MASTER ENERGY PURCHASE & SALE AGREEMENT
Enron Energy Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("EESI"), and EMW Energy
Services Corp., a Delaware corporation ("EMW"), referred to individually as a
"PARTY" and collectively as the "PARTIES," enter into this Master Energy
Purchase & Sales Agreement (together with all Transactions, collectively, this
"AGREEMENT") effective as of December 23, 1999, (the "EFFECTIVE DATE"). The
General Provisions set forth in Appendix "1" will apply to this Agreement.
ARTICLE 1 TERM
This Agreement will govern all Transactions, be effective as of the Effective
Date and continue for a period of two (2) years from the Services Commencement
Date (the "PRIMARY TERM"); provided, however, EMW will have the option to extend
the term for an additional two (2) year period (the SECONDARY TERM") by
providing EESI written notice of such election at least ninety (90) Days prior
to the second (2nd) anniversary of the Services Commencement Date; provided
further, however, that in the event any Transaction provides for a Period of
Delivery extending beyond the Primary Term, or if applicable, the Secondary Term
of this Agreement, then this Agreement will continue to apply to all such
Transactions until all such Transactions are completed. Termination of this
Agreement in all instances will be subject to Article 10.4.
ARTICLE 2 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
2.1. CONTRACT FORMATION. EESI and EMW from time to time during the term hereof
may, but are not obligated to, enter into Transactions for the purchase or
sale of Energy to which this Agreement will apply. Each Transaction will
(a) be formed, effectuated and evidenced by a written paper-based
Transaction Agreement executed by the Parties, including by facsimile
and/or counterparts; (b) constitute a part of this Agreement; (c) be valid
and enforceable as a result of the use of these procedures for the mutual
benefit of the Parties; (d) be resolved, in the case of any conflict
between the provisions of this Agreement and those contained in a
Transaction Agreement, in favor of the Transaction Agreement and (e)
govern all Transactions between the Parties from and after the Effective
Date.
2.2. PARTIES BOUND. The Parties will be legally bound by each Transaction upon
execution of the Transaction Agreement in accordance with this Article 2
and acknowledge that each Party will rely thereon in doing business
related to the Transaction.
2.3. INTERRUPTIBLE OR FIRM. Each Transaction Agreement will indicate whether
Energy purchased or sold, and delivered under this Agreement for each
Transaction is interruptible or firm as set forth in Article 3. If a
Transaction is not designated as interruptible or firm, it will be deemed
to be interruptible. When the sale and purchase of Energy under this
Article 2.3 is deemed interruptible by the Parties as set forth in Article
3, nothing herein will obligate Seller to sell and deliver or Buyer to
purchase and receive any quantity of Energy.
2.4. TRANSACTION AGREEMENTS. The Parties agree that a Transaction will be
confirmed by the execution of a Transaction Agreement. Upon execution of a
Transaction Agreement, the Transaction Agreement will be (a) conclusive
evidence of the Transaction made the subject matter thereof, (b) binding
and enforceable against Seller and Buyer, and (c) the final expression of
all the terms of such Transaction.
ARTICLE 3 QUANTITY OBLIGATIONS
3.1. SALES BY EESI TO EMW
A. EESI'S SALES OBLIGATION. Subject to the conditions and requirements of
the section entitled "Operations and Delivery" set forth in Appendix
"1", EESI and EMW will Schedule, or cause to be Scheduled, at the
Delivery Point(s) on an interruptible or firm basis, as the Parties so
elect, a quantity of Energy and Ancillary Services for (a) requested
Periods of Delivery equal to or in excess of one (1) Month (a "FORWARD
TRANSACTION") and (b) for any period for which EMW has not requested
that EESI provide either the Full Management Services or the Imbalance
Management Services, requested Periods of Delivery during a Month (an
"INTRA-MONTH TRANSACTION"), in both cases equal to the quantity
requested by EMW pursuant to the terms of this Agreement (the
"REQUESTED QUANTITY"); provided, however, in no event will EESI be
obligated to sell or deliver an aggregate quantity of Energy (i) under
all Transaction in excess of 2,000,000 kWh per Hour (the "MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE QUANTITY")or (ii) under any one Transaction in excess of
50,000 kWh per Hour (the "MAXIMUM DAILY QUANTITY").
B. EESI'S FAILURE TO SCHEDULE. If EESI and EMW have elected in a
Transaction for the sale and purchase and delivery of Energy on a firm
basis, and if EESI fails to Schedule the Requested Quantity, then such
occurrence, unless excused by Force Majeure or EMW's failure to
perform, will constitute an "EESI DEFICIENCY DEFAULT" and the "EESI
DEFICIENCY QUANTITY" will be the numerical difference between the
Requested Quantity and the quantity of Energy Scheduled for such
period, stated in MWhs. In the event of an EESI Deficiency Default,
EESI will pay EMW the sum of the following: (i) an amount equal to the
product of the EESI Deficiency Quantity and the Replacement Price
Differential, PLUS (ii) liquidated damages equal to the product of
$0.15 per MWh and the EESI Deficiency Quantity, to compensate EMW for
its administrative and operational costs. During any Month in which
EESI's nonperformance under this Article 3.1 B continues for a period
of 5 consecutive Days, EMW may elect upon written notice to EESI,
without liability, not to recommence Scheduling Energy or Ancillary
Services hereunder for the remainder of such Month, but for no longer
period. Subject to netting pursuant to Article 3.4, payment to EMW
will be made upon receipt of an invoice by EESI pursuant to this
Article 3.1 B and otherwise in accordance with the terms of the
Financial Matters provision set forth in Appendix 1 of this Agreement.
C. EMW'S FAILURE TO SCHEDULE. If EESI and EMW have elected in a
Transaction for the sale and purchase, and delivery of Energy on a
firm basis, and if EMW fails to Schedule the Requested Quantity, then
such occurrence, unless excused by Force Majeure or EESI's failure to
perform, will constitute an "EMW DEFICIENCY DEFAULT" and the "EMW
DEFICIENCY QUANTITY" will be the numerical difference between the
Requested Quantity and the quantity of Energy Scheduled for such
period, stated in MWhs. In the event of an EMW Deficiency Default, EMW
will pay EESI the sum of the following: (i) an amount equal to the
product of the EMW Deficiency Quantity and the Replacement Price
Differential, PLUS (ii) liquidated damages equal to the product of
$0.15 per MWh and the EMW Deficiency Quantity, to compensate EESI for
its administrative and operational costs. During any Month in which
EMW's nonperformance under this Article 3.1 C continues for a period
of 5 consecutive Days, EESI may elect, upon written notice to EMW,
without liability, not to recommence Scheduling Energy or Ancillary
Services for the remainder of such Month, but for no longer period.
Subject to netting pursuant to Article 3.4, payment to EESI will be
made in accordance with the Financial Matters provisions set forth in
Appendix "1."
3.2. PURCHASES BY EESI FROM EMW.
A. EESI'S PURCHASE OBLIGATION. Subject to the conditions and requirements
of the section entitled "Operations and Delivery" set forth in
Appendix "1", EESI and EMW will Schedule, or cause to be Scheduled, at
the Delivery Point(s) on an interruptible or firm basis as the Parties
so elect, a quantity of Energy and Ancillary Services for (a) Forward
Transactions and (b) for any period for which EMW has not requested
that EESI provide either the Full Management Services or the Imbalance
Management Services, Intra-Month Transactions, in both cases equal to
the quantity offered by EMW pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
(the "OFFERED QUANTITY"); provided, however, in no event will EESI be
obligated to purchase or receive an aggregate quantity of Energy in
excess of Maximum Aggregate Quantity or Maximum Daily Quantity.
B. EESI FAILURE TO SCHEDULE. If EESI and EMW have elected in a
Transaction for the sale and purchase, and delivery of Energy on a
firm basis, and if EESI fails to Schedule the Offered Quantity, then
such occurrence, unless excused by Force Majeure or EMW's failure to
perform, will constitute an "EESI PURCHASE DEFAULT" and the "EESI
DEFAULT QUANTITY" will be the numerical difference between the Offered
Quantity and the quantity of Energy Scheduled, stated in MWhs. In the
event of an EESI Purchase Default, EESI will pay EMW the sum of the
following: (i) an amount equal to the product of the EESI Default
Quantity and the Replacement Price Differential, PLUS (ii) liquidated
damages equal to the product of $0.15 per MWh and the EESI Default
Quantity, to compensate EMW for its administrative and operational
costs. During any Month in which EESI's nonperformance under this
Article 3.2 B continues for a period of 5 consecutive Days, EMW may
elect upon written notice to EESI, without liability, not to
recommence Scheduling Energy or Ancillary Services for the remainder
of the Month, but for no longer period. Subject to netting pursuant to
Article 3.4, payment to EMW will be made in accordance with the
Financial Matters provisions set forth in Appendix "1."
C. EMW'S FAILURE TO SCHEDULE. If EESI and EMW have elected in a
Transaction for the sale and purchase, and delivery of Energy on a
firm basis, and if EMW fails to Schedule the Offered Quantity, then
such occurrence unless excused by Force Majeure or EESI's failure to
perform will constitute an "EMW SALES
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DEFAULT" and the "EMW DEFAULT QUANTITY" will be the numerical
difference between the Offered Quantity and the quantity of Energy
Scheduled for such period, stated in MWhs. In the event of an EMW
Sales Default, EMW will pay EESI the sum of the following: (i) an
amount equal to the product of the EMW Default Quantity and the
Replacement Price Differential, PLUS (ii) liquidated damages equal to
the product of $0.15 per MWh and the EMW Default Quantity, to
compensate EESI for its administrative and operational costs. During
any Month in which EMW's nonperformance under this Article 3.2 C
continues for a period of 5 consecutive Days, EESI may elect, upon
written notice to EMW, without liability, not to recommence Scheduling
Energy or Ancillary Services hereunder for the remainder of the Month,
but for no longer period. Subject to netting pursuant to Article 3.4,
payment to EWSI will be made upon receipt of an invoice by EMW
pursuant to Article 3.2 B and otherwise in accordance with the
Financial Matters provisions set forth in Appendix "1".
3.3. SCHEDULING QUANTITIES AND DELIVERY POINTS. Unless otherwise agreed,
nothing in this Agreement, and in particular this Article 3, will require
or permit either Party to Schedule Energy at a point other than at a
Delivery Point or in quantities in excess of the Requested Quantity or
Offered Quantity.
3.4. NETTING.
A. INTRAAGREEMENT. In the event that EMW and EESI are each required to pay
an amount to the other Party in the same Month under this Agreement,
then such amounts with respect to each Party may be aggregated and the
Parties may discharge their obligations to pay through netting, in
which case the Party, if any, owing the greater aggregate amount may
pay to the other Party the difference between the amounts owed.
B. INTERAGREEMENT. In the event that a Termination Event occurs under
either this Agreement or that certain Master Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the Parties under even date herewith (the "MASTER GAS
AGREEMENT") and EMW and EESI are each required to pay an amount to the
other Party in the same Month pursuant to this Agreement and/or the
Master Gas Agreement, then such amounts with respect to each Party may
be aggregated and the Parties may discharge their obligations to pay
through netting, in which case the Party, if any, owing the greater
aggregate amount may pay to the other Party the difference between the
amounts owed.
ARTICLE 4 MANAGEMENT SERVICES
4.1. INITIAL SERVICES. For a period commencing as of the Services Commencement
Date and extending for a period of six (6) months (the "INITIAL PERIOD"),
EESI will provide EMW, at no cost, the following services, other than the
third-party related Ancillary Services (collectively referred to as the
"FULL MANAGEMENT SERVICES"):
A. LOAD FORECASTING. EESI will estimate the full Energy requirements each
Hour for those customers which EMW has notified EESI that it has
acquired and for whom EMW desires to purchase Energy each Hour from
EESI (the "LOAD FORECAST") pursuant to Article 3.1. (the "LOAD
FORECASTING SERVICE").
B. SCHEDULING. EESI will Schedule Energy each Hour during a Period of
Delivery under each Transaction; provided, however, in no event will
such quantity of Energy exceed the Maximum Daily Quantity or be
permitted if it would cause EMW to exceed the Maximum Aggregate
Quantity (the "SCHEDULING SERVICE"):
1. During any Month for which EMW has requested that EESI provide the
Full Management Services or the Imbalance Management Services,
EESI will Schedule the Load Forecast, as the Requested Quantity,
for delivery by EMW's Transmission Provider from the Delivery
Point to EMW's customers.
2. During any Month for which EMW has not requested that EESI provide
the Full Management Services or the Imbalance Management Services,
EESI will Schedule the Requested Quantity for delivery by EMW's
Transmission Provider from the Delivery Point to EMW's customers.
3. EESI will Schedule the Offered Quantity for receipt by EESIs
Transmission Provider at the Delivery Point.
C. IMBALANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICE. EESI will, during any Month for which
EMW has requested that EESI provide the Full Management Services
(other than the Invoicing Services), adjust as deemed necessary the
quantity then currently Scheduled with all Transmission Providers,
perform imbalance trades and
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settlements and all other activities deemed necessary to assure
compliance with the Scheduling tolerances of the Transmission
Providers (the "IMBALANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES"). In the event a
Transmission Provider(s) assess any charge and/or penalty for
variances between the actual Energy consumption of EMW's customers and
the quantity of Energy Scheduled on EMW's behalf ("VARIANCES"),
including the cost of replacement Energy or cash outs (the "IMBALANCE
SETTLEMENTS"), EESI will be responsible for all Imbalance Settlements
properly imposed pursuant to the terms and conditions of such
Transmission Providers rates and tariffs, as long as (i) such
Imbalance Settlements are not due to deviations in the actual Energy
consumption from the Energy consumption data obtained by EESI from or
through EMW or the telemetering facilities of EMW's customers, as
applicable (ie, the Load Forecasting Services that EMW is required to
receive to obtain the Imbalance Management Services), other than those
data deviations occurring from the gross negligence, willful
misconduct or bad faith of EESI; and (ii) EMW promptly complied with
any and all Curtailment Orders.
D. INVOICING SERVICE. EESI will prepare the written statement setting
forth Energy Scheduled during the preceding Month, and other charges
due EMW, including, without limitation, deficiency or default charges
under Article 3 of this Agreement, as required under the Financial
Matters provisions set forth in Appendix "1" for all purchases of
Energy and/or Ancillary Services by EESI pursuant to Article 5.2
hereof (the "INVOICING SERVICES").
E. OTHER ACTIONS. EESI will take such actions and enter into such
additional agreements as may be required from time to time by EMW or
third parties so as to enable EESI to perform the above referenced
actions.
4.2. SUBSEQUENT SERVICES. EESI will provide EMW the Full Management Services or
any or all of the individual services referenced in Sections A, B, D, or E
of Article 4.1 above (it being specifically recognized and agreed that EMW
may not elect to receive the Imbalance Management Services, except as a
part of the Full Management Services) commencing as of the 6 Month
anniversary of the Services Commencement Date and extending for the Primary
Term (plus any Secondary Term) of this Agreement at the following prices:
TIME PERIOD SERVICE COSTS
A period from the six (6) Month anniversary of the Services The actual costs incurred (including out-of-pocket,
Commencement Date and extending until the first anniversary general and administrative, employee and employee
of the Services Commencement Date; provided, however if an benefit and any reasonable internal allocations
initial firm commitment underwritten public offering of received in connection with the provision of the Full
shares of common stock of EMW registered under the Management Services) by EESI in providing the services
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, has not been consummated selected by EMW, but in no event will such cost of
on or prior to six (6) Months following the Effective Date, service exceed an amount equal to $3.00 per MWh.
then EMW may elect to extend this period for an additional
six (6) Months beyond the first anniversary of said Services
Commencement Date by giving EESI written notice of such
election at least ten (10) Days prior to said first
anniversary date.
A period from the first anniversary of the Services An amount indicated below for each service:
Commencement Date (or the eighteen (18) month anniversary in Load Forecasting Service: $5,000 per Month
the event EMW has extended the above period pursuant to the Scheduling Service: $4,000 per Month
above provisions) and extending through the Primary Term of Imbalance Management Service: $0.50 per MWh
this Agreement. Invoicing Service: $6,000 per Month.
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A period from the expiration of the Primary Term and An amount mutually agreed to by the Parties, not to exceed
extending through the Secondary Term, if any, of this the following amounts:
Agreement. Load Forecasting Service: $20,000 per Month
Scheduling Service: $16,000 per Month
Imbalance Management Service: $2.000 per MWh
Invoicing Service: $24,000 per Month.
4.3. EMW'S OBLIGATION. To enable EESI to perform any or all of the services
specified as a component of Full Management Services:
A. LIMITED NON-EXCLUSIVE AGENT. EMW appoints and authorizes EESI as its
limited, non-exclusive agent to take actions necessary to perform the
Full Management Services during the Initial Period and any individual
service comprising the Full Management Services thereafter; provided,
however such appointment is a limited agency wherein the duties of
EESI are specifically limited to the subject matter thereof and will
not create or result in the imposition on EESI of any other duties of
any kind, including without limitation any duties that otherwise may
arise by operation of law. Nothing herein will cause EESI to be or to
be deemed a party to any transmission agreement with EMW's
Transmission Provider(s) and particularly, without limitation, EESI
does not hereby assume any obligation, liability or responsibility of
EMW to EMW's Transmission Provider(s) in connection with the
obligation to pay transmission invoices.
B. ENERGY CONSUMPTION DATA. EMW will provide EESI (or allow EESI access
to during the applicable Period of Delivery) the actual Energy
consumption data for EMW's customers; and/or provide or allow EESI to
obtain the actual real-time Energy consumption data of such customers
through existing telemetering facilities connected to the electric
power distribution facilities of EMW's customer's utility. Said data
consumption information is subject to the operational requirements of
EMW's customer's utility and will be deemed confidential information
pursuant to Article 10.7 of this Agreement;
C. IMBALANCE SETTLEMENTS. Be responsible for Imbalance Settlements to the
extent such Imbalance Settlements are due to deviations in the actual
Energy consumption from the Energy consumption data obtained by EESI
from or through EMW and/or the telemetering facilities connected to
the electric power distribution facilities of EMW's customer's
utility, as applicable (other than those data deviations occurring
from the gross negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith of EESI);
or EMW's failure to promptly comply with any and all Curtailment
Orders.
D. OTHER ACTIONS. EMW will take such actions and enter into such
additional agreements as may be required from time to time by EESI or
third parties so as to enable EESI to perform the above referenced
actions.
4.4. LIABILITY FOR PERFORMANCE OF FULL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. EESI WILL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY ACT OR OMISSION BY EESI IN CONNECTION WITH EESI'S PERFORMANCE OF
THE FULL MANAGEMENT SERVICES OR ANY INDIVIDUAL SERVICE COMPRISING THE FULL
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DUE TO OR ARISING OUT OF EESI'S NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT THE PARTIES ARE CONCURRENTLY
NEGLIGENT, EESI'S LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THAT PERCENTAGE ASSOCIATED
WITH ITS NEGLIGENCE; PROVIDED FURTHER, HOWEVER, IN NO EVENT WILL EESI BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM RESULTING, IN WHOLE OR PART, FROM THE WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT OR BAD FAITH OF EMW.
ARTICLE 5 PRICING OPTIONS
5.1. CONTRACT PRICE ELECTION FOR SALES BY EESI TO EMW. The Contract Price for
all quantities of Energy or Ancillary Services sold by EESI to EMW
pursuant to this Agreement will be specified on the applicable Transaction
Agreement pursuant to one of the following options:
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A. FORWARD TRANSACTIONS IN EXISTING MARKETS. EMW may elect, subject to
the maximum Transaction size specified in Article 3.1 A, to receive a
Contract Price for the purchase of Energy or Ancillary Services from
EESI for any Forward Transaction in the markets and at the Delivery
Points specified on Exhibit "C" (an "EXISTING MARKET") equal to either
of the following:
1. EMW may request EESI's then current sales price per MWh
applicable to wholesale transactions for the Existing Markets
based on the applicable index specified for such Existing Market
for the specified Period of Delivery and adjusted for the
applicable load shape and service delivery voltage and applicable
locational basis adjustment from the Delivery Point to EMW's
customers (but specifically excluding any premiums for the Full
Management Services, any individual service comprising the Full
Management Services or associated with the Requested Quantity,
such as small quantity, odd lot or illiquidity premiums or any
costs or ancillary charges associated with EESI's delivery of the
Energy to the Delivery Point), the "QUOTED CURVE PRICE" by
contacting EESI between the hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
C.T. of each Business Day (the "PRICING HOURS") requesting any
such price for a specified quantity of Energy to be Scheduled
during a selected Period of Delivery. If EMW accepts the Quoted
Curve Price within the time period specified by EESI, EESI will
promptly prepare a Transaction Agreement documenting such
Transaction. If EMW fails to accept the Quoted Curve Price within
the time period specified by EESI, EMW will be deemed to have
declined the Quoted Curve Price and no Transaction will be formed
and effectuated; or
2. EMW may request EESI's final sales price per MWh applicable to
wholesale transactions for the Existing Markets based on the
applicable index specified for such Existing Market for the
specified Delivery Point for the specified Period of Delivery and
adjusted for the applicable load shape and service delivery
voltage and applicable locational basis adjustment from the
Delivery Point to EMW's customers (but specifically excluding any
premiums for the Full Management Services, any individual service
comprising the Full Management Services or associated with the
Requested Quantity, such as small quantity, odd lot or
illiquidity premiums or any costs or ancillary charges associated
with EESI's delivery of the Energy to the Delivery Point), as of
the end of the applicable Business Day (the "SETTLED CURVE
PRICE") by contacting EESI during the Pricing Hours requesting
any such price for a specified quantity of Energy to be Scheduled
during the selected Period of Delivery. Upon receipt of EMW's
request, EESI will promptly prepare a Transaction Agreement
documenting such Transaction and the applicable Settled Curve
Price. If EMW fails to request the Settled Curve Price within the
Pricing Hours, then EMW will be deemed to have declined the
Settled Curve Price and no Transaction will be formed and
effectuated.
B. FORWARD TRANSACTIONS IN NEW MARKETS.
1. For any market in the United States that EMW proposes to enter
that is not specified on Exhibit "C" (a "NEW MARKET"), EMW may
request, in writing, that EESI provide an applicable index and
Delivery Point for each New Market upon which the Contract Price
for sales of Energy and Ancillary Services by EESI in a Forward
Transaction in the New Market would be based. EESI will propose
such index and associated Delivery Point within 10 Business Days
of receipt of EMW's written request.
2. If EMW accepts the proposed index and Delivery Point, then the
Contract Price for any purchases of Energy and Ancillary Services
by EMW for a Forward Transaction in a New Market will be the
amount determined pursuant to the procedures identified in Article
5.1. A. 1. or 2. above, as elected by EMW, utilizing the index and
Delivery Point identified by EESI. Upon establishment of the
Contract Price for the sale of Energy and Ancillary Services by
EESI in the applicable New Market, Exhibit "C" will be amended to
reflect such New Market, index and Delivery Point.
3. If EMW rejects the proposed index and Delivery Point, then the
Parties will use all commercially reasonable efforts to determine
a mutually agreeable substitute index and Delivery Point for the
applicable New Market; provided, however, if the Parties are
unable to determine such mutually acceptable index and Delivery
Point within a reasonable time period, then the Parties will use
the Alternate Price Redetermination procedures provided in
Appendix "1".
4. EESI will determine the index and Delivery Point for each New
Market based on EESI's operational market analysis.
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C. INTRA-MONTH QUANTITIES. For any Hour for which EMW has not requested
that EESI provide either the Full Management Services or the Imbalance
Management Services for an Existing Market or New Market, as
applicable, the Contract Price for the sale of Energy and Ancillary
Services by EESI in an Intra-Month Transaction will be the cash price
offer per MWh by EESI for delivery at the applicable delivery point.
D. SETTLED CURVE PRICE STATEMENTS. EESI will provide, on a Monthly basis,
a statement for any Existing Market and those mutually agreeable New
Markets in which EESI is actively engaged in the sale of Energy and
Ancillary Services specifying the Settled Curve Price for the current
forward twelve Month period for each Business Day.
5.2. CONTRACT PRICE FOR PURCHASES BY EESI FROM EMW. Purchases of Energy or
Ancillary Services by EESI subsequent to the expiration of the Initial
Period for any Market that EMW has not requested that EESI provide either
the Full Management Services or the Imbalance Management Services, the
Contract Price for all quantities of Energy and Ancillary Services
purchased by EESI from EMW pursuant to this Agreement will be specified on
the applicable Transaction Agreement pursuant to one of the following
options:
A. FORWARD TRANSACTIONS IN EXISTING MARKETS. EMW may elect to receive a
Contract Price for the sale of Energy and/or Ancillary Services to
EESI for any Forward Transaction in an Existing Market equal to either
of the following:
1. EMW may request EESI's then current purchase price per MWh
applicable to wholesale transactions for the Existing Markets
based on the applicable index specified for such Existing Market
for the specified Period of Delivery and adjusted for the
applicable load shape and service delivery voltage and applicable
locational basis adjustment from the Delivery Point to EMW's
customers (but specifically excluding any premiums for the Full
Management Services, any individual service comprising the Full
Management Services or associated with the Offered Quantity, such
as small quantity, odd lot or illiquidity premiums or any costs
or ancillary charges associated with EESI's delivery of the
Energy to the Delivery Point), the "PURCHASE CURVE PRICE" by
contacting EESI during the Pricing Hours requesting any such
price for a specified quantity of Energy to be Scheduled during a
selected Period of Delivery. If EMW accepts the Purchase Curve
Price within the time period specified by EESI, then EESI will
promptly prepare a Transaction Agreement documenting such
Transaction. If EMW fails to accept the Purchase Curve Price
within the time period specified by EESI, then EMW will be deemed
to have declined the Purchase Curve Price and no Transaction will
be formed and effectuated; or
2. EMW may request EESI's final purchase price per MWh applicable to
wholesale transactions for the Existing Markets based on the
applicable index specified for such Existing Market for the
specified Delivery Point for the specified Period of Delivery and
adjusted for the applicable load shape and service delivery
voltage and applicable locational basis adjustment from the
Delivery Point to EMW's customers (but specifically excluding any
premiums for the Full Management Services, any individual service
comprising the Full Management Services or associated with the
Offered Quantity, such as small quantity, odd lot or illiquidity
premiums or any costs or ancillary charges associated with EESI's
delivery of the Energy to the Delivery Point), as of the end of
the applicable Business Day (the "SETTLED PURCHASE CURVE PRICE")
by contacting EESI during the Pricing Hours requesting any such
price for a specified quantity of Energy to be Scheduled during a
selected Period of Delivery. Upon receipt of EMW's request, then
EESI will promptly prepare a Transaction Agreement documenting
such Transaction and the applicable Settled Purchase Curve Price.
If EMW fails to request and accept the Settled Purchase Curve
Price within the Pricing Hours, then EMW will be deemed to have
declined the Settled Purchase Curve Price and no Transaction will
be formed and effectuated.
B. FORWARD TRANSACTIONS IN NEW MARKETS.
1. In the event EMW has proposed to enter a New Market and has
requested that EESI provide an index and Delivery Point for each
New Market upon which the Contract Price for sales of Energy
and/or Ancillary Services by EESI in a Forward Transaction in the
New Market would be based, then EMW may additionally request, in
writing, that EESI utilize such index and Delivery Point in the
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establishment of the Contract Price for purchases of Energy and
Ancillary Services by EESI in a Forward Transaction in such New
Market.
2. If EMW thereafter elects to sell Energy and Ancillary Services to
EESI in a Forward Transaction in the specified New Market, then
the Contract Price for any purchases of Energy and Ancillary
Services by EESI for a Forward Transaction in such New Market
will be the amount determined pursuant to the procedures
identified in Article 5.2. A. 1 or 2. above, as elected by EMW,
utilizing the index and Delivery Point identified by EESI. Upon
establishment of the Contract Price for the purchase of Energy
and Ancillary Services by EESI in the applicable New Market,
Exhibit "C" will be amended to reflect such New Market, index and
Delivery Point.
C. INTRA-MONTH QUANTITIES. The Contract Price for the purchase of Energy
and Ancillary Services by EESI in an Intra-Month Transaction will be
equal to the cash price bid per MWh by EESI for receipt at the
applicable Delivery Point.
5.3. SETTLED PURCHASE CURVE PRICE STATEMENTS. EESI will provide, on a Monthly
basis, a statement for any Existing Market and those mutually agreeable New
Markets in which EESI is actively engaged in the purchase of Energy and
Ancillary Services specifying the Settled Purchase Curve Price for the
current forward twelve (12) Month period for each Business Day.
5.4. INTENT. The intent of Articles 5.1 and 5.2 is to give EMW the benefit of
access to EESI's wholesale Energy and Ancillary Services pricing for retail
loads without the premiums associated with odd lot or new market
illiquidity.
ARTICLE 6 DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES
6.1. EARLY TERMINATION. If a Triggering Event (defined in Article 6.2) occurs
with respect to either Party at any time during the term of this Agreement,
the other Party (the "NOTIFYING PARTY") may (i) upon two (2) Business Days'
written notice to the Affected Party (defined in Article 6.2), which notice
will be given no later than sixty (60) Days after the discovery of the
occurrence of the Triggering Event, establish a date on which all
Transactions and this Agreement in respect thereof will terminate ("EARLY
TERMINATION DATE") except as provided in Article 10.4, and (ii) withhold
any payments due in respect of such Transactions; provided, however, upon
the occurrence of any Triggering Event listed in item (i) of Article 6.2 as
it may apply to any Party, all Transactions and this Agreement in respect
thereof will automatically terminate, without notice, as if an Early
Termination Date had been immediately declared except as provided in
Article 10.4. If an Early Termination Date occurs, the Notifying Party will
in good faith calculate its Gains, Losses and Costs, resulting from
termination of each Transaction in the manner described above, and
aggregate such Gains, Losses and Costs for all such terminated Transactions
into a single net amount (the "TERMINATION PAYMENT"). The Termination
Payment will be determined by (i) comparing the value of (a) the remaining
term, quantities and prices under each such Transaction had it not been
terminated to (b) the equivalent quantities and relevant market prices for
the remaining term either quoted by a bona fide third party offer or which
are reasonably expected to be available in the market under a replacement
contract for each such Transaction and (ii) ascertaining the associated
costs and attorneys' fees; provided, however, if the Termination Payment is
due to a Triggering Events listed in item (i) of Article 6.2, then in the
event the Termination Payment would result in a Gain to the Notifying
Party, the Termination Payment will be the absolute value of such Gain and
in the event the Termination Payment is due to a Triggering Events listed
in item (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v) of Article 6.2, then in the event the
Termination Payment would result in a Gain to the Notifying Party, the
Termination Payment will be zero (0). To ascertain the market prices of a
replacement contract the Notifying Party may consider, among other
valuations, any or all of the settlement prices of NYMEX electric power
futures contracts, quotations from leading dealers in electric power swap
contracts and other bona fide third party offers, all adjusted for the
length of the remaining term and the basis differential. The Notifying
Party will give the Affected Party written notice of the amount of the
Termination Payment, inclusive of a statement showing the basis for its
calculation and determination. The Affected Party will pay the Termination
Payment to the Notifying Party within ten (10) Days of receipt of such
notice. At the time for payment of any amount due under this Article 6,
each Party will pay to the other Party all additional amounts payable by it
pursuant to this Agreement, but all such amounts will be netted and
aggregated with any Termination Payment payable hereunder. If the Affected
Party disagrees with the calculation of the Termination Payment, the issue
will be
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submitted to arbitration in accordance with this Agreement and the
resulting Termination Payment will be due and payable within three (3)
Business Days after the award.
6.2. TRIGGERING EVENT means, with respect to a Party (the "AFFECTED PARTY"), a
"MAJOR BREACH" which will occur upon (i) either Party (a) making an
assignment for the benefit of creditors, (b) filing a petition or not
opposing a proceeding under any bankruptcy or similar law, including,
without limitation, receivership or dissolution pursuant to federal or
state law, or has such petition filed against it which remains undismissed
for 30 Days, or (c) becoming insolvent or is unable to pay its debts when
due;(ii) unless excused by Force Majeure, EESI fails to Schedule the
Requested Quantity or EMW fails to Schedule the Offered Quantity, as
applicable, for five (5) consecutive Days in any three (3) cumulative
Months in a twelve (12) cumulative Month period; (iii) either Party's
failing to make payment when due within five (5) Days of receipt of notice
of such failure (except good faith disputes); (iv) any Party's
representation hereunder proving to be false or misleading in a material
respect, causing a material adverse effect on such Party's ability to
perform under this Agreement or (v) the happening of any other event
specified in any Transaction Agreement as a "Major Breach".
6.3. OTHER EVENTS. If either Party under a Transaction is regulated by a
federal, state or local regulatory body, and such body will disallow all or
any portion of any costs incurred or yet to be incurred by such Party under
any provision of this Agreement, such action will neither operate to excuse
such Party from performance of any obligation nor give rise to any right of
such Party to any refund or retroactive adjustment of the Contract Price
provided in any Transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if either
Party's activities hereunder become subject to regulation of any kind
whatsoever under any law to a greater or different extent than that
existing on the Effective Date and such regulation either (i) renders this
Agreement illegal or unenforceable or (ii) materially adversely affects the
business of the Affected Party, with respect to its financial position or
otherwise, then in the case of (i) above, either Party, and in the case of
(ii) above, only the Party affected (for purposes of this Article only, the
"DEFAULTING PARTY"), will at such time have the right to declare an Early
Termination Date in accordance with the provisions hereof; provided,
notwithstanding the rights of the Parties to declare an Early Termination
Date as above stated, the Defaulting Party will be liable for payment of
the Termination Payment calculated by the other Party pursuant to Article
6.1.
6.4. OFFSET.
A. INTRAAGREEMENT. Each Party reserves to itself all rights, set-offs,
counterclaims and other remedies and defenses consistent with Article
10.3 (to the extent not expressly herein waived or denied) which such
Party has or may be entitled to arising from or out of this Agreement.
All outstanding Transactions and the obligations to make payment in
connection therewith or under this Agreement may be offset against
each other, set off or recouped therefrom.
B. INTERAGREEMENT. Each Party reserves, in the event that a Termination
Event occurs under either this Agreement or the Master Gas Agreement,
to itself all rights, set-offs, counterclaims and other remedies and
defenses consistent with Article 10.3 (to the extent not expressly
herein waived or denied) which such Party has or may be entitled to
arising from or out of this Agreement. All outstanding Transactions
and the obligations to make payment in connection therewith or under
this Agreement or the Master Energy Agreement may be offset against
each other, set off or recouped therefrom.
ARTICLE 7 FORCE MAJEURE
This Article 7 is the sole and exclusive excuse of performance permitted under
this Agreement and all other excuses at law or in equity are WAIVED to the
extent permitted by law. Except with respect to payment obligations, in the
event either Party is rendered unable, wholly or in part, by Force Majeure to
carry out its obligations hereunder, it is agreed that upon such Party's giving
notice and full particulars of such Force Majeure to the other Party as soon as
reasonably possible (such notice to be confirmed in writing), the obligations of
the Party giving such notice, to the extent they are affected by such event,
will be suspended from the inception and during the continuance of the Force
Majeure for a period not to exceed sixty (60) Days in the aggregate during any
twelve (12) Month period, but for no longer period. The Party receiving notice
of Force Majeure may immediately take such action as it deems necessary at its
expense for the entire sixty (60) Day period or any part thereof. The Parties
expressly agree that upon the expiration of the sixty (60) Day period, the Force
Majeure will no longer apply to the obligations hereunder and both EMW and EESI
will be obligated to perform. The cause of the Force Majeure will be remedied
with all reasonable diligence and dispatch; provided, unless otherwise agreed,
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provision herein will require or permit EESI or EMW to Schedule quantities of
Energy or Ancillary Services (i) in excess of the Requested Quantity or Offered
Quantity or (ii) at points other than the Delivery Point(s).
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ARTICLE 8 TAXES
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8.1. TAXES. Buyer will be responsible for, pay, and/or reimburse Seller for all
Taxes and/or other charges imposed or levied by any taxing authority on or
related to any Energy sold and/or delivered to Buyer, all other services or
property provided in connection therewith or pursuant to this Agreement,
and any payments made under this Agreement or any Agreement related hereto
to the extent such Taxes are from time to time customarily billed, imposed
or levied on or against such Energy, services, property or payments. Each
Party will and does hereby indemnify, release, defend and hold harmless the
other Party from and against any and all liability for Taxes that are the
responsibility of such Party pursuant to this Agreement. Either Party, upon
request of the other Party, will provide a certificate of exemption or
other reasonably satisfactory evidence of exemption if either Party or any
Transaction hereunder is exempt from Taxes, and each Party will use
reasonable efforts to (1) obtain and cooperate in obtaining any exemption
or reduction of such Taxes and (2) administer this Agreement and implement
the provisions in accordance with the intent to minimize such Taxes. Buyer
will not be liable for any Tax for which a valid exemption certificate in a
form acceptable to the applicable state or local taxing authorities is
timely completed and timely furnished by Buyer to Seller. Buyer may provide
Seller additional reasonable Tax instructions as are allowed by law (or
will provide such if requested by Seller) including, but not limited to,
Buyer's accrual and payment of Taxes and/or special jurisdictional
exemptions. However, Seller will proceed on the assumption that any
applicable Taxes are due unless and until Buyer presents Seller
satisfactory proof that Buyer is entitled to any claimed exemption or
reduction in Taxes. Upon presentation of such proof, no retroactive
adjustments will be made, but Seller will assign to Buyer, to the extent
assignable, any Claims for refund Seller has with respect to any prior
payments of Taxes. Seller and Buyer agree to cooperate with each other and
provide such information to each as is reasonably necessary to facilitate
the filing of any returns for Taxes which are directly related to and
imposed on the Energy or services, property or payments to be provided
under this Agreement. EESI agrees to assume Tax liability if it has the
benefit of an exemption, which said exemption would not otherwise exist for
EMW if it had the liability, but in no event will EESI assume such
liability if the exemption is lost or repealed; provided, however, in the
event EESI fails to qualify for the exemption for any reason, then EMW will
reimburse EESI for any Tax liability so incurred.
8.2. TAX RECORDS. During the term of this Agreement and for seven (7) full
calendar years thereafter, Seller, as limited Tax agent of Buyer, will
retain on Buyer's behalf, possession of Buyer's Tax records related to the
Energy and/or Ancillary Services sold and/or delivered to Buyer, all other
services or property provided in connection therewith or pursuant to this
Agreement, and any payments made under this Agreement or any Agreement
related hereto (the "TAX RECORDS"). Buyer will have the right to inspect
and make copies of these Tax Records during normal business hours, in
connection with Tax returns, reports, audits and litigation with respect to
such activities, services, materials, equipment, items or payments. Should
Seller or Buyer become involved in an audit or contest with respect to
sales, use or other Taxes resulting from this Agreement, they will
cooperate in the defense of the same.
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ARTICLE 9 TITLE, RISK OF LOSS, INDEMNITY AND BALANCING
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9.1. TITLE, RISK OF LOSS AND INDEMNITY. As between the Parties, Seller will be
deemed to be in exclusive control and possession of Energy Scheduled
hereunder and responsible for any damage or injury caused by Energy
Scheduled and delivered to Buyer prior to the Delivery Point. After
delivery of the Energy at the Delivery Point(s), Buyer will be deemed to be
in exclusive control and possession thereof and responsible for any injury
or damage caused thereby. Title and risk of loss related to the Energy
Scheduled hereunder will pass from Seller to Buyer at the point of transfer
to Buyer's Transmission Provider at the Delivery Point(s). Seller and Buyer
each assumes all liability for and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the other Party from any Claims, including injury to and death of persons,
arising from any act or incident occurring when title to the Energy is
vested in the Indemnifying Party. IT IS THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES THAT THIS
INDEMNITY AND THE LIABILITY ASSUMED UNDER IT BE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CAUSE
OR CAUSES THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY
INDEMNIFIED PARTY, WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, OR
ACTIVE OR PASSIVE; PROVIDED, NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE IN RESPECT OF ANY
CLAIM TO THE EXTENT THE
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CLAIM RESULTED FROM THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR BAD FAITH OF
THE INDEMNIFIED PARTY.
9.2.CORRECTION OF IMBALANCES, CASHOUTS AND PENALTIES. Differences between
Scheduled quantities and actual quantities delivered and received hereunder
("IMBALANCES") will be corrected or settled in cash or Energy or by offset
as the Parties agree within forty-five (45) Days from the date of notice of
the Imbalance. Additionally, if (i) an Imbalance on Buyer's Transmission
Provider's system caused by Seller or Seller's Transmission Provider's
delivery of less or more than the Scheduled quantity for any Hour (in which
case Seller will be the "RESPONSIBLE PARTY") or (ii) an Imbalance on
Seller's Transmission Provider's system caused by Buyer or Buyer's
Transmission Provider's receipt of more or less than the Scheduled quantity
for any Hour (in which case Buyer will be the "RESPONSIBLE PARTY"), the
Responsible Party will be liable for and reimburse to the other Party any
associated Transmission Provider cashout costs and losses or penalties
incurred by such other Party to the relevant Transmission Provider. If the
tariff of either Buyer's or Seller's Transmission Provider provides for
cashouts on the basis of the aggregation of all over deliveries and under
deliveries between such Transmission Provider and Buyer or Seller,
respectively ("AGGREGATE TRANSMISSION PROVIDER IMBALANCE"), and the nature
of the Imbalance (over delivery or under delivery) attributable to the
Responsible Party is the same as the Aggregate Transmission Provider
Imbalance (over or under delivery), the Responsible Party will participate
in the other Party's cashout settlement of the Aggregate Transmission
Provider Imbalance on the basis of only the Responsible Party's pro-rata
share thereof.
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ARTICLE 10 MISCELLANEOUS
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10.1. NOTICES. All notices, including, without limitation, consents, and
communications made under this Agreement will be made as specified in
Exhibit "A." Notices required to be in writing will be delivered in
written form by letter, facsimile or other documentary form. Notice by
facsimile or hand delivery will be deemed to have been received by the
close of the Business Day on which it was transmitted or hand
delivered (unless transmitted or hand delivered after close of the
Business Day in which case it will be deemed received at the close of
the next Business Day) or such earlier time confirmed by the receiving
Party. Notice by overnight mail or courier will be deemed to have been
received 2 Business Days after it was sent or such earlier time
confirmed by the receiving Party. Any notices given hereunder in
respect of the declaration of an Early Termination Date will be also
sent to the address or facsimile number so specified in Exhibit "A."
Any Party may change its addresses by providing notice of same in
accordance herewith.
10.2. TRANSFER. This Agreement, including, without limitation, each
indemnification, will inure to and bind the successors and permitted
assigns of the Parties; provided, neither Party will transfer this
Agreement without the prior written approval of the other Party, which
approval may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any Party's
transfer in violation of this Article 10.2 will be void.
10.3. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES, LIABILITY AND DAMAGES AND MITIGATION. THE
PARTIES DO HEREBY CONFIRM THAT THE EXPRESS REMEDIES AND MEASURES OF
DAMAGES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT SATISFY THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSES
HEREOF. FOR BREACH OF ANY PROVISION FOR WHICH AN EXPRESS REMEDY OR
MEASURE OF DAMAGES IS HEREIN PROVIDED, SUCH EXPRESS REMEDY OR MEASURE
OF DAMAGES WILL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY HEREUNDER, THE
OBLIGOR'S LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH IN SUCH PROVISION AND
ALL OTHER REMEDIES OR DAMAGES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY ARE WAIVED. IF NO
REMEDY OR MEASURE OF DAMAGES IS EXPRESSLY HEREIN PROVIDED, THE
OBLIGOR'S LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY,
SUCH DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES WILL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
HEREUNDER AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES OR DAMAGES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY ARE
WAIVED. UNLESS EXPRESSLY HEREIN PROVIDED, NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR OTHER BUSINESS INTERRUPTION DAMAGES, IN TORT,
CONTRACT, UNDER ANY INDEMNITY PROVISION OR OTHERWISE. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY OTHER PROVISION IN THIS AGREEMENT, IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY
BE LIABLE FOR ANY PENALTIES OR CHARGES ASSESSED BY ANY TRANSMISSION
PROVIDER OR OTHER ENTITY FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED RECEIPT OF ENERGY BY THE
OTHER PARTY (OTHER THAN EESI'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMBALANCE
SETTLEMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4.1 C). IT IS
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THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES THAT THE LIMITATIONS HEREIN IMPOSED ON
REMEDIES AND THE MEASURE OF DAMAGES BE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CAUSE OR
CAUSES RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE NEGLIGENCE
OF ANY PARTY, WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, OR
ACTIVE OR PASSIVE. TO THE EXTENT ANY DAMAGES REQUIRED TO BE PAID
HEREUNDER ARE LIQUIDATED, THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DAMAGES ARE
DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE, OTHERWISE OBTAINING AN ADEQUATE
REMEDY IS INCONVENIENT AND THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CONSTITUTE A
REASONABLE APPROXIMATION OF THE HARM OR LOSS. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
IT HAS ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND IS CONTRACTING FOR THE GOODS TO
BE SUPPLIED BY SELLER BASED SOLELY UPON THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES HEREIN SET FORTH AND SUBJECT TO SUCH REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES, ACCEPTS SUCH GOODS "AS-IS" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS."
SELLER EXPRESSLY NEGATES ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, WRITTEN
OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO CONFORMITY TO MODELS OR
SAMPLES, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The
Parties acknowledge the duty to mitigate damages hereunder. The
Parties recognize that the ability to effectuate arrangements for the
sale or purchase of Energy is conditioned upon the volatility of
Energy markets, the creditworthiness and reliability of potential
customers, the complexity and size of the portfolios of contracts
managed by each Party and the need to conduct market business in an
orderly manner. Therefore, the Parties agree that (i) three (3)
Business Days is a commercially reasonable period to purchase or sell
Energy in respect of an EESI Deficiency Default, EMW Deficiency
Default, EESI Purchase Default or EMW Sales Default and (ii) three (3)
Business Days after the end of the Month in which the Early
Termination Date occurs is a commercially reasonable period after the
establishment of an Early Termination Date to determine the
Termination Payment; provided, notwithstanding the foregoing, if
Energy volumes made the basis of an EESI Deficiency Default, EMW
Deficiency Default, EMW Sales Default or EESI Purchase Default or a
Party's determination of the Termination Payment are in excess of
25,000 kWh per Hour, the Parties recognize that a longer period may
ordinarily be required to effectuate cover or determine the
Termination Payment in an orderly manner so as not to adversely affect
the Energy market. Each Party may utilize its discretion, with
commercially reasonable foresight, to adjust the timing and staggering
of the purchases or sales of Energy volumes in its efforts to mitigate
damages. No claim that a Party failed to mitigate damages will be
grounded solely on the basis of counter Energy market movement.
10.4. WINDING UP ARRANGEMENTS. Upon the expiration or termination of the
Parties' sale and purchase obligations under this Agreement, any
moneys, penalties or other charges due and owing Seller or Buyer, as
applicable, will be paid, any corrections or adjustments to payments
previously made will be determined, and any refunds due Buyer or
Seller, as applicable, made, within 60 Days. Any Imbalances in
receipts or deliveries will be corrected to zero balance within 60
Days. All indemnity, tax and confidentiality obligations and audit
rights will survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of
two (2) years. The Parties' obligations provided in this Agreement
will remain in effect for the purpose of complying herewith.
10.5. APPLICABLE LAW. THIS AGREEMENT AND EACH TRANSACTION AND THE RIGHTS AND
DUTIES OF THE PARTIES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE GOVERNED BY
AND CONSTRUED, ENFORCED AND PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW.
10.6. DOCUMENT, RECORD RETENTION AND EVIDENCE. This Agreement, the Exhibits
and Appendices hereto, if any, and each Transaction Agreement,
constitute the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the
subject matter contemplated by this Agreement. There are no prior or
contemporaneous agreements or representations (whether oral or
written) affecting the subject matter other than those herein
expressed. No amendment or modification to this Agreement will be
enforceable, unless reduced to writing and executed by both Parties.
The provisions of this Agreement will not impart rights enforceable by
any person, firm or organization not a Party or not bound as a Party,
or not a successor or permitted assignee of a Party bound to this
Agreement. No waiver by a Party of any default by the other Party will
be construed as a waiver of any other default. Nothing in this
Agreement will be construed to create a partnership or joint venture
between the Parties. The term "including" when used in this Agreement
will be by way of example only and will not be considered in any way
to be in limitation. Except as otherwise
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herein stated, any provision, article or section declared or rendered
unlawful by a court of law or regulatory agency with jurisdiction over
the Parties or deemed unlawful because of a statutory change will not
otherwise affect the lawful obligations that arise under this
Agreement. The headings used for the Articles herein are for
convenience and reference purposes only. All Exhibits and Appendices
referenced in this Agreement, if any, are incorporated. Any original
executed Agreement or Transaction Agreement may be photocopied and
stored on computer tapes and disks (the "IMAGED AGREEMENT"). The
Imaged Agreement, if introduced as evidence on paper, the Transaction
Agreement, if introduced as evidence in automated facsimile form, and
all computer records of the foregoing, if introduced as evidence in
printed format, in any judicial, arbitration, mediation or
administrative proceedings, will be admissible as between the Parties
to the same extent and under the same conditions as other business
records originated and maintained in documentary form. Neither Party
will contest the admissibility of the Imaged Agreement under either
the business records exception to the hearsay rule or the best
evidence rule on the basis that such were not originated or maintained
in documentary form.
10.7. CONFIDENTIALITY & PUBLICITY. Each Party will not disclose the Contract
Price or any Energy consumption data of Buyer's customers under any
Transaction to a third party (other than the Party's and its
Affiliates' employees, prospective purchasers of either Party,
lenders, counsel or accountants who have agreed to keep such terms
confidential and to use such information solely in connection with
this Agreement and the Transaction Agreements) except in order to
comply with any applicable law, order, regulation or exchange rule;
provided (except with respect to tax matters) each Party will notify
the other Party of any proceeding of which it is aware which may
result in disclosure and use reasonable efforts to prevent or limit
the disclosure. The provisions of this Agreement other than the terms
of any Transaction are not subject to this confidentiality obligation
and expressly include revealing that there is a business relationship
between the Parties. The Parties will be entitled to all remedies
available at law or in equity to enforce, or seek relief in connection
with, this confidentiality obligation; provided, all monetary damages
will be limited in accordance with Article 10.3. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, from time to time as the Parties may mutually agree, in
writing, each Party may authorize the other Party use its name and to
disclose the existence and nature of this Agreement and any
Transaction Agreement in customer lists and other promotional
materials that either Party may develop from time to time.
10.8. UCC. Except as otherwise provided for herein, the provisions of the
Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") of the state whose laws will govern this
Agreement will be deemed to apply to all Transactions and Energy will be
deemed to be a "good" for purposes of the UCC.
The Parties have executed this Agreement in multiple counterparts to be
construed as one effective as of the Effective Date.
ENRON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. EMW ENERGY SERVICES CORP
By: /s/ XXXX X. XXXXXX By: /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX
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Name: XXXX X. XXXXXX Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Attorney-in-Fact Title: Vice President
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APPENDIX "1"
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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All references to Articles and Sections are to those set forth in this
Agreement. Reference to any document means such document as amended from time to
time and reference to any Party includes any successor or permitted assignee
thereof. The following definitions and any terms defined internally in this
Agreement will apply to this Agreement and all notices and communications made
pursuant to this Agreement.
"AFFILIATE" means, with respect to any person or entity, any other entity or
person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls
or is controlled by, or is under common control with, such person or entity. For
this purpose, "CONTROL" means the direct or indirect ownership of 10% or more of
the outstanding capital stock or other equity interests having ordinary voting
power of the entity or person.
"ANCILLARY SERVICES" means incremental or operating capacity requirements,
spinning reserve, non-spinning reserve, replacement reserves, AGC or frequency
control, voltage support or reactive power requirements, black start capability,
grid management charges or other similar ancillary services which may be
required by the Control Area Operator to ensure transmission grid reliability.
"BUSINESS DAY" means a Day on which Federal Reserve member banks in New York
City are open for business and a Business Day will open at 8:00 a.m. and close
at 5:00 p.m. local time for each Party's principal place of business.
"BUYER" means, (a) EMW for Transactions providing for the sale of Energy or
Ancillary Services by EESI pursuant to Article 3.1 and (b) EESI for Transactions
providing for the purchase of Energy or Ancillary Services by EESI pursuant to
Article 3.2.
"CLAIMS" means all claims or actions, threatened or filed and whether
groundless, false or fraudulent, that directly or indirectly relate to the
subject matters of the indemnity, and the resulting losses, damages, reasonable
expenses, reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, whether incurred by
settlement or otherwise, and whether such claims or actions are threatened or
filed prior to or after the termination of this Agreement.
"CONTRACT PRICE" means the price in U.S. dollars per MWh, as established
pursuant to Article 5, payable by Buyer to Seller for the purchase of Energy
pursuant to a Transaction pursuant to Article 3.
"CONTROL AREA OPERATOR" means the Transmission Provider, independent system
operator, independent system administrator, or electric utility that is
responsible for maintaining transmission grid reliability and managing
transmission and distribution system scheduling practices.
"COSTS" means, with respect to a Party, brokerage fees, commissions and other
similar transaction costs and expenses reasonably incurred by such Party either
in terminating any arrangement pursuant to which it has hedged its obligations
or entering into new arrangements which replace a Transaction and attorneys' and
consultants fees, if any, reasonably incurred in connection with enforcing its
rights under a Transaction.
"C.T." means Central Time.
"DAY" means a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, beginning at
midnight C.T. on any calendar Day.
"DELIVERY POINT(S)" means the agreed point(s) of delivery, generally to the
control area boundary of the utility providing distribution service to EMW's
customers, pursuant to a Transaction and identified in Exhibit "C".
"ENERGY" means Merchantable Energy expressed in megawatt hours (MWh) or capacity
to the extent designated in the Transaction Agreement.
"FORCE MAJEURE" means an event not anticipated as of the Effective Date, which
is not within the reasonable control of the Party, or in the case of third party
obligations or facilities, the third party, claiming suspension, and which by
the exercise of due diligence such Party, or third party, is unable to overcome
or obtain or cause to be obtained a commercially reasonable substitute
performance therefor; provided, neither (i) the loss of Buyer's markets nor
Buyer's inability economically to use or resell Energy purchased hereunder nor
(ii) the loss of Seller's Energy supply nor Seller's ability to sell Energy to a
market at a more advantageous price, will constitute an event of Force Majeure.
"Force Majeure" will include an event of Force Majeure occurring with respect to
the facilities or services of Buyer's or Seller's Transmission Provider.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.
"GAINS" means, with respect to a Party, an amount equal to the present value of
the economic benefit (exclusive of Costs), if any, to such Party resulting from
the termination of its obligations with respect to a Transaction determined in a
commercially reasonable manner.
"HOUR" means a period of sixty minutes.
"INDEMNIFIED PARTY" and "INDEMNIFYING PARTY" means the Party receiving and
providing an indemnity, respectively.
"INTEREST RATE" means, for any date, 2% over the per annum rate of interest
announced as the "Prime Rate" from time to time for commercial loans by
Citibank, N. A. as established by the administrative body of such bank charged
with the responsibility of establishing such rate, as same may change from time
to time; provided, the Interest Rate will never exceed the maximum lawful rate
permitted by applicable law.
"LOSSES" means, with respect to a Party, an amount equal to the present value of
the economic loss (exclusive of Costs), if any, to such Party resulting from the
termination of its obligations with respect to a Transaction determined in a
commercially reasonable manner.
"MERCHANTABLE ENERGY" means electric energy of the character commonly known as
three-phase, sixty-hertz electric energy that is delivered at the nominal
voltage of the Delivery Point.
"MONTH" means a period of time beginning at midnight C.T. on the first Day of
any calendar Month and ending at midnight C.T. on the first Day of the following
calendar Month.
"PERIOD OF DELIVERY" means the period from the date Scheduling obligations are
to commence to the date Scheduling obligations are to terminate under a
Transaction.
"REPLACEMENT PRICE DIFFERENTIAL" means the following:
1. In the event of (a) an EESI Deficiency Default, the positive difference, if
any, obtained by subtracting the Contract Price FROM the price at which
EMW, acting in a commercially reasonable manner, purchases substitute
Energy not delivered by EESI (as adjusted for any additional transmission
charges, if any, incurred by the other party to the Delivery Point) or,
absent a purchase, the market price for such quantity at such Delivery
Point as determined by the other party in a commercially reasonable manner;
provided, however, in no event will the Replacement Price include any
penalties (other than commercially reasonable purchases from the applicable
utility or provider of last resort which might otherwise be labeled a
penalty), ratcheted demand or similar charges, in no event
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exceeding the sum of the Contract Price plus the emergency service
tariff rate for imbalance or replacement Energy, and (b) in the event of
an EMW Deficiency Default, the positive difference, if any, obtained by
subtracting the price at which EESI, acting in a commercially reasonable
manner, sells a quantity equal to the quantity not received by EMW (as
adjusted for any additional transmission charges, if any, incurred by
the other party to the Delivery Point) or, absent a purchase, the market
price for such quantity at such Delivery Point as determined by the
other party in a commercially reasonable manner; provided, however, in
no event will the Replacement Price include any penalties, ratcheted
demand or similar charges.
2. In the event of (a) an EESI Purchase Default, the positive difference, if
any, obtained by subtracting the price at which EMW, acting in a
commercially reasonable manner, sells a quantity of Energy equal to the
quantity not purchased by EESI (as adjusted for any additional transmission
charges, if any, incurred by the other party to the Delivery Point) or,
absent a purchase, the market price for such quantity at such Delivery
Point as determined by the other party in a commercially reasonable manner;
provided, however, in no event will the Replacement Price include any
penalties, ratcheted demand or similar charges, FROM the Contract Price and
(b) in the event of an EMW Sales Default, the positive difference, if any,
obtained by subtracting the Contract Price FROM the price at which EESI,
acting in a commercially reasonable manner, purchases substitute Energy not
delivered by EESI (as adjusted for any additional transmission charges, if
any, incurred by the other party to the Delivery Point) or, absent a
purchase, the market price for such quantity at such Delivery Point as
determined by the other party in a commercially reasonable manner;
provided, however, in no event will the Replacement Price include any
penalties (other than commercially reasonable purchases from the applicable
utility or provider of last resort which might otherwise be labeled a
penalty), ratcheted demand or similar charges, in no event exceeding the
sum of the Contract Price plus the emergency service tariff rate for
imbalance or replacement Energy.
"SERVICES COMMENCEMENT DATE" means the earlier of (i) the date, subsequent to
EMW obtaining all licenses and permits required to enter into a Transaction
under this Agreement, the Parties first elect to Schedule Energy or Ancillary
Services pursuant to first Transaction Agreement entered into pursuant to this
Agreement or (ii) December 31, 2000.
"SCHEDULING" or "SCHEDULE," when used in reference to Seller, means to make
Energy available, or cause Energy to be made available, at the Delivery Point(s)
for delivery to or for the account of Buyer, including notifying, requesting and
confirming the quantity and type of Energy to be delivered Hourly on any given
Day or Days during the Period of Delivery at the specified Delivery Points, and
when used in reference to Buyer, means to cause Buyer or Buyer's Transmission
Provider to make available at the Delivery Point(s) transmission capacity
sufficient to permit Buyer or Buyer's Transmission Provider to receive on a firm
or interruptible basis, as designated in the applicable Transaction Agreement,
the quantities Seller has available at such Delivery Point(s), including
notifying, requesting and confirming the quantity and type of Energy to be
delivered Hourly on any given Day or Days during the Period of Delivery at the
specified Delivery Points. Energy will be deemed to have been Scheduled when
confirmed by a Transmission Provider.
"SELLER" means (a) EESI for Transactions providing for the sale of Energy or
Ancillary Services by EESI pursuant to Article 3.1 and (b) EMW for Transactions
providing for the purchase of Energy or Ancillary Services by EESI pursuant to
Article 3.2.
"TAXES" means any or all government or quasi governmental taxes, assessments,
levies, duties, fees, charges and withholdings of any kind or nature whatsoever
and howsoever described, including gross receipts, franchise, sales, use,
excise, property, capital, value added, stamp, transfer, intangible, employment,
occupation, generation, privilege, utility, MWh, gathering, energy, consumption,
lease, permit, license, filing, custom and recording tax, together with any and
all penalties, fines, additions or interest thereon, other than taxes based on
net income or net worth.
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"TRANSACTIONS" means an agreement and any amendment or modification thereof made
in accordance herewith for the purchase or sale of Energy to be performed
hereunder.
"TRANSACTION AGREEMENT" means a written paper-based agreement executed by the
Parties to form and effectuate a Transaction which may be substantially in the
form set forth in Exhibit "B."
"TRANSMISSION PROVIDERS" means the entity or entities transmitting Energy on
behalf of Seller prior to the Delivery Point in a Transaction or receiving
Energy on behalf of Buyer at or from a Delivery Point in a Transaction.
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As a material inducement to entering into this Agreement, including each
Transaction, each Party, with respect to itself, hereby represents and warrants
to the other Party continuing throughout the term of this Agreement as follows:
(i) there are no suits, proceedings, judgments, rulings or orders by or before
any court or any governmental authority that materially adversely affect its
ability to perform this Agreement or the rights of the other Party under this
Agreement, (ii) it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and it has the legal right,
power and authority and is qualified to conduct its business, and to execute and
deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations under the same and each
Transaction Agreement, and all regulatory authorizations have been maintained as
necessary for it to legally perform its obligations hereunder, (iii) the making
and performance by it of this Agreement is within its powers, has been duly
authorized by all necessary action on its part, and does not and will not
violate any provision of law or any rule, regulation, order, writ, judgment,
decree or other determination presently in effect applicable to it or its
governing documents, (iv) each of this Agreement and each Transaction when
entered into constitutes a legal, valid and binding act and obligation of it,
enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization and other laws affecting creditor's rights generally,
and with regard to equitable remedies, to the discretion of the court before
which proceedings to obtain same may be pending, (v) there are no bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, receivership or other arrangement proceedings
pending or being contemplated by it, or to its knowledge threatened against it,
(vi) BUYER WAIVES ITS RIGHTS, IF ANY, UNDER THE TEXAS DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
- CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, SECTION 17.41 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE, A
LAW THAT GIVES CONSUMERS SPECIAL RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS. AFTER CONSULTATION WITH
AN ATTORNEY OF ITS OWN SELECTION, BUYER VOLUNTARILY CONSENTS TO THIS WAIVER.
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SCHEDULING REQUESTS.
A. REQUESTED QUANTITIES. EESI will arrange and be responsible for
transmission service to the Delivery Point and will Schedule or
arrange for Scheduling services with its Transmission Providers to
deliver the Requested Quantity to the Delivery Point for each Hour
During a Period of Delivery and EMW will arrange and be responsible
for transmission service at and from the Delivery Point and will
Schedule or arrange for Scheduling services with its Transmission
Providers to receive the Requested Quantity at the Delivery Point for
each Hour during a Period of Delivery. Scheduling requests to EESI
will be accepted at the telephone number and will be confirmed by
facsimile as set forth in Exhibit "A.." Each Party will designate
authorized representatives to effect the Scheduling of the Requested
Quantity of Energy.
B. OFFERED QUANTITIES. EMW will arrange and be responsible for
transmission service to the Delivery Point and will Schedule or
arrange for Scheduling services with its Transmission Providers to
deliver the Offered Quantity to the Delivery Point for each Hour
During a Period of Delivery and EESI will arrange and be responsible
for transmission service at and from the Delivery Point and will
Schedule or arrange for Scheduling services with its Transmission
Providers to receive the Offered Quantity at the Delivery Point for
each Hour during a Period of
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Delivery. Scheduling requests to EMW will be accepted at the telephone
number and will be confirmed by facsimile as set forth in Exhibit "A."
Each Party will designate authorized representatives to effect the
Scheduling of the Offered Quantity of Energy.
C. CHANGES. If the Parties have deemed a Forward Transaction to be firm,
no later than ten (10) Days prior to the first Day of each Month of
the Period of Delivery, Seller will provide to Buyer nominations of
the Requested Quantity or Offered Quantity, as applicable, Seller
expects to Schedule during each Hour of the Period of Delivery and
Buyer will confirm such quantities to Seller prior to the first Day of
each Month of the Period of Delivery. If EMW has not elected to
receive Full Management Services or Imbalance Management Services from
EESI pursuant to Article 4 of this Agreement, then should either Party
desire to change the Requested Quanity or the Offered Quantity for a
Forward Transaction, the Parties will promptly enter into an
additional Transaction to reflect the desired change, either an
Intra-Month Transaction for desired changes during a Month or a
Forward Transaction for desired changes for an ensuing Month. In
either case, the Party desiring such change will provide notice to the
other Party not later than twelve (12) hours prior to the applicable
or EESI's Transmission Provider's nomination deadline for the
applicable Hour (the "NOMINATION DUE DATE") and the Parties will
thereafter consummate such Transaction in a timely manner. If the
nomination or Scheduling deadline of a Transmission Provider conflicts
with these notification dates, EMW and EESI agree to modify the
notification dates accordingly. If the Parties have deemed a
Transaction to be interruptible or otherwise non-firm in a Transaction
Agreement, then either Party may, in its sole discretion and without
liability, except as provided in Section 9.2 of this Agreement,
interrupt, in whole or in part, the Scheduling of Energy at any time
for any reason upon prior notice by telephone and confirmed by
facsimile to the other Party specifying the amount and duration of the
interruption sufficient to allow the notified Party to make changes to
its Transmission Provider nominations in accordance with its
Transmission Provider's procedures. No notice of interruption may be
retroactive to a prior time. Should an interruption occur without the
notice herein required and such interruption is not otherwise excused
by Force Majeure, the notifying Party will be liable and pay for all
associated penalties and cashout costs and losses charged by all
Transmission Providers, if any, as provided in Section 9.2 of this
Agreement
D. NO MAKE-UP RIGHTS. Buyer will have no rights to make up any Energy
tendered hereunder by Seller but not taken by Buyer. In addition,
Buyer will have no recourse nor any right, title, or interest in any
Energy paid for but not taken under this Agreement. Imbalances will be
treated pursuant to Article 9.2 of this Agreement.
TRANSMISSION. EESI will be responsible for any costs or charges imposed on or
associated with the delivery of the Requested Quantity, including control area
services, inadvertent energy flows, transmission losses and loss charges
relating to the transmission of the Requested Quantity, up to the Delivery
Point. EMW will be responsible for any costs or charges imposed on or associated
with the Requested Quantity, including control area services, inadvertent energy
flows, transmission losses and loss charges relating to the transmission of the
Requested Quantity, at and from the Delivery Point. EMW will be responsible for
any costs or charges imposed on or associated with the delivery of the Offered
Quantity, including control area services, inadvertent energy flows,
transmission losses and loss charges relating to the transmission of the Offered
Quantity, up to the Delivery Point. EESI will be responsible for any costs or
charges imposed on or associated with the Offered Quantity, including control
area services, inadvertent energy flows, transmission losses and loss charges
relating to the transmission of the Offered Quantity, at and from the Delivery
Point.
ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS. Seller represents that all Energy delivered hereunder
will meet or exceed the quality specifications of EMW's Transmission Provider
for acceptance of Energy at the applicable receipt point. In the event Energy
tendered by Seller to its Transmission Provider does not meet or exceed the
Transmission Provider's quality specifications, Buyer, in addition to all other
remedies allowed hereunder, will have the right to refuse to accept Energy until
such time as Seller is again able to tender Energy complying with such
Transmission Provider's quality specifications.
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CURTAILMENT ORDERS. Should either Party receive an curtailment order or other
order or notice from a Transmission Provider requiring action to be taken in
connection with this Agreement or Energy flowing under this Agreement
("CURTAILMENT ORDER"), such Party will immediately notify the other Party of
the Curtailment Order and provide the other Party a copy of same by facsimile.
The Parties will take all actions required by the Curtailment Order within the
time prescribed. Each Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other
Party from any Claims, including, without limitation, all non-compliance
penalties and reasonable attorneys' fees, associated with an Curtailment Order
(i) of which the Indemnifying Party failed to give the Indemnified Party the
notice required hereunder or (ii) under which the Indemnifying Party failed to
take the action required by the Curtailment Order within the time prescribed.
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BILLING, INVOICE DATE, CHARGES AND PAYMENT. Seller will provide Buyer with a
written statement for each calendar month during which purchases and/or sales
are made, a statement setting forth the total quantity of Energy that was
Scheduled or that Buyer was obligated to purchase and any other charges due
Seller, including payments or credits between the Parties pursuant to Article 3
under this Agreement during the preceding month and the amounts due to Seller
from Buyer therefor. Billing and payment will be based on Scheduled Hourly
quantities. Buyer will remit any amounts due within five (5) Business Days
after receipt of Seller's statement. If the due date for any payment to made
under this Agreement is not a Business Day, the due date for such payment will
be the next Business Day following the due date. Payment of all funds will be
made by wire transfer on the due date in U. S. currency. Each Party will take
all actions necessary to effect payments in accordance with the process stated
in Exhibit "A". If EMW or EESI should fail to remit any amounts in full when
due hereunder, interest on the unpaid portion will accrue from the date due at
a rate equal to the Interest Rate. Xxxxxxxx, payments and statements will be
made to the accounts or the addresses/facsimiles specified in Exhibit "A."
DISPUTES. If either Party fails to make a timely payment and such failure is
not remedied within five (5) Business Days after such Party receives written
notice of default, the non defaulting Party, in addition to other remedies, may
suspend the Scheduling of Energy until such amount, including interest at a
rate equal to the Interest Rate, is paid; provided, if the defaulting Party, in
good faith, will dispute the amount of any such billing or part thereof and
will pay such amounts as it concedes to be correct, no suspension will be
permitted. In the event any invoice is disputed by the Party receiving such
invoice, the receiving Party will pay the undisputed amounts and will, within
twenty (20) Days from the date of receipt of such invoice, give the invoicing
Party written notification setting forth the disputed amount and the basis
therefor. Buyer and Seller will use reasonable diligence to resolve disputed
amounts within thirty (30) Days following written notification. If the
undisputed amount is not paid when due, the undisputed amount will bear
interest at a rate equal to the Interest Rate. Any disputed amount which later
is determined to be due to the invoicing Party will bear interest at a rate
equal to the Interest Rate from the original due date.
AUDIT RIGHTS. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2)
years from the date of termination of a Transaction, EMW or EESI or any third
party representative thereof will have the right, at is expense and upon
reasonable notice and at reasonable times, to examine the books and records of
the other Party to the extent reasonably necessary to verify the accuracy of
any billing statement, payment demand, charge, payment or computation made
under this Agreement. No adjustment or correction will be made and all records
and payments will be conclusively presumed to be final unless notice specifying
the error or inaccuracy is given within two (2) calendar years from the end of
the calendar year during which such error or inaccuracy occurred. The records
of the Parties will be retained in accordance with Article 10.6 for a like
period to facilitate the audit rights of the Parties.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION. If requested by EMW, EESI will deliver as soon as
available, but in any case (i) within 120 Days following the end of each fiscal
year, a copy of the annual report of Enron Corp. containing audited
consolidated financial statements for such fiscal year certified by independent
certified public accountants and (ii) within 60 Days after the end of each of
its first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year, a copy of the quarterly
report of Enron Corp. containing unaudited consolidated financial
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statements for such fiscal quarter. If requested by EESI, EMW will deliver as
soon as available, but in any case (i) within 120 Days following the end of
each fiscal year, a copy of its annual report containing consolidated financial
statements for such fiscal year certified by independent certified public
accountants and (ii) within 60 Days after the end of each of its first three
fiscal quarters of each fiscal year, a copy of its quarterly report containing
unaudited consolidated financial statements for such fiscal quarter. In all
cases the statements will be for the most recent accounting period and prepared
in accordance with GAAP; provided, should any such statements not be timely due
to a delay in preparation or certification, such delay will not be considered a
default so long as such Party diligently pursues the preparation, certification
and delivery of the statements.
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Seller in any Transaction warrants that title to Energy to be Scheduled by
Seller is free from all production burdens, liens and adverse Claims (other
than Taxes not yet due and payable) and warrants its right to sell the same.
Seller agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer against all Claims
to or against the title of said Energy. In the event any Claim is asserted to
said Energy, Buyer, in addition to other remedies, may suspend its obligation
to pay for said Energy up to the amount of such Claim, without interest.
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If any or all of the indices used to determine the Spot Price or Contract Price
are not available in the future, the Parties agree to promptly negotiate a
mutually satisfactory alternate index for the Spot Price or Contract Price
(each an "ALTERNATE PRICE"). If the Parties cannot agree by the end of the
first Month for which the Spot Price or Contract Price could not be determined,
then EESI and EMW will each prepare a prioritized list of up to three (3)
alternative published reference postings or prices representative of spot
prices for Energy delivered in the same geographic area. Each Party will submit
its list to the other within ten (10) Days after the end of the first Month for
which the price could not be determined. The first listed index appearing in
EESI's list that also appears in EMW's list will constitute the replacement
index. If no common indices appear on the lists, each Party will submit a new
list adding two indices within 10 Days. If either Party fails to provide timely
a list, such Party's list will not be considered. From and after the
"RENEGOTIATION DATE," which will be the date the Spot Price or Contract Price,
as applicable, calculated on the referenced index is no longer available, until
the Alternate Price is determined, the Alternate Price will be the average of
the Spot Price or Contract Price(s) in effect during the three (3) Months
preceding the Month in which the Renegotiation Date occurred, which price will
be effective until the Alternate Price is determined. Upon determination of a
new Alternate Price, the Spot Price or Contract Price, as applicable, will be
adjusted retroactively to the Renegotiation Date.
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No waiver or consent by either Party, express or implied, of any one or more
defaults by the other Party in the performance of any provision of this
Agreement will operate or be construed as a waiver or consent of any other
default or defaults whether of a like or different nature. Failure by a Party
to complain of any act of the other Party or to declare the other Party in
default with respect to this Agreement, regardless of how long that failure
continues (except as limited pursuant to Article 7 of this Agreement), will not
constitute a waiver by that Party of its rights with respect to that default
until the applicable statute of limitations period has run.
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With respect to each indemnification included in this Agreement the indemnity
is given to the fullest extent authorized by applicable law and the following
provisions will be considered applicable. The Indemnified Party will promptly
notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of any Claim and the Indemnifying
Party will have the right to assume the investigation and defense thereof,
including the employment of counsel, and
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will be obligated to pay the related reasonable attorneys' fees; provided,
however, the Indemnified Party will have the right to employ separate counsel
at its expense and participate in the defense of any Claim, however, the
reasonable attorneys' fees of such counsel will be paid by the Indemnified
Party unless the Indemnifying Party has failed to assume the defense and employ
counsel in a timely manner; provided further, if the named parties to any Claim
include both Parties, and the Indemnified Party will have been advised by
counsel that there may be a legal defense available to it which is different
from those available to the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party may elect
to employ separate counsel at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, in which
case the Indemnifying Party will pay all reasonable attorneys' fees of such
counsel and will not have the right to assume the defense of the Claim on
behalf of the Indemnified Party. The Parties will use reasonable efforts to
cooperate in the defense of any Claim. The Indemnifying Party will not be
liable for any settlement of a Claim without its express written consent
thereto. The Indemnified Party will reimburse the Indemnifying Party for
payments made or costs incurred in respect of an indemnity with the proceeds of
any judgment, insurance, bond, surety or other recovery made with respect to a
covered event.
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DISPUTES TO BE ARBITRATED. Any and all Claims, counterclaims, demands, cause of
action, disputes, controversies, and other matters in question arising under
this Agreement or the alleged breach of any provision hereof (all of which are
referred to herein as "DISPUTED CLAIMS"), whether such Disputed Claims arise at
law or in equity, under state or federal law, for damages or any other relief,
shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the manner set forth below.
ARBITRATION PROCEDURES.
A. THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY OR
CLAIM THAT MAY ARISE BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM IN CONNECTION WITH OR
OTHERWISE RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE APPLICATION,
IMPLEMENTATION, VALIDITY OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY PROVISION
OF THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS BASED ON
CONTRACT, TORT OR STATUTE), SHALL BE FINALLY, CONCLUSIVELY AND
EXCLUSIVELY SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES (THE "RULES") OF THE
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION OR ANY SUCCESSOR THERETO ("AAA") THEN
IN EFFECT. THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE THEIR
RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES IN COURT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY,
WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT. ANY PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY BRING AN ACTION, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, A SUMMARY OR EXPEDITED PROCEEDING IN ANY COURT
HAVING JURISDICTION, TO COMPEL ARBITRATION OF ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY
OR CLAIM TO WHICH THE PROVISIONS HEREOF APPLY. EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO
THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS (THE "SPECIAL PROVISIONS") WHICH SHALL APPLY
WITH RESPECT TO ANY ARBITRATION PURSUANT HERETO, THE INITIATION AND
CONDUCT OF ARBITRATION SHALL BE AS SET FORTH IN THE RULES, WHICH RULES
ARE INCORPORATED IN THIS AGREEMENT BY REFERENCE WITH THE SAME EFFECT
AS IF THEY WERE SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.
B. In the event of any inconsistency between the Rules and the Special
Provisions, the Special Provisions shall control. Any references in
the Rules to a sole arbitrator shall be deemed to refer to the
tribunal of arbitrators provided for under paragraph (D) hereof.
C. The arbitration shall be administered by the AAA. If the AAA is unable
or legally precluded from administering the arbitration, then the
Parties shall agree upon an alternative arbitration organization,
provided that, if the Parties cannot agree, such organization shall be
selected by
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the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District
which includes Wilmington, Delaware.
D. The arbitration shall be conducted by a tribunal of three (3)
arbitrators. Within ten (10) Days after arbitration is initiated
pursuant to the Rules, the initiating Party or Parties (the
"CLAIMANT") shall send written notice to the other Party or Parties
(the "RESPONDENT"), with a copy to the office of the AAA having
responsibility for Wilmington, Delaware, designating the first
arbitrator (who shall not be a representative or agent of any Party
but may or may not be an AAA panel member and, in any case, shall be
reasonably believed by the Claimant to possess the requisite
experience, education and expertise in respect of the matters to which
the Claim relates to enable such person to competently perform
arbitral duties). Within ten (10) Days after receipt of such notice,
the Respondent shall send written notice to the Claimant, with a copy
to the office of the AAA having responsibility for Wilmington,
Delaware and to the first arbitrator, designating the second
arbitrator (who shall not be a representative or agent of any Party
but may or may not be an AAA panel member and, in any case, shall be
reasonably believed by the Respondent to possess the requisite
experience, education and expertise in respect of the matters to which
the Claim relates to enable such person to competently perform
arbitral duties). Within ten (10) Days after such notice from the
Respondent is received by the Claimant, the Respondent and the
Claimant shall cause their respective designated arbitrators to select
any mutually agreeable AAA panel member as the third arbitrator. If
the respective designated arbitrators of the Respondent and the
Claimant cannot so agree within said ten (10) Day period, then the
third arbitrator will be determined pursuant to the Rules. Prior to
commencement of the arbitration proceeding, each arbitrator shall have
provided the Parties with a resume outlining such arbitrator's
background and qualifications and shall certify that such arbitrator
is not and has not been a representative or agent of any of the
Parties. If any arbitrator shall die, fail to act, resign, become
disqualified or otherwise cease to act, then the arbitration
proceeding shall be delayed for fifteen (15) Days and the Party by or
on behalf of whom such arbitrator was appointed shall be entitled to
appoint a substitute arbitrator (meeting the qualifications set forth
in this paragraph (D) within such fifteen (15) Day period; PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, that if the Party by or on behalf of whom such arbitrator was
appointed shall fail to appoint a substitute arbitrator within such
fifteen (15) Day period, the substitute arbitrator shall be a neutral
arbitrator appointed by the AAA arbitrator within fifteen (15) Days
thereafter.
E. All arbitration hearings shall be commenced within ninety (90) Days
after arbitration is initiated pursuant to the Rules, unless, upon a
showing of good cause by a Party to the arbitration, the tribunal of
arbitrators permits the extension of the commencement of such hearing;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that any such extension shall not be longer than
sixty (60) Days.
F. All Claims presented for arbitration shall be particularly identified
and the Parties to the arbitration shall each prepare a statement of
their position with recommended courses of action. These statements of
position and recommended courses of action shall be submitted to the
tribunal of arbitrators chosen as provided hereinabove for binding
decision. The tribunal of arbitrators shall not be empowered to make
decisions beyond the scope of the position papers.
G. The arbitration proceeding will be governed by the substantive laws
of the State of Delaware and will be conducted in accordance with
such procedures as shall be fixed for such purpose by the tribunal of
arbitrators, except that (i) discovery in connection with any
arbitration proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable case law, (ii) the
tribunal of arbitrators shall have the power to compel discovery, and
(iii) unless the Parties otherwise agree and except as may be
provided herein, the arbitration shall be governed by the Federal
Arbitration Act, 9 U.S. Sections 1-16, to the exclusion of any
provision of state law or other applicable law or procedure
inconsistent therewith or which would produce a different result. The
Parties shall preserve their right to assert and to avail themselves
of the attorney-client and attorney-work product privileges, and any
other privileges to which they may be entitled pursuant to applicable
law. No Party to the arbitration or any arbitrator may compel or
require mediation
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and/or settlement conferences without the prior written consent of all
such Parties and the tribunal of arbitrators.
H. The tribunal of arbitrators shall make an arbitration award as soon as
possible after the later of the close of evidence or the submission of
final briefs, and in all cases the award shall be made not later than
thirty (30) Days following submission of the matter. The finding and
decision of a majority of the arbitrators shall be final and shall be
binding upon the Parties. Judgment upon the arbitration award or
decision may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof or
application may be made to any such court for a judicial acceptance of
the award and an order of enforcement, as the case may be. The
tribunal of arbitrators shall have the authority to assess liability
for pre-award and post-award interest on the Claims, attorneys' fees,
expert witness fees and all other expenses of arbitration as
reasonably incurred by any Party as such arbitrators shall deem
appropriate based on the outcome of the Claims arbitrated. Unless
otherwise agreed by the Parties to the arbitration in writing, the
arbitration award shall include findings of fact and conclusions of
law. IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION
HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, THE ARBITRATORS SHALL HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO
AUTHORITY TO AWARD CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS LOSS OF PROFIT),
TREBLE, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY TYPE UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES MAY BE AVAILABLE
UNDER DELAWARE LAW, THE LAW OF ANY OTHER STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW OR
UNDER ANY RULES OF ARBITRATION.
I. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, nothing herein
shall be construed to require arbitration of a Claim or dispute
brought by a person who is not a Party to this Agreement, or affect
the ability of any Party to interplead or otherwise join another Party
in a proceeding brought by a person who is not a Party to this
Agreement.
J. EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS AN AGREEMENT TO
ARBITRATE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTE OR NEED OF INTERPRETATION OF
THIS AGREEMENT. AFTER SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS
THAT IT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BRING A LAWSUIT GOVERNING ANY DISPUTE THAT
MAY ARISE WHICH IS COVERED BY THE ARBITRATION PROVISION, EXCEPT TO
COMPEL ARBITRATION OR SEEK INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. INSTEAD, EACH PARTY
AGREES TO SUBMIT ANY SUCH DISPUTE TO ARBITRATION.
Appendix 1 -- 10
EXHIBIT "A"
TO THE
MASTER ENERGY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
NOTICES , COMMUNICATION AND PAYMENT
EESI:
NOTICES & CORRESPONDENCE: PAYMENTS:
Enron Energy Services, Inc. Citibank NY
P. O. Box 1188 for: Enron Energy Services, Inc.
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000-0000 ABA Routing #000-000-000
Attn.: Mr. Xxxxx Xxxxx, Manager, Contracts Account #0000-0000
FAX #: (000) 000-0000
INVOICES:
Enron Energy Services, Inc.
P. O. Xxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000-0000
Attn.: Xx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Telephone No.: (000) 000-0000
FAX No.: (000) 000-0000
EMW:
NOTICES & CORRESPONDENCE: PAYMENTS:
EMW Energy Services Corp. EMW Energy Services Corp.
______________________________________ ABA No.: ________________________
______________________________________ Account No.: ____________________
Attn.:_______________________________ Confirmation: ___________________
FAX No.: (_____)________________ Phone No.: (____)_________________
Phone No.: (_____)________________
INVOICES:
EMW Energy Services Corp.
_________________________________
_________________________________
Attn.:____________________________
Telephone No.: (____)_________________
FAX No.: (____)_________________
Or to such other address as EMW or EESI will from time to time designate by
letter properly addressed
Exhibit A -- 1
EXHIBIT "B"
TO THE
MASTER ENERGY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
FORM OF TRANSACTION AGREEMENT
TRANSACTION AGREEMENT
This Transaction Agreement will form and effectuate the current proposal between
EMW Energy Services Corp. ("EMW") and Enron Energy Services, Inc. ("EESI")
regarding the purchase and sale of Energy under the following terms and
conditions:
SELLER: _____________________.
BUYER: _____________________.
COMMODITY: _____________________.
ANCILLARY SERVICES: _____________________.
TERM: _____________________.
CONTRACT PRICE (PER MWh): _____________________.
REQUESTED [OFFERED] QUANTITY: _____________________.
DELIVERY POINT: _____________________.
SCHEDULING: _____________________.
SPECIAL CONDITION(S): _____________________.
PERIOD OF DELIVERY: _____________________.
OTHER: _____________________.
This Transaction Agreement is being provided pursuant to and in accordance with
the Master Energy Purchase and Sale Agreement dated December 23, 1999 (the
"Agreement") between EMW and EESI, and constitutes part of and is subject to all
of the terms and provisions of such Agreement. Terms used but not defined herein
will have the meanings ascribed to them in this Agreement.
Please execute this Transaction Agreement and return an executed copy to EESI no
later than __ a.m. on ________ , 19__ ("Notification Time"). Your execution
should reflect the appropriate party in your organization who has the authority
to cause EMW to enter into this Transaction. In the event EMW fails to execute
and deliver this Transaction Agreement by the Notification Time or alters the
terms of this Transaction Agreement in any manner, there will be no Transaction
pursuant to this Transaction Agreement.
EMW ENERGY SERVICES CORP. ENRON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
By:____________________________ By:____________________________
Title:_________________________ Title:_________________________
Date:__________________________ Date:__________________________
Exhibit B -- 1
EXHIBIT "C"
TO THE
MASTER ENERGY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
APPLICABLE INDICES FOR EXISTING MARKETS
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MARKET LOCATION DELIVERY POINT INDEX
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California The Day Ahead California PX hourly price in the
applicable Load Zone adjusted to reflect the delivery
related costs to customer.*
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Pennsylvania The PJM marginal clearing price for the customer
location adjusted to reflect the delivery related
costs to customer.*
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New Jersey The PJM marginal clearing price for the customer
location adjusted to reflect the delivery related costs
to customer.*
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* The delivery related costs associated with delivering the Energy to the customer meter may include ancillary
services, ISO administrative fees, PX administrative fees, distribution losses, utility unaccounted for energy (UFE)
costs or other similar charges imposed on the entity scheduling the Energy with the host utility or Control Area Operator.
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APPLICABLE INDICES FOR NEW MARKETS
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MARKET LOCATION INDEX
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To Be Determined Pursuant to Section 5.1 B To Be Determined Pursuant to Section 5.1 B.
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Exhibit C -- 1
