Common use of Programme Clause in Contracts

Programme. Please provide a suggested construction programme in bar chart form for the construction works necessary to install the User Development indicating the anticipated date when the connection will be required to be made. 1. We hereby apply to use the NGC GB Transmission System from our connection to [ ] Distribution System. 2. We will promptly inform NGC of any change in the information given in this application as quickly as practicable after becoming aware of any such change. 3. If we are not already a CUSC Party we undertake for the purposes of this application to be bound by the terms of the Grid Code from time to time in force and to sign a CUSC Accession Agreement. 4. We authorise the release of certain information, on the grounds of commercial confidentiality, to the appropriate Public Distribution System Operator(s) or Relevant Transmission Licensees should it be considered necessary. 5. We confirm that we do/do not meet the Approved Credit Rating [and 6. We confirm that we are applying in the category of [please insert appropriate description from table in paragraph 1.2.4 of the CUSC∗]. Signed: ......................................................................... For and on behalf of the Applicant Date:....................................................................... ∗ Delete if no associated Construction Works The Company Secretary Date: [ ] Dear Sirs Set out below is our offer for use of the NGC GB Transmission System at [site/substation]. Please note that certain expressions which are used in this Offer are defined in the Interpretation and Definitions (contained in Section 11 of the CUSC) and when this occurs the expressions have capital letters at the beginning of each word and are in bold. 1 NGC offers to enter into a Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement [and Construction Agreement] reference number [ ] in the form and terms attached as Section A. 2 It is a condition of this offer that: (i) if not already a CUSC Party you enter into a CUSC Accession Agreement; (ii) you satisfy NGC that you have entered into a Distribution Agreement with the owner/operator of the Distribution System for the connection of the User’s Plant to and the use of such Distribution System;

Programme. Please provide a suggested construction programme in bar chart form for the construction works work necessary to install the User Development (not the NGC Transmission Connection Assets needing to be installed) indicating the anticipated date when the connection will be required to be made. 1. We hereby apply to use connect our Plant and Apparatus to the NGC GB Transmission System from our connection at a New Connection Site. We agree to [ ] Distribution Systempay NGC’s Engineering Charges on the terms specified in the Notes to the Connection Application. 2. We will promptly inform NGC of any change in the information given in this application as quickly as practicable after becoming aware of any such change. 3. If we are not already a CUSC Party we undertake for the purposes of this application to be bound by the terms of the Grid Code from time to time in force and to sign a CUSC Accession Agreement. 4. We authorise the release of certain information, on the grounds of commercial confidentiality, to the appropriate Public Distribution System Operator(s) or to the Relevant Transmission Licensees licensee, should it be considered necessary. 5. We confirm that we do/do not meet the Approved NGC Credit Rating [andRating. 6. We confirm that we are applying in the category of [please insert appropriate description from the table in paragraph Paragraph 1.2.4 of the CUSC∗CUSC]. SignedSIGNED BY ) Date: ......................................................................... For and on behalf of the Applicant Date:....................................................................... ∗ Delete if no associated Construction Works .......................................... CONNECTED TO THE NGC GB TRANSMISSION SYSTEM The Company Secretary Date: [ ] Dear Sirs Set out below is our offer for connection [and use of NGC the NGC GB Transmission System System∗] at [site/substation]. Please note that certain expressions which are used in this Offer are defined in the Interpretation and Definitions (contained in Section 11 of the CUSC) and when this occurs the expressions have capital letters at the beginning of each word and are in bold. 1 1. NGC offers to enter into a Bilateral Embedded Generation Connection Agreement [and Construction Agreement] Agreement covering the Connection Site, reference number [ ] in ]. If you are not already a CUSC Party you are required to enter into the form and terms attached as Section A. 2 enclosed CUSC Accession Agreement. 2. It is a condition of this offer that: (i) if not already a CUSC Party Offer that you also enter into an Interface Agreement covering the Connection Site in a CUSC Accession form to be agreed between the parties but substantially in the form of Exhibit O of the complete CUSC. 3. It is a condition of this Offer that the Connection Site is not a nominated site under the “NAECI” (the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) conditions and will not become one and any agreement for this site will be conditional upon this. In the event that this condition should not be met, NGC will be entitled to revise all the dates and charges contained in the Bilateral Connection Agreement and Construction Agreement;. (ii) 4. The technical conditions with which you satisfy NGC must comply as a term of this Offer are set out in the Grid Code. Additional technical conditions are set out in the Appendices to the Bilateral Connection Agreement. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have entered into a Distribution Agreement your equipment complies with the owner/operator requirements of the Distribution System relevant conditions. 5. This Offer is open for acceptance according to the connection terms of the User’s Plant to and the use of such Distribution System;Paragraph

Programme. Please provide a suggested construction programme in bar chart form for the construction works necessary to install the User Development Modification (not the NGC Transmission Connection Assets needing to be installed) indicating the anticipated date when the connection will be required to be made. 1. We hereby apply to use modify our connection to the NGC GB Transmission System from our connection to at [ ] Distribution SystemConnection Site. 2. We agree to pay NGC’s Engineering Charges on the terms specified in the Notes to the Connection Application. 3. We will promptly inform NGC of any change in the information given in this application Application as quickly as practicable after becoming aware of any such change. 3. If we are not already a CUSC Party we undertake for the purposes of this application to be bound by the terms of the Grid Code from time to time in force and to sign a CUSC Accession Agreement. 4. We authorise the release of certain information, on the grounds of commercial confidentiality, to the appropriate Public Distribution System Operator(s) or Relevant Transmission Licensees should it be considered necessary. 5. We confirm that we do/do not meet the NGC’s Credit Rating/Approved Credit Rating [and 6Rating. We confirm that we are applying in the category of [please insert appropriate description from table in paragraph 1.2.4 of the CUSC∗]. Signed: ......................................................................... For and on behalf of the Applicant Date:....................................................................... ∗ Delete if no associated Construction Works .................................. The Company Secretary Date: [ ] Dear Sirs We refer to your application for the Modification of the [Bilateral Connection Agreement] or [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement] for [customer/site]. NGC started processing the application on [date]. Set out below is our offer NGC’s Modification Offer for use of the NGC GB Transmission System at [site/substation]Connection Site. Please note that certain expressions which are used in this Offer offer are defined in the Interpretation and Definitions (contained in Section 11 of the CUSC) and when this occurs the expressions have capital letters at the beginning of each word and are in bold. 1 1. NGC offers to enter into a an agreement to vary the [Bilateral Connection Agreement] or [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement [and Construction Agreement] reference number [ ] in the form and terms attached as Section A. 2 (Reference No. [ ]). 2. This offer has been prepared upon the basis that each party will construct, install, control, operate and maintain, in the case of the User, the Plant and Apparatus which it will own, and in the case of NGC, the Transmission Plant and Transmission Apparatus applying the ownership rules set out in Paragraph 2.12 of the CUSC. 3. [It is a condition of this offer that: (i) if not already a CUSC Party that prior to the relevant date for charging set out in the relevant Bilateral Agreement you also [enter into an Interface Agreement] or [agreement to vary the existing Interface Agreement] covering the Connection Site in a form to be agreed between the parties.] 4. [It is a condition of this offer that the Connection Site is not a nominated site under the “NAECI” (the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) conditions and will not become one and any agreement for this site will be conditional upon this. In the event that the condition should not be met, NGC will be entitled to revise all the dates and charges contained in the Bilateral Connection Agreement [and Construction Agreement].] 5. The technical conditions with which you must comply as a term of this offer are set out in the Grid Code. Additional or different technical conditions are set out in the Appendices to the [Bilateral Connection Agreement] or [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your equipment complies with the requirements of the relevant conditions. 6. This offer is open for acceptance according to the terms of Paragraph 6.9 (Modifications) of the CUSC Accession and the Transmission Licence. Please note your right to make an application to the Authority to settle the terms of the Offer pursuant to [Standard Condition C7] of the Transmission Licence. 7. Please note the provisions of Paragraph 6.10.4 of the CUSC in respect of interactive offers which, inter alia, allows NGC to vary the terms of this offer if a Connection or Modification Offer which interacts with this offer is accepted first. In terms of Paragraph 6.10.4 of the CUSC NGC will advise you of another offer being made by NGC which may interact with your offer. 8. To accept this offer, please sign and return the [Construction Agreement] [Bilateral Construction Agreement] and [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement] attached to this offer as Section A and Section B. NGC will then itself countersign these agreements and one original of each will be returned to you for your retention. The agreements are only effective in accordance with their terms once they have been executed by NGC. Yours faithfully .......................................... for and on behalf of The National Grid Company plc 1. This Modification Notification is issued by NGC pursuant to Paragraph 6.9 of the CUSC. The User has certain rights under Paragraph 6.9 of the CUSC and is advised to consider whether it wishes to avail itself to such rights upon receipt of this Modification Notification. 2. NGC proposes to make the Modification to the NGC GB Transmission System set out below:- 3. NGC reasonably believes that you may have to carry out the following works as a result of the proposed Modification:- 4. The latest date upon which you may apply to the Authority under [Standard Condition C7] of the Transmission Licence is [date: to be supplied by NGC, subject to Paragraph 6.9 of the CUSC.] Dated: Signed for and on behalf of The National Grid Company plc DRAFT GB CUSC V3.0 Based on Bi-Annual Estimate Exhibit L of CUSC version 1.0 BI-ANNUAL ESTIMATE FOR BILATERAL AGREEMENT DATED [ ] COMPANY: [ ] CONNECTION SITE: [ ] Amount due and amount which will or might fall due for the period commencing on and including [ ] and ending on and including [ ] in respect of which security is required 1. NGC Engineering Charges and expenses for obtaining Consents pursuant to Clause 2.4; (ii) you satisfy NGC 2. Termination Amounts. DRAFT GB CUSC V3.0 Based on Secured Amount Statement Exhibit M of CUSC version 1.0 COMPANY: [ ] CONNECTION SITE: [ ] We hereby certify that you have entered into a Distribution Agreement with the owner/operator amount to be secured in respect of [Termination Amounts] is as stated above in respect of the Distribution System named period. for the connection and on behalf of the User’s Plant to and the use of such Distribution System;Duly authorised officer

Programme. Please provide a suggested construction programme in bar chart form for the construction works necessary to install the User Development Modification (not the NGC Transmission Connection Assets needing to be installed) indicating the anticipated date when the connection will be required to be made. 1. We hereby apply to use modify our connection to the NGC GB Transmission System from our connection to at [ ] Distribution SystemConnection Site. 2. We agree to pay NGC’s Engineering Charges on the terms specified in the Notes to the Connection Application. 3. We will promptly inform NGC of any change in the information given in this application Application as quickly as practicable after becoming aware of any such change. 3. If we are not already a CUSC Party we undertake for the purposes of this application to be bound by the terms of the Grid Code from time to time in force and to sign a CUSC Accession Agreement. 4. We authorise the release of certain information, on the grounds of commercial confidentiality, to the appropriate Public Distribution System Operator(s) or Relevant Transmission Licensees should it be considered necessary. 5. We confirm that we do/do not meet the NGC’s Credit Rating/Approved Credit Rating [and 6Rating. We confirm that we are applying in the category of [please insert appropriate description from table in paragraph 1.2.4 of the CUSC∗]. Signed: ......................................................................... For and on behalf of the Applicant Date:....................................................................... ∗ Delete if no associated Construction Works .................................. The Company Secretary Date: [ ] Dear Sirs We refer to your application for the Modification of the [Bilateral Connection Agreement] or [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement] for [customer/site]. NGC started processing the application on [date]. Set out below is our offer NGC’s Modification Offer for use of the NGC GB Transmission System at [site/substation]Connection Site. Please note that certain expressions which are used in this Offer offer are defined in the Interpretation and Definitions (contained in Section 11 of the CUSC) and when this occurs the expressions have capital letters at the beginning of each word and are in bold. 1 1. NGC offers to enter into a an agreement to vary the [Bilateral Connection Agreement] or [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement [and Construction Agreement] reference number [ ] in the form and terms attached as Section A. 2 (Reference No. [ ]). 2. This offer has been prepared upon the basis that each party will construct, install, control, operate and maintain, in the case of the User, the Plant and Apparatus which it will own, and in the case of NGC, the Transmission Plant and Transmission Apparatus applying the ownership rules set out in Paragraph 2.12 of the CUSC. 3. [It is a condition of this offer that: (i) if not already a CUSC Party that prior to the relevant date for charging set out in the relevant Bilateral Agreement you also [enter into an Interface Agreement] or [agreement to vary the existing Interface Agreement] covering the Connection Site in a form to be agreed between the parties.] 4. [It is a condition of this offer that the Connection Site is not a nominated site under the “NAECI” (the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) conditions and will not become one and any agreement for this site will be conditional upon this. In the event that the condition should not be met, NGC will be entitled to revise all the dates and charges contained in the Bilateral Connection Agreement [and Construction Agreement].] 5. The technical conditions with which you must comply as a term of this offer are set out in the Grid Code. Additional or different technical conditions are set out in the Appendices to the [Bilateral Connection Agreement] or [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your equipment complies with the requirements of the relevant conditions. 6. This offer is open for acceptance according to the terms of Paragraph 6.9 (Modifications) of the CUSC Accession and the Transmission Licence. Please note your right to make an application to the Authority to settle the terms of the Offer pursuant to [Standard Condition C7] of the Transmission Licence. 7. Please note the provisions of Paragraph 6.10.4 of the CUSC in respect of interactive offers which, inter alia, allows NGC to vary the terms of this offer if a Connection or Modification Offer which interacts with this offer is accepted first. In terms of Paragraph 6.10.4 of the CUSC NGC will advise you of another offer being made by NGC which may interact with your offer. 8. To accept this offer, please sign and return the [Construction Agreement] [Bilateral Construction Agreement] and [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement] attached to this offer as Section A and Section B. NGC will then itself countersign these agreements and one original of each will be returned to you for your retention. The agreements are only effective in accordance with their terms once they have been executed by NGC. Yours faithfully .......................................... for and on behalf of The National Grid Company plc 1. This Modification Notification is issued by NGC pursuant to Paragraph 6.9 of the CUSC. The User has certain rights under Paragraph 6.9 of the CUSC and is advised to consider whether it wishes to avail itself to such rights upon receipt of this Modification Notification. 2. NGC proposes to make the Modification to the NGC GB Transmission System set out below:- 3. NGC reasonably believes that you may have to carry out the following works as a result of the proposed Modification:- 4. The latest date upon which you may apply to the Authority under [Standard Condition C7] of the Transmission Licence is [date: to be supplied by NGC, subject to Paragraph 6.9 of the CUSC.] Dated: Signed for and on behalf of The National Grid Company plc DRAFT GB CUSC V2.0 Based on Bi-Annual Estimate Exhibit L of CUSC version 1.0 BI-ANNUAL ESTIMATE FOR BILATERAL AGREEMENT DATED [ ] COMPANY: [ ] CONNECTION SITE: [ ] Amount due and amount which will or might fall due for the period commencing on and including [ ] and ending on and including [ ] in respect of which security is required 1. NGC Engineering Charges and expenses for obtaining Consents pursuant to Clause 2.4; (ii) you satisfy NGC 2. Termination Amounts. DRAFT GB CUSC V2.0 Based on Secured Amount Statement Exhibit M of CUSC version 1.0 COMPANY: [ ] CONNECTION SITE: [ ] We hereby certify that you have entered into a Distribution Agreement with the owner/operator amount to be secured in respect of [Termination Amounts] is as stated above in respect of the Distribution System named period. for the connection and on behalf of the User’s Plant to and the use of such Distribution System;Duly authorised officer (51968558.04) PART I - NGCTRANSMISSION CONNECTION ASSETS ON USER LAND

Programme. Please provide a suggested construction programme in bar chart form for the construction works work necessary to install the User Development (not the NGC Transmission Connection Assets needing to be installed) indicating the anticipated date when the connection will be required to be made. 1. We hereby apply to use connect our Plant and Apparatus to the NGC GB Transmission System from our connection at a New Connection Site. We agree to [ ] Distribution Systempay NGC’s Engineering Charges on the terms specified in the Notes to the Connection Application. 2. We will promptly inform NGC of any change in the information given in this application as quickly as practicable after becoming aware of any such change. 3. If we are not already a CUSC Party we undertake for the purposes of this application to be bound by the terms of the Grid Code from time to time in force and to sign a CUSC Accession Agreement. 4. We authorise the release of certain information, on the grounds of commercial confidentiality, to the appropriate Public Distribution System Operator(s) or to the Relevant Transmission Licensees Licensee, should it be considered necessary. 5. We confirm that we do/do not meet the Approved NGC Credit Rating [andRating. 6. We confirm that we are applying in the category of [please insert appropriate description from the table in paragraph Paragraph 1.2.4 of the CUSC∗CUSC]. SignedSIGNED BY ) Date: ......................................................................... For and on behalf of the Applicant Date:....................................................................... ∗ Delete if no associated Construction Works .......................................... CONNECTED TO THE NGC GB TRANSMISSION SYSTEM The Company Secretary Date: [ ] Dear Sirs Set out below is our offer for connection [and use of NGC the NGC GB Transmission System System∗] at [site/substation]. Please note that certain expressions which are used in this Offer are defined in the Interpretation and Definitions (contained in Section 11 of the CUSC) and when this occurs the expressions have capital letters at the beginning of each word and are in bold. 1 1. NGC offers to enter into a Bilateral Embedded Generation Connection Agreement [and Construction Agreement] Agreement covering the Connection Site, reference number [ ] in ]. If you are not already a CUSC Party you are required to enter into the form and terms attached as Section A. 2 enclosed CUSC Accession Agreement. 2. It is a condition of this offer that: (i) if not already a CUSC Party Offer that you also enter into an Interface Agreement covering the Connection Site in a CUSC Accession form to be agreed between the parties but substantially in the form of Exhibit O of the complete CUSC. 3. It is a condition of this Offer that the Connection Site is not a nominated site under the “NAECI” (the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) conditions and will not become one and any agreement for this site will be conditional upon this. In the event that this condition should not be met, NGC will be entitled to revise all the dates and charges contained in the Bilateral Connection Agreement and Construction Agreement;. (ii) 4. The technical conditions with which you satisfy NGC must comply as a term of this Offer are set out in the Grid Code. Additional technical conditions are set out in the Appendices to the Bilateral Connection Agreement. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have entered into a Distribution Agreement your equipment complies with the owner/operator requirements of the Distribution System relevant conditions. 5. This Offer is open for acceptance according to the connection terms of the User’s Plant to and the use of such Distribution System;Paragraph

Programme. Please provide a suggested construction programme in bar chart form for the construction works necessary to install the User Development Modification (not the NGC Transmission Connection Assets needing to be installed) indicating the anticipated date when the connection will be required to be made. 1. We hereby apply to use modify our connection to the NGC GB Transmission System from our connection to at [ ] Distribution SystemConnection Site. 2. We agree to pay NGC’s Engineering Charges on the terms specified in the Notes to the Connection Application. 3. We will promptly inform NGC of any change in the information given in this application Application as quickly as practicable after becoming aware of any such change. 3. If we are not already a CUSC Party we undertake for the purposes of this application to be bound by the terms of the Grid Code from time to time in force and to sign a CUSC Accession Agreement. 4. We authorise the release of certain information, on the grounds of commercial confidentiality, to the appropriate Public Distribution System Operator(s) or Relevant Transmission Licensees should it be considered necessary. 5. We confirm that we do/do not meet the NGC’s Credit Rating/Approved Credit Rating [and 6Rating. We confirm that we are applying in the category of [please insert appropriate description from table in paragraph 1.2.4 of the CUSC∗]. Signed: ......................................................................... For and on behalf of the Applicant Date:....................................................................... ∗ Delete if no associated Construction Works .................................. The Company Secretary Date: [ ] Dear Sirs We refer to your application for the Modification of the [Bilateral Connection Agreement] or [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement] for [customer/site]. NGC started processing the application on [date]. Set out below is our offer NGC’s Modification Offer for use of the NGC GB Transmission System at [site/substation]Connection Site. Please note that certain expressions which are used in this Offer offer are defined in the Interpretation and Definitions (contained in Section 11 of the CUSC) and when this occurs the expressions have capital letters at the beginning of each word and are in bold. 1 1. NGC offers to enter into a an agreement to vary the [Bilateral Connection Agreement] or [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement [and Construction Agreement] reference number [ ] in the form and terms attached as Section A. 2 (Reference No. [ ]). 2. This offer has been prepared upon the basis that each party will construct, install, control, operate and maintain, in the case of the User, the Plant and Apparatus which it will own, and in the case of NGC, the Transmission Plant and Transmission Apparatus applying the ownership rules set out in Paragraph 2.12 of the CUSC. 3. [It is a condition of this offer that: (i) if not already a CUSC Party that prior to the relevant date for charging set out in the relevant Bilateral Agreement you also [enter into an Interface Agreement] or [agreement to vary the existing Interface Agreement] covering the Connection Site in a form to be agreed between the parties.] 4. [It is a condition of this offer that the Connection Site is not a nominated site under the “NAECI” (the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) conditions and will not become one and any agreement for this site will be conditional upon this. In the event that the condition should not be met, NGC will be entitled to revise all the dates and charges contained in the Bilateral Connection Agreement [and Construction Agreement].] 5. The technical conditions with which you must comply as a term of this offer are set out in the Grid Code. Additional or different technical conditions are set out in the Appendices to the [Bilateral Connection Agreement] or [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your equipment complies with the requirements of the relevant conditions. 6. This offer is open for acceptance according to the terms of Paragraph 6.9 (Modifications) of the CUSC Accession and the Transmission Licence. Please note your right to make an application to the Authority to settle the terms of the Offer pursuant to Standard Condition C97 of the Transmission Licence. 7. Please note the provisions of Paragraph 6.10.4 of the CUSC in respect of interactive offers which, inter alia, allows NGC to vary the terms of this offer if a Connection or Modification Offer which interacts with this offer is accepted first. In terms of Paragraph 6.10.4 of the CUSC NGC will advise you of another offer being made by NGC which may interact with your offer. 8. To accept this offer, please sign and return the [Construction Agreement] [Bilateral Construction Agreement] and [Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement] attached to this offer as Section A and Section B. NGC will then itself countersign these agreements and one original of each will be returned to you for your retention. The agreements are only effective in accordance with their terms once they have been executed by NGC. Yours faithfully .......................................... for and on behalf of The National Grid Company plc 1. This Modification Notification is issued by NGC pursuant to Paragraph 6.9 of the CUSC. The User has certain rights under Paragraph 6.9 of the CUSC and is advised to consider whether it wishes to avail itself to such rights upon receipt of this Modification Notification. 2. NGC proposes to make the Modification to the NGC GB Transmission System set out below:- 3. NGC reasonably believes that you may have to carry out the following works as a result of the proposed Modification:- 4. The latest date upon which you may apply to the Authority under Standard Condition C97 of the Transmission Licence is [date: to be supplied by NGC, subject to Paragraph 6.9 of the CUSC.] Dated: Signed for and on behalf of The National Grid Company plc DRAFT GB CUSC V4.0 Based on Bi-Annual Estimate Exhibit L of CUSC version 1.0 BI-ANNUAL ESTIMATE FOR BILATERAL AGREEMENT DATED [ ] COMPANY: [ ] CONNECTION SITE: [ ] Amount due and amount which will or might fall due for the period commencing on and including [ ] and ending on and including [ ] in respect of which security is required 1. NGC Engineering Charges and expenses for obtaining Consents pursuant to Clause 2.4; (ii) you satisfy NGC 2. Termination Amounts. DRAFT GB CUSC V4.0 Based on Secured Amount Statement Exhibit M of CUSC version 1.0 COMPANY: [ ] CONNECTION SITE: [ ] We hereby certify that you have entered into a Distribution Agreement with the owner/operator amount to be secured in respect of [Termination Amounts] is as stated above in respect of the Distribution System named period. for the connection and on behalf of the User’s Plant to and the use of such Distribution System;Duly authorised officer (51968558.04)