Common use of Utility Interconnection Agreement Clause in Contracts

Utility Interconnection Agreement. A. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that the project satisfies all utility criteria for interconnection of the project to the specified utility service area’s electric distribution system. This includes coordinating all negotiations, paying any interconnection fees, meeting with the Utility, design reviews, and participating in any needed interaction between the Utility and the Owner. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the interconnection process that can be determined at the time of the Contractor’s response to a sitespecific solicitation and these costs will be a part of the Contractor’s quote. B. The Contractor is responsible for preparing required submissions for obtaining the Net Energy Metering (NEM) and interconnection agreement from the utility. The Owner will sign the NEM and interconnection agreements, not the contractor. C. The Contractor shall manage interconnection and startup of project in coordination with the Site and the utility(ies). The Contractor shall at its own expense pay any interconnection, processing, and other fees and expenses as may be required by the Utility for interconnection and operation of the project.