Common use of Qualifying or Non-Qualifying Category Clause in Contracts

Qualifying or Non-Qualifying Category. a) Qualifying Facilities (QF) are defined by the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). Refer to CFR Title 26, Volume 4, Sec. 292.204. b) The distinction between QF and Non-Qualifying Facilities (NQF) is based on the Facility’s fuel source. (1) Generally, a QF must have as its primary energy source biomass, waste, renewable resources, geothermal resources or any combination thereof. See guidelines contained in PURPA for a full description. (2) DG Facilities not designated as QF under the provisions of PURPA will be considered NQF by the Cooperative. c) The Cooperative will provide interconnection for a DG Facility to Members, subject to the provisions of this Agreement and all other applicable rules and regulations. d) The Cooperative will purchase power from a Member with a DG Facility that is a QF, subject to the provisions of this Agreement and other applicable rules and regulations. e) The Cooperative in its sole discretion may purchase power from a Member with a DG Facility that is an NQF.

Qualifying or Non-Qualifying Category. a) Qualifying Facilities (QF) are defined by the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). Refer to CFR Title 26, Volume 4, Sec. 292.204. b) The distinction between QF and Non-Qualifying Facilities (NQF) is based on the Facilityfacility’s fuel source. (1) Generally, a QF must have as its primary energy source biomass, waste, renewable resources, geothermal resources or any combination thereof. See guidelines contained in PURPA for a full description. (2) DG Facilities facilities not designated as QF under the provisions of PURPA will be considered NQF by the Cooperative. c) The Cooperative will provide interconnection for a DG Facility facility to Members, subject to the provisions of this Agreement and all other applicable rules and regulations. d) The Cooperative will purchase power from a Member with a DG Facility facility that is a QF, subject to the provisions of this Agreement and other applicable rules and regulations. e) The Cooperative in its sole discretion may purchase power from a Member with a DG Facility facility that is an NQF.