Agreement to Interconnect: Description of INTERCONNECTION FACILITY. 1.1. NATIONAL GRID and INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agree to interconnect the PRODUCTION FACILITY to the TRANSMISSION SYSTEM in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. 1.2. The TRANSMISSION SYSTEM and PRODUCTION FACILITY shall be interconnected by means of the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY, which NATIONAL GRID shall repair, operate, own and maintain in accordance with good utility practice, at INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER’S expense. In this AGREEMENT, "good utility practice" means any of the practices, methods and acts engaged in or approved by a significant portion of the electric industry during the relevant time period, or any of the practices, methods and acts which, in the exercise of reasonable judgment in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made, could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at a reasonable cost consistent with good business practices, reliability, safety and expedition. Good Utility Practice is not intended to be limited to the optimum practice, method, or act to the exclusion of all others, but rather to delineate acceptable practices, methods, or acts generally accepted in the region. 1.3. INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall provide to NATIONAL GRID all necessary easements sufficient for placement, construction, and maintenance of the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY (such easements hereinafter referred to as the "EASEMENT"). The width of the transmission corridor shall be designated by NATIONAL GRID. The format and content of the EASEMENT shall be approved by NATIONAL GRID. 1.4. Prior to conveyance of said Xxxxxxxxx, INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agrees to provide to NATIONAL GRID an instrument survey of the real property; and copies of deeds and other title documents together with a title insurance policy, containing only standard exceptions, insuring marketability of the real property and interest in the real property over which the Easements will be conveyed. Prior to conveyance of the Easements, NATIONAL GRID shall be given the opportunity to review all title documents and INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall be responsible for correcting any situations which NATIONAL GRID reasonably deems unacceptable or any deficiencies which could impede the transfer of the Easements pursuant to this AGREEMENT. 1.5. INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agrees to indemnify and save NATIONAL GRID harmless from all liability, cost, expense, fees, fines, penalties or amounts paid in settlement of claims (including reasonable attorney's fees), civil and criminal ("Claims"), as a result of any claim by a third Party, including governmental or regulatory authority resulting from the presence of or for the removal or management of any hazardous substance (as defined by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980) from or affecting the real property interests of the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY, provided, however, that INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall not indemnify NATIONAL GRID against any Claims which are due in whole or in part by the actions of NATIONAL GRID or its subsidiaries, affiliates or agents. 1.6. INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agrees to obtain all necessary licenses, certificates, permits and approvals for the Interconnection Facility at its sole expense. Prior to the Initial Synchronization, INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall convey to NATIONAL GRID said licenses, certificates, permits and approvals. 1.7. The INTERCONNECTION FACILITY shall consist of a double circuit 115 kilovolt tap and the EASEMENT. The INTERCONNECTION FACILITY shall connect the PRODUCTION FACILITY at the NEW SUBSTATION. The point of connection between the NEW SUBSTATION and the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY shall be known as the RECEIVING POINT. The RECEIVING POINT shall be as indicated on a one-line diagram attached hereto as Schedule A.
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Samples: Interconnection Agreement, Interconnection Agreement
Agreement to Interconnect: Description of INTERCONNECTION FACILITY. 1.1. NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWK and PRODUCERNATIONAL GRID and INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agree to interconnect the PRODUCTION FACILITY to the TRANSMISSION SYSTEM in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein.
1.2. The TRANSMISSION SYSTEM and PRODUCTION FACILITY shall be interconnected by means of the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY, which NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID shall repair, operate, own and maintain in accordance with good utility practice, at INTERCONNECTION PRODUCER'SINTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER’S expense. In this AGREEMENT, "good utility practice" means any such practice as, at a particular timeany of the practices, methods methods, and acts engaged in or approved by a significant portion of the electric industry during the relevant time period, or any of the practices, practices methods and acts which, in the exercise of reasonable judgment judgment, would in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made, could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at inat a reasonable mannerreasonable cost consistent with good regulationsgood business practices, reliability, safety safety, environmental protection, economy and expedition. Good Utility Practice is not intended to be limited to the optimum practice, method, or act to the exclusion of all others, but rather to delineate acceptable practices, methods, or acts generally accepted in the region.
1.3. INTERCONNECTION PRODUCERINTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall provide to NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID all necessary easements sufficient for placement, construction, and maintenance of the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY (such easements hereinafter referred to as the "EASEMENT"). The width of the transmission corridor shall be designated by NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID. The format and content of the EASEMENT shall be approved by NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID.
1.4. Prior to conveyance of said XxxxxxxxxEasements, INTERCONNECTION PRODUCERINTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agrees to provide to NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID an instrument survey of the real property; and copies of deeds and other title documents together with a title insurance policy, containing only standard exceptions, insuring marketability of the real property and interest in the real property over which the Easements will be conveyed. Prior to conveyance of the Easements, NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID shall be given the opportunity to review all title documents and INTERCONNECTION PRODUCERINTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall be responsible for correcting any situations which NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID reasonably deems unacceptable or any deficiencies which could impede the transfer of the Easements pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
1.5. INTERCONNECTION PRODUCERINTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agrees to indemnify and save NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID harmless from all liability, cost, expense, fees, fines, penalties or amounts paid in settlement of claims (including reasonable attorney's fees), civil and criminal ("Claims"), as a result of any claim by a third Party, including governmental or regulatory authority resulting from the presence of or for the removal or management of any hazardous substance (as defined by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980) from or affecting the real property interests of the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY, provided, however, that INTERCONNECTION ProducerINTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall not indemnify NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID against any Claims which are due in whole or in part by the actions of NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID or its subsidiaries, affiliates or agents.
1.6. INTERCONNECTION PRODUCERINTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agrees to obtain all necessary licenses, certificates, permits and approvals for the Interconnection Facility at its sole expense. Prior to the Initial Synchronization, INTERCONNECTION PRODUCERINTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall convey to NATIONAL NIAGARA MOHAWKNATIONAL GRID said licenses, certificates, permits and approvals.
1.7. The INTERCONNECTION FACILITY shall consist of a double circuit 115 kilovolt tap and the EASEMENT. The INTERCONNECTION FACILITY shall connect the PRODUCTION FACILITY at the NEW SUBSTATION. The point of connection between the NEW SUBSTATION and the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY shall be known as the RECEIVING POINT. The RECEIVING POINT shall be as indicated on a one-line diagram attached hereto as Schedule A.
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Samples: Interconnection Agreement
Agreement to Interconnect: Description of INTERCONNECTION FACILITY. 1.1. NATIONAL GRID and INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agree to interconnect the PRODUCTION FACILITY to the TRANSMISSION SYSTEM in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein.
1.2. The TRANSMISSION SYSTEM and PRODUCTION FACILITY shall be interconnected by means of the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY, which NATIONAL GRID shall repair, operate, own and maintain in accordance with good utility practice, at INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER’S expense. In this AGREEMENT, "good utility practice" means any of the practices, methods and acts engaged in or approved by a significant portion of the electric industry during the relevant time period, or any of the practices, methods and acts which, in the exercise of reasonable judgment in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made, could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at a reasonable cost consistent with good business practices, reliability, safety and expedition. Good Utility Practice is not intended to be limited to the optimum practice, method, or act to the exclusion of all others, but rather to delineate acceptable practices, methods, or acts generally accepted in the region.
1.3. INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall provide to NATIONAL GRID all necessary easements sufficient for placement, construction, and maintenance of the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY (such easements hereinafter referred to as the "EASEMENT"). The width of the transmission corridor shall be designated by NATIONAL GRID. The format and content of the EASEMENT shall be approved by NATIONAL GRID.
1.4. Prior to conveyance of said XxxxxxxxxEasements, INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agrees to provide to NATIONAL GRID an instrument survey of the real property; and copies of deeds and other title documents together with a title insurance policy, containing only standard exceptions, insuring marketability of the real property and interest in the real property over which the Easements will be conveyed. Prior to conveyance of the Easements, NATIONAL GRID shall be given the opportunity to review all title documents and INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall be responsible for correcting any situations which NATIONAL GRID reasonably deems unacceptable or any deficiencies which could impede the transfer of the Easements pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
1.5. INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agrees to indemnify and save NATIONAL GRID harmless from all liability, cost, expense, fees, fines, penalties or amounts paid in settlement of claims (including reasonable attorney's fees), civil and criminal ("Claims"), as a result of any claim by a third Party, including governmental or regulatory authority resulting from the presence of or for the removal or management of any hazardous substance (as defined by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980) from or affecting the real property interests of the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY, provided, however, that INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall not indemnify NATIONAL GRID against any Claims which are due in whole or in part by the actions of NATIONAL GRID or its subsidiaries, affiliates or agents.
1.6. INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER agrees to obtain all necessary licenses, certificates, permits and approvals for the Interconnection Facility at its sole expense. Prior to the Initial Synchronization, INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER shall convey to NATIONAL GRID said licenses, certificates, permits and approvals.
1.7. The INTERCONNECTION FACILITY shall consist of a double circuit 115 kilovolt tap and the EASEMENT. The INTERCONNECTION FACILITY shall connect the PRODUCTION FACILITY at the NEW SUBSTATION. The point of connection between the NEW SUBSTATION and the INTERCONNECTION FACILITY shall be known as the RECEIVING POINT. The RECEIVING POINT shall be as indicated on a one-line diagram attached hereto as Schedule A.
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Samples: Interconnection Agreement