Common use of Modification of the Generating Facility Clause in Contracts

Modification of the Generating Facility. The Interconnection Customer must notify the Public Utility of all proposed modifications to the Generating Facility or equipment package that will increase the Generation Capacity of the Customer’s Generating Facility, pursuant to R746-312-14(6). The Interconnection Customer must submit a new application pursuant to the appropriate level of review, and such application must specify all proposed modifications (R746-312-4(6)). This procedure applies to all subsequent modifications to increase its gross power rating, pursuant to R746-312-17(1)(b). The Public Utility will process, evaluate, and approve the application for the proposed modification according to the steps in R746-312. The Interconnection Customer must receive written authorization from the Public Utility before making any change to the Generating Facility that may have a material impact on the safety or reliability of the Electric Distribution System. Such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. Modifications shall be done in accordance with Good Utility Practice. If the Interconnection Customer makes such modification without the Public Utility's prior written authorization, the latter shall have the right to temporarily disconnect the Generating Facility.