Common use of Metering/Monitoring Clause in Contracts

Metering/Monitoring. a) The Cooperative shall specify, install, and own all metering equipment. (1) A meter is required on the output of all DG energy sources. These meters are referred to as DG output meters (refer to the sample one-line diagram in Exhibit A of this document). These meters will be provided and owned by the Cooperative. (2) A Cooperative billing meter will be in place that is capable of measuring in-flow and out-flow. Out-flow through the Cooperative billing meter will be purchased by the Cooperative at avoided cost. b) The meter shall be read at a time or times of month determined at the Cooperative’s sole discretion for acquiring metering data. The Member shall provide the Cooperative an approved communications link at the Member’s cost for this purpose if so requested by the Cooperative. The type of communications link and metering equipment measuring purchase of power by the Cooperative shall be installed and specified at the sole discretion of the Cooperative. c) The Cooperative may, at its sole discretion, require the Member to pay the Cooperative in advance for metering and monitoring equipment and installation expense. d) Meter testing shall follow the Cooperative’s standard policy on metering, testing, and accuracy. e) At its sole discretion, the Cooperative may meter the facility at primary or secondary level.

Metering/Monitoring. a) The Cooperative shall specify, install, and own all metering equipment. (1) A meter is required on the output of all DG energy sources. These meters are This meter is referred to as DG output meters meter (refer to the sample one-line diagram in Exhibit A of this document). These meters This meter will be provided and owned by the Cooperative. (2) A Cooperative billing meter will be in place that is capable of measuring in-flow power delivered and out-flowreceived. Out-flow Power received by the Cooperative through the Cooperative billing meter will be purchased by the Cooperative at avoided cost. b) The meter meters shall be read at a time or times of the month determined at the Cooperative’s sole discretion for acquiring metering data. The Member shall provide the Cooperative an approved communications link at the Member’s cost for this purpose if so requested by the Cooperative. The type of communications link and metering equipment measuring purchase of power by the Cooperative shall be installed and specified at the sole discretion of the Cooperative. c) The Cooperative may, at its sole discretion, require the Member to pay the Cooperative in advance for metering and monitoring equipment and installation expense. d) Meter testing shall follow the Cooperative’s standard policy on metering, testing, and accuracy. e) At its sole discretion, the Cooperative may meter the facility Facility at primary or secondary level.