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FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY Cancels Original Sheet No. 9.055
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Interconnection Agreement for Customer -Owned Renewable Generation
Tier 2 — Greater than 10 kW and Less than or Equal to 100 kW
This Agreement, is made and entered into this 04 day of October , 20 19 by and between
John J Rochford ("Customer"), with an address of
4641 JORGENSEN RD, Fort Pierce, FL, 34981 and FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
('FPL'), a Florida corporation with an address of P.O. Box 14000, 700 Universe Boulevard, Juno Beach, FL 33408-0429.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Customer has requested to interconnect its Customer -owned renewable generation, greater than 10 kW AC and less
than or equal to 100 kW AC, to FPL's electrical service grid at the Customer's presently metered location.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein set forth, the Parties hereto covenant
and agree as follows:
1. Definitions
1.1 Gross Power Rating means the total manufacturer's AC nameplate generating capacity of an on -site customer -owned
renewable generation system that will be interconnected to and operate in parallel with FPL's distribution facilities. For
inverter -based systems, the AC nameplate generating capacity shall be calculated by multiplying the total installed DC
nameplate generating capacity by 0.85 in order to account for losses during the conversion from DC to AC.
1.2 Capitalized Terms shall have the meanings set forth in the Florida Public Service Commission Rule 25-6.065 F.A.C. -
Interconnection and Net Metering of Customer -Owned Renewable Generation.
2. Customer Oualification and Fees
2.1 Customer -owned renewable generation shall have.a Gross Power Rating that:
a) does not exceed 90% of the Customer's utility distribution service rating; and
b) is greater than 10 kW AC and less than or equal to 100 kW AC.
Gross Power Rating for the Customer -owned renewable generation is 17.37 kW AC.
2.2 The Customer shall be required to pay an application fee of $400 for this Tier 2 Customer -owned renewable generation.
2.3 In order to commence the process for interconnection, Customer shall provide FPL a completed application.
3. General Responsibilities of the Parties
3.1 Customer -owned renewable generation shall be considered certified for interconnected operation if it has been submitted by
a manufacturer to a nationally recognized testing and certification laboratory, and has been tested and listed by the
laboratory for continuous interactive operation with an electric distribution system in compliance with the applicable codes
and standards of IEEE 1547, IEEE 1547.1, and UL 1741. The Customer shall provide a written report that the Customer -
owned renewable generation complies with the foregoing standards. The manufacturer's specification sheets will satisfy this
requirement for a written report.
3.2 Customer -owned renewable generation shall include a utility -interactive inverter, or other device certified pursuant to
Section 3.1 above, that performs the function of automatically isolating the Customer -owned generation equipment from the
electric grid in the event the electric grid loses power.
3.3 The Customer shall be responsible for protecting its Customer -owned renewable generation equipment, inverters, protective
devices, and other system components from damage from the normal and abnormal conditions and operations that occur on
the FPL system in delivering and restoring power; and shall be responsible for ensuring that Customer -owned renewable
generation equipment is inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to ensure that
it is operating correctly and safely.
3.4 The Customer agrees to provide Local Building Code Official inspection and certification of installation. The certification
shall reflect that the local code official has inspected and certified that the installation was permitted, has been approved,
and has met all electrical and mechanical qualifications.
(Continued on Sheet No. 9.056)
Issued by: S. E. Romig, Director, Rates and Tariffs
Effective: February 20, 2014
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
(Continued from Sheet No. 9.055)
Original Sheet No. 9.056
3.5 The Customer shall notify FPL at least ten (10) calendar days prior to initially placing Customer's equipment and protective
apparatus in service and FPL shall have the right to have personnel present on the in-service date.
3.6 Within ten (10) business days of receipt of the Customer's application, FPL shall provide written notice that it has received all
documents required for interconnection or indicate how the application is deficient. Within ten (10) business days of receipt of a
completed application, FPL shall provide written notice verifying receipt of the completed application and in the event FPL
elects to inspect the Tier 2 Customer -owned renewable generation, written notice shall also include dates for any physical
inspection (as set forth in Section 4.3, hereto) and inspection of documents (as set forth in Section 4.4, hereto) necessary to
ensue compliance with this Interconnection Agreement and necessary for FPL to confirm compliance with Florida Public
Service Commission Rule 25-6.065 F.A.C. - Interconnection and Net Metering of Customer -owned renewable generation.
3.7 The Interconnection Agreement shall be executed by FPL within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a completed application.
4. Inspection and On -Going Compliance
4.1 At FPL's election, FPL shall have the right to inspect the Tier 2 Customer -owned renewable generation. All initial physical
inspections and inspection of the Customer's documents must be completed by FPL within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of
the Customer's executed Interconnection Agreement. If the inspections are delayed at the Customer's request, the Customer
shall contact FPL to reschedule an inspection. FPL shall reschedule the inspection within ten (10) business days of the
Customer's request. Physical inspections and inspection of documents must be completed and approved by FPL prior to
commencement of service of the Customer -owned renewable generation system.
4.2 Any inspection or observation by FPL shall not be deemed to be or construed as any representation, assurance, guarantee, or
warranty by FPL of the safety, durability, suitability, or reliability of the Customer -owned Renewable Generation or any
associated control, protective, and safety devices owned or controlled by the Customer or the quality of power produced by the
Customer -owned renewable generation.
4.3 FPL shall have the right to inspect Customer -owned renewable generation and its component equipment to ensue compliance
with this Interconnection Agreement. FPL's system inspections shall include, but shall not be limited to:
a) any installed manual disconnect switch, as applicable;
b) FPL's metering equipment;
c) Any additional metering equipment installed by Customer; and
d) Customer utility -interactive inverter, protective device or other similar devices for compliance to applicable code and
standards, as described in this Interconnection Agreement.
4.4 FPL shall also have the right to review Customer documents to ensure compliance with this Interconnection Agreement FPL
shall have the right to, at a minimum review:
a) technical design parameters of the system and the manufacture's installation;
b) operation and maintenance instructions to ensure compliance with IEEE and UL standards;
c) local inspection and certifications; and
d) other documents associated with specific installations.
4.5 FPL will provide Customer with as much notice as reasonably practicable, either in writing, e-mail, facsimile or by phone as to
when FPL will conduct inspection and/or document review. Upon reasonable notice, or at any time without notice in the event
of an emergency or hazardous condition, FPL shall have access to the Customer's premises for the purpose of accessing the
manual disconnect switch, performing an inspection or disconnection, or, if necessary, to meet FPL's legal obligation to provide
service to its Customers.
(Continued on Sheet No. 9.057)
Issued by: S. E. Romig, Director, Rates and Tariffs
Effective: October 1, 2008
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
(Continued from Sheet No. 9.056)
5. Manual Disconnect Switch
First Revised Sheet No. 9.057
Cancels Original Sheet No. 9.057
5.1 U.L.1741 Listed, inverter -based Tier 2 customer -owned renewable generation systems do not require a customer -installed
manual disconnect switch.
5.2 Other customer -owned Tier 2 renewable generation systems that are not U.L. 1741 inverter based. FPL shall require the
Customer to install, at the Customer's expense, a manual disconnect switch of the visible load break type to provide a
separation point between the AC power output of the Customer -owned renewable generation and any Customer wiring
connected to FPL's system. The manual disconnect switch shall be mounted separate from, but adjacent to, the FPL meter
socket. The Customer shall ensure that such manual disconnect switch shall remain readily accessible to FPL and be
capable of being locked in the open position with a single FPL utilitypadlock.
5.3 In the event that FPL has determined with respect to the Customer -owned renewable generation that the installation of a
manual disconnect switch or switches adjacent to FPL's meter socket would not be practical from a safety perspective
and/or design considerations in accordance with good engineering practices; and FPL and the customer agree upon a
location on the customer's premises for the switch or switches which meet all applicable safety and/or design
considerations, then, pursuant to the conditions set forth in Section 5.2 above, each manual disconnect switch shall be
mounted separate from FPL's meter socket at a location agreed to by the Customer and FPL, and the customer shall install a
permanent weather-proof plaque adjacent to FPL's meter socket indicating the location of the manual disconnect switch or
switches.
6. Disconnection/Reconnection
6.1 FPL may open the manual disconnect switch pursuant to the conditions set forth in Section 6.3 below, isolating the
Customer -owned renewable generation, without prior notice to the Customer. To the extent practicable, however, prior
notice shall be given. If prior notice is not given, FPL shall at the time of disconnection leave a door hanger notifying the
Customer that its Customer -owned renewable generation has been disconnected, including an explanation of the condition
necessitating such action. FPL will reconnect the Customer -owned renewable generation as soon as practicable after the
condition(s) necessitating disconnection has been remedied.
6.2 Upon notice by FPL, the Customer shall be solely responsible to disconnect the Customer -owned renewable generation and
Customer's other equipment if conditions on the FPL distribution system could adversely affect the Customer -owned
renewable generation. FPL will not be responsible for damage to the Customer -owned renewable generation system due to
adverse effects on the distribution system. Reconnection will be the Customer's responsibility and will not require an
additional application.
6.3 FPL has the right to disconnect the Customer -owned renewable generation at any time. This may result for the following
reasons:
a) Emergencies or maintenance requirements on FPL's system;
b) Hazardous conditions existing on FPL's system due to the -operation of the Customer's generating or protective
equipment as determined by FPL;
c) Adverse electrical effects, such as power quality problems, on the electrical equipment of FPL's other electric
consumers caused by the Customer -owned renewable generation as determined by FPL; and
d) Failure of the Customer to maintain the required insurance coverage as stated in Section 11.1 below.
7. Modifications/Additionsto Customer -owned Renewable Generation
7.1 If the Customer -owned renewable generation is subsequently modified in order to increase its Gross Power Rating, the
Customer must notify FPL by submitting a new application and Interconnection Agreement specifying the modification at
least thirty (30) days prior to making the modification. '
7.2 if the Customer adds another Customer -owned renewable generation which: i.) utilizes the same utility inter -active inverter,
or other device certified pursuant to Section 3.1 above, for both systems; or B.) utilizes a separate utility inter -active inverter,
or other device certified pursuant to Section 3.1 above, for each system the Customer shall provide thirty (30) calendar days
notice prior to installation.
(Continued on Sheet No. 9.058)
Issued by: S. E. Romig, Director, Rates and Tariffs
Effective: February 20, 2014
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(Continued from Sheet No. 9.057)
First Revised Sheet No. 9.058
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7.3 In the event any Customer modifications or additions result in the input to any FPL meter so as to qualify as a Tier 3 system,
then all terms and condition, including appropriate notice, of the Interconnection Agreement for Tier 3 systems shall apply.
In no event shall the maximum output of the Customer -owned generation system(s), which is connected to the FPL meter
exceed 2 MW.
7.4 The Interconnection Agreement which applies in instances described in Sections 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 above shall be determined
by the combined Gross Power Rating of the generation system(s) which is connected to the FPL meter. In all instances
described in this Section 7, the Customer shall submit a new application to FPL and shall enter into a new Interconnection
Agreement.
8. Indemnity
8.1 Customer, to the extent permitted by law without waiving or limiting any defense of sovereign immunity, shall indemnify, hold
harmless and defend FPL from and against any and all judgments, losses, damages, claims relating to injury to or death of any
person or damage to property (including the Customer -owned renewable generation system), fines and penalties, costs and
expenses arising out of or resulting from the operation of the Customer -owned renewable generation system, except in those
instances where such loss is due to the negligent action or inactions of FPL. Nothing herein shall be intended to serveas a waiver
of limitation of Customer's sovereign immunity defense as allowed by law.
8.2 FPL shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Customer from and against any and all judgments, losses, damages, claims relating
to injury to or death of any person or damage to property (including FPL's transmission system), fines and penalties, costs and
expenses arising out of or resulting from the operation of FPL's system, except in those instances where such loss is due to the
negligent action or inactions of the Customer.
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 Liability under this Interconnection Agreement for any loss, cost, claim, injury, liability, or expense, including reasonable
attorneys fees, relating to or arising from any act or omission in its performance of this Interconnection Agreement, shall be
limited to the amount of direct damage actually incurred. In no event shall the indemnifying Party be liable to the other
Party for any indirect, special, consequential, or punitive damages, except as authorized by this Interconnection Agreement.
10. Asskmment
10.1 The Interconnection Agreement shall be assignable by either Party upon thirty (30) calendar days notice to the other Party
and written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
10.2 An assignee to this Interconnection Agreement shall be required to assume in writing the Customer's rights,
responsibilities, and obligations under this Interconnection Agreement; or execute a new Interconnection Agreement.
11. Insurance
11.1 The Customer agrees to provide and maintain general liability insurance for personal and property damage, or sufficient
guarantee and proof of self-insurance, in the amount of not less than $1 million during the entire period of this
Interconnection Agreement, to the extent permitted by law. Initial proof of insurance shall be in the form of a copy of the
policy or certificate of insurance attached to this Interconnection Agreement evidencing the Homeowner's or other
insurance policy in effect at the time of interconnection. For government entities, the policy coverage shall not exceed the
entity's maximum liability established by law. Proof of self-insurance consistent with law shall satisfy this requirement.
(Continued on Sheet No. 9.059)
Director. Rates and Tariffs
Effective: February 20, 2014
FLORIDA POWER & LIGITr COMPANY
(Continued from Sheet No. 9.058)
First Revised Sheet No. 9.059
Cancels Original Sheet No. 9.059
12. Renewable Enerev Certificates
12.1 The Customer shall retain any Renewable Energy Certificates associated with the electricity produced by their Customer -
owned renewable generation equipment; any additional meters necessary for measuring the total renewable electricity
generated for the purposes of receiving Renewable Energy Certificates shall be installed at the Customer's expense, unless
otherwise determined during negotiations for the sale of the Customer's Renewable Energy Certificates to FPL.
13. Lease Agreements
13.1 The Customer shall provide FPL a copy of the lease agreement, as applicable, for any and all leased interconnection
equipment.
13.2 The Customer shall not enter into any lease agreement that results in the retail purchase of electricity; or the retail sale of
electricity from the Customer -owned renewable generation. Notwithstanding this restriction, in the event it is determined by
the Florida Public Service Commission that the Customer has entered such an agreement, the Customer shall be in breach of
this Interconnection Agreement and the lessor may become subject to the jurisdiction and regulations of the Florida Public
Service Commission as a public utility.
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1 Disputes between the Parties shall be handled in accordance with subsection 11 of Rule 25-6.065 F.A.C. — Interconnection
and Net Metering of Customer -Owned Renewable Generation.
15. Effective Date
15.1 The Customer must execute this Interconnection Agreement and return it to FPL at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to
beginning parallel operations and the Customer must begin parallel operation within one year after FPL executes the
Interconnection Agreement.
16. Termination
16.1 Upon termination of this Interconnection Agreement, FPL shall open and padlock the manual disconnect switch, if
applicable, and remove the Net Metering and associated FPL equipment. At the Customer's expense, the Customer agrees
to permanently disconnect the Customer -owned renewable generation and associated equipment from FPL's electric service
grid. The Customer shall notify FPL in writing within ten (10) calendar days that the disconnect procedure has been
completed.
17. Amendments to Florida Public Service Commission Rules
17.1 FPL and Customer recognize that the Florida Public Service Commission rules may be amended from time to time. In the
event that Florida Public Service Commission rules are modified, FPL and Customer agree to supersede and replace this
Interconnection Agreement with a new Interconnection Agreement which complies with the amended Florida Public Service
Commission rules.
18. Entire Agreement
18.1 This Interconnection Agreement supersedes all previous agreements or representations, either written or oral, heretofore in
effect between FPL and the Customer, made in respect to matters herein contained, and when duly executed, this
Interconnection Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Parties hereto. I
19. Governmental Entities
19.1 For those customers, which are government entities, provisions within this agreement will apply to the extent the agency is not
legally barred from executing such provisions by State or Federal law.
(Continued on Sheet No. 9.060)
Issued by: S. E. Romig, Director, Rates and Tariffs
Effective: February20,2014
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
(Continued from Sheet No. 9.059)
Original Sheet No. 9.060
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Interconnection Agreement to be duly executed the day and year first
above written.
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Kaz Melians
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Title: Manager, Product Support
The completed agreement may be submitted to FPL by:
E-mail - scan and e-mail to Netmetering@fpl.com
Mail - send to: Net Metering
FPL—Mail code CSF-GO_
9250 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33174
FAX - 305-552-2275
Issued by: S. E. Romig, Director, Rates and Tariffs
Effective: February20, 2014