minor nature that reasonably should be performed periodically to keep the Facility in working order including lubrication, repacking of valves, minor leak repair, adjustments, preventive maintenance, calibrations, replacement of Consumables and similar services, outage repairs and general housekeeping.

“Scheduled Maintenance” shall mean the planned periodic inspection, overhaul and repair of the Equipment included in a Budget approved by Owner or as otherwise documented and approved by Owner.

“Services” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(a).

“Site” shall mean the parcel of land located in Xxxxxx County, Georgia, described on Exhibit C, as well as easements, rights of way and other lands along which railroads, steam, water and gas pipelines, wastewater discharge lines and other utilities that serve the Facility are located.

“Subcontractor” shall mean any party with whom Operator enters into an agreement for the performance of Services or for the supply of Equipment to Operator, including parties at any level with whom any Subcontractor has further subcontracted any part of the Services, and the representatives, successors, and assigns of such party.

“Unscheduled Maintenance” shall mean unplanned maintenance, replacement and repair of the Equipment (other than Routine Maintenance or Scheduled Maintenance) that has not been scheduled and budgeted for in the Budget and such repair, replacement or maintenance being limited to unforeseen circumstances (including a change of Law) that would not reasonably be expected to be scheduled and budgeted for in the Budget.

Section 1.2 Construction.

(a) All article, section, subsection, schedules and exhibit references used in this Agreement are to articles, sections, subsections, schedules and exhibits to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. The exhibits and schedules attached to this Agreement constitute a part of this Agreement and are incorporated herein for all purposes.

(b) If a term is defined as one part of speech (such as a noun), it shall have a corresponding meaning when used as another part of speech (such as a verb). Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neutral genders and vice versa. The words “includes” or “ including” shall mean “including without limitation,” the words “hereof,” “hereby,” “herein,” “hereunder” and similar terms in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not any particular section or article in which such words appear and any reference to a Law shall include any amendment thereof or any successor thereto and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Currency amounts referenced herein are in currency of the United States.

(d) All accounting terms used herein and not expressly defined herein shall have the meanings given to them under GAAP.

(e) Each party hereto acknowledges that it and its attorneys have been given an equal opportunity to negotiate the terms and conditions of this Agreement and that any rule of

construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party or any similar rule operating against the drafter of an agreement shall not be applicable to the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

ARTICLE II
RELATIONSHIP OF OWNER, OPERATOR AND SUBCONTRACTORS

Section 2.1 Status of Operator. Operator shall perform and execute its obligations under this Agreement as an independent contractor to Owner and shall not be an employee or, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, an agent of Owner.

Section 2.2 Subcontractors and Affiliates. Operator may have all or any part of the Services accomplished by Subcontractors pursuant to written agreements between Operator and such Subcontractors. The creation of any subcontract relationship shall not (a) relieve Operator of any of its obligations under this Agreement, (b) relieve Operator of its responsibility for the performance of Services rendered by any such Subcontractor or (c) create any relationship between Owner and any Subcontractor. Insofar as is reasonably practicable, Owner shall communicate with any Subcontractor only through Operator. No Subcontractor is intended to be or shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement. Operator shall purchase goods and services at competitive rates comparable to those generally available for similar contracts in the market to the maximum extent feasible.

Without limiting the preceding paragraph, Operator may have Services performed by its Affiliates, but in such case Operator shall be responsible for such Services and Owner shall look solely to Operator as if the Services were performed by Operator.

ARTICLE III
OPERATOR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 3.1 General.

(a) During the term of this Agreement, Operator shall manage and provide all services necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Facility in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, including the standards set forth in Section 3.3 (collectively, the “Services”). In performance of the Services, Operator will follow the reasonable requests of Owner not otherwise prohibited by Section 4.1(b).

(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Operator shall not be required to comply with any request or requirement of Owner prohibited by Section 4.1(b). Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary:

(i) Operator’s failure to comply in any respect with any request or requirement of Owner prohibited by Section 4.1(b) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement by Operator,

(ii) Operator shall not be liable under this Agreement or otherwise for any failure to comply in any respect with any request or requirement of Owner prohibited by Section 4.1(b), and

(iii) Owner shall compensate Operator for any and all reasonable costs resulting from Operator’s compliance or failure to comply in any respect with any request of Owner prohibited by Section 4.1(b) to the extent that Operator is not otherwise compensated for such costs under this Agreement, and such costs shall not be included for purposes of determining, pursuant to Section 3.4, 5.1(b), 5.1(c) or 5.1(d) whether expenditures are more than 10% in excess of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable.

(c) Operator shall promptly notify Owner if it becomes aware of a request or direction by Owner to Operator that violates Section 4.1(b).

Section 3.2 Site Procedures. Operator shall provide Owner with copies of any and all site procedures established by Operator in connection with performing the Services at the Facility, and shall promptly notify Owner of any amendment or modification to such site procedures. Any such site procedures shall (a) be in compliance with all Governmental Requirements and Laws; (b) be in accordance with Prudent Industry Practices; and (c) otherwise be consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Any such site procedures provided by Operator to Owner are hereby designated by Operator as confidential information and shall be delivered to Owner subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 12.1.

Section 3.3 Operation and Performance of Services. Operator shall perform the Services in accordance in all material respects with this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the PPA, the Annual Management Plan (other than variances in items contained therein (including the Budget) to the extent permitted by this Agreement), Prudent Industry Practices, Laws and Governmental Requirements, and in accordance with those provisions in the Material Project Agreements relating to the operation and maintenance of the Facility.

Section 3.4 Annual Management Plan.

(a) On or before the Commencement Date, Operator shall develop and deliver to Owner the Annual Management Plan (the “Annual Management Plan”) for the initial Operation Year in a form reasonably acceptable to Owner (except to the extent that such acceptance is conditioned upon or would result in or require modifications to the Annual Management Plan that are inconsistent with Prudent Industry Practice, Laws and Governmental Requirements, or the terms of the applicable provisions of the PPA). The Annual Management Plan shall set forth the Operator’s operations and maintenance and management plan for the Facility, including Operator’s (i) annual goals and objectives in respect of operations, maintenance and management of the Facility, (ii) major maintenance schedule for the 24-month period after the beginning of the Operation Year, (iii) capital investment plan, (iv) technical support plan, (v) environmental, health and safety operating plan, (vi) if requested by Owner, supplies and materials inventory recommendations and (vii) Budget.

(b) No later than one hundred twenty (120) days before the beginning of each successive Operation Year, Operator shall submit to Owner a proposed Annual Management Plan for the Operating Year succeeding the then-current Operating Year. Within forty-five (45) days after Owner receives such proposed Annual Management Plan, Owner shall advise Operator of any required changes to such Annual Management Plan as Owner may deem necessary (except to the extent that such changes are inconsistent with the PPA, Prudent Industry Practice, Laws or Governmental Requirements). Not more than ten (10) days following Operator’s receipt of Owner’s comments on such proposed Annual Management Plan, Owner and Operator shall meet to discuss the terms of such Annual Management Plan and Owner’s requested changes thereto. Owner and Operator shall use reasonable efforts to reach agreement thereon at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of such Operation Year. If such revised Annual Management Plan is not timely approved, Operator shall continue to operate in accordance with the Annual Management Plan then currently in use (provided the Budget contained therein shall be adjusted pursuant to the Inflation Index and any Budget overrun proposals previously approved or deemed approved by Owner with respect to such Budget) and the approval of such proposed Annual Management Plan shall be subject to dispute resolution pursuant to Section 13.15 of this Agreement.

(c) In the event Operator determines that (i) the finalized Budget for any Operation Year or (ii) any Major Line Item in such Budget, likely will be exceeded by more than 10%, Operator promptly shall give Owner notice of such fact and Operator shall promptly develop and deliver to Owner a Budget overrun proposal for the remainder of such Operation Year. Such Budget overrun proposal shall be prepared in the same form as the Budget and shall be subject to Owner’s approval; provided, however, such Budget overrun proposal shall be deemed approved to the extent such Budget overruns are due to operating schedules in excess of the schedules contemplated in the current Budget and requested by Owner subsequent to the approval of the current Budget, and amounts incurred by Operator pursuant to Sections 3.1(b)(iii), 3.7(b), 3.13, 3.15, 5.1(b)(xi) and (xii), 5.10 and 11.5 shall not be included in any such 10% calculation.

Section 3.5 Incentive Performance Standards. As of the date of this Agreement, Operator and Owner have agreed upon the Incentive Performance Standards set forth in Exhibit F. Operator or Owner may suggest proposed changes to the Incentive Performance Standards not later than (i) in the case of Owner, one hundred-eighty (180) days prior to the end of each Operation Year, and (ii) in the case of Operator, ninety (90) days prior to the end of each Operation Year. Within forty-five (45) days after receipt, the party receiving any such proposed changes shall advise the proposing party of any objections thereto. Not more than ten (10) days following delivery of any objections, Owner and Operator shall meet to discuss the proposed changes to the Incentive Performance Standards and the objections thereto. Owner and Operator shall use reasonable efforts to reach agreement thereon at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the current Operation Year. If Operator and Owner are unable to agree on revised Incentive Performance Standards, either party may submit the matter to dispute resolution pursuant to Section 13.15 of this Agreement.

Section 3.6 Management/Meetings. Pursuant to Section 3.4, Operator shall develop management systems, policies, procedures and programs as set forth in the Annual Management Plan to manage the technical and business operations of the Facility, which management systems

shall be developed in conjunction with Owner’s management system. At Owner’s invitation, or, in Operator’s sole discretion, as necessary for the daily operations of the Facility (with prompt notice by Operator to Owner), Operator shall attend and participate in any meetings and committees regarding the management, operations and maintenance of the Facility, including (a) the Review Committee as provided in Section 4.2(b), (b) meetings of the Operating Committee, and (c) meetings with GPC, federal, state, county, or local government entities (including in respect of environmental, health and safety issues), and major suppliers and customers.

Section 3.7 Maintenance and Technical Services.

(a) Operator shall provide and perform all Maintenance for the Facility in accordance with Section 3.3, including planning, outage management, technical supervision, maintenance of computer systems and programs at the Facility, labor, tooling and equipment, and inspection reports and recommendations for Maintenance. In the event Owner enters into any long term service agreement for any maintenance services for the Facility, Operator shall manage, monitor and oversee such agreement and the services provided thereunder as agent for Owner.

(b) In the event Operator determines any material Unscheduled Maintenance is advisable or necessary (other than in connection with an event described in Section 3.13), (i) Operator shall immediately inform Owner of the need, extent and approximate cost of such Unscheduled Maintenance by contacting the Asset Manager, or in the absence of the Asset Manager, his designee, by phone or in person, (ii) Operator shall, at Owner’s expense, follow any direction provided by Owner as a result of such contact (to the extent consistent with the PPA, Prudent Industry Practice, Laws, Governmental Requirements and this Agreement) and (iii) in the event Operator, after reasonably diligent efforts (including that provided for in subsection (i) of this sentence), is unable to reach and receive direction from Owner for a 12 hour period, Operator shall, at Owner’s expense, perform Unscheduled Maintenance in a manner consistent with Section 3.3. The cost of any Unscheduled Maintenance performed in accordance with the preceding sentence shall be reimbursed or paid by Owner pursuant to Article V and shall not be included for purposes of determining, pursuant to Sections 3.4, 5.1(b), 5.1(c) or 5.1(d), whether expenditures are more than 10% in excess of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable.

(c) Operator shall advise Owner of any Forced Outage as soon as possible, but in no event later than twenty-four (24) hours after its commencement. Within fifteen (15) days after the conclusion of any Forced Outage, Operator shall deliver a report to Owner describing the nature of the Forced Outage and detailing any remedial measures undertaken to correct such Forced Outage and to minimize future Forced Outages.

Section 3.8 Equipment, Spare Parts, Consumables, Tools and Materials.

(a) Pursuant to Section 3.4, Operator shall provide to Owner as set forth in the Annual Management Plan detailed recommendations for inventory of Equipment, Consumables, spare parts, tools and any other supplies and materials necessary to perform the Services and operate the Facility.

(b) Operator, for Owner’s account, shall purchase, maintain, manage and care for an inventory of Equipment, Consumables, spare parts, tools and any other materials adequate to support the operation of the Facility. Operator shall implement and manage any agreements for the purchase of such Equipment, Consumables, spare parts, tools and any other materials on Owner’s behalf. Operator shall exercise the same degree of care and diligence with respect to such agreements and the materials purchased thereunder and implement such agreements as Operator would if it were contracting with the vendor as principal. Owner and vendor shall be obligated directly to each other under such agreements and Operator shall have no liability for the performance of such vendors, provided, however, that the foregoing shall not relieve Operator of any liability it may have for failure to perform its Services with respect to such agreements.

Section 3.9 Operator’s Personnel.

(a) Operator’s Facility Work Force organization structure and staffing plan as of the Commencement Date is set forth in Exhibit B. The Operator shall not change the organizational structure or staffing plan of the Facility Work Force without the consent of Owner, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

(b) Operator shall designate a Plant Manager authorized to direct the day-to-day performance of the Services at the Facility. Operator’s designation of the Plant Manager, or any successor Plant Manager, shall be subject to Owner’s approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Owner shall be entitled to rely on the authority of the Plant Manager to act on behalf of Operator with regard to the day-to-day performance of the Services at the Facility.

(c) Operator shall designate a Contract Manager to represent and act on behalf of Operator and receive communications from Owner. Notification of changes of Contract Manager shall be provided to Owner in a timely manner. The Contract Manager shall be responsible for representing Operator’s interests with respect to this Agreement, other than the day-to-day performance of the Services at the Facility directed by the Plant Manager. Owner shall be entitled to rely on the authority of the Contract Manager to act on behalf of and commit Operator in regard to all matters under this Agreement. Any notices given to the Contract Manager pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to have been given to Operator.

(d) From and after the Commencement Date, Operator shall provide and employ in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement: (i) professional and technically competent management personnel for the execution of the Services; and (ii) other qualified, skilled and experienced labor, in each case as necessary for the proper and timely execution of the Services. Operator may provide certain professional or technical support services using off-Site employees and consultants. Operator shall comply with all Laws and Governmental Requirements regarding licensing of personnel performing the Services at the Facility.

Section 3.10 Reports by Operator. Operator shall provide the following reports to Owner in a form and content as reasonably requested by Owner:

(a) Annual Management Plan in accordance with Section 3.4;

(b) Monthly Management Reports;

(c) Weekly summary reports of (i) production and fuel usage, showing all production commodities such as fuel, electricity and water produced, consumed or on hand for each day, (ii) significant operations and major maintenance events planned for subsequent periods, and (iii) operational, safety, community and environmental events during such week; and

(d) Such other reports reasonably requested by Owner; provided, that the requested form and content of any such additional reports shall not exceed the capabilities of the information technology systems contemporaneously in use by Operator at the Facility.

Section 3.11 Taxes and Employee Costs. Operator shall be responsible for the payment of actual wages and salaries of the Facility Work Force for the performance of the Services, including compensation, payroll taxes, benefits, insurance and other terms and conditions of employment and shall be reimbursed by Owner therefor pursuant to Article V. The benefits and insurance provided for the Facility Work Force shall be commensurate with the benefits of other employees of Operator and its Affiliates. Owner shall have no obligation for any income tax incurred by Operator on its net income.

Section 3.12 Environmental, Health and Safety Plan and Hazardous Materials Management.

(a) Pursuant to Section 3.4, Operator shall provide a comprehensive environmental, health and safety operating plan for the Facility as set forth in the Annual Management Plan and designate a representative for the purpose of managing such plan. In connection with complying in all material respects with the Xxxxxx Title V Permit, Operator shall at all times, including start-up, shut down and malfunction, operate the Facility in a manner that is in accordance with (i) the use of best operational practices to minimize emissions, (ii) the operation of all associated air pollution equipment in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for minimizing emissions and (iii) operation of the Facility in a manner to ensure that the duration of excess emissions is minimized.

(b) Operator shall be responsible for the on-Site management of, and shall act as Owner’s agent with respect to the off-Site transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of, all Hazardous Materials generated or brought onto the Site in connection with the provision of the Services, all in compliance in all material respects with applicable Laws. In addition, Operator shall use reasonable efforts to not allow any Hazardous Materials to adversely affect, in any material manner, the operation of the Facility or threaten, in any material manner, the health or safety of any person. Operator shall promptly notify Owner should any Hazardous Materials problem arise and shall work to remedy such situation. Operator shall not give notice to any Governmental Authority relating to any release of Hazardous Materials without Owner’s consent; except with respect to any notice required to be made by Governmental Requirements

or Laws, and in any such event, Operator shall, where possible, provide Owner with advance notice of any such notice required to be made by Operator. Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless Operator, its Affiliates, officers and directors from and against any and all liability arising in connection with Hazardous Materials existing on the Site at the commencement of this Agreement. Operator shall notify Owner promptly upon its discovery of the actual or suspected presence of any such Hazardous Materials.

Section 3.13 Emergencies. In the event of any event or emergency involving the Facility and materially endangering personnel or property, Operator shall, at Owner’s expense, take such action as is necessary and reasonable to prevent, avoid, or mitigate injury, damage or loss and shall, as soon as practicable, contact the Asset Manager after any such material incident and provide a written report to Owner of any such material incident and Operator’s response within 48 hours. Whenever, in the opinion of Owner, Operator has not taken sufficient precautions for the safety of the public or persons at the Facility or the protection of the Facility or the structures or property on or adjacent to the Facility, creating in the opinion of Owner an emergency or material event or probability of an emergency or material event requiring immediate action, then Owner may direct Operator to take such corrective action as Owner deems appropriate, and Operator shall promptly execute, at Owner’s expense, such corrective measures as directed by Owner. Any costs incurred by Operator in handling any such event or emergency shall be reimbursed or paid by Owner pursuant to Article V and shall not be included in the amount spent for purposes of determining, pursuant to Sections 3.4, 5.1(b), 5.1(c) or 5.1(d), whether expenditures are more than 10% in excess of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable.

Section 3.14 Notice of Non-Compliance With Laws and Governmental Requirements. Operator shall promptly notify Owner of any known non-compliance or potential non-compliance with any Governmental Requirements or Laws.

Section 3.15 Permits, Reporting and Liens.

(a) Operator shall be responsible for obtaining, renewing and maintaining all Operator Permits. Upon Owner’s reasonable request, Operator shall (i) participate in obtaining and maintaining the Owner Permits, (ii) participate in meetings with Governmental Authorities regarding regulatory or compliance matters affecting the Facility, and (iii) cooperate and assist in preparing ordinary course notices, reports and communications required under any Governmental Requirement, Law or any power, sale, tolling, fuel supply, water supply, regional transmission operator, independent system operator, transmission services or other agreement relating to the Facility. Operator may elect, in its sole discretion and without creating any obligation on the part of Operator, to perform any of (i), (ii) or (iii) above if Owner fails to perform such obligations or as necessary for the daily operations of the Facility (with prompt notice to Owner); provided, however, Owner shall be the party responsible for such matters as provided in Section 4.7. Any costs incurred by Operator in handling such matters shall be reimbursed or paid by Owner pursuant to Article V and shall not be included in the amount spent for purposes of determining, pursuant to Sections 3.4, 5.1(b), 5.1(c) or 5.1(d), whether expenditures are more than 10% in excess of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable. Operator shall provide prompt notice to Owner of any known

(A) investigation or inquiry by any Governmental Authority, and (B) request by any Governmental Authority for non-ordinary course notices, reports or communications.

(b) Operator shall immediately notify Owner in writing of any liens or encumbrances on the Facility or Site, other than Project Company Permitted Liens, known to Operator and shall provide Owner with copies of same.

Section 3.16 Owner’s Access. Subject to Article 12, upon reasonable notice Operator shall provide Owner or its representatives with unrestricted access to the Site and Operator’s records concerning the Facility and this Agreement subject to Owner’s observance of safety measures reasonably deemed by Operator to be necessary or appropriate; provided, however, that (a) Operator shall have no obligation to provide confidential records regarding the Facility Work Force, Affiliate Work Force or Duke Power Support Personnel, including human resource files, personnel records, or Operator’s internal financial records, (b) such access shall not unreasonably interfere with the operation of the Facility and (c) such access shall not violate any Governmental Requirement or Law. Operator shall also afford Site access to others as may be necessary or appropriate to the servicing, maintaining, modifying or upgrading of the land or facilities located thereon or as otherwise directed by Owner, subject to such Person’s observance of safety measures reasonably deemed by Operator to be necessary or appropriate.

Section 3.17 Records. Operator shall maintain in good order in all material respects all books, records and accounts with respect to the Services (including all records of Facility operation costs other than Operator’s internal financial records), required pursuant to any Governmental Requirements or Laws or, to the extent known by Operator, required pursuant to any agreement relating to the Facility, and shall retain such records during the term of this Agreement. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, Operator shall deliver to Owner all records referred to in this Section 3.17.

Section 3.18 Title to Goods, Documents and Data. Owner shall have full title and all rights in and to any goods and other property paid for directly or indirectly by Owner immediately when such amounts are paid and all reports and other documents provided by or on behalf of Operator to Owner as part of the Services. Owner agrees that all programs, procedures, inventions, processes and other intellectual property developed by Operator, including for use on or at the Facility, shall remain the property of Operator. Owner shall be granted, during the term of this Agreement and solely as may be necessary for the provision of the Services hereunder, a non-transferable, non-exclusive limited license to the use of such intellectual property of Operator used on or at the Facility.

Section 3.19 Duke Guaranty. On the Commencement Date and for the term of this Agreement, Operator shall provide and cause to be maintained a guaranty by Duke Capital of the obligations of Operator under this Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit D.

ARTICLE IV
OWNER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 4.1 Management, Strategic Decisions and Owner Directions.

(a) Owner shall be responsible for making such business, management and strategic decisions as may be required from time to time in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Facility. To this end, Owner shall be obligated to:

(i) Provide direction necessary to allow Operator to comply with the provisions of the PPA and all other contractual obligations of Owner;

(ii) Provide information reasonably requested by Operator to facilitate Operator’s development of a management system, policies, procedures and programs to manage the technical and business operations of the Facility or performance of the Services, including estimated run hours, starts, duration of run hours and other Owner operating criteria (such estimated operating information as it relates to the Annual Management Plan to be delivered not later than 90 days prior to the required delivery date of each Annual Management Plan under Section 3.4 as such information may be supplemented by mutual agreement of the parties);

(iii) Participate in the Review Committee with Operator;

(iv) Select in its sole discretion an individual to act as the Operating Representative appointed by Owner to the Operating Committee under the PPA; provided that Owner shall invite a representative of Operator to attend meetings of the Operating Committee;

(v) Provide prompt notice to Operator if Owner receives any notice from a Governmental Authority, GPC or, in the event such notice would impact the ability of Operator or Owner to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the PPA or the Retained Obligations or otherwise materially affect Owner or a significant contractual counterparty of Owner related to the Facility; and

(vi) Direct and coordinate fuel and water supplies, electric transmission services and dispatch at the Facility as provided in Section 4.3.

(b) Owner may request Operator to carry out the reasonable directions of Owner with respect to the operation and maintenance of the Facility; provided, however, Owner shall not request Operator, or require Operator by the refusal of Owner to give an approval or consent which Operator is required to obtain pursuant to this Agreement (including any approval under Section 3.4(c)), to act in a way that:

(i) conflicts with a provision of this Agreement,

(ii) conflicts with a provision of the PPA,

(iii) is reasonably likely to result in a greater likelihood of drawings or increased exposure under the Retained Obligations,

(iv) impairs Operator’s ability to perform its Services or otherwise comply with this Agreement,

(v) is inconsistent with Prudent Industry Practices, Laws or Governmental Requirements, or

(vi) materially adversely affects the health or safety of any person.

In the event that Owner requests that Operator act in a manner that is inconsistent with paragraphs (i) and (iv) above (other than actions that are inconsistent with (iii), (v) and (vi) above) because Owner is required to take such action pursuant to the PPA, Owner agrees to take instructions from Operator to dispute such required action pursuant to the PPA or otherwise take commercially reasonable efforts to resolve such inconsistency.

Section 4.2 Owner’s Representatives and Review Committee.

(a) Asset Manager. Owner shall designate an Asset Manager to represent and act on behalf of Owner and receive communications from Operator. Notification of changes of Asset Manager shall be provided to Operator in a timely manner. The Asset Manager shall be responsible for representing Owner’s interests in the day-to-day affairs of the Facility. The Asset Manager shall also be responsible for specifying Owner’s instructions to Operator as to the desired operating schedule and other operating objectives within the Facility’s capabilities. The Asset Manager shall act on behalf of Owner as the principal interface with the Operator. Operator shall be entitled to rely on the authority of the Asset Manager, or any other person expressly designated by Asset Manager to act as his designee from time to time, to act on behalf of and commit Owner in regard to all matters under this Agreement. Any notices given to the Asset Manager shall be deemed to have been given to Owner.

(b) Review Committee. Operator and Owner will establish an oversight committee (the “Review Committee”) for the purpose of coordinating major operations at the Facility, including (i) interaction with and major operational decisions that relate to GPC, Governmental Authorities, and major suppliers and customers, (ii) planning major maintenance events, (iii) positions to be taken at Operating Committee meetings, and (iv) other significant operational matters deemed appropriate by Owner and Operator; provided, however, that there shall at all times be an equal number of representatives serving on the Review Committee that have been appointed by Owner and Operator, respectively. Operator and Owner shall appoint to the Review Committee the Asset Manager, Contract Manager and Plant Manager and such other individuals mutually agreed upon by Owner and Operator. Owner and Operator, as the case may be, shall provide written notice of such appointments to the other party. Such appointments may be changed at any time by similar written notice. The members of the Review Committee shall meet as necessary, but not less often than two times per year, at a mutually agreeable time and place upon reasonable prior written notice to all members, provided that one such meeting per year shall be held at the Facility. Each party shall cooperate in providing the Review Committee

with all information reasonably requested by the members of the Review Committee, as a group, for the performance of their duties. If the members of the Review Committee are unable to agree on any matter falling under their jurisdiction, such matter shall be submitted to senior officers of Owner and Operator for discussion and resolution. All recommendations, decisions and agreements made by the Review Committee shall be evidenced in writing; provided, however, that the Review Committee shall not have the authority to modify or amend the terms of this Agreement.

Section 4.3 Commodity Procurement, Scheduling and Trading. Owner or its designee shall market and arrange for the supply, sale, shipment or transmission of gas or electricity, shall procure fuel and water supplies and electric transmission rights at the times and in the volumes that Owner determines in its sole discretion to be appropriate, and shall direct dispatch of electricity at the Facility, including in accordance with the PPA.

Section 4.4 Reports and Plans. Owner shall make available to Operator such operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, specifications, warranties, diagrams, test results, accounting systems and reports, books and records and all other documents and information relating to the Facility to the extent available to Owner and reasonably requested by Operator to facilitate the creation of reports and plans to be delivered by Operator or the performance of the Services.

Section 4.5 Taxes. Owner shall pay any duty or tax as may arise out of or relate to the operation of the Facility, except for duties or taxes for which Operator is responsible under Section 3.11 or which arise out of or relate to Operator’s net income. All payments to Operator shall be without reduction for any duties or taxes. If Owner is exempt from the payment of any applicable sales and or use taxes or has a direct payment permit with respect to such taxes, Owner shall provide Operator with a copy of the certificate or permit, duly executed and issued by the appropriate Governmental Authority. Owner shall indemnify Operator from and against any taxes (and any interest or penalties related thereto) that are the responsibility of Owner under this Agreement, provided that such indemnification obligation shall not arise with respect to taxes for which Operator has the responsibility of making payment under Section 3.11.

Section 4.6 Accounting. Owner shall perform standard accounting services and recordkeeping for Owner’s business.

Section 4.7 Permits and Reporting. Owner shall be responsible for (a) obtaining, renewing and maintaining all Owner Permits, (b) participating in all meetings with Governmental Authorities regarding regulatory or compliance matters affecting the Facility and (c) preparing and submitting in a timely manner, all ordinary course notices, reports and communications required under any Governmental Requirement, Law or any power, sale, tolling, fuel supply, water supply, regional transmission operator, independent system operator, transmission services or other agreement relating to the Facility. Upon Operator’s reasonable request, Owner shall cooperate and assist in obtaining and maintaining the Operator Permits.

Section 4.8 Amendments to PPA. Owner shall notify Operator as soon as practicable of any amendments to the definitions of any terms in the PPA incorporated by reference in this

Agreement. Owner shall provide Operator as soon as practicable with copies of any amendments or modifications to the PPA executed by Owner and GPC from time to time.

Section 4.9 Owner Guaranty. On the Commencement Date and for the term of this Agreement, Owner shall provide and cause to be maintained a guaranty by KGen Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and each of the Companies (as such term is defined in the PSA) except the Owner, of all payment and performance obligations of Owner under this Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit E.

ARTICLE V
PAYMENTS

Section 5.1 Payments for Services.

(a) Annual Management Fee. For Services provided to Owner by Operator, in addition to the other payments specified in this Article V, Owner shall pay to Operator a fee of ***** per year (the “Annual Management Fee”) payable monthly ***** in equal monthly installments on the Commencement Date and on the first Business Day of each month thereafter.

(b) O&M Costs. Owner shall pay directly pursuant to Section 5.3, or reimburse Operator (on a monthly basis) to the extent Operator in its sole discretion elects to pay any such costs directly, for the below-enumerated costs to the extent actually incurred by Operator pursuant to this Agreement (such costs being the “O&M Costs”); provided that Owner shall not have any obligation to pay or reimburse any such amount with respect to any Operation Year to the extent such amount, when taken together with other amounts not approved by Owner hereunder, is more than ***** in excess (in the aggregate for any Operation Year) of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable (other than additional amounts approved by Owner in a Budget overrun proposal or amounts otherwise specifically excluded from this calculation under this Agreement, including those in Section 5.1(e)):

(i) Facility Work Force Wages and Salaries: The actual wages, salaries and employee incentives determined in accordance with Section 5.8 for such time as is devoted to the Services at a rate equal to 1.5 times such actual wages, salaries and employee incentives (including paid time off) performed by the Facility Work Force and the Affiliate Work Force;

(ii) Duke Power Support Personnel, Contractors or Temporary Employees. The actual cost to Operator of any Duke Power Support Personnel, contractors or temporary employees used by Operator to perform the Services;

(iii) Transportation, Travel and Relocation Expense. The cost of transportation, travel and relocation expense of the Facility Work Force in accordance with Operator’s established policies, which policies shall be approved by Owner (provided that the costs of relocation expense shall not exceed $10,000 per employee for

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non-exempt and craft employees below the level of manager without the prior approval of Owner);

(iv) Communication Expense. The actual cost of postage, long distance telephone, cellular phone, and teletype expense incurred in the direct performance of the Services;

(v) Prints and Reproductions. The actual cost of prints and reproductions expenses incurred in the direct performance of the Services;

(vi) Computer Services. The actual cost of computer services expenses incurred in the direct performance of the Services;

(vii) Materials and Equipment. The actual cost of Equipment, Consumables, materials, supplies, spare parts, tools and miscellaneous supplies procured for the Facility;

(viii) Transportation of Materials and Equipment. The actual cost of transportation expenses related to materials and Equipment for the Facility, including the cost of loading, hauling, unloading, and insurance;

(ix) Subcontracts. The actual cost of subcontracts to perform the Services;

(x) Utilities. The actual cost of all water, sewer, telephone, waste disposal and other utilities for the Facility;

(xi) Legal Expenses. The actual cost of attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection with any labor or commercial matter related to the performance of the Services (except for such matters solely between Owner and Operator) incurred on behalf of or as instructed by Owner that is not covered under Section 5.1(b)(xii), except those legal expenses incurred by Operator as a result of (A) Operator’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement or negligent acts or omissions in each case in an amount not to exceed (when added with the amount of all other damages subject to Section 7.4) the limitation of liability set forth in Section 7.4 or (B) gross negligence or willful misconduct (done with an intent to harm). Costs enumerated in this Section 5.1(b)(xi) shall be reimbursed or paid by Owner pursuant to this Article V and shall not be included for purposes of determining whether expenditures are more than 10% in excess of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable;

(xii) Claims and Judgments. The actual cost of attorneys’ fees, costs, settlements, and/or judgments incurred in connection with any litigation, claims or disputes (except for such matters solely between Owner and Operator) arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, (including the performance of the Services on real property of or to which Owner does not have sole right, title and possession), except (A) those expenses, fines and penalties resulting from Operator’s negligent acts or omissions or its operation of the Facility or performance of the Services in a manner in violation of this Agreement or any Law or Governmental Requirement in

each case in an amount not to exceed (when added with the amount of all other damages subject to Section 7.4) the limitation of liability set forth in Section 7.4, (B) those expenses, fines and penalties resulting from Operator’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (done with an intent to harm) and (C) fees, costs, settlements, and/or judgments for which Operator is reimbursed by proceeds of insurance provided pursuant to Section 11.1 of this Agreement. Costs enumerated in this Section 5.1(b)(xii) shall be reimbursed or paid by Owner pursuant to this Article V and shall not be included for purposes of determining whether expenditures are more than ***** in excess of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable;

(xiii) Insurance Expenses. The premiums and other costs incurred by Operator to maintain the insurance coverages described in Article 11; and

(xiv) Other. All other actual direct costs incurred in connection with the Services.

(c) If Owner (i) rejects a request by Operator for approval of a cost or expense that when taken together with other amounts not approved by Owner hereunder is more than ***** in excess (in the aggregate for any Operation Year) of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable (other than additional amounts approved by Owner in a Budget overrun proposal or amounts otherwise specifically excluded from this calculation under this Agreement), and such cost or expense if incurred would be an O&M Cost if it were within the Budget, or (ii) rejects a request by Operator for approval of an increase to the Budget, then, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, (A) Operator shall not be required to take the action or incur the cost or expense that is the subject of the rejected Budget increase or the rejected cost or expense, (B) Operator’s failure to take such action or incur such cost or expense and the consequences thereof shall not be a breach of this Agreement, and (C) Operator shall be relieved of any liability which it would otherwise have under this Agreement as a result of its failure to take such action or incur such cost or expense and the consequences thereof, provided that Operator’s performance of its Services is otherwise in compliance with this Agreement.

(d) Owner shall not unreasonably withhold approval of a request by Operator for approval of a cost or expense for preservation or protection of property, health or safety that would exceed by more than ***** (in the aggregate for any Operation Year) the aggregate amount of the Budget for such period or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable (in each case, as modified by any relevant Owner-approved Budget overrun proposal).

(e) Notwithstanding anything to contrary in this Agreement, amounts incurred by Operator pursuant to Sections 3.1(b)(iii), 3.7(b), 3.13, 3.15, 5.1(b)(xi) and (xii), 5.10 and 11.5 or to comply with changes in Law since the date of the then current Budget shall not be included in any such ***** calculation under this Section 5.1 or ***** calculation under Section 3.4(c).

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Section 5.2 O&M Account.

(a) Establishment of Accounts. Owner will establish and fund or cause to be established and funded (i) the O&M Account, (ii) the Liquidity Reserve Account, (iii) the Xxxxxx Liquidity MM Sub-Reserve Account, (iv) the Major Maintenance Reserve Account, (v) the Xxxxxx MMR Sub-Reserve Account and (vi) the Loss Proceeds Account, each of (ii) to (vi) as defined in the Reimbursement Documents, on or prior to the Commencement Date in accordance with, and as more specifically set forth in, the Reimbursement Documents.

(b) Payments from O&M Account. Owner will make payments from the O&M Account for all O&M Costs, the Annual Management Fee, the Bonus or for any other amounts payable by or on behalf of Owner to or on behalf of Operator hereunder. In the event that a Reimbursement Agreement Default has occurred and is continuing, Operator shall have the right (but not the obligation) to pay such costs from the O&M Account, or to advance its own funds for such purpose subject to reimbursement by Owner provided that all such payments are in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Operator will have the authority to make payments directly out of the O&M Account from and after the Commencement Date but it will not exercise such rights until, and the authority of Owner to make such payments shall cease upon, the occurrence and during the continuance of the conditions set forth in the preceding sentence.

Section 5.3 O&M Cost Payment Procedure and Treatment of Purchase Orders. With respect to O&M Costs for goods and services provided by third-parties to Owner or Operator in connection herewith and costs incurred directly by Operator that are not covered by Section 5.4, Operator promptly shall review invoices received for such goods and services and, if Operator determines such invoices are properly payable, promptly shall forward such invoices to Owner for payment. Owner shall use commercially reasonable efforts to pay on or before the due date therefor, for Owner’s account (except to the extent Operator has, in its sole discretion, directly incurred an O&M Cost, in which case for Operator’s account), such invoices, except for any portion that Owner in good faith disputes, directly to the third-party payee. Operator shall endeavor to resolve any such dispute with the third-party payee.

Section 5.4 Advance O&M Cost Estimate; Progress Report. With respect to O&M Costs incurred directly by Operator that are estimatable, on or about the twentieth day of each month Operator shall furnish Owner with a billing covering the estimated amount of such O&M Costs for the following month (each, an “Advance O&M Cost Estimate”). Each Advance O&M Cost Estimate shall (a) itemize requested payments by type, (b) provide reasonable substantiation and documentation supporting such request, (c) be generated, where applicable, using Owner’s billing system, and (d) otherwise be in the form reasonably requested by Owner. Owner shall pay each Advance O&M Cost Estimate within twenty (20) days after receipt. Together with the Advance O&M Cost Estimate, Operator shall furnish Owner with a detailed progress report of all O&M Costs for the preceding month and, for such preceding month, shall compare O&M Costs not paid directly by Owner to third-parties with the Advance O&M Cost Estimate, and shall set forth any credits received from third-party vendors. Any net deficiencies or excesses against the Advance O&M Cost Estimate (after taking into account any third-party credits) for any month shall be reflected as a credit or debit, as appropriate, in the Advance O&M

Cost Estimate for the following month. Each progress report will be supported by documentation substantiating all O&M Costs actually incurred in such month and otherwise shall be in form reasonably acceptable to Owner. Each progress report also shall compare the month’s O&M Costs and year-to-date O&M Costs incurred against the Budget on a line-item basis as set forth in the Budget.

Section 5.5 Final Billing. If requested by Owner, after the end of each Operation Year, Operator shall submit a statement summarizing O&M Costs incurred and payments and credits received during such Operation Year.

Section 5.6 Invoice or Payment Disputes or Errors. If either party discovers an error in the amount of any Operator or Owner invoice or payment made pursuant to this Article V or disputes a payment requested pursuant to this Article V, such party shall notify the other party within sixty (60) days of discovery of such dispute or error; provided that neither party shall be entitled to correction of any such error if notice of such error is not delivered in writing to the other party within one year of the applicable invoice or payment. If the correct amount of any Operator or Owner invoice is disputed in good faith, the party with the payment obligation shall pay any amount not in dispute, and failure to pay the amount in dispute shall not be deemed to be a default hereunder.

Section 5.7 Operator Incentive: Bonus. Operator shall receive a bonus of up to ***** per year (the “Bonus”) based upon Operator’s annual performance in meeting the Incentive Performance Standards, which shall be payable as promptly as practicable following the end of each Operation Year but in no event later than August 15 immediately following the end of such Operation Year.

Section 5.8 Employee Incentive Plan. Operator may develop and deliver to Owner an Employee Incentive Plan for such Operation Year, which plan shall be generally consistent with similar plans established by Operator or its Affiliates at the Facility or at other facilities owned by Operator’s Affiliates.

Section 5.9 Interest on Late Payments. Any amounts (a) disputed and subsequently found to have been correctly invoiced or owed, or (b) not timely paid in accordance with this Agreement shall accrue interest at the lesser of (i) the maximum rate of interest permitted by applicable Law and (ii) with respect to amounts less than sixty (60) days past due, a rate equal to 5% over the Base Rate or with respect to amounts that are sixty (60) or more days past due, a rate equal to 2% over the interest rate set forth in the Reimbursement Agreement; provided if such overdue amounts are being contested in good faith and adequate reserves have been deposited into a segregated account in which the Operator has a perfected security interest then the interest rate with respect to amounts less than sixty (60) days past due shall apply to such amounts.

Section 5.10 Audit. Subject to Article 12, upon reasonable prior notice (a) Owner, its representatives or any agent on behalf of the Owner’s financing parties may inspect, copy and audit Operator’s books, records, accounts, ledgers, time cards, estimates, schedules, correspondence and other documents related to Operator’s performance of its obligations

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hereunder and amounts due to Operator hereunder and amounts for which Operator is reimbursed hereunder and (b) Operator agrees to provide copies of such information to Owner upon request, at Owner’s expense; provided, however, that (i) Operator shall have no obligation to provide access to or copies of confidential records regarding the Facility Work Force, Affiliate Work Force or Duke Power Support Personnel, including human resource files, personnel records, or Operator’s internal financial records, (ii) such inspection shall not unreasonably interfere with the operation of the Facility and (iii) such inspection shall not result in the Operator being in violation of any Governmental Requirement or Law. Owner shall reimburse Operator for its actual and reasonable costs incurred by Operator for such audits to the extent such audit assistance is not otherwise reimbursed by Owner pursuant to this Agreement. Any such costs incurred by Operator shall be reimbursed or paid by Owner pursuant to Article V and shall not be included in the amount spent for purposes of determining, pursuant to Sections 3.4, 5.1(b), 5.1(c) or 5.1(d) whether expenditures are more than 10% in excess of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable. Owner’s acceptance or approval or payment of Operator’s charges shall not operate as a waiver of Owner’s right to audit the Operator in accordance with this Section 5.10.

ARTICLE VI
TERM OF AGREEMENT; TERMINATION

Section 6.1 Initial Term. This Agreement shall become effective upon full execution and delivery of this Agreement. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall expire, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms hereof, on the earliest to occur of (a) May 31, 2012, (b) termination of the Retained Obligations and (c) release of Duke Capital under the Retained Obligations.

Section 6.2 Termination Upon Insolvency. If Operator or Owner makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or institutes a proceeding in bankruptcy, or if a receiver, trustee, custodian or assignee is appointed on account of its insolvency and not dismissed within sixty (60) days, or if a proceeding in bankruptcy is instituted against Operator or Owner and not dismissed within sixty (60) days, or if Operator or Owner dissolves or is dissolved or its legal existence is otherwise terminated, then the other party may, without prejudice to any right or remedy available to it under this Agreement, terminate this Agreement.

Section 6.3 Termination by Owner for Failure to Satisfy Performance Criteria. In the event that during any Operation Year the Facility fails, for reasons attributable to Operator’s violation of any of its obligations under this Agreement (which violation shall in no event include a violation attributable to a Force Majeure Event), (a) to comply with part (a) of the definition of Minimum Performance Criteria, Owner may, by sixty (60) days’ prior written notice to Operator (the “Availability Notice Period”), terminate this Agreement, or (b) to demonstrate the capability in part (b) of the definition of Minimum Performance Criteria, Owner may, by twenty (20) days’ prior written notice (unless such failure is not capable of being cured as set forth in the proviso below within twenty (20) days, in which case such notice period shall be extended by an additional twenty (20) days) to Operator (such twenty (20) day period (or, if extended, such forty (40) day period) being the “Capability Notice Period”), terminate this Agreement; provided, however, that Operator may, within ten (10) days after any such failure,

submit a cure plan that is reasonably expected to resolve the cause of such unsatisfactory Availability Percentage or inadequate demonstrated capability, as the case may be, as soon as practicable, but in no event later than the expiration of the Availability Notice Period or Capability Notice Period, as applicable; provided further, however, that Owner may not terminate this Agreement as provided in (a) or (b) above in the event such unsatisfactory Availability Percentage or inadequate demonstrated capability, as the case may be, is cured by the end of the Availability Notice Period or Capability Notice Period, as applicable. When used in this Section 6.3, the definition of “Force Majeure Event” (as set forth in Section 10.1) shall be modified to delete clauses (e), (f) and (g) from the second sentence of Section 10.1 in their entirety and include clause (h) of Section 10.1 only to the extent the failures referred to therein are caused by contractors, suppliers or vendors of Operator.

Section 6.4 Termination by Owner for Material Default; Right to Cure. If Operator violates a material provision of this Agreement and fails to cure or to commence and continue good faith remedial efforts to cure such default within sixty (60) days of receipt of notice thereof from Owner, then Owner may, without prejudice to any right or remedy available to it under this Agreement, terminate this Agreement. Owner, at its option, shall have the right to cure such default on behalf of Operator without terminating the Agreement. Owner shall also have the right to perform such defaulted obligation upon termination.

Section 6.5 Termination by Operator for Convenience. Operator shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for convenience upon sixty (60) days written notice to Owner.

Section 6.6 Termination by Operator for Material Default. If Owner violates a material provision of this Agreement (including a payment default) and fails to cure or to commence and continue good faith remedial efforts to cure such default within thirty (30) days (or, with respect to a payment default, five (5) days) of receipt of notice thereof from Operator, then Operator may, without prejudice to any right or remedy available to it under this Agreement, terminate this Agreement.

Section 6.7 Rights and Obligations Upon Termination.

(a) Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Operator shall have no further rights under this Agreement (except as set forth in Section 13.14) and shall not be entitled to receive any further payments under this Agreement except as set forth in this Section 6.7.

(b) Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Operator shall be entitled to a payment equal to the sum of (i) the O&M Costs incurred by Operator for all Services provided by Operator through the date of termination, and costs incurred in connection with Operator’s obligations under Section 6.7(c)(iii), (ii) the pro rata portion of the Annual Management Fee through the date of termination, including any Bonus payable to the date of termination and (iii) any amounts payable under Section 6.7(c)(iii).

(i) Owner shall have the right to take possession of all of the Equipment, Consumables, fuel, tools, spare parts, and other supplies located at the Site for the purpose of performing the Services that were paid for by Owner and may employ any other Person to perform the Services by whatever method Owner may deem expedient;

(ii) Owner and Operator shall continue to be bound by such provisions of this Agreement that survive the date of termination as set forth in Section 13.14;

(iii) Operator shall, at Owner’s expense, perform (for a period not to exceed one hundred-eighty (180) days following termination) the following relative to the Services affected by termination action to the extent reasonably requested by Owner: (A) discontinue the Services as of the date of termination of this Agreement or such earlier date specified by Owner; (B) place no further orders or subcontracts for Equipment or Services as of the date of termination of this Agreement or such earlier date specified by Owner; (C) as of the termination date or such earlier date designated by Owner, assign to Owner or its designee all orders, subcontracts and other contractual agreements related solely to the Services or Facility as may be designated by Owner, provided that (I) Owner or its designee shall assume Operator’s obligations under such agreements from and after the date of such assignment, (II) such assignment is permitted under the applicable agreement and (III) Operator shall be entitled to retain such rights under such agreements as are necessary to prosecute at Owner’s expense a claim against the counterparty for amounts owing Operator for which Owner has not reimbursed Operator and to enforce rights with respect to liabilities that Operator may have to Owner after such assignment, provided that Operator shall keep Owner informed about and cooperate with Owner with respect to any such action against a counterparty so as to minimize any adverse effect on the relationship between Owner and counterparty; (D) promptly make every reasonable effort to procure cancellations of all such orders and agreements not so assigned upon terms reasonably satisfactory to Owner; (E) assist Owner in preparing an inventory of all Equipment, tools, Consumables, spare parts and other supplies in use or in storage at the Site; (F) assist Owner in training Operator’s successor and in otherwise transitioning Operator’s successor and (G) remove from the Site goods, equipment, material and the like belonging to Operator;

(iv) Operator will make certain employees of Operator and/or its Affiliates that have provided services relating to the Facility available to Owner and/or its Affiliates to discuss potential employment with Owner and/or its Affiliates and Owner and/or its Affiliates shall make offers of employment to such employees that Owner desires to employ in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.9 of the PSA. Such employees that have been made available to Owner or such Affiliates shall be deemed “Available Employees” under the PSA and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Section 6.9 of the PSA (except that any references therein to the “Employment Transfer Date” shall be deemed to be references to the date on which Operator ceases to be the Operator under the O&M Agreement).

Section 6.8 Transition Plan. In connection with Operator’s obligations under Section 6.7(c)(iii)(F), Operator shall, within fifteen (15) days of termination of this Agreement or delivery of a written notice of termination pursuant to this Article VI, develop an action plan, including the items listed on Exhibit J, for use by Operator’s successor in transitioning operation of the Facility from Operator.

ARTICLE VII
INDEMNITY AND LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY

Section 7.1 General Indemnity.

(a) Except as set forth in Section 7.2, Operator hereby irrevocably indemnifies, and agrees to defend and hold harmless Owner, its Affiliates and subcontractors (other than Operator and its Subcontractors), and its and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any claims, demands, damages, liabilities, interest, attorneys’ fees, costs (including settlement costs) and expenses for bodily injury, property damage or fines or penalties from violation of applicable Laws or Governmental Requirements (“Claims and Damages”), arising from third-party claims, demands, suits, causes of action, proceedings, investigations, judgments or liabilities to the extent caused by or arising out of any breach by Operator of this Agreement or any negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct (done with an intent to harm) of Operator or its Affiliates, employees, agents or Subcontractors or anyone acting under Operator’s direction or control or on Operator’s behalf in connection with or incident to the performance of this Agreement. Operator’s annual liability under the above indemnity with respect to each Operation Year shall be subject to the limitation of liability set forth in Section 7.4.

(b) Owner hereby irrevocably indemnifies, and agrees to defend and hold harmless Operator, its Affiliates and Subcontractors, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents from and against Claims and Damages, arising from third party claims, demands, suits, causes of action, proceedings, investigations, judgments or liabilities to the extent caused by or arising out of any breach by Owner of this Agreement or any negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of Owner or its Affiliates, employees, agents or subcontractors (other than Operator and its Subcontractors) or anyone acting under Owner’s direction or control or on Owner’s behalf (which in no event shall include Operator) in connection with or incident to the performance of this Agreement.

Section 7.2 Owner’s Property. Owner assumes responsibility for and waives its rights of recovery against Operator with respect to all loss of or damage to the Facility and other property of Owner, however such loss or damage shall occur.

Section 7.3 Third Party Claims.

(a) If Operator receives any claim or demand of a third party relating to Services or the Facility, Operator shall promptly notify the Owner in writing of the basis for such claim or demand setting forth the nature of the claim or demand in reasonable detail.

(b) If any legal proceeding or action is brought by a third party against Operator in connection with the Services or the Facility, and Owner reasonably anticipates that it shall be required by this Agreement to indemnify or reimburse Operator for such claim or for litigation expenses connected therewith, Owner will be entitled to participate in such proceeding and, to the extent that it wishes, to assume the defense of such proceeding if (i) Owner provides written notice to Operator within twenty (20) days after receipt of Operator’s notice of such proceeding pursuant to Section 7.3(a) that Owner intends to undertake such defense and to indemnify Operator with respect thereto and (ii) Owner conducts the defense of the third party claim actively and diligently with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Operator. Operator shall, in its sole discretion, have the right to employ separate counsel (who may be selected by Operator in its sole discretion) in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, and the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be paid by Operator and shall not be reimbursed hereunder by Owner. If Owner has acknowledged in writing its obligation to indemnify Operator with respect to such claim, Operator shall fully cooperate with Owner and its counsel in the defense or compromise of such claim or demand, provided that all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred thereby by Operator shall be paid by the Owner (except as otherwise set forth in Section 5.1(b)(xii)(II)).

(c) If (i) notice is given to the Owner of the commencement of any proceeding and the Owner does not, within twenty (20) days after the Operator’s notice is given, give notice to Operator of its election to assume the defense of such proceeding, (ii) the condition set forth in Section 7.3(b)(ii) above becomes unsatisfied, or (iii) Operator determines in good faith that there is a reasonable probability that a proceeding will adversely affect it other than as a result of monetary damages for which it would be entitled to reimbursement under this Agreement, Operator will (upon further notice to Owner) without prejudice of its right to be indemnified with respect thereto have the right to undertake the defense, compromise or settlement of such claim.

(d) Whenever any claim arises for indemnification under this Agreement, the party to be indemnified (“Indemnitee”) shall notify the party to provide such indemnification (“Indemnitor”) in writing as soon as practicable after the Indemnitee has knowledge of the facts constituting the basis for such claim (the “Notice of Claim”); provided, however, that in the event of any failure or delay by Indemnitee in delivering the Notice of Claim, the Indemnitor shall not be released from its indemnification obligations hereunder except to the extent such failure or delay by Indemnitee results in actual prejudice to Indemnitor. Such Notice of Claim shall specify, in reasonable detail, the facts known to Indemnitee giving rise to such indemnification right and the amount or an assessment of the amount of the liability arising therefrom. The parties shall cooperate in the defense or prosecution of claims giving rise to indemnification hereunder and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences and discovery as reasonably requested in connection therewith.

(e) Neither party shall consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to a claim for indemnification (or for which Owner is required under this Agreement to reimburse Operator) without the prior written consent of the other party to this Agreement (not to be unreasonably withheld) unless the judgment or proposed settlement does not involve a finding or admission of any violation of law by the other party and does not adversely affect the other party’s rights and obligations as determined by the other party.

Section 7.4 Limitation of Liability. Except to the extent such damages relate solely to the gross negligence or willful misconduct (done with an intent to harm) of Operator or its Affiliates, employees or Subcontractors or anyone acting under Operator’s direction or control or on Operator’s behalf, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the annual aggregate liability of Operator for any twelve-month period ending on each anniversary of the Commencement Date for damages occurring during such twelve-month period arising out of or relating in any manner to the performance or nonperformance of obligations in connection with this Agreement or the performance or nonperformance of the Services (including (A) legal expenses incurred by Operator pursuant to clauses (xi)(A) and (xii)(A) of Section 5.1(b) and (B) amounts pursuant to Section 8.1), whether based on contract, warranty, indemnity, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, shall be capped at a sum equal to *****.

Section 7.5 Co-Owners. If, at any time while this Agreement is in effect, Owner does not have the sole right, title and possession of and to the Facility and all property for which Operator has responsibility hereunder to provide Services, Owner shall obtain an undertaking from all the other entities who have any such right, title and/or possession, that is sufficient to provide Operator with the same releases from, limitations of and protections from liability, including the protection from liability set forth in Sections 7.2 and 7.4 and the insurance coverage set forth in Section 11.2, as would be afforded to Operator in this Agreement if Owner had such sole right, title and possession. If Owner fails to obtain such an undertaking, then, unless Operator agrees otherwise, Owner shall indemnify Operator against all liability Operator incurs as a result of such failure by Owner.

ARTICLE VIII
WARRANTIES

Section 8.1 Operator’s Warranty. Operator warrants that its Services shall be performed in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Agreement. If Operator fails to so perform any Services and during the twelve month period following completion of the Services at issue, Owner notifies Operator thereof, Operator shall perform such remedial Services within the original scope of Services as is necessary to make its Services conform with this warranty. Owner will not be obligated to pay the costs of correcting or re-performing such Services, except to the extent that such costs would have been incurred had such error or defect not occurred; provided, however, that the aggregate amount of such costs to be borne by Operator (together with all other damages subject to Section 7.4) is subject to the limitation of liability set forth in Section 7.4.

Section 8.2 Third Party Warranties. Operator shall, for the protection of Owner, use reasonable efforts to obtain customary warranties from all vendors, contractors, Subcontractors and suppliers from which Operator procures Equipment, spare parts or other goods and services for the Facility which shall be assignable to Owner to the full extent of the terms thereof. Operator shall be responsible for enforcing all such third-party warranties during the term of this Agreement. Operator shall ensure that, to the extent feasible, any third-party warranties that are still in existence at the termination of this Agreement shall be assigned on such date to Owner, and Operator hereby assigns, effective as of the date of termination of this Agreement, all of its rights with respect to such warranties to Owner, provided, that Operator shall retain such rights

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as are necessary to prosecute any claims against the third-parties for amounts owing Operator, for which Owner has not reimbursed Operator, and to enforce rights with respect to liabilities that Operator may have to Owner after such assignment, provided that Operator shall keep Owner informed about and cooperate with Owner with respect to any such action against a third-party so as to minimize any adverse effect on the relationship between Owner and the third-party. Operator’s obligations with respect to Equipment, spare parts or other goods purchased by Operator from third parties shall be limited to those set forth in this Section 8.2, provided, however, that nothing in this sentence shall release Operator from any obligation under this Agreement with respect to services performed by or on behalf of Operator in connection with any such goods.

Section 8.3 Warranties Limited. All warranties made by Operator in connection with the Services are limited to those set forth in this Article VIII. Operator makes no other warranties or guarantees, express or implied, other than those expressly set forth herein. OPERATOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS UNDERTAKEN AND/OR PERFORMED HEREUNDER, WHETHER STATUTORY, ORAL, WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

ARTICLE IX
REPRESENTATIONS

Section 9.1 Operator Representations. Operator represents and warrants to Owner as follows:

(a) Standing. Operator is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Operator has the power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder. Operator is, to the extent required by Law, qualified to do business in the State of Georgia. Operator’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized all by requisite corporate or other action of Operator and do not violate any provision of Operator’s charter, by-laws, articles of organization or operating agreement or any indenture, agreement or instrument to which Operator is a party, or by which Operator or its property is bound or affected. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Operator and constitutes the valid, legal and binding obligation of Operator enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by equitable principles or by bankruptcy, fraudulent conveyance or insolvency laws affecting the enforcement of creditor’s rights generally.

(b) No Violation of Law. Operator is not in violation of any applicable laws or any judgment entered by any Governmental Authority, which violations or judgments, individually or in the aggregate, would affect Operator’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Neither the execution, delivery and performance by the Operator

of its obligations under this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, violates any Laws or Governmental Requirements.

(c) Licenses. Operator is the holder of all federal, state, local and other governmental consents, licenses, permits or other authorizations required to be held by Operator on the date hereof to conduct its business now and as contemplated by this Agreement.

(d) Litigation. Operator is not a party to or, to the best of Operator’s knowledge, threatened with any legal or administrative proceeding, arbitration, investigation, or other proceeding or controversy that would materially and adversely affect Operator’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

Section 9.2 Owner Representations. Owner represents and warrants to Operator as follows:

(a) Standing. Owner is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Owner has the power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder. Owner is, to the extent required by Law, qualified to do business in the State of Georgia. Owner’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate or other action of Owner and do not violate any provision of Owner’s charter, by-laws, articles of incorporation or operating agreement or any indenture, agreement or instrument to which Owner is a party, or by which Owner or its property is bound or affected. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Owner and constitutes the valid, legal and binding obligation of Owner enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by equitable principles or by bankruptcy, fraudulent conveyance or insolvency laws affecting the enforcement of creditor’s rights generally.

(b) No Violation of Law. Owner is not in violation of any applicable laws or any judgment entered by any Governmental Authority, which violations or judgments, individually or in the aggregate, would affect Owner’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Neither the execution, delivery and performance by the Owner of its obligations under this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, violates any Laws or Governmental Requirements.

(c) Licenses. Owner is the holder of all federal, state, local and other governmental consents, licenses, permits or other authorizations required to be held by Owner on the date hereof to own and operate the Facility.

(d) Litigation. Owner is not a party to or, to the best of Owner’s knowledge, threatened with any legal or administrative proceeding, arbitration, investigation, or other proceeding or controversy that would materially and adversely affect Owner’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

ARTICLE X
FORCE MAJEURE

Section 10.1 Definition of Force Majeure Event. For the purposes of this Agreement, a “Force Majeure Event” as to any party means any occurrence, nonoccurrence or set of circumstances that is beyond the reasonable control of such party and is not caused by such party’s negligence, lack of due diligence, or failure to follow Prudent Industry Practices, including flood, ice, earthquake, windstorm or eruption; fire; explosion; invasion, riot, civil war, commotion or insurrection; sabotage, terrorism or vandalism; military or usurped power; or act of God or of a public enemy. The term Force Majeure Event shall not include: (a) the inability to meet a Law or Governmental Requirement or the change in a Law or Governmental Requirement after the date of this Agreement which increases the costs of performance by a Party of its obligations hereunder but which does not preclude or make illegal such performance; (b) a Site-specific strike, walkout, lockout or other labor dispute over employment conditions at the Facility, (but not including any such action or matter as a result of an organizational campaign at the Facility); (c) equipment failure, unless such equipment failure results directly from another Force Majeure Event; (d) Owner’s inability to perform its obligations hereunder arising from its lack of ownership of or direct control over the Site or the Facility; (e) unavailability of transmission capability, including a Conasauga Line Outage or any Transmission System Constraints (as such terms are defined in the PPA); (f) changes in market conditions that affect the cost or availability of the Facility’s fuel supply or the cost of power from resources other than the Facility; (g) any event affecting the ability of a party to provide natural gas to the Facility unless such an event affects firm transportation and constitutes a force majeure event under the applicable pipeline tariff, or is the result of an operational flow order that is not directed toward Owner’s failure to comply with the applicable pipeline tariff, provided further that Owner shall be excused from performance only so long as and to the extent that it is unable to reschedule transportation volumes on the unaffected pipelines at no additional cost to Owner; (h) failures of contractors, suppliers or vendors (other than fuel suppliers or transporters), unless such failures are caused by an event which would be a Force Majeure Event, if experienced by a party. Notwithstanding any provision of the foregoing to the contrary, to the extent that a “Force Majeure Event” hereunder affects or relates to performance under the PPA and the parties hereto and GPC do not agree with respect to the existence, duration or impact of such Force Majeure Event, Owner and Operator agree that if GPC consents to Operator’s participation in the dispute resolution procedures under the PPA, the existence, duration or impact of such Force Majeure Event shall be determined pursuant to such dispute resolution procedures. Owner hereby consents to Operator’s participation in any such dispute resolution proceedings.

Section 10.2 No Breach or Liability. Either party shall be excused from performance of its obligations hereunder other than accrued payment obligations and shall not be construed to be in default in respect of such obligations to the extent that and for so long as failure to perform such obligations is due to a Force Majeure Event.

Section 10.3 Mitigation. Following the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, the affected party shall:

(a) give the other party notice thereof, followed by written notice if the first notice is not written, as promptly as possible after such party becomes aware of such Force Majeure Event, describing the particulars of such Force Majeure Event;

(b) remedy its inability to perform as soon as reasonably practicable; provided, however, that this Section shall not require the settlement of any non-Site specific strike, walkout, lockout or other general labor dispute on terms which, in the sole judgment of the party involved in the dispute, are contrary to its interest; and

(c) give the other party written notice promptly after it determines when it is able to resume performance of its obligations under this Agreement.

Section 10.4 Suspension of Performance. The suspension of performance due to a Force Majeure Event shall be of no greater scope and of no longer duration than is required by such Force Majeure Event. No Force Majeure Event shall extend this Agreement beyond its stated term as set forth in Section 6.1.

Section 10.5 Extended Force Majeure Events.

(a) If a party has reason to believe that a Force Majeure Event which is preventing the other party from performing its obligations hereunder will result in a suspension of such performance for a term of six months or longer (an “Extended Force Majeure Event”), that party may request that the other party submit a plan (a “Force Majeure Remedy Plan”) which the other party shall submit to the requesting party within thirty (30) days of the request. If the party claiming an excuse under this Article 10 has reason to believe that a Force Majeure Event is an Extended Force Majeure Event, it shall notify the other party promptly and shall submit a Force Majeure Remedy Plan to the other party within thirty (30) days thereafter. The Force Majeure Remedy Plan shall set forth a course of repairs, improvements, changes to operations or other actions which should permit the affected party to perform its obligations under this Agreement as soon as reasonably practicable.

(b) While a Force Majeure Remedy Plan is in effect, the party prevented from performing its obligations due to the Force Majeure Event shall provide monthly status reports to the other party notifying the other party of the steps which have been taken to remedy the Force Majeure Event and the expected remaining duration of the party’s inability to perform its obligations.

ARTICLE XI
INSURANCE

Section 11.1 Insurance to be Provided by Operator. Operator shall provide the following insurance coverages and limits, written by an insurance company or companies with a Best’s rating of no less than “A- VII”, and shall maintain such insurance in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement:

(a) worker’s compensation insurance as required by applicable state Laws;

(b) commercial general liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence;

(c) business automobile liability insurance with per accident limits of $1,000,000 covering owned, hired and non-owned vehicles; and

(d) excess and/or umbrella liability insurance with a limit of $10,000,000 per occurrence in excess of the limits of insurance provided in (a)-(c).

The amounts of insurance required by this Section 11.1 may be satisfied by Operator’s purchasing primary coverage in the amounts of the combined primary and excess and/or umbrella limits specified or by buying a combination of primary and excess umbrella liability policies. The structure of the coverage is Operator’s option, so long as the total amount of insurance meets the overall requirements of this Agreement. Operator shall cause Operator’s insurance underwriters to waive their rights of subrogation against Owner for all insurance required by this Section 11.1. Notwithstanding the foregoing insurance requirements, Operator may self-insure all or any part of the insurance coverage provided for in this Agreement and all such self-insurance coverage shall be treated as if it were an insurance policy; provided that the premiums for such self-insurance are comparable to or more favorable than the premiums for similar insurance that could be obtained by Operator from third-party insurers.

Section 11.2 Insurance to be Provided by Owner. Owner shall provide the following insurance coverages and limits, written by an insurance company or companies with a Best’s rating of no less than “A- VII”, and shall maintain such insurance in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement:

(a) all risk property damage insurance in an amount sufficient to cover 100% of the replacement cost of the Facility;

(b) worker’s compensation insurance as required by applicable state Laws; and

(d) business interruption insurance covering at any given time at least 100% of the Owner’s continuing operating expenses for a period of at least 12 months, including O&M Costs, Annual Management Fee, Bonus and debt service of KGen LLC and including a 60 day deductible period.

The amounts of insurance required by this Section 11.2 may be satisfied by Owner’s purchasing primary coverage in the amounts of the combined primary and excess and/or umbrella limits specified or by buying a combination of primary and excess umbrella liability policies. The structure of the coverage is Owner’s option, so long as the total amount of insurance meets the overall requirements of this Agreement. Owner shall cause Owner’s insurance underwriters to

waive their rights of subrogation against Operator for all insurance required by this Section 11.2. Owner shall ensure that Operator is named as an additional insured on each insurance policy relating to the ownership, operation and maintenance of the Facility, which Owner is required to procure and maintain pursuant to any financing or other project agreements.

Section 11.3 Evidence of Insurance. Operator and Owner shall cause its insurer(s) to furnish on a yearly basis evidence of the insurance required hereunder, including evidence of the subrogation waiver, in the form of insurance certificates. All such insurance certificates shall provide that the policies may not be canceled or changed without thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the other party to this Agreement, given by any method that is approved for notices hereunder.

Section 11.4 Subcontractors’ Insurance. Before permitting any Subcontractor to perform any Services at the Site, Operator shall obtain a certificate of insurance for such Subcontractor evidencing that such Subcontractor has obtained insurance in such amounts and against such risks as is customarily carried by persons engaged in similar type and size businesses performing similar work in the same geographic area. All such insurance shall include a waiver of any rights of subrogation of the insurer as against Owner.

Section 11.5 Right to Insure. Should Operator fail to provide or maintain any of the insurance coverage required by Section 11.1 hereof, Owner shall have the right to provide or maintain such coverage at Owner’s expense. Should Owner fail to provide or maintain any of the insurance coverage required by Section 11.2 hereof, Operator shall have the right, but not the obligation, to provide or maintain such coverage on behalf of Owner and at Owner’s expense. The cost of any such insurance obtained by Operator in accordance with the preceding sentence shall be reimbursed or paid by Owner pursuant to Article V and shall not be included in the amount spent for purposes of determining, pursuant to Sections 3.4, 5.1(b), 5.1(c) or 5.1(d) whether expenditures are more than 10% in excess of the aggregate amount of the Budget or the relevant Major Line Item, if applicable.

ARTICLE XII
CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 12.1 Confidential Information. Except as hereinafter provided, each of the parties shall treat as confidential and not disclose to any third party confidential or proprietary information concerning the Facility or this Agreement and designated by the other party as confidential (either by specific reference on the face of a document containing the information or by written communication regarding a reasonable class of information), unless such confidential information (i) was already in the possession of such party or its Affiliates in a non-confidential form at the time such entity obtained such confidential information hereunder, (ii) was or is published or otherwise is or becomes generally available to the public through no fault of such party, or any of its Affiliates, (iii) was or is made available to such party, or its Affiliates, without restriction by any Person which is not bound by, and does not impose, an obligation of confidentiality or use with respect thereto, (iv) is developed independently by employees of such party or its Affiliates who have not had access to confidential information pursuant to this Agreement, (v) is required to be disclosed in connection with the PPA to the power purchaser

thereunder, or (vi) is required to be disclosed under any Governmental Requirement or Law. Each of the parties may use any such confidential information only in connection with its activities under this Agreement and disclose, reveal, or otherwise make any such confidential information available to third parties, in either case, only with the prior written consent of the other party hereto. Each of the parties shall provide the other party hereto prompt notice of any disclosure required under any Governmental Requirement or Law so that such other party may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy and shall cooperate with such other party’s efforts to obtain such remedy. Operator agrees that, with respect to information provided by Owner to Operator for which Owner owes confidential obligations to third-parties, Operator shall abide by such obligations to the extent Owner informs Operator in writing of such obligations. Operator shall establish and enforce reasonable procedures for the protection of confidential information and shall restrict disclosure of such information to only those employees, officers, and agents of Operator or its Affiliates who need to know such information in connection with the performance of this Agreement as set forth herein. Each of the parties shall take such reasonable and prudent steps and precautionary measures as are required to assure compliance with this Section 12.1 by such of its employees, officers, agents, Affiliates and other Persons as shall be given access to such confidential information and shall be liable for any non-compliance with this Section 12.1 by itself, its Affiliates’ and their respective employees and officers.

Section 12.2 Agreement Confidential. Each of parties shall treat as confidential and not disclose to any third party the terms of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement may be disclosed to (a) any lender or potential lender in connection with any financing, refinancing, proposed financing, or proposed refinancing for the Facility, (b) to a prospective purchaser of all or part of the Facility, or all or part of Owner’s interest in the Facility, or substantially all of the output of the Facility and (c) to a prospective purchaser of all or part of an interest in Owner or Operator; provided in each of (b) and (c) that the recipient executes a confidentiality agreement similar in substance to Section 12.1 prior to such disclosure.

ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS

Section 13.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of Owner and Operator with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and commitments with respect thereto. There are no oral understandings, terms or conditions between the parties that either party has relied upon any representation, expressed or implied, not otherwise contained in this Agreement.

Section 13.2 Amendments. No change, amendment, or modification of this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon the parties hereto unless such change, amendment, or modification shall be in writing and duly executed by the parties hereto.

Section 13.3 Captions. The captions and subheadings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and in no way define, describe, extend, or limit the scope or intent of this Agreement or the intent of any provision contained herein.

Section 13.4 Notices. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any notice, demand, offer, or other instrument required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, signed by the party giving such notice, demand, offer, or other instrument and shall be delivered by telecopier, hand delivery, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or nationally recognized overnight courier to the other party at the address set forth below:

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Each party shall have the right to change the place to which notice, demand, offer, or other instrument shall be sent or delivered by similar notice sent in like manner to the other party. The effective date of any notice, demand, offer, or other instrument issued pursuant to this Agreement shall be the date (a) of delivery, if delivered by telecopier with answer back confirmation, (b) when delivered, if hand delivered, (c) if sent by overnight courier, one Business

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Day after delivery to such courier, and (d) if sent by registered or certified mail, three (3) Business Days after being deposited in U.S. mail.

Section 13.5 Severability. The invalidity of one or more of the provisions or sections contained in this Agreement shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the Agreement so long as the material purposes of this Agreement can be determined and effectuated. In the event that any portion or all of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith to reach an equitable agreement on such portion that is void or unenforceable which shall effect the intent of the parties as set forth in this Agreement. If any indemnity and hold harmless obligation (or portions thereof) in this Agreement are for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, and if the parties fail to agree on a replacement provision, then such obligation shall be construed to apply to the fullest extent permitted by Law but in no event beyond the scope and limits of those original indemnity and hold harmless obligations determined to be invalid or unenforceable.

Section 13.6 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon, shall inure to the benefit of, and may be performed by, the successors and permitted assigns of the parties hereto. No direct or indirect assignment, pledge, or other transfer of this Agreement or any rights under this Agreement by either party shall be made without the other party’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, provided that no consent shall be required for any transfer that is (a) incident to a merger or consolidation with, or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the transferor to another person which shall, as part of such succession, assume all the obligations of the transferor under this Agreement, (b) by Owner or Operator to an Affiliate, (c) by Owner to a project entity to be formed by Owner or any Affiliate of Owner and others, (d) by Owner to any purchaser of a majority or greater interest in the Facility (subject to such permitted transferee joining in this Agreement on a joint and several basis in the case of a purchase of a part of the Facility from Owner), or (e) in connection with the Financing, in the case of clauses (a) through (d), to the extent such transfers are permitted under the Reimbursement Agreement. If a transferee assumes all or any part of the transferor’s obligations under this Agreement, then such assignment shall relieve the transferor of the transferred obligations under this Agreement, subject to the reasonable approval of the other party to this Agreement based on evidence of the financial capability of the transferee to undertake the transferor’s obligations under this Agreement. If an Owner transfers all or any part of its interest in this Agreement which results in more than one Owner, then unless all of such Owners appoint one agent to act on their behalf under this Agreement and notify Operator thereof in writing, transferor Owner shall act as agent for all such Owners under this Agreement.

Section 13.7 No Waiver. Any failure of either party to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require compliance with any of its provisions at any time during the pendency of this Agreement shall in no way affect the validity of this Agreement, or any part hereof, and shall not be deemed a waiver of the right of either party thereafter to enforce any and each such provision.

Section 13.8 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York.

Section 13.9 Exhibits. All exhibits referenced in this Agreement shall be incorporated into this Agreement by such reference and shall be deemed to be an integral part of this Agreement. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the exhibits and this Agreement (exclusive of the exhibits), the provisions of this Agreement (exclusive of the exhibits) shall prevail. In the event of any conflict among the exhibits, the exhibit of the latest date shall control.

Section 13.10 No Partnership Created. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as constituting a joint venture or partnership between Owner and Operator.

Section 13.11 Consequential Damages. Neither party shall in any event be responsible or liable to the other party for consequential, indirect or punitive damages, including liability for loss of use of the Facility or existing property, loss of profits, loss of product or business interruption, however caused, except to the extent any third-party claims against which a party is entitled to indemnification and any liquidated damages provided for under this Agreement are deemed to be consequential damages provided, however, that in no event will the Reimbursement Obligation, amounts paid directly by Operator to continue the operation or to maintain the Facility, amounts owed to Operator in connection with its provision of the Services or damages payable to third parties pursuant to indemnity claims be considered consequential, indirect or punitive damages assessed against Owner.

Section 13.12 Limitations Application. Neither party makes any representations, covenants, warranties or guarantees, express or implied, other than those expressly set forth herein. The parties’ rights, liabilities, responsibilities and remedies with respect to the Services, whether in contract or otherwise, shall be exclusively those expressly set forth in this Agreement. Except as specifically otherwise provided herein, indemnities against, releases from, assumptions of, and limitations on liability expressed in this Agreement, as well as waivers of subrogation rights expressed herein, shall apply even in the event of the fault, negligence or strict liability of the party indemnified or released or whose liability is limited or assumed or against whom rights of subrogation are waived and shall extend to each party, their Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents.

Section 13.13 Accommodation of Owner’s Financing. Operator acknowledges that Owner may at any time assign, in whole or in part, its rights under this Agreement for collateral security purposes to any lender providing financing to Owner, and any such lender (or collateral agent acting on its behalf) may exercise all of the rights and remedies of Owner hereunder, and Operator agrees to execute and deliver a consent in favor of such lenders (or collateral agent acting on their behalf) with respect to the collateral assignment contemplated by this Section 13.13 containing customary and reasonable provisions for similar nonrecourse financings, provided that such documents do not materially change Operator’s rights or obligations in connection with this Agreement.

Section 13.14 Survival. The provisions of Sections 3.17, 4.5, 5.1(b)(xii), 5.9, 13.4, 13.5, 13.8, 13.11, 13.12 and 13.14 and Articles VII, VIII and XII and those provisions which by their nature are intended to survive, including confidentiality and indemnity obligations, shall survive the termination of this Agreement without limitation or as otherwise specified.

Section 13.15 Dispute Resolution. In the event that a controversy, dispute or claim between the parties cannot be resolved informally, either party may send a notice of dispute, request a conference for resolution of such dispute and shall have an arbitrator appointed by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) within thirty (30) days of such notice, which arbitrator shall have experience in the operation of power plants and power plant operation disputes. Such request must be made no later than the date when the institution of a civil action based on the dispute would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations or repose of the State of New York.

(a) Within five (5) Business Days after delivery of such notice, each party shall nominate a senior officer of its management to meet at the Facility, or at any other mutually agreed location, to resolve the dispute, which conference shall be convened within ten (10) days after exchange of those nominations unless the parties mutually agree to another date;

(b) In the event that the parties are unable to resolve the dispute through the procedures above, either party shall submit such dispute to arbitration by delivering to the other a notice demanding expedited arbitration of the dispute in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the AAA then in effect. The place of arbitration shall be at a site chosen by the parties or, in the absence of agreement, by the arbitrator and the arbitrator shall determine the rules of procedure for discovery, which discovery shall be limited in scope with no depositions, no interrogations or requests for admissions. The arbitrator shall begin hearing evidence within thirty (30) days of appointment and shall render his or her decision within thirty (30) days after the close of evidence. Each party shall have fifteen (15) days in which to present evidence;

(c) If the arbitrator determines that a default under this Agreement has occurred, the non-defaulting party may pursue any or all of its rights and remedies under this Agreement or at law and, where the defaulting party is Operator, remove Operator. The parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the courts of the United States for the Southern District of New York for all purposes of this Agreement, including any action or proceeding instituted for the enforcement of any right, remedy, obligation or liability arising hereunder.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered by their representatives thereunto duly authorized as of the date hereof.

	OWNER:

	KGEN XXXXXX I AND II LLC


	By:	/s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX
	Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
	Title: Chief Executive Officer

	OPERATOR:

	DUKE ENERGY XXXXXX OPERATING, LLC


	By:	/s/ XXX X. XXXXXXXX, XX.
	Name: Xxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx.
	Title: Vice President

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT dated as of August 5, 2004 by and between KGEN MURRAY I and II LLC as Owner and DUKE ENERGY MURRAY OPERATING, LLC as Operator for the KGEN MURRAY I AND KGEN MURRAY II GENERATING FACILITIES

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