EXHIBIT 10.72
Interconnection & Integration Facilities
Agreement Between
Southern California Edison Company and Coso Energy Developers
BLM Project - QFID No. 3030
1. Parties:
This Interconnection and Integration Facilities Agreement ("Agreement") is
entered into by Coso Energy Developers ("Seller") and Southern California Edison
Company, a California corporation ("Edison"), individually "Party", collectively
"Parties".
2. Recitals:
This Agreement is made with reference to the following facts, among others:
2.1 Coso Geothermal Company executed the Power Purchase Contract between
Southern California Edison Company and Coso Geothermal Company on February 1,
1985 ("BLM Contract") for a 75 MW nameplate project ("BLM Project").
2.2 In accordance with Decision 00-00-000 and Decision 00-00-000 of the
California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") the effective date of the
Contract is June 28, 1985.
2.3 Effective April 29, 1988, the BLM Contract was assigned to Coso Energy
Developers.
2.4 The BLM Contract was executed subsequent to January 16, 1985 and, therefore,
is governed by the provisions of the Qualifying Facility Milestone Procedure
("QFMP") which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment C.
2.5 Edison's Rule 21, in effect at the time the Contract was signed, ordered
appended to the Contract by CPUC Decision 00-00-000 and Rule 2, are attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment B.
2.6 An Interconnection Facilities Agreement has not previously been executed for
the Project.
2.7 Edison has identified certain Interconnection and Integration Facilities,
consisting of substation, subtransmission, and transmission facilities, which it
believes are required to be constructed to permit Edison to accept and integrate
into its electric system the 75 MW of Nameplate Capacity represented by the
Project, along with 455 MW to be produced by six other qualifying facility
projects having equal transmission priority with Seller ("Other QF Projects").
Such other QF Projects are planned to be developed by China Lake Joint Venture
and Xxx Partnership Management ("Other QF Developers"). The Interconnection and
Integration Facilities Are described in Attachment A which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
2.8 Seller desires to temporarily interconnect the BLM Project to Edison's
electric system using the interconnection facilities previously installed for,
another project developed by Seller's affiliate ("Navy 1 Project"). Seller
desires such interconnection until the Interim Facilities are completed.
2.9 Edison is willing to allow Seller to temporarily interconnect the BLM
Project to Edison's electric system using the interconnection facilities
installed for the Navy 1 Project under the terms specified in Attachment A.
2.10 Edison has determined that the Interconnection and Integration Facilities
include the 220 kV transmission line from the project site to a point near
Edison's Inyokern Substation, the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit, facilities at Xxxxxx
Substation necessary to permit interconnection and integration, Permanent 220 kV
Facilities and Interim Facilities. Edison has determined that the Interim
Facilities are necessary to provide for integration of the Project's 75 MW of
Nameplate Capacity into the Edison system until the Permanent 220 kV Facilities
can be completed. Edison has informed Seller that timely construction of the
Interim Facilities is the only viable method of accommodating Seller's
generation schedule.
2.11 Seller has executed letters dated July 15, July 27, and August 10, 1988
indicating its agreement, under protest, to the provisions described in Sections
2.7 and 2.10.
2.12 The Interconnection and Integration Facilities identified in this Agreement
will permit the interconnection and integration of the Project with Edison's
electrical system.
2.13 The Interconnection and Integration Facilities for the Project shall be
installed and owned by Seller and Edison, respectively, as outlined in
Attachment A hereto.
2.14 Seller and Edison are in disagreement over several matters regarding the
method of interconnecting and integrating the Project with Edison's electric
system. Specifically, Seller and Edison are in disagreement on the following
points:
2.14.1 The allocation of cost between Seller and Edison for the Interim 115 kV
Facilities.
2.14.2 The allocation of cost between Seller and Edison for the Permanent 220 kV
Facilities.
2.14.3 The point at which Seller shall deliver its power to Edison.
2.14.4 The allocation of transmission line losses between Seller and Edison for
the Interim 115 kV Facilities.
2.15 As stated in Section 2.14.2 above, Seller and Edison disagree on the
allocation of costs between Seller and Edison for the Permanent 220 kV
Facilities. Seller believes that the full cost of the Permanent 220 kV
Facilities should be allocated. to Edison's ratepayers in accordance with CPUC
rules and decisions, including Decisions 00-00-000, 00-00-000, and 00-00-000.
Edison
does not believe the CPUC intends that Edison's ratepayers should bear the cost
of facilities required to interconnect and integrate QF power into the utility
system.
3. Definitions:
The following terms, when used herein with initial capitalization, whether in
the singular or in the plural, shall have the following meanings:
3.1. Added Facilities: Those portions of the Edison owned Interconnection and
Integration Facilities which will be owned and financed by Edison for the
benefit of the Project and to be paid for by Seller in accordance with the
attached Application and Contract for Interconnection and Integration Facilities
plus Operation and Maintenance (Attachment A) and Rule 2. The Interim 115 kV
facilities are not Added Facilities.
3.2 Contract: The BLM Contract.
3.3 CPUC Charges: Those expenses of the CPUC for performance of its
certification and environmental review activities for which Edison provides
reimbursement.
3.4 Generating Facilities: All of Seller's generators, together with all
protective and other associated equipment and improvements, necessary to produce
electrical power at the Project, excluding associated land, land rights, and
interests in land.
3.5 Interconnection and Integration Facilities: Those protection, metering,
electric line(s), and other facilities described in pages 8 through 10 of
Attachment A which Edison has determined to be necessary to permit the efficient
integration of power produced at Seller's Generating Facilities, along with that
power produced by the Other QF Projects into Edison's electric system.
3.6 Interim 115 kV Facilities: The removal, rebuild, and upgrade of Edison's
existing double-circuit Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx 115 kV transmission line and related
termination facilities. The Interim 115 kV Facilities are a part of the Interim
Interconnection Facilities.
3.7 Interim Interconnection Facilities: Those Interconnection and Integration
Facilities which Edison has determined to be necessary to accommodate Seller's
scheduled operation date and to permit operation of Seller's Generating
Facilities in parallel with the Edison electric system pending construction of
all of the Permanent 220 kV Facilities. These facilities include, but are not
limited to, the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit, the Interim 115 kV Facilities, upgrades
at Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, and Xxxx Substations, and all protection necessary in
Edison's sole judgment to effect the interconnection and integration of Seller's
Project.
3.8 Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit: The 220 kV transmission circuit beginning near
Inyokern Substation and ending at Xxxxxx Substation to be installed on the
vacant side of Edison's existing Inyokern-Xxxxxx 220 kV tower line.
3.9 Nameplate Capacity: That rating specified in Section 1.2 of the Contract.
3.10 Permanent 220 kV Facilities: Those Interconnection and Integration
Facilities to be owned and operated by Edison which Edison has determined are
required for the permanent interconnection and integration of the Generating
Facilities and the Other QF Projects. These facilities include, but are not
limited to, the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit, the necessary substation upgrades at
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, and Xxxx Substations, a new double circuit 220 kV transmission
line from Xxxxxx Substation to Xxxxxx Substation and all protection necessary in
Edison's sole judgment to effect the interconnection.
3.11 Project: The BLM Project.
4. Agreement:
In consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and promises contained
herein, Edison and Seller agree that the Interconnection and Integration.
Facilities shall be installed by Seller and Edison, respectively, as outlined in
Attachment A hereto for the purpose of interconnecting and integrating the
Generating Facilities to Edison's electrical system. The Parties further agree
as follows:
4.1 Interconnection and Integration Facilities:
4.1.1 Seller acknowledges that Seller has read Edison's Tariff Rule No. 21 and
the QFMP and understands Seller's obligations and the consequences to Seller, as
set forth in the QFMP, for failure to satisfy any of the milestones in the QFMP.
4.1.2 Seller, at its sole expense, shall design, purchase the required
equipment, construct, operate and maintain Seller-owned Interconnection and
Integration Facilities as outlined in page 8 of Attachment X. Xxxxxx shall
review the design of these facilities as to the adequacy of the protective
apparatus provided. Any additions or modifications required by Edison shall be
incorporated by Seller.
4.1.3 Seller, at its own expense, shall temporarily interconnect the BLM Project
at 115 kV by connecting the Seller-owned 220 kV transmission line to an existing
115 kV transmission line owned by Seller's affiliate at a point near Inyokern
Substation. All equipment required to complete said temporary 115 kV
interconnection shall be procured and installed by Seller. All facilities
installed to complete this connection must be constructed to Edison
specifications. Seller shall operate both of the above-mentioned Seller-owned
transmission lines at 115 kV until such time as the connection is removed.
Seller shall transfer ownership of Seller's existing 115 kV transmission line
from the point where the two Seller-owned lines connect to Calgen Substation to
Edison in a manner acceptable to Edison prior to operation of the BLM Project.
Seller shall pay applicable tax on such transfer of ownership as determined by
Edison. Such facilities shall be free and clear of liens and encumbrances.
Seller shall have the right to continue the temporary interconnection of the BLM
Project in this manner until notified by Edison that
due to unavailability of transmission capacity, the Project must cease using the
temporary 115 kV interconnection facilities. Edison shall provide such
notification a minimum of 45 days in advance of the date Seller must cease use
of such facilities. However, Edison shall not require Seller to cease use of the
facilities before December 31, 1989. If Seller does not cease use of the
temporary 115 kV interconnection as directed by Edison, Edison shall have the
right to disconnect the temporary 115 kV interconnection.
4.1.4 Seller, at its own initial expense, shall procure equipment for and
construct, to Edison specifications, the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit, as described
in Attachment A hereto. Within thirty days after completion of said facilities
and before said facilities are placed in service, Seller shall transfer
ownership of the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit to Edison in a manner acceptable to
Edison. The facilities shall be free and clear of liens and encumbrances. To the
extent that the CPUC determines, pursuant to Section 4.1.6, that Seller is cost
responsible for all or a portion of the cost of the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit,
Seller shall pay applicable Contribution in Aid of Construction ("CIAC") tax on
this transfer upon demand of Edison.
4.1.5 Edison shall design, purchase, construct, own, operate, and maintain the
Added Facilities and the Interim 115 kV Facilities. The cost of these facilities
shall be paid pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Edison shall own,
operate, and maintain the Inyokern-Xxxxxx circuit. Edison shall use its best
efforts to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN")
from the CPUC for a new double circuit 220 kV transmission line from Xxxxxx
Substation to Xxxxxx Substation and shall obtain other necessary permits for the
Edison-installed Interconnection and Integration Facilities as outlined on pages
8 and 9 of Attachment A.
4.1.6 Seller has informed Edison that it is imperative that a decision be
reached on the issue recited in Sections 2.14.2 and 2.15 at the earliest
opportunity in order to ensure that Seller can meet its financing deadlines,
obtain certain tax credits and satisfy other obligations. The Parties shall use
their best efforts and cooperate fully with each other in an effort to file a
pleading presenting the issue of cost allocation set forth in Sections 2.14.2
and 2.15 to the CPUC by January 11, 1989 in order to obtain a CPUC decision on
or before April 3, 1989. After such pleading has been filed with the CPUC:
. If a CPUC decision is not obtained by that April 3, 1989, the Parties are
released from any further obligation to pursue the issue before the CPUC; or,
. Should it become apparent that it will not be possible to obtain a decision by
April 3, 1989, Seller may elect to be released from any further obligation to
pursue the issue before the CPUC by (1) giving Edison 15 days written notice of
its intent to no longer pursue the issue before the CPUC and (2) specifying in
such notice the reason(s) for providing such notice.
4.1.7 Cost Responsibility
4.1.7.1 Prior to the CPUC determination referenced in Section 4.1.6 above, cost
responsibility for the Permanent 220 kV Facilities shall be as follows:
a. All of Edison's costs related to the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit, including
engineering, design, and line terminations, shall be shared equally between
Edison and Seller.
b. All costs of the Permanent 220 kV Facilities installed by Edison, except
those referred to in (a.) above, shall be shared between Seller, Edison and
Other QF Developers.
c. Seller shall pay its portion of the cost of the Permanent 220 kV Facilities
specified in Sections 4.1.7.1(a) and, (b) on the Added Facilities basis pursuant
to Section 1 of Attachment A. Seller agrees to post Added Facilities security
for its share of the cost in accordance with page A-12, Attachment A. Seller, at
its option and risk, may post additional Added Facilities security and request
Edison to accelerate engineering and procurement for the Permanent 220 kV
Facilities. In the event a CPCN is not granted, Seller shall forfeit the amount
of Added Facilities security which covers Edison's costs.
d. Upon completion of the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit and its transfer of ownership
pursuant to Section 4.1.4, the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit shall be considered as
Added Facilities. However, in consideration of Seller having paid the cost of
installing the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit, Edison will not require Seller to post
additional added facilities security for this facility. Additionally, Edison
shall not initially include the value of the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit in the
added investment base for determining Added Facilities charges pursuant to
Section 1 of Attachment A. Rather, Edison shall subtract the equivalent of a
monthly Added Facilities charge for the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit from the value
of the circuit, as determined by its installation cost, until the installation
cost balance is zero. At that time, the value of the Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit
shall be added to the added investment base and Seller shall begin payment of a
monthly added facilities charge for this circuit pursuant to Section 1 of
Appendix A.
e. If the Other QF Developers refuse to or fail to fund their share of the cost
of the Permanent 220 kV Facilities to be installed by Edison prior to the CPUC
determination referenced in Section 4.1.6, Edison will review the scope of the
Permanent 220 kV Facilities. In the absence of development by Other QF
Developers, the scope of the Edison-installed Interconnection and Integration
Facilities and estimated costs as specified in Attachment A herein may be
modified by mutual agreement of the Parties.
4.1.7.2 Following CPUC determination referenced in Section 4.1.6 above or the
decision of the California Supreme Court or the United States Supreme Court on
appeal, costs for the Permanent 220 kV Facilities which are so determined to be
Seller's responsibility shall be borne and paid for by Seller.
4.1.7.3 Following CPUC determination referenced in Section 4.1.6 above or the
decision of the California Supreme Court or the United States Supreme Court on
appeal, costs for the Permanent 220 kV Facilities which are so determined to be
Edison's responsibility shall be borne and paid for by Edison.
4.1.7.4 Adjustments in the amount of. required Added Facilities security for the
Permanent 220 kV Facilities as a result of the CPUC determination referenced in
Section 4.1.6 shall be made in
accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of Attachment A.
4.1.8 Costs of the Interim 115 kV Facilities, which are being installed at the
request of Seller and Other QF Developers to avoid curtailment beyond that
provided for in the Contract, are intended to be shared between Seller and Other
QF Developers. Based on Seller's pro-rated share of transmission capacity on
these facilities, Seller shall be responsible for 24.2% of the cost of said
facilities. Seller shall pay applicable CIAC tax on this payment upon demand of
Edison.
4.1.9 Seller shall pay to Edison quarterly payments in the amount and according
to the schedule specified on page A-11 of Attachment A for Seller's share of the
estimated cost of the Interim 115 kV Facilities.
4.1.10 Upon issuance of a final order by the CPUC determining the cost
responsibility of the Parties and the exhaustion of any appeals of that
decision, Edison shall determine the final amount of Added Facilities security
required in accordance with Attachment X. Xxxxxx, as appropriate, shall invoice
Seller for any additional Added Facilities security required or release any
excess security. The additional Added Facilities security shall be provided
within sixty days following the date of said invoice. If Edison determines that
the amount of Added Facilities security required is less than the amount
previously posted by Seller, Seller may reduce the amount of Added Facilities
security accordingly.
4.1.10.1 Following determination of cost responsibility for the Permanent 220 kV
Facilities by the CPUC and the exhaustion of any appeals of that decision, if
Seller elects to amend this Agreement to provide for a capital contribution for
the facilities instead of continuing on an Added Facilities basis, Edison shall
determine the amount of capital contribution due and invoice Seller. Payment
shall be due 60 days following the date of said invoice. Seller may authorize
Edison to collect on the Added Facilities security and credit it as payment
toward the capital contribution. Any Added Facilities security which is not
applied toward said capital contribution shall be refunded by Edison within 60
days following Seller's payment of the entire capital contribution.
4.1.10.2 If Seller chooses to pay a capital contribution for the facilities for
which costs are allocated to Seller, rather than pay on the Added Facilities
basis, Seller shall pay applicable CIAC tax as determined by Edison on its
contribution.
4.1.11 In addition to the payments and security specified in Sections
4.1.7.1(c), 4.1.9 and 4.1.10 above, Seller shall establish and provide to Edison
security which shall cover the period of time the existing Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx 115 kV
transmission line is being removed and engineering and construction are in
progress on the rebuild of the new Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx 115 kV transmission line. The
security shall be in a form acceptable to Edison and shall be of an amount
sufficient to cover 24.2% the total cost of rebuilding the existing Xxxxxx-
Xxxxxx 115 kV transmission line. The amount shall be determined by Edison.
Alternatively, Seller may elect to advance the quarterly payments specified in
the Payment Schedule (Interim 115 kV Facilities) in Attachment A-11 of
Attachment A to cover the cost of rebuilding the existing Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx 115 kV
transmission line before removal of the existing 115 kV facilities is begun.
4.1.12 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13 of the Contract, Seller,
having elected to own, operate, and maintain a portion of the Interconnection
and Integration Facilities, shall accept all liability and release Edison from
and indemnify Edison against any liability for faults or damage to the Seller-
owned Interconnection and Integration Facilities, the Edison electric system and
the public as a result of the operation of Seller's Generating Facilities or the
Seller-owned Interconnection and Integration Facilities.
4.1.13 Operation and maintenance of the Permanent 220 kV Facilities shall be
paid pursuant to the Attachment A.
4.1.14 Edison shall review any changes in the design of the Seller-installed
Interconnection and Integration Facilities and may require modifications to the
design as it deems necessary for proper protection and safe operation of the
Generating Facilities when in parallel with the Edison electric system. Seller
shall be notified of the results of such review by Edison, in writing, within 30
days of the receipt of all specifications related to the proposed design
changes. Any comments by Edison regarding the proposed design changes shall be
described in the written notice.
4.1.15 Upon completion of the Interim Interconnection Facilities, Seller may
interconnect 75 MW of Nameplate Capacity to Edison's electric system at the
connection point of the Seller-owned 220 kV transmission line and the Inyokern-
Xxxxxx Circuit near Inyokern Substation. During the period preceding the
completion of the Permanent 220 kV Facilities, Seller shall be responsible for
its share of transmission losses on the Interim Interconnection Facilities in
excess of normal Edison transmission losses. A loss compensation factor shall be
calculated by Edison, reviewed with Seller, and applied to Seller's meter
readings at Xxxxxx Substation to cover losses to Xxxxxx Substation.
4.1.16 Upon the completion of the Interconnection and Integration Facilities
covered by this Agreement, Seller shall be entitled to interconnect the 75 MW of
Nameplate Capacity specified by the Contract to Edison's electrical system at
the connection point of the Seller-owned 220 kV transmission line and the
Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit near Inyokern Substation.
4.1.17 The capacity and associated energy purchased under the Contract and that
of one of the Other QF Projects (China Lake Joint Venture's Navy 2 Project)
shall be metered at 220 kV at Xxxxxx Substation for all kWh's received and
purchased by Edison. The Project and the Navy 2 Project shall also be
individually metered at their project sites. Payment for capacity and associated
energy shall be based upon the Xxxxxx Substation meter and said payment shall be
prorated to the Contract and the contract of the Navy 2 Project based upon the
project site meters.
4.1.18 To the extent that Xxxxxx xxxxx it necessary to effect the arrangements
contemplated by this Agreement, Edison may, from time to time, design, install,
operate, maintain, modify, replace, repair, or remove any or all of the
Interconnection and Integration Facilities. Any additions, modifications, or
replacement of equipment shall be treated as Interconnection and Integration
Facilities. If Edison modifies the Permanent 220 kV Facilities in accordance
with the foregoing prior to issuance of a final CPUC order on cost
responsibility or exhaustion of the
rights of the Parties to appeal, the cost of such change shall be shared by
Edison, Seller, and the Other QF Projects and shall be included in Seller's and
Edison's joint application to the CPUC. If Edison modifies the Permanent 220 kV
Facilities following a final CPUC order on cost responsibility or exhaustion of
the rights of the Parties to appeal, such costs will be paid by Seller
consistent with said CPUC order or appeal. If changes involve the Interim 115 kV
Facilities prior to the completion of the Permanent 220 kV Facilities, the cost
of such additions, modifications, and replacements shall be paid by Seller on a
one-time basis and the material and equipment costs added to this Agreement by
amendment.
4.1.19 Equipment and/or protective apparatus which, in the opinion of Edison, is
no longer required shall be deleted from this Agreement and any Added Facilities
or operation and maintenance costs attributable to Seller shall be reduced
accordingly.
4.2 The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement should be construed as a
waiver of Seller's rights to seek a CPUC or other judicial determination with
regard to the areas of disagreement stated in Sections 2.14.1, 2.14.3, 2.14.4 or
to appeal such determination to the appropriate appellate forum. If Seller seeks
such a determination and the determination differs from the arrangements
provided for in this Agreement, the Parties agree to amend this Agreement to
reflect such CPUC or judicial determination and make such payment and/or billing
adjustments as required. Should Seller choose to appeal a CPUC or judicial
determination, the Parties agree to amend this Agreement to reflect the results
of such appeal.
4.3 Upon its effective date, this Agreement shall become a part of the Contract.
Certain provisions of this Agreement are inconsistent with provisions of the
Contract. Where inconsistencies occur, the Parties agree that the provisions of
this Agreement shall control.
4.4 This Agreement contemplates that an Interconnection and Integration
Facilities Agreement will be entered into between Edison and the Other QF
Developers. In the event the Other QF Developers do not execute Agreements which
contain substantially the same agreement regarding cost and payment
responsibility for the Interim 115 kV Facilities and Permanent 220 kV Facilities
as contained in this Agreement prior to or within 15 days after the execution of
this Agreement or Edison determines that one or more of the Other QF Developers
has failed to make a payment under its Agreement with Edison, then, Edison and
Seller shall amend this Agreement to: (1) grant Seller and those Other QF
Projects that have signed Interconnection and Integration Facilities Agreements
and made required payments to Edison, the exclusive use, other than use by
Edison occurring incidentally when the line is not loaded with Seller's power
and power generated by those Other QF Projects, of the Interim 115 kV
Facilities. Such grant of exclusive use shall be for the contractually specified
nameplate capacity and for the full term of this Agreement; (2) increase
Seller's share of the cost of the Interim 115 kV Facilities to 50% and (3)
revise the terms of this Agreement as necessary to reflect the change in
facilities and cost including possible elimination of the need for the Permanent
220 kV Facilities.
5. Effective Date:
This Agreement shall become effective when it has been duly executed by the
Parties.
6. Termination:
Seller may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing Edison with written
notice. Such notice shall be sufficient if delivered in person or sent by
certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to Edison as follows:
Southern California Edison Company Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx 000,
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Secretary
In the event of such termination, Seller shall, pursuant to Sections 3 and 6 of
Attachment A, reimburse Edison for any expenses incurred.
7. Multiple Originals:
This Agreement is executed in two counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original.
8. Previous Communications
This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the
Parties, their agents, and employees as to the subject matter of this Agreement,
and merges and supersedes all prior agreements, commitments, representations,
and discussions between the Parties specifically including, but not limited to,
the letters from Seller to Edison dated July 15, July 27 and August 10, 1988
referenced in Section 2.11 herein. No Party shall be bound to any other
obligations, conditions, or representations with respect to the subject matter
of this Agreement.
9. Nonwaiver
None of the provisions of the Agreement shall be considered waived by either
Party except when such waiver is given in writing. The failure of either Edison
or Seller to insist on any one or more instances upon strict performance of any
of the provision of the Agreement or to take advantage of any of its rights
hereunder shall not be construed as a waiver of any such provisions or the
relinquishment of any such rights for the future, but the same shall continue to
remain in full force and effect.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be interpreted, governed, and construed under the laws of
the State of California as if executed and to be performed wholly within the
State of California.
11. Signature
In witness whereof, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 15th
day of December 1988.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Vice President
COSO ENERGY DEVELOPERS
By COSO HOT SPRINGS INTERMOUNTAIN POWER, As
General Partner
By: : /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Exec. Vice President
Attachment A - Application And Contract For Interconnection Facilities Plus
Operation And Maintenance Added Facilities Basis
("Application and Contract")
Seller hereby requests Edison to provide the Added Facilities described on pages
A-8 and A-9 hereof. Added Facilities shall be provided in accordance with the
applicable Tariff Schedules of Edison.
In consideration of Edison's acceptance of this Application and Contract, Seller
hereby agrees to the following:
1. Seller shall pay a monthly charge for the Added Facilities in the amount of
.9% of the added investment as determined by Edison and as entered by Edison on
page A-10. The monthly charge does not include an operation and maintenance
expense. The monthly charge shall be adjusted periodically in accordance with
future CPUC determination pursuant to Rule 2. The monthly charge shall commence
on the date the Added Facilities are available for use, and may be based upon
estimated costs of the Added Facilities. when the recorded book cost of the
Added Facilities has been determined by Edison, the charges shall be adjusted
retroactively to the date when such facilities were first available for use.
Additional charges resulting from such
adjustment shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed, be payable within thirty
(30) days from the date of presentation of a xxxx therefor. Any credits
resulting from such adjustment shall, unless otherwise mutually agreed, be
refunded within thirty (30) days following demand of Seller.
2. If the decision of the CPUC or California Supreme Court or United States
Supreme Court on appeal regarding cost responsibility pursuant to Section 4.1.6
of the Agreement directs that Seller is responsible for operation and
maintenance costs of some or all of the Permanent 220 kV Facilities, Seller
shall pay a monthly charge for such facilities' operation and maintenance in the
amount of 0.8% of that portion of the added investment for which Seller has so
been determined to be cost-responsible. The monthly operation and maintenance
charge shall be adjusted periodically in accordance with the pro-rated operation
and maintenance charges for added facilities pursuant to Tariff Rule No. 2. The
monthly charge may be based upon estimated costs of the facilities as entered on
page A-10 herein and when the recorded book cost of such facilities has been
determined by Edison, the charges shall be adjusted retroactively to the date
when such facilities were first available for use. Additional charges resulting
from such adjustment shall, unless other terms are mutually agreed upon, be
payable within thirty (30) days from the date of presentation of a xxxx
therefor. Any credits resulting from such adjustment shall, unless other terms
are mutually agreed upon, be refunded with thirty (30) days from presentation of
request by Seller.
3. In the event Seller abandons its plans for installation of the Project, for
any reason whatsoever, including failure to obtain any required permits, Seller
shall reimburse Edison upon receipt of supporting documentation for any and all
expenses incurred by Edison pursuant to this Application and Contract within
thirty (30) days after presentation of a xxxx therefor.
4. Whenever a change is made in the Added Facilities which results in changes in
the added investment, the monthly charges pursuant to Sections 1 and 2 and
security posted pursuant to Section 7 of this Application and Contract shall be
adjusted on the basis of the revised added investment. The description of the
Added Facilities shall be amended by Edison to reflect any changes in equipment,
installation and removal cost, amount of added investment, and monthly charge
resulting from any such change in the Added Facilities or adjustment as
aforesaid.
5. All monthly charges payable hereunder shall commence upon the date when said
Added Facilities are available for use and shall first be payable fifteen (15)
days after Edison submits the first xxxx therefor and shall continue until the
termination of the Contract or the abandonment of the Project.
6. If the Interconnection and Integration Facilities are abandoned by
termination of service or otherwise, prior to five (5) years from the date said
facilities are available for use, Seller shall pay to Edison the estimated cost
of equipment installation plus the cost of removing the Added Facilities less
the estimated salvage value, within thirty (30) days after presentation of a
xxxx therefor. Alternatively, Seller may pay to Edison, as a single payment, the
sum of the monthly charges from Sections 1, 2, and 4 hereof for the period
beginning on the date on which said facilities are to be removed and ending on a
date five (5) years from the date on which monthly charges commenced pursuant to
provisions of Sections 1 and 2 hereof. Such alternative payment
shall be made within thirty (30) days of Seller's receipt of a xxxx from Edison.
If the Added Facilities have been only partially constructed prior to such
abandonment, Seller agrees to pay to Edison the amount expended by Edison (not
exceeding the estimated installation and removal cost) for installing and
removing the partially constructed Added Facilities within thirty (30) days
after presentation of a xxxx therefor. if the Added Facilities are abandoned
solely by Edison, as of the date of abandonment, Seller's obligation to pay
monthly charges, pursuant to Sections 1, 2 and 4 hereof, shall terminate and
Seller shall not have any obligation to pay the charges described in this
Section 6. Seller may apply the value of Seller's Added Facilities security
pursuant to Section 7 hereof, to the foregoing payments.
7. Seller shall provide evidence, to Edison's satisfaction, of Seller's ability
to perform its obligations pursuant to Section 6 above. Seller shall provide to
Edison said evidence by means of a performance bond, Letter of Credit, an escrow
account, or other evidence as agreed to by both Parties. Seller may post Added
Facilities security in quarterly increments identified on page A-12 of this
Attachment A. Seller shall post security in the amount indicated on page A-12 to
bring the payments current within fifteen (15) days following execution of this
Application and Contract.
8. Seller agrees to utilize the Added Facilities in accordance with good
operating practice and to reimburse Edison for damage to said facilities
occasioned or caused by the Seller or any of his agents, employees or licensees.
Failure so to exercise due diligence in the utilization of said Added Facilities
shall give Edison the right to terminate this Application and Contract, to
remove said facilities and to demand immediate reimbursement for the equipment
installation and removal costs, less the estimated salvage value if the
facilities are removed within five (5) years from the date of this Application
and Contract.
9. Edison's performance under this Application and Contract is subject to the
receipt of permits, including but not limited to a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity for the Permanent 220 kV facilities, the availability
of materials required to provide the Interconnection and Integration Facilities
provided for herein and to all applicable Tariff Schedules of Edison.
10. The Parties also understand and agree that due to equipment acquisition lead
time and construction time requirements, Edison requires a minimum of 24 months
from the execution of this Application and Contract to construct the Interim
Facilities and place them in operation and a minimum of 54 months from the time
of authorization to construct the Permanent 220 kV facilities and place them in
operation. Edison shall have no obligation to Seller with regard to any target
date established by Seller which is less than these 24 and 54 months,
respectively, from the date this Application and Contract is executed. However,
Edison shall exercise its best effort to meet Seller's target operation dates.
Edison's preliminary evaluation of equipment procurement lead times indicates
that Edison will not be able to complete the Interim Facilities until September
30, 1990, or the Permanent 220 kV Facilities until December 31, 1992.
11. This Application and Contract shall to the extent provided by law at all
times be subject to such changes or modifications by the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California as said Commission may, from time to time,
direct in the exercise of its jurisdiction.
DATED: December 15, 1988
COSO ENERGY DEVELOPERS
By COSO HOT SPRINGS INTERMOUNTAIN
POWER, as General Partner
BY: : /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Exec. Vice President
Approved and Accepted for
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Vice President
INTERCONNECTION AND INTEGRATION FACILITIES DESCRIPTION
PROJECT LOCATION: BLM 2 Project
China Lake Naval Weapons Center,
Ridgecrest, California
TARGET DATES APPLICANT DESIRES INTERCONNECTION AND INTEGRATION
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
Interim Interconnection Facilities: 12/89
Permanent 220 kV Facilities: 12/91
DATE APPLICANT BEGAN CONSTRUCTION OF THE GENERATING FACILITIES:
BLM: April, 1986
DESCRIPTION OF INTERCONNECTION AND INTEGRATION FACILITIES:
Seller-owned Interconnection and Integration Facilities:
* 220 kV H-frame wood pole transmission line from BLM project site to connection
point with Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit near In
*Seller shall construct Seller-owned 220 kV transmission line to a point
designated by Edison near the southeast corner of Inyokern Substation.
*Seller shall provide proper voltage and VAR controlling equipment to maintain
unity power factor at Xxxxxx Substation as determined by Edison.
*220 kV transformer at project site.
*Protection and relaying equipment
Seller-installed Interconnection and Integration Facilities (Inyokern-Xxxxxx
Circuit) to be transferred to Edison:
* Procure and construct Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit, including interconnection tower
south of Inyokern
Edison-installed Interconnection and Integration Facilities:
Added Facilities
*Engineer Inyokern-Xxxxxx Circuit
*Xxxxxx Substation: engineer and construct 220 kV line position for Inyokern-
Xxxxxx Circuit including transmission termination facilities.
*Telecommunications, Telemetering, Metering: Install telecommunication,
telemetering, and TOU metering equipment at Xxxxxx Substation and project site,
provide voice channel equipment.
*Xxxxxx Substation: engineer and construct 220 kV operating bus; remove and
relocate existing equipment.
*Xxxxxx and Xxxxxx Substations: Install 220 kV and 115 kV capacitor banks.
*Protection schemes as necessary to protect the integrity of Edison's electric
system.
*Relocate existing 33 kV and 115 kV transmission facilities as required to
construct new facilities.
*Xxxx Substation: Engineer and construct capacity increase of "AA" transformers;
replace ten 220 kV circuit breakers.
*Conduct appropriate environmental reviews; provide appropriate mitigation..
*Acquire regulatory approvals, permits, licenses as necessary.
*Xxxxxx Substation: Engineer and construct two 220 kV line positions for new
double circuit 220 xX Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx line.
*Acquire right-of-way for new double circuit Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx 220 kV line.
*Engineer and construct approximately 38 miles of 220 kV double-circuit tower
line between Xxxxxx and Xxxxxx Substations. (Line length based on CPUC approval
of Edison's preferred route.)
*Xxxxxx Substation: Engineer and construct 220 kV switchrack, line and bank
positions.
*Electrical/mechanical equipment room construction at Xxxxxx and Xxxxxx
Substations.
Interim 115 kV Facilities
*Engineer, design, and construct the Interim 115 kV Facilities.
ESTIMATED COST OF EDISON-INSTALLED INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES*:
Added Investment: 12,642,500**
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Capital Contribution: 3,387,500**
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Total Cost 16,030,000**
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Installation and Removal: 15,575,000**
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In addition, the tax contribution component based upon final costs paid by
Seller as a capital contribution to Edison will be based on 28% CIAC tax.
DATE SERVICE FIRST RENDERED BY MEANS OF THE INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES:
Interim Interconnection Facilities_______________
Permanent 220 kV Facilities________________
* Costs shown represent that portion of Edison's estimated expense to be
initially funded by Seller either by capital contribution or on an Added
Facilities basis.
** Costs stated are estimates only and are not binding.
Final cost will be adjusted based on actual cost.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
(INTERIM 115 kV FACILITIES)
Payment Due Date Payment Due
11-01-88 $ 375,000
01-01-89 $ 850,000
04-01-89 $1,000,000
07-01-89 $1,000,000
10-01-89 $ 162,500
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TOTAL $3,387,500
SECURITY POSTING SCHEDULE
(PERMANENT 220 kV FACILITIES)
Security Due Date Security Total
Date Increment Date Security Posted
11-01-88 $ 300,000 $ 300,000
01-01-89 $ 500,000 $ 800,000
04-01-89 $ 500,000 $1,300,000
07-01-89 $ 500,000 $1,800,000
10-01-89 $ 500,000 2,300,000
01-01-90 $ 900,000 $3,200,000
04-01-90 $ 900,000 $4,100,000
07-01-90 $ 900,000 $5,000,000
10-01-90 $ 900,000 $5,900,000
01-01-91 $ 900,000 $6,800,000
Security shall remain in place in the amount of $6,800,000 until such time as
the Permanent 220 Facilities are placed in service. At that time, the amount of
security required shall be reduced quarterly by the amount of previous paid
monthly Added Facilities payments.
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Amendment No. 1 To The Interconnection And Integration Facilities Agreement
This Amendment No. 1 ("Amendment") to the Interconnection and Integration
Facilities Agreement ("IIFA") between Southern California Edison Company and
China Lake Joint Venture (BLM Project - QFID No. 3030) is made by and between
Southern California Edison Company, a California corporation ("Edison"), and
Coso Energy Developers, a California general partnership ("Coso Energy").
Recitals
A. Coso Energy is the owner of a geothermal power production facility located at
China Lake, California commonly known as the BLM Facility (the "Facility").
X. Xxxxxx and Coso Energy are parties to the IIFA which provides for the
interconnection of the Facility to Edison's transmission system in order for
Coso Energy to deliver a-rid Edison to purchase the output of the Facility
pursuant to a power purchase agreement.
X. Xxxxxx and Coso Energy have agreed to amend the IIFA to reflect the
settlement and release of certain claims pursuant to a certain Transmission
Agreement and Release dated April 30, 1993 (the "Agreement and Release") between
Edison, California Energy Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Cal Energy"),
Coso Power Developers ("Coso Power"), a California general partnership, Coso
Energy Developers, a California general partnership ("Coso Energy") and Coso
Finance Partners, a California general partnership ("Coso Finance")
(collectively the "California Energy Parties").
Now, therefore, for the mutual promises set forth in the Agreement and Release
and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, Edison and Coso Energy agree to amend the IIFA as follows:
1. Existing Facilities.
The currently existing interconnection facilities shall become the permanent
facilities and method for interconnection of the Facility to Edison's
transmission system and any reference in the IIFA or related documents to the
"Permanent 220 kV Facilities" or "Interconnection and Integration Facility"
shall be deemed to refer to such currently existing interconnection facility.
2. Line Loss Compensation
Coso Energy shall not hereafter be responsible for any portion of transmission
losses and-Edison may not withhold any sums otherwise due or charge Coso Energy
with respect to any alleged or actual line losses. Section 4.1.15 of the IIFA
shall be deleted and Section 4.1.14 of the IIFA shall be amended and restated to
read in its entirety as follows:
4.1.14 Seller may interconnect the Facility to Edison's electric system at the
connection point of the Seller-owned 220 kV transmission line and the Inyokern-
Xxxxxx Circuit near Inyokern Substation. Seller shall not be responsible for any
portion of transmission losses on the Interim Interconnection Facilities.
3. Metering.
Immediately upon completion of upgrade of Inyokern Substation to a 220 kV
substation, Edison shall relocate the meter for the Facility to the Inyokern-
Substation and measure all future capacity and associated energy from the
Facility at the Inyokern Substation for all kWh's received and purchased by
Edison. Edison shall impose no-additional charge for moving the meter to
Inyokern Substation or reconnecting the Facility at Inyokern Substation. Edison
makes no warranty that Inyokern will ever be upgraded to 220 kV. If the Inyokern
Substation is upgraded to a 220 kV substation, Section 4.1.16 of the IIFA shall
be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
4.1.16 The capacity and associated energy purchased under the Contract and that
of one of the Other QF Projects (Coso Power Developers' Navy 2 Project) shall be
metered at 220 kV at Inyokern Substation for all kWh's received and purchased by
Edison. The Project and the Navy 2 Project shall also be individually metered at
their project sites. Payment for capacity and associated energy shall be based
upon the Inyokern Substation meter and said payment shall be prorated to the
Contract and the contract of the Navy 2 Project based upon the project site
meters.
4. Escrow.
All references and requirements in the IIFA (including Attachment A thereto)
with respect to any escrow provisions or security are hereby deleted in their
entirety and any funds held in escrow shall be immediately distributed to Coso
Energy on the date hereof.
5. Charges.
A new Section 4.5 shall be added to the IIFA to read as follows:
"4.5 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, no
costs, charges, expenses or capital contributions shall be imposed upon or
required from Coso Energy or the Facility by Edison pursuant to the IIFA or
otherwise, and the IIFA may not be further amended to
impose such additional cost, charges, expenses or capital contributions on Coso
Energy except as follows:
4.5.1 Coso Energy agrees to pay an amount equal to one half of the aggregate of
a 1.7% per month Edison-financed-added facilities charge on the $2,367,572
capital cost base of interconnection facilities at Xxxxxx from May 1, 1993
through the life of the Interconnection Agreements. Coso Energy agrees to pay
one half of the aggregate added facilities charges on the $6,036,157 of the
Inyokern-Xxxxxx transmission line facilities in accordance with Section 4.5.3,
below. The added facilities charges noted above,. both Edison-financed (1.7%)
and customer-financed (0.8%), are as currently set forth in Rule 2 of Edison's
tariffs, as such tariffs may be modified from time to time by the CPUC, and Coso
Energy agrees to pay according to said modifications provided such modifications
are made uniformly with respect to all QFs having interconnection agreements
with Edison. The California Energy Parties do not waive any right to challenge
any such modification.
4.5.2 Coso Energy and Coso Power have been paying in the aggregate added
facilities charges on-Edison financed facilities at the rate of 0.9% per month
in connection with the Xxxxxx termination facilities (with a capital cost base
of $2,367,572), the engineering and permitting work performed by Edison in
connection with the Inyokern-Xxxxxx circuit (with a capital cost base, of
$794,265) and the Xxxx substation (with a capital cost base of $4,716,900).
Edison will retain added facilities amounts heretofore paid by Coso Energy and
in addition, if not previously withheld, will withhold amounts payable for the
months of March 1993 and April 1993 in the amount of $31,860 a month for Coso
Energy. On and after May 1, 1993, no other charge of -any kind whatsoever
whether for added facilities charges under the IIFA, whether Edison financed or
customer financed or otherwise will be assessed against Coso Energy or Coso
Power or in respect of the Facility.
4.5.3 Coso Energy agrees to pay an aggregate amount equal to one half of a 0.8%
per month customer-financed added facilities charge on the $5,241,892 of
customer financed Inyokern-Xxxxxx transmission line facilities and a 1.7% per
month Edison-financed added facilities charge on the $794,265 of Edison-financed
Inyokern Xxxxxx transmission line facilities from May 1, 1993 'through April 30,
2001. After April 30, 2001, no added facilities charges, whether Edison-financed
or customer financed, will be applied to interconnection and transmission line
facilities for the Facility and the Navy 2 Facility. If Inyokern becomes a 220
kV substation prior to April 30, 2001, Edison will continue charging the added
facilities charges on the $6,036,157 of Inyokern Xxxxxx transmission line
facilities through April 30, 2001. Edison agrees to irrevocably waive any claims
to a 0.8% customer-financed added facilities charge with respect to the
approximately $8.4 million of interconnection facilities and Inyokern-Xxxxxx
transmission line facilities from the in-service date of those facilities
through May 1, 1993.
4.5.4 -Effective May 1, 1993, except for the amounts referenced in Sections
4.5.1 through 4.5.3 above, all of which are set forth in the following table, no
charges of any kind, whether for-added facilities charges under the IIFA or
otherwise shall be assessed against the California Energy Parties in respect of
the Facility and except as specifically set forth in Section 4.5.2 above for
Coso Energy and Coso Power, no charges in respect of the Facilities shall be
assessed on Coso Energy or Coso Power for periods prior to May 1, 1993:
Added Facilities Charges, Capital Cost Base and Time Period Table Coso Energy
Section Calculation
4.5.1 .5 x $2,367,572 x 1.7% a month from May 1, 1993 until end of
IIFA
4.5.2 .5 x $794,265 x 1.7% a month from May 1, 1993 until April 30,
2001
4.5.3 .5 x $5,241,892 x .8% a month from May 1, 1993 until April 30,
2001
The amounts in the above table are with respect to Coso Energy only.
6. Definitions.
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth
in the IIFA.
7. Other Terms.
If the terms of this Amendment conflict with the terms of the IIFA, the terms of
this Amendment control. Except as modified by this Amendment, the terms and
conditions of the IIFA shall remain in full force and effect.
8. Effective Date.
This Amendment shall be effective as of April 30, 1993.
"EDISON"
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Title: Vice President
"Coso Energy"
COSO ENERGY DEVELOPERS
By: Coso Hotsprings Intermountain Power,
Inc. its managing general partner
By: /s/ Xxxxxx XxXxxxxx
Title:.. Vice President
