Common use of Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance Clause in Contracts

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on any Business Day, Seller may give Notice to Buyer requesting a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided by Seller for the benefit of Buyer, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has occurred and is continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer. Seller shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the reduction in Performance Assurance. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited to, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of Buyer) shall be borne by Seller. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have five (5) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Seller. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer, Buyer shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) Except when an Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller shall have occurred and be continuing or an Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, Seller may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value upon five (5) Business Days’ Notice (provided such Notice is made on or before the Notification Time, otherwise the notification period shall be six

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on any Business Day, Seller may give Notice to Buyer requesting a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided by Seller for the benefit of Buyer, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has occurred and is continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, and (iii) no amounts are owing and unpaid from Seller to Buyer hereunder including without limitation any Undelivered Energy Penalty. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer. Seller Buyer shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the effect any permitted reduction in Performance AssuranceAssurance in accordance with the form of the Performance Assurance that has been provided. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited to, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of Buyer) shall be borne by Seller. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have five (5) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Seller. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer, Buyer shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) Except when an Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller shall have occurred and be continuing or an Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, Seller may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value upon five (5) Business Days’ Notice (provided such Notice is made on or before the Notification Time, otherwise the notification period shall be sixsix (6) Business Days) to Buyer. Upon the Transfer to Buyer of the substitute Performance Assurance, Buyer shall Transfer the relevant replaced Performance Assurance to Seller within five (5) Business Days. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no such substitution shall be permitted unless (i) the substitute Performance Assurance is Transferred simultaneously or has been Transferred to Buyer prior to the release of the Performance Assurance to be returned to Seller and the security interest in, and general first lien upon, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer shall have been perfected as required by applicable law and shall constitute a first priority perfected security interest therein and general first lien thereon, and (ii) after giving effect to such substitution, the substitute Performance Assurance shall equal the amount of Performance Assurance being replaced. Each substitution of Performance Assurance shall constitute a representation and warranty by Seller that the substituted Performance Assurance shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of this Article 5, including without limitation the security interest in, general first lien on and right of offset against, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer pursuant to this Article 5. (c) The Transfer of any Performance Assurance by Buyer in accordance with this Section 5.3 shall be deemed a release by Buyer of its security interest, general first lien and right of offset granted pursuant to this Article 5 hereof only with respect to such returned Performance Assurance. In connection with each Transfer of any Performance Assurance pursuant to this Article 5, Seller will, upon request of Buyer, execute a receipt showing the Performance Assurance Transferred to it.

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on any Business Day, Seller may give Notice to Buyer requesting a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided by Seller for the benefit of Buyer, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has occurred and is continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, and (iii) no amounts are owing and unpaid from Seller to Buyer hereunder including without limitation any Undelivered Energy Penalty. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer. Seller Buyer shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the effect any permitted reduction in Performance AssuranceAssurance in accordance with the form of the Performance Assurance that has been provided. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited to, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of Buyer) shall be borne by Seller. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have five (5) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Seller. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer, Buyer shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) Except when an Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller shall have occurred and be continuing or an Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, Seller may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value upon five (5) Business Days’ Notice (provided such Notice is made on or before the Notification Time, otherwise the notification period shall be sixsix (6) Business Days) to Buyer. Upon the Transfer to Buyer of the substitute Performance Assurance, Buyer shall Transfer the relevant replaced Performance Assurance to Seller within five (5) Business Days. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no such substitution shall be permitted unless (i) the substitute Performance Assurance is Transferred simultaneously or has been Transferred to Buyer prior to the release of the Performance Assurance to be returned to Seller and the security interest in, and general first lien upon, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer shall have been perfected as required by applicable law and shall constitute a first priority perfected security interest therein and general first lien thereon, and (ii) after giving effect to such substitution, the substitute Performance Assurance shall equal the amount of Performance Assurance being replaced. Each substitution of Performance Assurance shall constitute a representation and warranty by Seller that the substituted Performance Assurance shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of this Article 5, including without limitation the security interest in, general first lien on and right of offset against, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer pursuant to this Article 5. (c) The Transfer of any Performance Assurance by Buyer in accordance with this Section 5.3 shall be deemed a release by Buyer of its security interest, general first lien and right of offset granted pursuant to this Article 5 hereof only with respect to such returned Performance Assurance. In connection with each Transfer of any Performance Assurance pursuant to this Article 5, Seller will, upon request of Xxxxx, execute a receipt showing the Performance Assurance Transferred to it.

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount On any Local Business Day (but no more frequently than weekly with respect to Letters of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant Credit and daily with respect to Section 5.1Cash), on any Business Day, Seller a Pledging Party may give Notice to Buyer requesting request a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided by Seller the Pledging Party for the benefit of Buyerthe Secured Party, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, (i) the Pledging Party shall in fact have a Collateral Requirement of zero, and (ii) no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has the Pledging Party shall have occurred and is be continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller the Pledging Party or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyerthe Secured Party. Seller The amount of Performance Assurance required to be reduced hereunder shall be rounded down to the nearest integral multiple of the Rounding Amount. The Pledging Party shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the reduction in Performance Assurance. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited to, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ ' fees of Buyerthe Secured Party) shall be borne by Sellerthe Pledging Party. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iiii) if Seller’s the Pledging Party's reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business DayTime, then Buyer the Secured Party shall have five one (51) Local Business Days Day to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, Assurance and (ivii) if Seller’s the Pledging Party's reduction demand is made after the Notification Time such time on a Local Business Day, then Buyer the Secured Party shall have six two (62) Local Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Sellerthe Pledging Party. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyerthe Secured Party, Buyer the Secured Party shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) Except when an Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller the Pledging Party shall have occurred and be continuing or an Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligationscontinuing, Seller the Pledging Party may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value Collateral Value upon five two (52) Local Business Day's written notice to the Secured Party; provided, however, that if such substitute Performance Assurance is of a type not otherwise approved by this CSA, then the Secured Party must consent to such substitution. Upon the Transfer to the Secured Party and/or its Custodian of the substitute Performance Assurance, the Secured Party and/or its Custodian shall Transfer the relevant replaced Performance Assurance to the Pledging Party within two (2) Local Business Days’ Notice (provided . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no such Notice is made on or before the Notification Time, otherwise the notification period substitution shall be sixpermitted unless (i) the substitute Performance Assurance is Transferred simultaneously or has been Transferred to the Secured Party and/or its Custodian prior to the release of the Performance Assurance to be returned to the Pledging Party and the security interest in, and general first lien upon, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of the Secured Party shall have been perfected as required by applicable law and shall constitute a first priority perfected security interest therein and general first lien thereon, and (ii) after giving effect to such substitution, the Collateral Value of such substitute Performance Assurance shall not be materially diminished. Each substitution of Performance Assurance shall constitute a representation and warranty by the Pledging Party that the substituted Performance Assurance shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of this CSA, including without limitation the security interest in, general first lien on and right of offset against, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of the Secured Party pursuant to Section 2.4. Gas Sale and Purchase Contract (December 1, 2004) (c) The Transfer of any Performance Assurance by the Secured Party and/or its Custodian in accordance with this Section 2.5 shall be deemed a release by the Secured Party of its security interest, general first lien and right of offset granted pursuant to Section 2.4 hereof only with respect to such returned Performance Assurance. In connection with each Transfer of any Performance Assurance pursuant to this Section 2.5, the Pledging Party will, upon request of the Secured Party, execute a receipt showing the Performance Assurance Transferred to it.

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant On any Calculation Date (but no more frequently than once per day with respect to Section 5.1Cash), on any Business Day, Seller a Party may give Notice to Buyer requesting request a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided Transferred by Seller that Party for the benefit of Buyerthe other Party; provided that in order for such request to be honored, provided that, (i) the reduction is not less than the Minimum Transfer Amount in respect of the requesting Party and after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, (i) the requesting Party must then have a Collateral Requirement of zero (0) or less; and (ii) no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has the requesting Party shall have occurred and is be continuing, ; and (iiiii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of a Default with respect to Seller the requesting Party. (b) If the Party holding such Performance Assurance determines in its reasonable discretion that the conditions set forth in Paragraph 5(a) have been met with respect to a requested reduction in Performance Assurance, such Party shall honor such request for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligationsa reduction. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller the requesting Party or the termination of or reduction of the amount of available for drawing under an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyerthe Secured Party. Seller The Pledging Party shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance. In all cases, The amount of the Performance Assurance reduction hereunder shall be rounded down to the nearest integral multiple of the Rounding Amount. (c) The cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited towithout limitation, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ ' fees of Buyerthe other Party) shall be borne by Seller. the requesting Party. (d) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s the requesting Party under this Paragraph 5 demands a reduction demand is made on or before prior to the Notification Time, the other Party shall have until 5:00 p.m. Central Clock Time on the second Business Day following a Business Day, then Buyer shall have five (5) Business Days request for reduction to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, Assurance if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Sellerthe requesting Party. If the reduction demand is made after the Notification Time, the other Party shall have until 5:00 p.m. Central Clock Time on the third Business Day following such request for reduction to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to the requesting Party. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by the termination of or a reduction in the amount of available for drawing under an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of BuyerSecured Party, Buyer the other Party shall promptly take such action directed by the issuer of such Letter of Credit as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such termination or reduction. (be) Except when an Event of Unless a Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller Pledging Party shall have occurred and be continuing continuing, or an Early Termination Date has occurred or shall have been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligationsby the Secured Party, Seller the Pledging Party may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value Value upon five (5) two Business Days’ Notice (provided Day's written notice to the Secured Party. Promptly upon the Transfer to Secured Party of any such Notice is made on or before substitute Performance Assurance, Secured Party shall Transfer the Notification Timerelevant replaced Performance Assurance to Pledging Party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, otherwise the notification period no such substitution shall be sixpermitted unless (i) such substitute Eligible Collateral has been Transferred to Secured Party or its agent (as directed by Secured Party) prior to the release of the Performance Assurance to be returned to Pledging Party, and the security interest in, and general first lien upon, such substituted Eligible Collateral granted pursuant hereto in favor of Secured Party shall have been perfected as required by applicable law and shall constitute a first priority perfected security interest therein and general first lien thereon, and (ii) shall be no less than the Pledging Party's Minimum Transfer Amount. Each substitution of Performance Assurance shall constitute a reaffirmation by Pledging Party that all Performance Assurance held by or on behalf of Secured Party shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of this Collateral Annex, including, without limitation, the security interest in, general first lien on and right of offset against, such Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Secured Party pursuant to Paragraph 2. (f) The Transfer of any Performance Assurance by Secured Party to Pledging Party in accordance with this Paragraph 5 shall be deemed a release by Secured Party of its security interest, general first lien and right of offset granted pursuant to Paragraph 2 hereof only with respect to such returned Performance Assurance. In connection with each return of any Performance Assurance pursuant to this Paragraph 5, Pledging Party will, upon request of Secured Party, execute a receipt showing the Performance Assurance received by it.

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on On any Business DayDay (but no more frequently than weekly with respect to Letters of Credit and daily with respect to Cash), Seller if Posted Collateral exceeds Secured Group's Exposure to Pledging Group minus Pledging Group's Exposure Threshold, Pledging Group may give Notice to Buyer requesting request a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided Transferred by Seller Pledging Group for the benefit of BuyerSecured Group in an amount equal to such excess; provided, provided thathowever, (i) after giving that Secured Group shall not be required to effect to the requested a reduction in Performance Assurance, no Event of Assurance if a Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has Pledging Group shall have occurred and is be continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has or an Underlying Master Agreements Close-Out shall have occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of a Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligationsPledging Group. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller Pledging Group or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of BuyerSecured Group. Seller Pledging Group shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the reduction in Performance Assurance. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited towithout limitation, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ ' fees of BuyerSecured Group) shall be borne by SellerPledging Group. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s Pledging Group's reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer Secured Group shall have five (5) one Business Days Day to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, Assurance if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to SellerPledging Group, and if made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Secured Group shall have two Business Days to effect such a permitted reduction by return of Cash. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of BuyerSecured Group, Buyer Secured Group shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to a commensurate reduction in the amount of such Letter of Credit and shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) Except when an Event of Unless (i) a Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller Pledging Group shall have occurred and be continuing or (ii) an Early Termination Date Underlying Master Agreements Close-Out has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of a Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligationsPledging Group, Seller Pledging Group may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value Value upon five (5) one Business Days’ Notice (Day's written notice, provided such Notice notice is made given on or before the Notification Time, and upon two Business Days' written notice, if such notice is given after the Notification Time, to Secured Group; provided, if such substitute Performance Assurance is of a type not otherwise approved by this Collateral Annex, then Secured Group must consent to such substitution. Upon the notification period Transfer to Secured Group of the substitute Performance Assurance, Secured Group shall Transfer the relevant replaced Performance Assurance to Pledging Group. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no such substitution shall be sixpermitted unless (i) the substitute Performance Assurance is Transferred simultaneously or has been Transferred to Secured Group prior to the release of the Performance Assurance to be returned to Pledging Group and, in either case, the security interest in, and general first lien upon, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Secured Group shall have been perfected as required by applicable law and shall constitute a first priority perfected security interest therein and general first lien thereon, and (ii) after giving effect to such substitution, the Value of such substitute Performance Assurance shall equal the greater of Pledging Group's Collateral Requirement or Pledging Group's Minimum Transfer Amount. Each substitution of Performance Assurance shall constitute a reaffirmation by Pledging Group that the substituted Performance Assurance shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of this Collateral Annex, including, without limitation, the security interest in, general first lien on and right of offset against, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Secured Group pursuant to Paragraph 2. (c) The Transfer of any Performance Assurance by Secured Group in accordance with this Paragraph 5 shall be deemed a release by Secured Group of its security interest, general first lien and right of offset granted pursuant to Paragraph 2 hereof only with respect to such returned Performance Assurance. In connection with each Transfer of any Performance Assurance pursuant to this Paragraph 5, Pledging Group will, upon request of Secured Group, execute a receipt showing the Performance Assurance Transferred to it. (d) Any Transfer of or receipt for Performance Assurance effected by a Custodian in accordance herewith for Secured Group shall satisfy the obligation of Secured Group in respect thereof.

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. ‌ (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on any Business Day, Seller may give Notice to Buyer requesting a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided by Seller for the benefit of Buyer, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has occurred and is continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer. Seller shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the reduction in Performance Assurance. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited to, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of Buyer) shall be borne by Seller. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have five (5) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Seller. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer, Buyer shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) Except when an Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller shall have occurred and be continuing or an Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, Seller may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value upon five (5) Business Days’ Notice (provided such Notice is made on or before the Notification Time, otherwise the notification period shall be six

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on On any Business DayDay (but no more frequently than weekly with respect to Letters of Credit and daily with respect to Cash), Seller Pledging Group may give Notice to Buyer requesting request a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided Transferred by Seller Pledging Group for the benefit of BuyerSecured Group; provided, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, (i) Pledging Group shall then have a Collateral Requirement of zero (0); (ii) no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has Pledging Group shall have occurred and is be continuing, ; and (iiiii) no Early Termination Date has Underlying Master Agreements Close-Out shall have occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of a Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligationsPledging Group. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller Pledging Group or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of BuyerSecured Group. Seller Pledging Group shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the reduction in Performance Assurance. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited towithout limitation, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ ' fees of BuyerSecured Group) shall be borne by SellerPledging Group. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s Pledging Group's reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer Secured Group shall have five (5) one Business Days Day to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, Assurance if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to SellerPledging Group, and if made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Secured Group shall have two Business Days to effect such a permitted reduction by return of Cash. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of BuyerSecured Group, Buyer Secured Group shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to a commensurate reduction in the amount of such Letter of Credit and shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) Except when an Event of Unless (i) a Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller Pledging Group shall have occurred and be continuing or (ii) an Early Termination Date Underlying Master Agreements Close-Out has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of a Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligationsPledging Group, Seller Pledging Group may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value Value upon five (5) one Business Days’ Notice (Day's written notice, provided such Notice notice is made given on or before the Notification Time, and upon two Business Days' written notice, if such notice is given after the Notification Time, to Secured Group; provided, if such substitute Performance Assurance is of a type not otherwise approved by this Collateral Annex, then Secured Group must consent to such substitution. Upon the notification period Transfer to Secured Group of the substitute Performance Assurance, Secured Group shall Transfer the relevant replaced Performance Assurance to Pledging Group. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no such substitution shall be sixpermitted unless (i) the substitute Performance Assurance is Transferred simultaneously or has been Transferred to Secured Group prior to the release of the Performance Assurance to be returned to Pledging Group and, in either case, the security interest in, and general first lien upon, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Secured Group shall have been perfected as required by applicable law and shall constitute a first priority perfected security interest therein and general first lien thereon, and (ii) after giving effect to such substitution, the Value of such substitute Performance Assurance shall equal the greater of Pledging Group's Collateral Requirement or Pledging Group's Minimum Transfer Amount. Each substitution of Performance Assurance shall constitute a reaffirmation by Pledging Group that the substituted Performance Assurance shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of this Collateral Annex, including, without limitation, the security interest in, general first lien on and right of offset against, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Secured Group pursuant to Paragraph 2. (c) The Transfer of any Performance Assurance by Secured Group in accordance with this Paragraph 5 shall be deemed a release by Secured Group of its security interest, general first lien and right of offset granted pursuant to Paragraph 2 hereof only with respect to such returned Performance Assurance. In connection with each Transfer of any Performance Assurance pursuant to this Paragraph 5, Pledging Group will, upon request of Secured Group, execute a receipt showing the Performance Assurance Transferred to it. (d) Any Transfer of or receipt for Performance Assurance effected by a Custodian in accordance herewith for Secured Group shall satisfy the obligation of Secured Group in respect thereof.

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on any Business Day, Seller may give Notice to Buyer requesting a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided by Seller for the benefit of Buyer, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has occurred and is continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, and (iii) no amounts are owing and unpaid from Seller to Buyer hereunder. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer. Seller shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the reduction in Performance Assurance. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited to, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of Buyer) shall be borne by Seller. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have five (5) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Seller. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer, Buyer shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) . Except when an Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller shall have occurred and be continuing or an Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, Seller may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value upon five (5) Business Days’ Notice (provided such Notice is made on or before the Notification Time, otherwise the notification period shall be sixsix (6) Business Days) to Buyer. Upon the Transfer to Buyer of the substitute Performance Assurance, Buyer shall Transfer the relevant replaced Performance Assurance to Seller within five (5) Business Days. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no such substitution shall be permitted unless (i) the substitute Performance Assurance is Transferred simultaneously or has been Transferred to Buyer prior to the release of the Performance Assurance to be returned to Seller and the security interest in, and general first lien upon, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer shall have been perfected as required by applicable law and shall constitute a first priority perfected security interest therein and general first lien thereon, and (ii) after giving effect to such substitution, the substitute Performance Assurance shall equal the amount of Performance Assurance being replaced. Each substitution of Performance Assurance shall constitute a representation and warranty by Seller that the substituted Performance Assurance shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of this Article 5, including without limitation the security interest in, general first lien on and right of offset against, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer pursuant to this Article 5. The Transfer of any Performance Assurance by Buyer in accordance with this Section 5.3 shall be deemed a release by Buyer of its security interest, general first lien and right of offset granted pursuant to this Article 5 hereof only with respect to such returned Performance Assurance. In connection with each Transfer of any Performance Assurance pursuant to this Article 5, Seller will, upon request of Xxxxx, execute a receipt showing the Performance Assurance Transferred to it.

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. ‌ (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on any Business Day, Seller may give Notice to Buyer requesting a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided by Seller for the benefit of Buyer, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has occurred and is continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, and (iii) no amounts are owing and unpaid from Seller to Buyer hereunder including without limitation any Undelivered Energy Penalty. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer. Seller Buyer shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the effect any permitted reduction in Performance AssuranceAssurance in accordance with the form of the Performance Assurance that has been provided. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited to, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of Buyer) shall be borne by Seller. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have five (5) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Seller. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer, Buyer shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) Except when an Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller shall have occurred and be continuing or an Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, Seller may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value upon five (5) Business Days’ Notice (provided such Notice is made on or before the Notification Time, otherwise the notification period shall be sixsix (6) Business Days) to Buyer. Upon the Transfer to Buyer of the substitute Performance Assurance, Buyer shall Transfer the relevant replaced Performance Assurance to Seller within five (5) Business Days. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no such substitution shall be permitted unless (i) the substitute Performance Assurance is Transferred simultaneously or has been Transferred to Buyer prior to the release of the Performance Assurance to be returned to Seller and the security interest in, and general first lien upon, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer shall have been perfected as required by applicable law and shall constitute a first priority perfected security interest therein and general first lien thereon, and (ii) after giving effect to such substitution, the substitute Performance Assurance shall equal the amount of Performance Assurance being replaced. Each substitution of Performance Assurance shall constitute a representation and warranty by Seller that the substituted Performance Assurance shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of this Article 5, including without limitation the security interest in, general first lien on and right of offset against, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer pursuant to this Article 5. (c) The Transfer of any Performance Assurance by Buyer in accordance with this Section 5.3 shall be deemed a release by Buyer of its security interest, general first lien and right of offset granted pursuant to this Article 5 hereof only with respect to such returned Performance Assurance. In connection with each Transfer of any Performance Assurance pursuant to this Article 5, Seller will, upon request of Xxxxx, execute a receipt showing the Performance Assurance Transferred to it.

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on any Business Day, Seller may give Notice to Buyer requesting a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided by Seller for the benefit of Buyer, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has occurred and is continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, and (iii) no amounts are owing and unpaid from Seller to Buyer hereunder. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer. Seller shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the reduction in Performance Assurance. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited to, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of Buyer) shall be borne by Seller. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have five (5) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Seller. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer, Buyer shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) Except when an Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller shall have occurred and be continuing or an Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, Seller may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value upon five (5) Business Days’ Notice (provided such Notice is made on or before the Notification Time, otherwise the notification period shall be sixfive

Reduction and Substitution of Performance Assurance. (a) If the amount of Performance Assurance held by Buyer exceeds the amount required pursuant to Section 5.1, on any Business Day, Seller may give Notice to Buyer requesting a reduction in the amount of Performance Assurance previously provided by Seller for the benefit of Buyer, provided that, (i) after giving effect to the requested reduction in Performance Assurance, no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller has occurred and is continuing, and (ii) no Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, and (iii) no amounts are owing and unpaid from Seller to Buyer hereunder. A permitted reduction in Performance Assurance may be effected by the Transfer of Cash to Seller or the reduction of the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer. Seller shall have the right to specify the means of effecting the reduction in Performance Assurance. In all cases, the cost and expense of reducing Performance Assurance (including, but not limited to, the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of Buyer) shall be borne by Seller. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, (iii) if Seller’s reduction demand is made on or before the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have five (5) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, and (iv) if Seller’s reduction demand is made after the Notification Time on a Business Day, then Buyer shall have six (6) Business Days to effect a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance, in each case, if such reduction is to be effected by the return of Cash to Seller. If a permitted reduction in Performance Assurance is to be effected by a reduction in the amount of an outstanding Letter of Credit previously issued for the benefit of Buyer, Buyer shall promptly take such action as is reasonably necessary to effectuate such reduction. (b) . Except when an Event of Default or Potential Event of Default with respect to Seller shall have occurred and be continuing or an Early Termination Date has occurred or been designated as a result of an Event of Default with respect to Seller for which there exist any unsatisfied payment obligations, Seller may substitute Performance Assurance for other existing Performance Assurance of equal value upon five (5) Business Days’ Notice (provided such Notice is made on or before the Notification Time, otherwise the notification period shall be sixsix (6) Business Days) to Buyer. Upon the Transfer to Buyer of the substitute Performance Assurance, Buyer shall Transfer the relevant replaced Performance Assurance to Seller within five (5) Business Days. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no such substitution shall be permitted unless (i) the substitute Performance Assurance is Transferred simultaneously or has been Transferred to Buyer prior to the release of the Performance Assurance to be returned to Seller and the security interest in, and general first lien upon, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer shall have been perfected as required by applicable law and shall constitute a first priority perfected security interest therein and general first lien thereon, and (ii) after giving effect to such substitution, the substitute Performance Assurance shall equal the amount of Performance Assurance being replaced. Each substitution of Performance Assurance shall constitute a representation and warranty by Seller that the substituted Performance Assurance shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of this Article 5, including without limitation the security interest in, general first lien on and right of offset against, such substituted Performance Assurance granted pursuant hereto in favor of Buyer pursuant to this Article 5. The Transfer of any Performance Assurance by Buyer in accordance with this Section 5.3 shall be deemed a release by Buyer of its security interest, general first lien and right of offset granted pursuant to this Article 5 hereof only with respect to such returned Performance Assurance. In connection with each Transfer of any Performance Assurance pursuant to this Article 5, Seller will, upon request of Buyer, execute a receipt showing the Performance Assurance Transferred to it.