FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN CONTRACT Dated as of December 22, 2008 between OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION (AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION) and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

EXHIBIT 4.6

FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN CONTRACT

Dated as of December 22, 2008

between

OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION

(AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION)

and

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

RUS Project Designation:

Georgia 109 “S8” OPC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS		1

ARTICLE II - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES		6

ARTICLE III - THE LOANS		8
Section 3.1	The Loans	8
Section 3.2	No Further Advances	8
Section 3.3	Advances under any Partially Unadvanced Note and the S-8 FFB Note	8
Section 3.4	Interest Rates and Payment	9
Section 3.5	Prepayment	9

ARTICLE IV - CONDITIONS OF LENDING		9
Section 4.1	General Conditions	9
Section 4.2	Conditions to Advances Under any Partially Unadvanced Note and the S-8 FFB Note	10

ARTICLE V - AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS		11
Section 5.1	Generally	11
Section 5.2	Performance under Indenture	11
Section 5.3	Annual Compliance Certificate	11
Section 5.4	Simultaneous Prepayment of Contemporaneous Loans	11
Section 5.5	Rates and Coverage Ratios	12
Section 5.6	Financial Books	12
Section 5.7	Rights of Inspection	12
Section 5.8	Real Property Acquisition	12
Section 5.9	Financial Reports	13
Section 5.10	Miscellaneous Reports and Notices	13
Section 5.11	Variable Rate Indebtedness	13
Section 5.12	Special Construction Account	14
Section 5.13	Compliance with Laws	14
Section 5.14	Plant Agreements	14
Section 5.15	Lockbox Agreement	14
Section 5.16	Nuclear Fuel	15
Section 5.17	Power Requirements Studies	15
Section 5.18	Long Range Engineering Plans and Construction Work Plans	15
Section 5.19	Design Standards, Construction Standards and List of Materials	15
Section 5.20	Plans and Specifications	15

Section 5.21	Standard Forms of Construction Contracts, and Engineering and Architectural Services Contracts	16
Section 5.22	Contract Bidding Requirements	16
Section 5.23	Nondiscrimination	16
Section 5.24	“Buy American” Requirements	17
Section 5.25	Maintenance of Credit Ratings	17
Section 5.26	Application of Advances	17
Section 5.27	Excepted Property	17
Section 5.28	Additional Affirmative Covenants	17

ARTICLE VI - NEGATIVE COVENANTS		18
Section 6.1	General	18
Section 6.2	Limitations on System Extensions, Additions and Dispositions	18
Section 6.3	Limitations on Employment and Retention of General Manager	18
Section 6.4	Limitations on Certain Types of Contracts	19
Section 6.5	Limitations on Loans, Investments and Other Obligations	20
Section 6.6	Depreciation Rates	21
Section 6.7	Rate Reductions	21
Section 6.8	Indenture Restrictions	21
Section 6.9	Negative Pledge	23
Section 6.10	Emissions Allowances	24
Section 6.11	Changes to Plant Agreements	24
Section 6.12	Fiscal Year	24
Section 6.13	Limits on Variable Rate Indebtedness	24
Section 6.14	Limitations on Changing Principal Place of Business	25
Section 6.15	Limitations on RUS Financed Extensions and Additions	25
Section 6.16	Historic Preservation	25
Section 6.17	Impairment of Wholesale Power Contracts	25
Section 6.18	State Regulation	25
Section 6.19	Limits on Short-Term Indebtedness	25
Section 6.20	Additional Negative Covenants	26

ARTICLE VII - EVENTS OF DEFAULT		26

ARTICLE VIII - REMEDIES		27
Section 8.1	Remedies	27
Section 8.2	Suspension of Advances	27

ARTICLE IX - MISCELLANEOUS		28
Section 9.1	Notice to RUS; Objection of RUS	28
Section 9.2	Notices	28
Section 9.3	Expenses	29

Section 9.4	Late Payments	29
Section 9.5	Filing Fees	30
Section 9.6	No Waiver	30
Section 9.7	Governing Law	30
Section 9.8	Holiday Payments	30
Section 9.9	Successors and Assigns	30
Section 9.10	Complete Agreement; Amendments	30
Section 9.11	Headings	31
Section 9.12	Severability	31
Section 9.13	Right of Set Off	31
Section 9.14	Schedules and Exhibits	31
Section 9.15	Sole Benefit	31
Section 9.16	Existing Loan Contract	31
Section 9.17	Authority of RUS Representatives	32
Section 9.18	Relation to RUS Regulations	32
Section 9.19	Term	33
Section 9.20	Relation to Indenture	33

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SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS

Schedule 1	Contemporaneous Loans and Outstanding Notes

Schedule 2	Plant Agreements

Schedule 3	Subsidiaries

Schedule 4	Additional Affirmative and Negative Covenants

Schedule 5	Litigation

Exhibit A	Equal Opportunity Contract Provisions

Exhibit B	Description of Rating Agency Services

Exhibit C	Form of Amendatory Supplemental Indenture

FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN CONTRACT

THIS FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN CONTRACT, dated as of December 22, 2008, is between OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION (AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION), formerly known as Oglethorpe Power Corporation (An Electric Membership Generation & Transmission Corporation) (together with any successors and assigns, the “Borrower”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia (the “State”), and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (the “Government”), acting by and through the Administrator (together with any person succeeding to the powers and rights of the Administrator with respect to this Agreement, the “Administrator”) of the Rural Utilities Service (together with any agency succeeding to the powers and rights of the Rural Utilities Service with respect to this Agreement, the “RUS”), and amends and restates that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Contract, dated as of September 5, 2008, between the Borrower and the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS (the “Existing Loan Contract”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Borrower has incurred, pursuant to the Act (as defined in Article I) and under the Existing Loan Contract, certain indebtedness and other obligations to, or guaranteed by, the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, which indebtedness and other obligations are evidenced by the Outstanding Notes (as defined in Article I); and

WHEREAS, the Borrower has entered into that certain Indenture (as defined in Article I), pursuant to which the Borrower has granted security title to and a security interest in substantially all of its real and personal property to secure the indebtedness and other obligations evidenced by the Outstanding Notes and to secure certain other indebtedness; and

WHEREAS, in order to provide for the Borrower incurring, pursuant to the Act, certain additional indebtedness and other obligations to, or guaranteed by, the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, which additional indebtedness and other obligations will be evidenced by the S-8 Notes (as defined in Article I), the Borrower and RUS desire to amend and restate the Existing Loan Contract as hereinafter set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto amend and restate the Existing Loan Contract to read in its entirety, and agree and bind themselves, as follows:

ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS

Capitalized terms that are not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture and in the Amendatory Supplemental Indenture (as defined below). The terms defined herein include both the plural and the singular. Unless otherwise specifically provided, all accounting terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them, and all determinations and computations herein provided for shall be made, in accordance with Accounting Requirements.

“Accounting Requirements” shall have the meaning given such term in the Indenture.

“Act” shall mean the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended.

“Advance” or “Advances” shall mean an advance or advances made or approved by the RUS under any Partially Unadvanced Note payable to FFB or under the S-8 FFB Note.

“Agreement” shall mean this Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Contract, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, together with all schedules and exhibits hereto.

“Amendatory Supplemental Indenture” shall mean a Supplemental Indenture in the form set forth as Exhibit C attached hereto.

“Business Day” shall mean any day that the RUS and FFB are both open for business.

“Contemporaneous Loans” shall mean those loans identified as such on Schedule 1 hereto. Any loan used to refinance or refund a Contemporaneous Loan is also considered to be a Contemporaneous Loan.

“Credit Rating” shall mean a rating assigned by a Rating Agency (i) to any long-term indebtedness (that is not subject to Credit Enhancement) (including, without limitation, indebtedness issued by any governmental authority with respect to which the Borrower is an obligor) secured directly or indirectly under the Indenture or (ii) if a Rating Agency has not assigned a rating to indebtedness of the type described in clause (i) hereof, a “shadow rating” of the Borrower’s senior, secured long-term indebtedness (that is not subject to Credit Enhancement).

“Current Refunding” shall mean any refinancing or refunding of indebtedness that occurs not more than ninety (90) days following the Stated Maturity of such indebtedness.

“Equity” shall mean the Borrower’s total margins and equities computed in accordance with Accounting Requirements.

“Events of Default” shall have the meaning as defined in Article VII.

“FERC” shall mean the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or any agency or other governmental body succeeding to the functions thereof.

“FFB” shall mean the Federal Financing Bank, an instrumentality and wholly-owned corporation of the Government, and any successor to the powers and rights thereof with respect to the Notes.

“Fitch” shall mean Fitch, Inc., and any successor thereto.

“General Manager” shall mean the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Borrower or the person performing the duties of a chief executive officer if no person holds such title and, in the event of any dispute between the Borrower and the Government as to who is the

General Manager, the Administrator may designate a person or position that shall be the General Manager for purposes of this Agreement.

“Highest Oversight Period” shall mean (x) as to an event described in clause (i) or (iv), any period commencing on the date that such event has occurred and ending on the date that such event has ended, and (y) as to an event described in clause (ii) or (iii), any period commencing on the date that the Borrower receives written notice from the Administrator that such event has occurred (which notice shall set forth the basis for concluding that such event has occurred) and ending on the date that the Borrower receives written notice from the Administrator that such period has ended:

(i) the Borrower has been assigned a Credit Rating of less than “Ba3” (or its then current equivalent) in the case of Moody’s, “BB-” (or its then current equivalent) in the case of S&P, “BB-” (or its then current equivalent) in the case of Fitch, or the then current equivalent by any other Rating Agency then assigning a Credit Rating;

(ii) the Administrator determines that the System is incapable of providing reliable service to the members of the Borrower pursuant to the terms of the Wholesale Power Contracts;

(iii) the Administrator determines that, as a consequence of any change in the condition, financial or otherwise, operations, properties or business of the Borrower, the Borrower will be unable to perform its material obligations under (a) this Agreement, (b) the Wholesale Power Contracts, (c) the Notes, or (d) the Indenture; or

(iv) the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Indenture, or any event which with the passage of time or giving of notice, or both, would constitute an Event of Default under the Indenture.

“Increased Oversight Period” shall mean any period (other than a Highest Oversight Period) during which the Borrower has been assigned a Credit Rating below investment grade by at least two (2) Rating Agencies. For purposes of this definition, an investment grade rating shall mean, in the case of Moody’s, a rating of “Baa3” (or its then current equivalent) or higher, in the case of S&P, a rating of “BBB-” (or its then current equivalent) or higher, in the case of Fitch, a rating of “BBB-” (or its then current equivalent) or higher, and in the case of any other Rating Agency, the then current equivalent thereof.

“Indenture” shall mean the Indenture, dated as of March 1, 1997, entered into by the Borrower and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor to SunTrust Bank, formerly known as SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, and all amendments and supplements thereto.

“Investment” shall mean any loan or advance to, or any investment in, or purchase or commitment to purchase any stock, bonds, notes or other securities of, or guaranty, assumption or other obligation or liability with respect to the obligations of, any other person, firm or corporation, except investments in securities or deposits issued, guaranteed or fully insured as to payment by the Government or any agency thereof.

“Laws” shall have the meaning as defined in Paragraph (e) of Article II.

“Loans” shall mean the loans and other obligations described in Article III.

“Loan Documents” shall mean, collectively, this Agreement, the Indenture and the related documents delivered thereunder, the Notes and the Lockbox Agreement.

“Lockbox Agreement” shall mean that certain Lockbox Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1997, among the Borrower, U.S. Bank National Association, as successor to SunTrust Bank, formerly known as SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, and the Trustee.

“Material Adverse Effect” shall mean a material adverse effect on the Borrower’s overall condition, financial or otherwise, operations, properties, margins or business or on the ability of the Borrower to perform its obligations under the Loan Documents.

“Moody’s” shall mean Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc., and any successor thereto.

“Notes” shall mean, collectively, the Outstanding Notes and the S-8 Notes.

“Outstanding Notes” shall mean those notes, other than the S-8 Notes, of the Borrower outstanding on the date hereof payable to the order of FFB, the payment of which is guaranteed by the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, pursuant to the Act, and those notes, other than the S-8 Notes, of the Borrower outstanding on the date hereof payable to the order of the Government evidencing loans made by the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, pursuant to the Act, or evidencing reimbursement obligations of the Borrower to the Government with respect to the Government’s guarantee of the payment of certain notes payable to the order of FFB, all as specifically identified on Schedule 1 hereto, and all amendments, supplements, extensions and replacements to, of or for such notes.

“Partially Unadvanced Notes” shall mean those Outstanding Notes identified as Partially Unadvanced Notes on Schedule 1 hereto, as to which portions of the available principal amount thereunder remain unadvanced.

“Plant Agreements” shall mean those agreements relating to the ownership and operation of generating facilities described on Schedule 2 hereto.

“Prudent Utility Practice” shall mean any of the practices, methods and acts engaged in or approved by a significant portion of the electric utility industry in the region during the relevant time period, or any of the practices, methods and acts that, in the exercise of reasonable judgment in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made, could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at lowest reasonable cost consistent with good business practices, reliability, safety and expedition. “Prudent Utility Practice” is not intended to be limited to the optimum practice, method or act, to the exclusion of all others, but rather to include a spectrum of possible practices, methods or acts generally in acceptance in the region in light of the circumstances.

“Rates” shall have the meaning given such term in the Indenture.

“Rating Agency” shall mean S&P, Xxxxx’x, Fitch or, provided that it is acceptable to the RUS, any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization (within the meaning of the rules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission).

“RUS Form 12” shall mean the version of RUS Form 12 (including subdivisions thereof including, but not limited to, RUS Form 12a) submitted by the Borrower and dated as of December 31, 2007 or corresponding information in future versions of such form or any form required by RUS in substitution therefor containing corresponding information.

“RUS Regulations” shall mean the rules, regulations and bulletins of general applicability published by the RUS from time to time as such rules, regulations and bulletins exist at the date of applicability thereof, and, unless the context clearly demonstrates a contrary intent, shall also include any rules and regulations of other Federal entities which the RUS is required by law to implement.

“S-8 Loan” shall have the meaning as defined in Section 3.1(b).

“S-8 Loan Documents” shall mean, collectively, this Agreement, the S-8 Notes and the supplement to the Indenture and the related documents delivered thereunder pursuant to which the S-8 Notes are issued.

“S-8 FFB Note” shall mean the note of the Borrower, dated as of September 5, 2008, payable to the order of FFB in the face principal amount of $441,522,000, the payment of which is guaranteed by the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, pursuant to the Act, and all amendments, supplements, extensions and replacements to, of or for such note.

“S-8 Notes” shall mean, collectively, the S-8 FFB Note and the S-8 Reimbursement Note.

“S-8 Reimbursement Note” shall mean the note of the Borrower, dated as of September 5, 2008, evidencing the reimbursement obligations of the Borrower to the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, with respect to the Government’s guarantee of the S-8 FFB Note, and all amendments, supplements, extensions and replacements to, of or for such note.

“S&P” shall mean Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The XxXxxx-Xxxx Companies, Inc., and any successor thereto.

“Short-Term Indebtedness” shall have the meaning as defined in Section 6.19.

“Special Construction Account” shall have the meaning as defined in Section 5.12.

“Subsidiary” shall mean a corporation or other entity that is a subsidiary of the Borrower and subject to the Borrower’s control, as defined by Accounting Requirements.

“System” shall mean all electric properties and interest in electric properties of the Borrower, it being the intent that “System” be broadly construed to encompass and include the Borrower’s interests in all electric production, transmission, distribution, conservation, load

management, general plant and other related facilities, equipment or property and in any mine, well, pipeline, plant, structure or other facility for the development, production, manufacture, storage, fabrication or processing of fossil, nuclear or other fuel of any kind or in any facility or rights with respect to the supply of water, in each case for use, in whole or in major part, in any of the Borrower’s generating plants, now existing or hereafter acquired by lease, contract, purchase or otherwise or constructed by the Borrower, including any interest or participation of the Borrower in any such facilities or any rights to the output or capacity thereof, together with all additions, betterments, extensions and improvements to said System or any part thereof hereafter made and together with all lands, easements and rights-of-way of the Borrower and all other works, property or structures of the Borrower and contract rights and other tangible and intangible assets of the Borrower used or useful in connection with or related to said System, including, without limitation, a contract right or other contractual arrangement for the long-term or short-term interconnection, interchange, exchange, pooling, wheeling, transmission, purchase or sale of electric power and energy and other similar arrangements with entities having generation or transmission capabilities; provided, however, that “System” shall not include any property constituting Excepted Property or Excludable Property.

“Total Utility Plant” shall mean the amount constituting the total utility plant (gross) of the Borrower computed in accordance with Accounting Requirements.

“Wholesale Power Contracts” shall mean the Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contracts, each dated as of January 1, 2003, by and between the Borrower and its members, as amended by the First Amendments to Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contracts, each dated as of June 1, 2005, and all amendments, supplements or replacements thereto or thereof.

ARTICLE II - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Recognizing that the RUS is relying hereon, the Borrower represents and warrants, as of the date of this Agreement, as follows:

(a) Organization; Power, Etc. The Borrower: (i) is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State; (ii) is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the transaction of its business makes such qualification necessary; (iii) has all requisite corporate and legal power to own and operate its assets and to carry on its business and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Loan Documents; (iv) has duly and lawfully obtained and maintained all material licenses, certificates, permits, authorizations and approvals which are necessary to the conduct of its business or required by applicable Laws; and (v) is eligible to obtain the financial assistance from the RUS contemplated by this Agreement.

(b) Authority. The execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the performance of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and do not violate any provision of law or of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Borrower or result in a breach of, or constitute a default under, any agreement, indenture or other instrument to which the Borrower is a party or by which it or its properties may be bound.

6 (c) Consents. No consent, permission, authorization, order or license of any governmental authority is necessary in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of the Loan Documents, except such as have been obtained and are in full force and effect.

(d) Binding Agreement. Each of the Loan Documents is, or when executed and delivered will be, the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Borrower, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject only to limitations on enforceability imposed in equity or by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally.

(e) Compliance With Laws. The Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and orders (collectively, “Laws”), the failure to comply with which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(f) Litigation. Attached as Schedule 5 hereto is a list of all pending or, to our knowledge, threatened legal, arbitration or governmental actions or proceedings to which, as of the date of this Agreement, the Borrower is a party or to which any of its property is subject. There are no pending legal, arbitration or governmental actions or proceedings to which the Borrower is a party or to which any of its property is subject which, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and to the best of the Borrower’s knowledge, no such actions or proceedings are threatened or contemplated, except as the Borrower has disclosed to the RUS in writing.

(g) Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Change; Etc. The financial statements of the Borrower dated as of December 31, 2007, and for the period then ended, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Borrower and the results of its operations in conformity with Accounting Requirements. Since the date thereof, there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition or operations of the Borrower.

(h) Budgets; Projections; Etc. All budgets, projections, appraisals, feasibility studies and other documentation submitted by the Borrower to the RUS and any Rating Agency assigning a Credit Rating were based on assumptions that were reasonable at the time submitted; and, as of the date hereof, Oglethorpe has updated such budgets, projections, appraisals, feasibility studies and other documentation as required by RUS and any Rating Agency and in connection with customary updates provided to Rating Agencies assigning a Credit Rating.

(i) Location of Properties. All real property and interests therein of the Borrower is located in the states and counties identified in the Indenture.

(j) Principal Place of Business; Records. The principal place of business and chief executive office of the Borrower are at the address of the Borrower specified in Section 9.2.

(k) Subsidiaries. The Borrower’s Subsidiaries are identified on Schedule 3 hereto, and the Borrower has no other Subsidiaries.

7 (l) Defaults Under Other Agreements. No default by the Borrower has occurred under any agreement or instrument to which the Borrower is a party or to which any of its property is subject that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(m) Title to Property. As to the property which is included in the description of the Trust Estate, the Borrower holds good and marketable title to all of its fee and leasehold interests in real property and owns all of its personal property, free and clear of any lien or encumbrance other than the lien of the Indenture, Permitted Exceptions and liens permitted by Section 13.6 of the Indenture.

(n) Survival. All representations and warranties made by the Borrower herein or made in any certificate delivered pursuant hereto shall survive the making of the Advances.

ARTICLE III - THE LOANS

Section 3.1 The Loans

(a) Existing Loans Evidenced by the Outstanding Notes. To finance, pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the construction of the System for the purpose of furnishing electric energy to persons in rural areas not receiving central station electric service, (i) the Borrower has borrowed funds from the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, evidenced by the Outstanding Notes payable to the Government, (ii) the Borrower has borrowed funds from FFB, evidenced by the Outstanding Notes payable to FFB, and the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, has guaranteed the repayment of such funds, and (iii) the Borrower has agreed to reimburse the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, for amounts paid by the Government on account of its guarantee of funds borrowed by the Borrower from FFB, which reimbursement obligations are evidenced by the Outstanding Notes payable to the Government in respect of such reimbursement obligations.

(b) S-8 Loan. To finance, pursuant to the provisions of the Act, certain improvements to the System (including, without limitation, the installation of certain environmental improvements at Plant Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx), the RUS agrees to guarantee the payment of a loan in the amount of $441,522,000 to be made by FFB to the Borrower (the “S-8 Loan”).

Section 3.2 No Further Advances

Except with respect to any Partially Unadvanced Note, the Borrower acknowledges and agrees that all amounts to be advanced to the Borrower under the Outstanding Notes have been advanced and neither FFB nor the Government, acting by and through the Administrator of the RUS, is under any obligation to make any further advances to the Borrower under such Outstanding Notes (other than with respect to payments by the Government on account of its guarantees of certain Outstanding Notes payable to FFB).

Section 3.3 Advances under any Partially Unadvanced Note and the S-8 FFB Note

With respect to Advances to be made under any Partially Unadvanced Note or the S-8 FFB Note, the RUS agrees to make or approve and the Borrower agrees to request such

Advances on the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Borrower shall give the RUS written notice of the date on which each Advance is requested to be made in accordance with RUS policies and procedures.

Section 3.4 Interest Rates and Payment

(a) Interest Rates. The Notes shall be payable and bear interest as therein provided.

(b) Electronic Funds Transfer. Except as otherwise prescribed by the RUS, the Borrower shall make all payments on the Notes utilizing electronic funds transfer procedures as specified by the RUS.

Section 3.5 Prepayment

The Borrower has no right to prepay any Note in whole or in part except such rights, if any, as are expressly provided for in each Note or as may be provided by Law. However, prepayment of any Outstanding Note (and any penalties) relating to a Contemporaneous Loan shall be mandatory under Section 5.4.

ARTICLE IV - CONDITIONS OF LENDING

Section 4.1 General Conditions

In connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, each of the following conditions shall be satisfied (all documents, certificates and other evidence of such conditions are to be satisfactory to the RUS in its discretion; such satisfaction (or waiver thereof) to be evidenced by the execution by the RUS of this Agreement):

(a) Legal Matters. All legal matters incident to the consummation of the transactions hereby contemplated shall be satisfactory to counsel for the RUS;

(b) Loan Documents. The RUS shall receive duly executed originals of this Agreement;

(c) Authorization. The RUS shall receive evidence satisfactory to it that all corporate documents and proceedings of the Borrower necessary for duly authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been obtained and are in full force and effect; and

(d) Opinion of Counsel. The RUS shall receive an opinion of counsel for the Borrower (who shall be acceptable to the RUS) with respect to this Agreement, in form and content acceptable to the RUS.

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Section 4.2 Conditions to Advances Under any Partially Unadvanced Note and the S-8 FFB Note

The obligation of the RUS to approve any Advance under any Partially Unadvanced Note or the S-8 FFB Note is subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions precedent on or before the date of such Advance (all documents, certificates and other evidence of such conditions precedent are to be satisfactory to the RUS in its reasonable discretion; such satisfaction (or waiver thereof) to be evidenced by the approval or making of the requested Advance):

(a) Continuing Representations and Warranties. That the representations and warranties of the Borrower contained in this Agreement be true and correct on and as of the date of such Advance as though made on and as of such date (except for any representation or warranty limited by its terms to a specific date; provided that the representations contained in Paragraph (g) of Article II shall be deemed made as of and since the date of the last audited financials of the Borrower);

(b) Wholesale Power Contract. That the Borrower shall not be in default under the terms of, or contesting the validity of, any Wholesale Power Contract;

(c) Material Adverse Effect. That no event shall have occurred since the date hereof that has had or is likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(d) Event of Default. That no Event of Default, and no event which with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute an Event of Default, shall have occurred and be continuing, or shall have occurred after giving effect to such Advance on the books of the Borrower;

(e) Requisitions. That the Borrower shall have requisitioned such Advance by submitting a requisition to the RUS in form and substance satisfactory to the RUS;

(f) Flood Insurance. That for any such Advance used in whole or in part to finance the construction or acquisition of any building in any area identified by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (the “Flood Insurance Act”) or any rules, regulations or orders issued to implement the Flood Insurance Act as any area having special flood hazards, or to finance any facilities or materials to be located in any such building, or in any building owned or occupied by the Borrower and located in such a flood hazard area, the Borrower shall have submitted evidence, in form and substance satisfactory to the RUS or the RUS has otherwise determined, that (i) the community in which such area is located is then participating in the national flood insurance program, as required by the Flood Insurance Act and any related regulations, and (ii) the Borrower has obtained flood insurance coverage with respect to such building and contents as may then be required pursuant to the Flood Insurance Act and any related regulation;

(g) Compliance With this Agreement and Indenture. That the Borrower is in material compliance with this Agreement and the Indenture;

10 (h) Oversight Period. That an Increased Oversight Period or Highest Oversight Period shall not exist;

(i) Application of Advances. That the Borrower agrees to apply the proceeds of the Advances under any Partially Unadvanced Note or S-8 FFB Note to pay the costs, or reimburse the costs paid, by or on behalf of the Borrower to make the improvements to the System that have been approved by the RUS;

(j) Additional Documents. That the Borrower agrees to provide or cause to be provided to RUS such additional documents as RUS may reasonably request from the Trustee; and

(k) Conditions Precedent to Advance. That all conditions precedent under the Indenture and this Agreement to such Advance have been satisfied or waived, that the RUS has received copies of all certificates and opinions delivered to the Trustee in connection therewith, and that the Trustee has consented to each Advance pursuant to Section 4.8 of the Indenture and the RUS has received a copy of such consent.

ARTICLE V - AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

Section 5.1 Generally

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the RUS, while this Agreement is in effect, the Borrower shall duly observe each of the affirmative covenants contained in this Article V.

Section 5.2 Performance under Indenture

The Borrower shall duly observe and perform all of its obligations under the Indenture including, without limitation, the obligation to establish and collect rates in accordance with Section 13.14 of the Indenture.

Section 5.3 Annual Compliance Certificate

Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the close of each fiscal year, the Borrower shall deliver to the RUS a written statement signed by its General Manager, stating that, to the knowledge of the General Manager, during such year the Borrower has fulfilled its obligations under the Loan Documents throughout such year in all material respects or, if there has been a material default in the fulfillment of such obligations, specifying each such default known to the General Manager and the nature and status thereof.

Section 5.4 Simultaneous Prepayment of Contemporaneous Loans

If the Borrower shall at any time prepay in whole or in part any Contemporaneous Loan, the Borrower shall prepay the related Outstanding Note to the Government in the ratio that the unpaid principal balance of such Outstanding Note to the Government bears to the aggregate unpaid principal amount of both such Outstanding Note and the note evidencing the Contemporaneous Loan. If either such Outstanding Note or such other note calls for a

prepayment penalty or premium, such amount shall be paid but shall not be used in computing the amount needed to be paid to the Government under this Section 5.4 to maintain such ratio. Prepayments associated with refinancing or refunding a Contemporaneous Loan are not considered to be prepayments for purposes of this Agreement if (i) the principal amount of such refinancing or refunding loan is not less than the amount of loan principal being refinanced and (ii) the weighted average life of the refinancing or refunding loan is not less than the weighted average remaining life of the loan being refinanced.

Section 5.5 Rates and Coverage Ratios

(a) Prospective Notice of Change in Rates. The Borrower shall give the RUS sixty (60) days’ prior written notice of any proposed change in the Borrower’s general rate structure.

(b) Routine Reporting of Coverage Ratios. In connection with the furnishing of its annual report to the RUS pursuant to Section 5.9, the Borrower shall report to the RUS, in such written format as RUS may require, the Margins for Interest level which was achieved during such fiscal year.

(c) Corrective Plans. Within thirty (30) days of (i) sending a notice to the RUS under Subsection (b) above that shows the Margins for Interest level specified by Section 13.14 of the Indenture was not achieved for any fiscal year, or (ii) being notified by the RUS that the Margins for Interest level specified by Section 13.14 of the Indenture was not achieved for any fiscal year, whichever is earlier, the Borrower in consultation with the RUS shall provide a written plan reasonably satisfactory to the RUS setting forth the actions that shall be taken to achieve the specified Margins for Interest level on a timely basis.

Section 5.6 Financial Books

The Borrower shall at all times keep, and safely preserve, proper books, records and accounts in which full and true entries shall be made of all of the dealings, business and affairs of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, in accordance with any applicable Accounting Requirements.

Section 5.7 Rights of Inspection

The Borrower shall afford the RUS, through its representatives, reasonable opportunity, at all times during business hours and upon prior notice, to have access to and the right to inspect the System, any other property encumbered by the Indenture, and any or all books, records, accounts, invoices, contracts, leases, payrolls, canceled checks, statements and other documents and papers of every kind belonging to or in the possession of the Borrower or in any way pertaining to its property or business, including its Subsidiaries, if any, and to make copies or extracts therefrom.

Section 5.8 Real Property Acquisition

In acquiring real property, the Borrower shall comply in all material respects with the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended by the Uniform Relocation Act Amendments of 1987, and 49 C.F.R. part 24, referenced by 7 C.F.R. part 21, to the extent applicable to such acquisition.

Section 5.9 Financial Reports

The Borrower shall cause to be prepared and furnished to the RUS, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Borrower, a full and complete annual report of its financial condition and of its operations in form and substance satisfactory to the RUS, audited and certified by an independent certified public accountant satisfactory to the RUS and accompanied by a report of such audit in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the RUS. If requested by the RUS, the Borrower shall also furnish to the RUS from time to time such other reports concerning the financial condition or operations of the Borrower, including its Subsidiaries, as the RUS may reasonably request or RUS Regulations require.

Section 5.10 Miscellaneous Reports and Notices

The Borrower shall furnish to the RUS:

(a) Notice of Default. Promptly after becoming aware thereof, notice of: (i) the occurrence of any Event of Default or event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would become an Event of Default; and (ii) the receipt of any notice given pursuant to the Indenture with respect to the occurrence of any event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, could become an “Event of Default” under the Indenture;

(b) Notice of Litigation. Promptly after the commencement thereof, notice of the commencement of all actions, suits or proceedings before any court, arbitrator, or governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality affecting the Borrower which, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(c) Notice of Change of Place of Business. Promptly in writing, notice of any change in location of its principal place of business or the office where its records concerning accounts and contract rights are kept;

(d) Regulatory and Other Notices. Promptly after receipt thereof, copies of any notices or other communications received from any governmental authority with respect to any matter or proceeding which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(e) Ratings. Promptly after receipt thereof, copies of Credit Ratings and copies of any reports with respect to the Borrower or its Credit Rating issued by any Rating Agency;

(f) Material Adverse Effect. Promptly after becoming aware thereof, notice of any matter that would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and

(g) Other Information. Such other information regarding the condition, financial or otherwise, operations, properties or business of the Borrower as the RUS may, from time to time, reasonably request.

Section 5.11 Variable Rate Indebtedness

In connection with the furnishing of its annual report to the RUS pursuant to Section 5.9, if requested by the RUS, the Borrower shall report to the RUS, in such written format as may be

acceptable to the RUS, the specific maturities of all of the Borrower’s outstanding indebtedness and the interest rates applicable thereto, including, without limitation, with respect to any indebtedness not bearing a fixed rate through the maturity of such indebtedness the method and timing for adjustment and readjustment of the applicable interest rate.

Section 5.12 Special Construction Account

The Borrower shall continue to maintain the “Special Construction Account” maintained under the Existing Loan Contract and continue to hold therein all moneys currently held therein, as provided in this Section 5.12. The Special Construction Account shall be insured to the extent insurable by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or other federal agency acceptable to the RUS and shall be designated by the corporate name of the Borrower followed by the words “Special Construction Account.” The Borrower shall promptly deposit proceeds from all Advances, including previously advanced funds whose original expenditure has been disallowed by a RUS loan fund audit, into the Special Construction Account. Moneys in the Special Construction Account shall be used solely for the purposes for which the Advance was made or for such other purposes as may be approved by the RUS.

Section 5.13 Compliance with Laws

The Borrower shall operate and maintain the System and its properties in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws the failure to comply with which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.14 Plant Agreements

(a) Enforcement. If the RUS, in its absolute discretion, shall determine it appropriate or necessary to preserve the security for the Loans, subject to the provisions of the Indenture, the RUS may require in writing the Borrower to authorize and empower the Government to enforce any Plant Agreement, with the form of such written authorization to be prescribed by the RUS.

(b) Appointment of Agent. If the appointment of Georgia Power Company as agent under any Plant Agreement is terminated in whole or in part, and if the Borrower is not qualified to serve as agent, then the RUS may require the Borrower to take all action that the Borrower is entitled to take to cause the appointment of the Government or such agency of the Government as the RUS shall designate in writing, as agent under any such Plant Agreement, to the extent and with such duties, rights, power and authority as the RUS shall prescribe in writing, not inconsistent with the provisions of such Plant Agreement.

Section 5.15 Lockbox Agreement

The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, amend, supplement, or otherwise modify the Lockbox Agreement. During a Highest Oversight Period, the Borrower shall, if so directed in writing by the Administrator of the RUS, (a) deposit, pursuant to such Lockbox Agreement, all cash proceeds of the Trust Estate, including, without limitation, checks, money and the like (other than cash proceeds deposited or required to be deposited with the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture), which cash proceeds shall include, without limitation, all payments by members of the Borrower on account of the Wholesale Power

Contracts, in separate deposit or other accounts, segregated from all other monies, revenues and investments of the Borrower, and (b) take all such other actions as the RUS shall request to continue perfection of the lien of the Indenture in such proceeds for the benefit of all Holders of the Outstanding Secured Obligations.

Section 5.16 Nuclear Fuel

Upon the written request of the RUS, to the extent the Borrower owns nuclear fuel located outside the State of Georgia as to which a security interest can be created under the Uniform Commercial Code and perfected solely by the filing of a financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code, the Borrower shall cause such nuclear fuel to be subjected to the lien of the Indenture.

Section 5.17 Power Requirements Studies

The Borrower shall prepare and use power requirements studies of its electric loads and future energy and capacity requirements in conformance with Prudent Utility Practice and an RUS approved plan for preparation of such power requirements studies, taking into account the limited obligation of the Borrower under the Wholesale Power Contracts; provided, however, that during a Highest Oversight Period, or in connection with acquisition or construction financed in whole or in part by RUS, the Borrower shall prepare and use such studies in conformance with RUS Regulations. The Borrower shall provide the RUS with copies of such studies.

Section 5.18 Long Range Engineering Plans and Construction Work Plans

The Borrower shall develop, maintain and use up-to-date long-range engineering plans and construction work plans in conformance with Prudent Utility Practice; provided, however, that during a Highest Oversight Period, or in connection with acquisition or construction financed in whole or in part by RUS, the Borrower shall develop, maintain and use such plans in conformance with RUS Regulations.

Section 5.19 Design Standards, Construction Standards and List of Materials

The Borrower shall use design standards, construction standards and lists of acceptable materials in conformance with Prudent Utility Practice; provided, however, that during a Highest Oversight Period, or in connection with construction financed in whole or in part by RUS, the Borrower shall use such standards and lists in conformance with RUS Regulations.

Section 5.20 Plans and Specifications

The Borrower shall submit plans and specifications for construction to the RUS for review and approval, as directed in writing by the RUS, for construction financed in whole or in part by the RUS.

Section 5.21 Standard Forms of Construction Contracts, and Engineering and Architectural Services Contracts

The Borrower shall use the standard forms of contracts promulgated by the RUS for construction, procurement, engineering services and architectural services, if directed in writing by the RUS, for construction, procurement, or services financed in whole or in part by the RUS.

Section 5.22 Contract Bidding Requirements

The Borrower shall follow the RUS contract bidding procedures in conformance with RUS Regulations when contracting for construction or procurement financed in whole or in part by the RUS.

Section 5.23 Nondiscrimination

(a) Equal Opportunity Provisions in Construction Contracts. The Borrower shall incorporate or cause to be incorporated into any construction contract, as defined in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 and implementing regulations, which is paid for in whole or in part with funds obtained from the RUS or borrowed on the credit of the United States pursuant to a grant, contract, loan, insurance or guarantee, or undertaken pursuant to any RUS program involving such grant, contract, loan, insurance or guarantee, the equal opportunity provisions set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto entitled Equal Opportunity Contract Provisions.

(b) Equal Opportunity Contract Provisions Also Bind the Borrower. The Borrower further agrees that it shall be bound by such equal opportunity clause in any federally assisted construction work which it performs itself other than through the permanent work force directly employed by an agency of government.

(c) Sanctions and Penalties. The Borrower agrees that it shall cooperate actively with the RUS and the Secretary of Labor in obtaining the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with the equal opportunity clause and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, that it shall furnish the RUS and the Secretary of Labor such information as they may require for the supervision of such compliance, and that it shall otherwise assist the administering agency in the discharge of the RUS’s primary responsibility for securing compliance. The Borrower further agrees that it shall refrain from entering into any contract or contract modification subject to Executive Order 11246 with a contractor debarred from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for, Government contracts and federally assisted construction contracts pursuant to Part II, Subpart D of Executive Order 11246 and shall carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may be imposed upon contractors and subcontractors by the RUS or the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Part II, Subpart D of Executive Order 11246. In addition, the Borrower agrees that if it fails or refuses to comply with these undertakings the RUS may cancel, terminate or suspend in whole or in part this contract, may refrain from extending any further assistance under any of its programs subject to Executive Order 11246 until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from the Borrower, or may refer the case to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings.

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Section 5.24 “Buy American” Requirements

The Borrower shall use or cause to be used in connection with the expenditures of funds if such funds were obtained in whole or in part by a loan being made or guaranteed by the RUS only such unmanufactured articles, materials, and supplies as have been mined or produced in the United States or any eligible country, and only such manufactured articles, materials, and supplies as have been manufactured in the United States or any eligible country substantially all from articles, materials, and supplies mined, produced or manufactured, as the case may be, in the United States or any eligible country, except to the extent the RUS shall determine that such use shall be impracticable or that the cost thereof shall be unreasonable. For purposes of this section, an “eligible country” is any country that has with respect to the United States an agreement ensuring reciprocal access for United States products and services and United States suppliers to the markets of that country, as determined by the United States Trade Representative.

Section 5.25 Maintenance of Credit Ratings

As long as any Note remains outstanding, the Borrower shall (a) maintain a Credit Rating from at least two (2) Rating Agencies and (b) continuously subscribe with a Rating Agency for the services described in Exhibit B attached hereto.

Section 5.26 Application of Advances

The Borrower shall apply the proceeds of Advances as provided in Section 4.2(i) above, with only such modifications as may be mutually agreed upon.

Section 5.27 Excepted Property

During a Highest Oversight Period, the Borrower shall take all actions necessary to include in the Trust Estate, subject to the first lien of the Indenture, the Excepted Property designated in writing by the Government; provided, however, the Borrower shall not be required to subject to the lien of the Indenture cash and/or securities held for working capital purposes in an amount up to the greater of (i) twenty five percent (25%) of the Borrower’s aggregate cost of operation and maintenance for the preceding twelve (12) calendar month period or (ii) the Borrower’s aggregate cost of operation and maintenance for three (3) consecutive calendar months designated by the Borrower during such preceding twelve (12) calendar month period as shown on RUS Form 12(a), lines 14 and 19.

Section 5.28 Additional Affirmative Covenants

The Borrower also shall comply with the additional covenants identified in Schedule 4 hereto.

ARTICLE VI - NEGATIVE COVENANTS

Section 6.1 General

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the RUS, while this Agreement is in effect, the Borrower shall duly observe each of the negative covenants set forth in this Article VI.

Section 6.2 Limitations on System Extensions, Additions and Dispositions

(a) Additions to Capacity. The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, purchase, construct, lease or otherwise acquire Special Assets (as defined below) if the aggregate amount expended for purchase, construction, lease or other acquisition of all Special Assets (i) in the current fiscal year of the Borrower is greater than 5% of the Borrower’s Total Utility Plant or (ii) in the current and two immediately preceding fiscal years of the Borrower is greater than 10% of the Borrower’s Total Utility Plant. For the purposes of this Subsection (a), “Special Assets” means capital assets that constitute utility or non-utility plant and that: (1) taking into account any substantially contemporaneous or otherwise related sale, transfer, lease or other disposition, increase the generating capacity of the System or any generating plant of the Borrower by more than 5%; (2) are not subject to the lien of the Indenture and are not nuclear fuel; or (3) are not used or useful as a part of the System.

(b) Dispositions of System Assets. The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, request the release of capital assets that constitute utility plant from the lien of the Indenture pursuant to Section 5.2 of the Indenture if (taking into account any substantially contemporaneous or otherwise related purchase, construction, lease or other acquisition of similar property that is subject to the lien of the Indenture) there will result a decrease in the generating capacity of the System or any generating plant by more than 5% if the aggregate net book value of all such assets released from the lien of the Indenture (i) in the current fiscal year of the Borrower is greater than 5% of the Borrower’s Total Utility Plant or (ii) in the current and two immediately preceding fiscal years of the Borrower is greater than 10% of the Borrower’s Total Utility Plant.

(c) Legal Requirements. The requirements of this Section 6.2 shall not apply to any purchase, construction, lease or other acquisition, or any sale, transfer, lease or other disposition, of capital assets to the extent that any of the foregoing is required to comply with “Legal Requirements” (as defined in the Wholesale Power Contract). No such purchase, construction, lease or other acquisition and no such sale, transfer, lease or other disposition shall be considered in calculating the aggregate limitations specified in Subsections (a) or (b) hereof.

(d) Highest Oversight Period. During a Highest Oversight Period, the Borrower shall not, without the prior written approval of the RUS, purchase, construct, lease or otherwise acquire, or sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of, any capital asset, or enter into any agreement therefor.

Section 6.3 Limitations on Employment and Retention of General Manager

At any time an Event of Default, or an event which with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would become an Event of Default, occurs and is continuing, the Borrower

shall not, without the prior written approval of the RUS, enter into an employment relationship with any person to serve as General Manager unless such employment shall first have been approved by the RUS. If an Event of Default, or an event which with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would become an Event of Default, occurs and is continuing and the RUS requests the Borrower to terminate the employment of its General Manager, the Borrower shall do so within thirty (30) days after the date of such request. All contracts in respect of the employment of the General Manager hereafter entered into shall contain provisions to permit compliance with this Section 6.3.

Section 6.4 Limitations on Certain Types of Contracts

(a) Approval of Certain Contracts. The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, enter into any of the following:

(i) any contract for the management or operation of all or substantially all of the System;

(ii) any contract for the purchase, exchange or sale of electric power and energy that has a term exceeding three (3) years and under which committed purchases, exchanges or sales exceed ten percent (10%) of the peak demand of the System for the most recently completed fiscal year;

(iii) any pooling or similar power supply agreement that has a term exceeding three (3) years;

(iv) any amendment or modification to any of the Wholesale Power Contracts, including the Schedules thereto and the form of Withdrawal Agreement incorporated therein, except that the Borrower may amend or modify any of (A) Exhibit 1 to “Rate Schedule A” thereto; (B) the Exhibits to Appendix 1 to “Rate Schedule A” thereto in the manner expressly provided in the Wholesale Power Contracts; (C) Sections I and II of Appendix 2 (Control Area Services) to “Rate Schedule A” thereto; (D) Appendix 3 (General Terms and Conditions) to “Rate Schedule A” thereto; (E) Schedule B — Form of Subscription Agreement in the manner expressly provided in Section 13.3.1 of the Wholesale Power Contracts; and (F) the Wholesale Power Contracts in the manner expressly provided in any “Withdrawal Agreement” (as defined in the Wholesale Power Contracts) entered into in connection with such Wholesale Power Contracts; or

(v) any contract for construction or procurement or for architectural and engineering services in connection with a new generating facility if the project will be financed in whole or in part by the RUS.

(b) Terminations. The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, exercise any option to terminate any contract, including, without limitation, any Wholesale Power Contract, if such contract, based upon its nature, remaining term (not taking into account any option of the Borrower to terminate) and size, would be

19 required to be approved by the RUS pursuant to Subsection (a) above if the Borrower were to have entered into such contract on the proposed termination date. The Borrower further agrees at the written direction of the RUS to exercise any option to terminate a contract if the exercise by the Borrower of that option would require compliance with the requirements of Section 9.1 pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence; provided, however, the Borrower shall not be required to exercise any such option to terminate if such exercise could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. For the purpose of illustration only, and not by way of limitation, the Borrower shall be required to comply with the requirements of Section 9.1 before terminating, and the RUS can require the Borrower to terminate, in any year before year seven (7) thereof, a ten (10) year contract for the sale of electric power and energy that exceeds ten percent (10%) of the Borrower’s peak demand because the portion of the contract to be terminated meets the standards of Subsection (a)(ii) above (i.e., a term greater than three (3) years for the committed sale of electric power and energy that exceeds ten percent (10%) of the Borrower’s peak demand). The Borrower can terminate without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, and the RUS cannot require the Borrower to terminate, that same contract after year seven (7) thereof.

(c) Highest Oversight Period. During a Highest Oversight Period, the Borrower shall not, without the prior written approval of the RUS, enter into or amend or modify any of the contracts of the type described in this Section 6.4, regardless of duration or size.

(d) Determination of Term. For purposes of this Section 6.4, the term of any contract shall be determined in accordance with this Subsection. The term of any contract shall be the period during which performance (other than payment) is to occur and not the period commencing when such contract is executed. The term of any contract shall be based upon the period prior to the first date upon which the Borrower could, at its option, terminate the contract (taking into account any notice period required for termination), unless the exercise of such termination right could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(e) Amendments; Extensions. Any amendment or modification to an existing contract (including an extension thereof) shall be governed by this Section 6.4 only to the extent such specific amendment or modification (and not the contract as a whole), judged as if it were a separate contract, would be required to be approved by the RUS pursuant to Subsection (a) above.

Section 6.5 Limitations on Loans, Investments and Other Obligations

The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, make any Investment, except (i) Investments made for the purpose of funds management that are made pursuant to an investment policy approved by the Borrower’s Board of Directors, a copy of which has been provided to the RUS, (ii) Investments specifically approved by the RUS in writing under this clause (ii), (iii) retained earnings or patronage of Subsidiaries, (iv) patronage allocated to the Borrower as a result of transactions in the ordinary course of business with cooperatives, such as, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation and CoBank, ACB, (v) investments set forth in RUS Regulations (7 C.F.R. § 1717.655, as such RUS Regulations exist on the date hereof) as excluded from computations of the amounts and type of Investments for which RUS approval is required, and (vi) other Investments (valued at the initial

cost thereof) that do not in the aggregate with all other Investments other than Investments described in clauses (i) through (v) above exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the Borrower’s Total Utility Plant; provided, however, that during an Increased Oversight Period, or Highest Oversight Period, the Borrower shall not, without the prior written approval of the RUS, make any additional Investments of the type described in clause (vi) above.

Section 6.6 Depreciation Rates

The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, adopt any depreciation rate not previously approved for the Borrower by the RUS.

Section 6.7 Rate Reductions

The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, decrease its Rates if it has failed to comply with the provisions of Section 13.14 of the Indenture for the fiscal year prior to such reduction.

Section 6.8 Indenture Restrictions

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Indenture, the Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1:

(a) issue Additional Obligations under the Indenture on the basis of the $200,000,000 carry forward amount described in Section 4.2B(1) of the Indenture, unless the proceeds of such Additional Obligations are used (i) to pay premiums and other penalties and charges in respect of any Existing Obligation held by FFB or the RUS, (ii) to fund the acquisition or construction of additions or extensions to the System that are subject to the lien of the Indenture, or (iii) to pay premiums and other penalties, charges and other costs of issuance incurred in connection with a Current Refunding in an aggregate amount not to exceed five percent (5%) of the principal amount of the Obligations subject to the Current Refunding;

(b) issue Additional Obligations under the Indenture while any amounts are outstanding under any RUS Reimbursement Obligation or during an Increased Oversight Period or a Highest Oversight Period;

(c) consolidate or merge with any other corporation or convey or transfer the Trust Estate under the Indenture substantially as an entirety unless the aggregate amount of the Borrower’s Equity is not reduced as a result of such transaction and the Borrower provides the RUS with evidence reasonably satisfactory to the RUS that the consummation of such transaction will not result in the commencement of an Increased Oversight Period; provided, however, that during an Increased Oversight Period or a Highest Oversight Period, the Borrower shall not consolidate or merge with any corporation or convey or transfer the Trust Estate substantially as an entirety;

(d) elect pursuant to Section 1.1D of the Indenture to apply Accounting Requirements in effect as of the date of execution and delivery of the Indenture;

21 (e) include as Property Additions, under any provision of the Indenture, any property that would not qualify as Property Additions but for paragraph C of the definition of Property Additions, or sell, lease or sublease any portion of the Trust Estate pursuant to paragraph H of Section 5.1 of the Indenture;

(f) submit an Available Margins Certificate under Article IV of the Indenture for the purpose of issuing Additional Obligations unless such Certificate is accompanied by an Independent Accountant’s Certificate stating in substance that nothing came to the attention of such Accountant in connection with its unaudited review of the applicable period that would lead such Accountant to believe that there was any incorrect or inaccurate statement in such Certificate;

(g) enter into a Supplemental Indenture pursuant to Section 12.1H of the Indenture;

(h) enter into a Supplemental Indenture pursuant to Section 12.1B or 12.1C of the Indenture if (i) the Holders of the Obligations issued under such Supplemental Indenture are granted greater security rights in and to the Trust Estate than those security rights enjoyed by the Government in its capacity as a Holder of Obligations under the Indenture, provided, however, that neither (A) the existence of Credit Enhancement nor (B) the creation and maintenance of debt service or similar funds for the payment of the principal and interest on Obligations issued under such Supplemental Indenture (to the extent such debt service or other similar funds are funded from the proceeds of the issuance of such Obligations or funded in connection with the refinancing of other debt by such Obligations), shall constitute greater security rights in and to the Trust Estate requiring the Borrower to comply with the requirements of Section 9.1; (ii) the Supplemental Indenture provides for covenants, restrictions, limitations, conditions, events of defaults or remedies not applicable to all Obligations then Outstanding or not equally available to all Holders of Obligations then Outstanding, provided, however, that provisions for covenants and events of default that relate solely to assuring that the interest on such Obligations (or other indebtedness secured by such Obligations) is excludable from the gross income of the holder thereof pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, shall not constitute the providing of covenants or events of default requiring the Borrower to comply with the requirements of Section 9.1; or (iii) the Obligations issued under such Supplemental Indenture, or the indebtedness secured by such Obligations, can be accelerated, or effectively accelerated through a mandatory purchase or similar mechanism, in either case, as a consequence of a breach or default by the Borrower under the related loan agreement or similar agreement entered into in connection with such Obligation or indebtedness, provided, however, that acceleration and similar rights may be granted to development authorities and trustees without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1 in connection with the issuance of Obligations (or other indebtedness secured by such Obligations) the interest on which is excludable from the gross income of the holder thereof pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, if such acceleration and similar rights are substantially similar to those currently granted to development authorities and trustees in connection with the Existing Obligations;

(i) create or incur or suffer or permit to be created or incurred or to exist any pledge of current assets secured under the Indenture to secure current liabilities;

22 (j) provide any Certificate of an Appraiser under the Indenture, unless such Appraiser is Independent, if the amount of the property or securities as to which the Appraiser’s Certificate applies is greater than two million dollars ($2,000,000); provide any Certificate of an Engineer under the Indenture, unless such Engineer is a licensed professional, if the amount of the property as to which the Engineer’s Certificate applies is greater than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); or provide any Certificate of an Engineer under the Indenture, unless such Engineer is Independent, if the amount of the property as to which the Engineer’s Certificate applies is greater than ten million dollars ($10,000,000);

(k) issue any Additional Obligations upon the basis of Designated Qualifying Securities unless the Borrower has a one hundred percent (100%) ownership or membership interest in the Subsidiary entering into a Qualifying Securities Indenture in connection with such Designated Qualifying Securities;

(l) modify or alter Section 8.7 of the Indenture or the obligation of the Trustee under the Indenture to hold the Trust Estate for the equal and proportionate benefit and security of the Holders, without any priority of any Obligation over any other Obligation; or

(m) following the execution of the Amendatory Supplemental Indenture by the Trustee, issue any Additional Obligations upon the basis of Certified Progress Payments.

Section 6.9 Negative Pledge

The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, directly or indirectly create, incur, assume or permit to exist any lien, mortgage, pledge, security interest, charge or encumbrance of any kind, whether voluntary or involuntary (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, and any other agreement to give any security interest) on or with respect to any of the Excepted Property (other than the Excepted Property described in paragraph P of the definition of Excepted Property, which property shall not be subject to this Section 6.9) except for:

(a) Permitted Exceptions (other than the Permitted Exception described in paragraph Y of the definition of Permitted Exceptions);

(b) as to the Excepted Property described in paragraphs B through E, inclusive, and paragraph K of the definition of Excepted Property, liens, mortgages, pledges, security interests, charges and encumbrances in connection with purchase money, construction or acquisition indebtedness (or renewals or extensions thereof) that encumber only the asset or assets so purchased, constructed or acquired or property improved through such purchase, construction or acquisition, and the proceeds upon a sale, transfer or exchange thereof;

(c) liens, mortgages, pledges, security interests, charges and encumbrances (i) for the benefit of all Holders of the Obligations issued under the Indenture, (ii) in connection with any bond or similar fund established by the Borrower with respect to any debt securities, the interest on which is excludable from gross income of the holder thereof pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, to the extent of amounts deposited in such funds in the ordinary course to make regularly scheduled payments on such debt securities, or (iii) in connection with any debt service or similar fund established by the Borrower for the payment of principal or interest on

23 debt securities, the interest on which is excludable from gross income of the holder thereof pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, if such fund is funded solely from the proceeds of the issuance of such debt securities (or funded in connection with the refinancing of other debt by such debt securities);

(d) liens, pledges, security interests, charges and encumbrances with respect to any interest, debt or equity, of the Borrower in the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation or CoBank, ACB purchased or otherwise acquired by the Borrower in connection with membership in any such entity or any borrowing from any such entity;

(e) liens, pledges, security interests, charges and encumbrances arising in connection with any legal or economic defeasance of indebtedness, unless the funding of the defeasance is during an Increased Oversight Period or a Highest Oversight Period and more than twenty percent (20%) of the defeasance is funded other than with the proceeds of the issuance of new indebtedness (in which case the Borrower shall first comply with the requirements of Section 9.1 before permitting or creating any such lien, pledge, security interest, charge or encumbrance); or

(f) liens, pledges, security interests, charges and encumbrances with respect to deposit, brokerage, commodity and other similar accounts to the extent such liens, pledges, security interests, charges and encumbrances do not secure indebtedness for borrowed money other than indebtedness incurred in connection with acquiring securities or other investments deposited in any such account.

Section 6.10 Emissions Allowances

The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, sell, assign or otherwise dispose of (or enter into any agreement therefor) any allowances for emissions or similar rights granted by any governmental authority, except allowances or similar rights that exceed those necessary in any particular fiscal year for the Borrower to operate its generating facilities during such year, as evidenced by a written certification by the Borrower and provided to the RUS at the time of such sale, assignment or other disposition.

Section 6.11 Changes to Plant Agreements

The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, amend, supplement, waive, extend, terminate or assign the Plant Agreements or agree to do so.

Section 6.12 Fiscal Year

The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, change its fiscal year.

Section 6.13 Limits on Variable Rate Indebtedness

During an Increased Oversight Period or Highest Oversight Period, the Borrower shall not, if so directed in writing by the RUS, increase the outstanding principal amount of indebtedness of the Borrower, the interest rate with respect to which is adjusted or readjusted at intervals of less than two (2) years, including, without limitation, Additional Obligations issued

as a Periodic Offering, the interest rate on which is subject to such adjustment or readjustment, to an amount exceeding the amount thereof outstanding on the date of such notice from the RUS.

Section 6.14 Limitations on Changing Principal Place of Business

Without prior written notification to the RUS, the Borrower shall not change its principal place of business.

Section 6.15 Limitations on RUS Financed Extensions and Additions

The Borrower shall not extend or add to its System either by construction or acquisition without the prior written approval of the RUS if the construction or acquisition is financed or will be financed in whole or in part by the RUS.

Section 6.16 Historic Preservation

The Borrower shall not, without approval in writing by the RUS, use any Advance to construct any facility which shall involve any district, site, building, structure or object which is included in, or eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places maintained by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Historic Sites Act of 1935 and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

Section 6.17 Impairment of Wholesale Power Contracts

The Borrower shall not materially breach any obligation to be paid or performed by the Borrower on any Wholesale Power Contract, or take any action which is likely to materially impair the value of any Wholesale Power Contract.

Section 6.18 State Regulation

The Borrower shall not voluntarily allow or permit itself to be regulated by any state governmental agency or authority.

Section 6.19 Limits on Short-Term Indebtedness

Following the execution of the Amendatory Supplemental Indenture by the Trustee, the Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1, on any date permit Short-Term Indebtedness to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the Borrower’s total capitalization (determined in accordance with Accounting Requirements, except that such determination and calculations shall not be made on a consolidated basis and shall not, therefore, take into account the Short-Term Indebtedness, total capitalization of the Borrower’s Affiliates and Subsidiaries) as of the end of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding such date; provided, however, that notwithstanding and in lieu of the foregoing, (i) for the period from the date of execution of the Amendatory Supplemental Indenture by the Trustee through December 31, 2014, the Borrower shall not on any date permit Short-Term Indebtedness to exceed thirty percent (30%) of the Borrower’s Total Utility Plant and (ii) for any subsequent period or periods as to which RUS provides its prior written consent, the Borrower shall not on any date permit Short-Term Indebtedness to exceed thirty percent (30%) of the Borrower’s Total Utility Plant or

such other threshold as the RUS shall specify in such prior written consent. As used in this Section 6.19, “Short-Term Indebtedness” means all indebtedness of, or guaranteed or in effect guaranteed (whether directly or indirectly, contingent or otherwise) against loss in respect thereof to the holder thereof by, the Borrower (other than trade payables) which on the date of original issuance is classified as short-term debt under Accounting Requirements.

Section 6.20 Additional Negative Covenants

The Borrower also shall comply with the additional negative covenants identified in Schedule 4 attached hereto.

ARTICLE VII - EVENTS OF DEFAULT

The following shall be “Events of Default” under this Agreement:

(a) Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty made by the Borrower in Article II hereof, in any certificate furnished to the RUS hereunder or in the Indenture shall be incorrect in any material respect at the time made;

(b) Payment. Default shall be made in the payment of or on account of interest on or principal of any Note when and as the same shall be due and payable, whether by acceleration or otherwise, which shall remain unsatisfied for five (5) Business Days;

(c) Borrowing Under the Indenture in Violation of the Loan Contract. Default by the Borrower in the observance or performance of any covenant or agreement contained in Subsection (a) or (b) of Section 6.8;

(d) Other Covenants. Default by the Borrower in the observance or performance of any other covenant or agreement contained in any of the Loan Documents, which shall remain unremedied for thirty (30) calendar days after written notice thereof shall have been given to the Borrower by the RUS, unless such default cannot be reasonably cured within such thirty (30) day period, then in such event and so long as a cure is being diligently pursued, the Borrower shall have a reasonable period of time beyond such thirty (30) days to complete such cure;

(e) Corporate Existence. The Borrower shall forfeit or otherwise be deprived of its corporate charter or any franchises, permits, easements, consents or licenses required to carry on any material portion of its business;

(f) Other Obligations. Default by the Borrower in the payment of any obligation, whether direct or contingent, for borrowed money in excess of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or in the performance or observance of the terms of any instrument pursuant to which such obligation was created or securing such obligation which default shall have resulted in such obligation becoming or being declared due and payable prior to the date on which it would otherwise be due and payable;

(g) Bankruptcy. A court having jurisdiction in the premises shall enter a decree or order for relief in respect of the Borrower in an involuntary case under any applicable

26 bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator or similar official, or ordering the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, and such decree or order shall remain unstayed and in effect for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or the Borrower shall commence a voluntary case under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or under any such law, or consent to the appointment or taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian or trustee, of a substantial part of its property, or make any general assignment for the benefit of creditors;

(h) Dissolution or Liquidation. Other than as provided in Subsection (g) above, the dissolution or liquidation of the Borrower, or failure by the Borrower promptly to forestall or remove any execution, garnishment or attachment of such consequence as shall impair its ability to continue its business or fulfill its obligations and such execution, garnishment or attachment shall not be vacated within thirty (30) days. The term “dissolution or liquidation of the Borrower,” as used in this Subsection (h), shall not be construed to include the cessation of the corporate existence of the Borrower resulting either from a merger or consolidation of the Borrower into or with another corporation following a transfer of all or substantially all its assets as an entirety, under the conditions permitting such actions; and

(i) Indenture. Any Event of Default as set forth in Section 8.1 of the Indenture and any event (as set forth in such Section 8.1) that with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, could become an Event of Default.

ARTICLE VIII - REMEDIES

Section 8.1 Remedies

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, then the RUS may pursue all rights and remedies available to the RUS that are contemplated by this Agreement in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in this Agreement, including, but not limited to, a suit for specific performance, injunctive relief or compensatory damages. The RUS is hereby authorized, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, to demand specific performance of this Agreement at any time when the Borrower shall have failed to comply with any provision of this Agreement applicable to it. The Borrower hereby irrevocably waives, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, any defense based on the adequacy of a remedy at law that might be asserted as a bar to such remedy of specific performance. Nothing herein shall limit the right of the RUS to pursue all rights and remedies available to a creditor at law or in equity following the occurrence of an Event of Default, or any right or remedy available to the RUS as a Holder of an Obligation under the Indenture. Each right, power and remedy of the RUS shall be cumulative and concurrent, and recourse to one or more rights or remedies shall not constitute a waiver of any other right, power or remedy.

Section 8.2 Suspension of Advances

In addition to the rights, powers and remedies referred to in Section 8.1, the RUS may, in its absolute discretion, suspend or terminate the obligation to make or approve Advances

hereunder if (i) any Event of Default, or any occurrence which with the passage of time or giving of notice would be an Event of Default, occurs and is continuing; or (ii) an event shall have occurred that has had or is likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

ARTICLE IX - MISCELLANEOUS

Section 9.1 Notice to RUS; Objection of RUS

Before undertaking any transaction described in Article VI that requires compliance with the requirements of this Section 9.1, the Borrower shall give to the RUS (i) notice in writing describing in reasonable detail the proposed transaction and expressly stating that the transaction is covered by this Section 9.1 and (ii) drafts of all material documents to effect such transaction. If the RUS delivers to the Borrower written notice that it objects to the proposed transaction within (I) 60 days (or such shorter period as the parties shall agree to in writing) in the case of any transaction of the nature described in paragraph (a) below, or (II) 30 days (or such shorter period as the parties shall agree to in writing) in the case of any transaction of the nature described in paragraph (b) below, the Borrower shall not complete the transaction without RUS approval.

(a) Transactions requiring compliance with the requirements of this Section 9.1 pursuant to Sections 5.15, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 6.8 (a), 6.8 (b), 6.8 (c), 6.8 (e), 6.8 (g), 6.8 (h), 6.8(m), 6.9, 6.11, 6.12 and 6.19 shall be subject to a 60-day review and objection period (or such shorter period as the parties shall agree to in writing); and

(b) Transactions requiring compliance with the requirements of this Section 9.1 pursuant to Sections 6.5, 6.7, 6.8 (d), 6.8 (f), 6.8 (i), 6.8 (j), 6.8(k), 6.8(l) and 6.10 shall be subject to a 30-day review and objection period (or such shorter period as the parties shall agree to in writing).

Section 9.2 Notices

All notices, requests and other communications provided for herein, including, without limitation, any modifications of, or waivers, requests or consents under, this Agreement, shall be given or made in writing (including, without limitation, by telecopy) and delivered to the intended recipient at the “Address for Notices” specified below; or, as to any party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a notice to the other party. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all such communications shall be deemed to have been duly given when transmitted by telecopier or personally delivered or, in the case of a mailed notice, upon receipt, in each case given or addressed as provided for herein. The Address for Notices of the respective parties are as follows:

The Government:

Rural Utilities Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Room No. 5135 South

0000 Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, X.X.

STOP: 1510

Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000

Fax: (000) 000-0000

Attention: Administrator

With a copy to:

Rural Utilities Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Room No. 0270 South

0000 Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, X.X.

XXXX: 0000

Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000

Fax: (000) 000-0000

Attention: Power Supply Division

The Borrower:

Oglethorpe Power Corporation

0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx

Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000

Fax: (000) 000-0000

Attention: President and Chief Executive Officer

With a copy to: Vice President, Treasurer

Section 9.3 Expenses

To the extent permitted by Law, the Borrower shall pay all costs and expenses of the RUS, including reasonable fees of counsel, incurred in connection with the enforcement of the Loan Documents or with the preparation for such enforcement if the RUS has reasonable grounds to believe that such enforcement may be necessary.

Section 9.4 Late Payments

If payment of any amount due hereunder is not received at the United States Treasury in Washington, DC, or such other location as the RUS may designate to the Borrower, within five (5) Business Days after the due date thereof or such other longer time period as the RUS may prescribe from time to time in its policies of general application in connection with any late payment charge (such unpaid amount being herein called the “delinquent amount,” and the period beginning after such due date until payment of the delinquent amount being herein called the “late-payment period”), the Borrower shall pay to the RUS, in addition to all other amounts due under the terms of the Notes and this Agreement, any late-payment charge as may be fixed by RUS Regulations from time to time on the delinquent amount for the late-payment period.

Section 9.5 Filing Fees

To the extent permitted by Law, the Borrower agrees to pay all expenses of the RUS (including the fees and expenses of its counsel) in connection with the filing or recordation of all financing statements and instruments as may be required by the RUS in connection with this Agreement, including, without limitation, all documentary stamps, recordation and transfer taxes and other costs and taxes incident to recordation of any document or instrument in connection herewith. The Borrower agrees to save harmless and indemnify the RUS from and against any liability resulting from the failure to pay any required documentary stamps, recordation and transfer taxes, recording costs, or any other expenses incurred by the RUS in connection with this Agreement. The provisions of this Section 9.5 shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the payment of all other amounts due hereunder or due on the Notes.

Section 9.6 No Waiver

No failure on the part of the RUS to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by the RUS of any right hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right.

Section 9.7 Governing Law

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT GOVERNED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAW, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA.

Section 9.8 Holiday Payments

If any payment to be made by the Borrower hereunder shall become due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day and such extension of time shall be included in computing any interest in respect of such payment.

Section 9.9 Successors and Assigns

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Borrower and the RUS and their respective successors and assigns, except that the Borrower may not assign or transfer its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the RUS.

Section 9.10 Complete Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement and the other Loan Documents are intended by the parties to be a complete and final expression of their agreement. However, the RUS reserves the right to waive its rights to compliance with any provision of this Agreement, the RUS Regulations and the other Loan Documents. No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision hereof or thereof, and no consent to any departure of the Borrower herefrom or therefrom, shall be effective unless approved in writing by the RUS in the form of either RUS Regulations or other writing signed by or on behalf of the RUS, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. Any Schedule to this Agreement may be

amended and replaced by attaching a revised Schedule hereto, which revised Schedule shall have been signed by both parties hereto.

Section 9.11 Headings

The headings and sub-headings contained in the titling of this Agreement are intended to be used for convenience only and do not constitute part of this Agreement.

Section 9.12 Severability

If any term, provision or condition, or any part thereof, of this Agreement shall for any reason be found or held invalid or unenforceable by any governmental agency or court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remainder of such term, provision or condition nor any other term, provision or condition, and this Agreement, the Notes, and the Indenture shall survive and be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable term, provision or condition had not been contained herein.

Section 9.13 Right of Set Off

Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, the RUS is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time, without prior notice to the Borrower, to exercise rights of set off or recoupment and apply any and all amounts held or hereafter held, by the RUS or owed to the Borrower or for the credit or account of the Borrower against any and all of the obligations of the Borrower now or hereafter existing hereunder or under the Notes. The RUS agrees to notify the Borrower promptly after any such set off or recoupment and the application thereof, provided that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such set off, recoupment or application. The rights of the RUS under this Section 9.13 are in addition to any other rights and remedies (including other rights of set off or recoupment) which the RUS may have. The Borrower waives all rights of set off, deduction, recoupment or counterclaim.

Section 9.14 Schedules and Exhibits

Each Schedule and Exhibit attached hereto and referred to herein is an integral part of this Agreement.

Section 9.15 Sole Benefit

The rights and benefits set forth in this Agreement are for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and may be relied upon only by them.

Section 9.16 Existing Loan Contract

This Agreement amends the Existing Loan Contract so that, as of the date of this Agreement, it reads in its entirety as herein provided. As of the date hereof, this Agreement replaces and supersedes the Existing Loan Contract.

Section 9.17 Authority of RUS Representatives

In the case of any consent, approval or waiver from the RUS that is required under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, such consent, approval or waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized RUS representative to be effective. As used in this Section 9.17, “authorized RUS representative” means the Administrator, and also means a person to whom the Administrator has officially delegated specific or general authority to take the action in question. If not publicly available, the RUS will provide evidence of the authority of such authorized RUS representative upon the request of the Borrower.

Section 9.18 Relation to RUS Regulations

(a) In case of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement or the Indenture and the provisions of the RUS Regulations, the terms of this Agreement and the Indenture shall control.

(b) The RUS Regulations shall apply to the Borrower to the extent and under the conditions expressly set forth in this Agreement (other than in Section 5.13).

(c) The Borrower recognizes that some RUS Regulations implement Federal statutes or regulatory policies that are not limited to rural electrification but apply to many types of Federal assistance. Nothing herein is intended to, or shall be deemed to, waive the requirements of any Federal statute or regulation that is applicable to the Borrower independently of any requirement made applicable solely by the RUS Regulations.

(d) Subject to Subsections (b) and (c) above, if on the date of this Agreement, any RUS Regulation conflicts with the terms of this Agreement or the Indenture or imposes additional or different requirements, pursuant to 7 C.F.R. § 1710.113(c)(2), the provisions of this Agreement or the Indenture shall control and the RUS hereby waives compliance by the Borrower with such RUS Regulations.

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Section 9.19 Term

This Agreement shall remain in effect until one of the following two events has occurred:

(a) The Borrower and the RUS replace this Agreement with another written agreement; or

(b) All of the Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement and the Notes have been discharged and paid.

Section 9.20 Relation to Indenture

The RUS is a party to this Agreement and a Holder of Outstanding Secured Obligations under the Indenture. Both this Agreement and the Indenture govern the relationship between the Borrower and the RUS, and the parties intend that the Indenture and this Agreement independently govern such relationship. Each provision of this Agreement is intended to and shall be fully operative and enforceable as written whether or not the subject matter of any such provision is or is not addressed by the Indenture, or, if so addressed, is addressed in a different way from that set forth in this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed, and the Borrower’s execution to be attested under seal, as of the day and year first above written.

OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION (AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION)

By:	/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
	President and Chief Executive Officer


Attest:		/s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx
		Secretary


		[CORPORATE SEAL]

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	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
	acting by and through the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service


	By:	/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
		Administrator

SCHEDULE 1

to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Contract,

dated as of December 22, 2008, between Oglethorpe Power Corporation

(An Electric Membership Corporation)

and the United States of America

CONTEMPORANEOUS LOANS AND OUTSTANDING NOTES

1. “Contemporaneous Loans” shall mean the loans evidenced by the following:

(a) Promissory Note, dated March 1, 1997, made by the Borrower to the order of CoBank, ACB, in the original face principal amount of $1,856,475.12; and

(b) Promissory Note, dated March 1, 1997, made by the Borrower to the order of CoBank, ACB, in the original face principal amount of $7,102,740.26.

2. “Outstanding Notes” shall mean the following notes:

(a) Retained Indebtedness Note, dated as of March 1, 1997, from the Borrower to FFB, in the original face principal amount of $2,637,782,327.56, as amended by each of the six Agreements Amending Note, made as of May 22, 2007, among the Borrower, FFB and the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS;

(b) Reimbursement Note, dated as of March 1, 1997, from the Borrower to the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS;

(c) Mortgage Note, dated as of March 1, 1997, from the Borrower to the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS, in the original face principal amount of $3,820,352.89;

(d) Mortgage Note, dated as of March 1, 1997, from the Borrower to the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS, in the original face principal amount of $14,786,985.70;

(e) Note (M-8), dated as of March 31, 2003, from the Borrower, to FFB, in the original face principal amount of $275,000,000;

(f) Reimbursement Note (M-8), dated as of March 31, 2003, from the Borrower to the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS;

(g) Note (N-8), dated as of March 31, 2003, from the Borrower to FFB, in the original face principal amount of $313,665,000;

(h) Reimbursement Note (N-8), dated as of March 31, 2003, from the Borrower to the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS;

(i) Note (P-8), dated as of May 31, 2006, from the Borrower to FFB, in the original face principal amount of $92,000,000;

(j) Reimbursement Note (P-8), dated as of May 31, 2006, from the Borrower to the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS;

(k) Note (R-8), dated as of July 25, 2007, from the Borrower to FFB, in the original face principal amount of $78,418,600; and

(l) Reimbursement Note (R-8), dated as of July 25, 2007, from the Borrower to the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS.

3. “Partially Unadvanced Notes” shall mean the following notes:

(a) Note (P-8), dated as of May 31, 2006, from the Borrower to FFB, in the original face principal amount of $92,000,000;

(b) Reimbursement Note (P-8), dated as of May 31, 2006, from the Borrower to the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS;

(c) Note (R-8), dated as of July 25, 2007, from the Borrower to FFB, in the original face principal amount of $78,418,600; and

(d) Reimbursement Note (R-8), dated as of July 25, 2007, from the Borrower to the Government, acting through the Administrator of the RUS.

SCHEDULE 2

to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Contract,

dated as of December 22, 2008, between Oglethorpe Power Corporation

(An Electric Membership Corporation)

and the United States of America

PLANT AGREEMENTS

“Plant Agreements” shall mean, collectively, the following agreements relating to the ownership and operation of generating facilities:

1. Plant Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, the Borrower, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia (the “Co-Owners”), dated as of May 15, 1980, as amended by that certain Amendment, among the Co-Owners, dated as of December 30, 1985; and as amended by that certain Amendment Number Two, among the Co-Owners, dated as of July 1, 1986; and as amended by that certain Amendment Number Three, among the Co-Owners, dated as of August 1, 1988; and as amended by that certain Amendment Number Four, among the Co-Owners, dated as of December 31, 1990;

2. Plant Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Units Numbers One and Two Operating Agreement among the Co-Owners, dated as of May 15, 1980, as amended by that certain Amendment, among the Co-Owners, dated as of December 30, 1985; and as amended by that certain Amendment Number Two, among the Co-Owners, dated as of December 31, 1990;

3. Plant Xxxxxxx Managing Board Agreement, among the Co-Owners, Gulf Power Company, Florida Power & Light Company and Jacksonville Electric Authority, dated as of December 31, 1990;

4. Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Nuclear Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement, among the Co-Owners, dated as of August 27, 1976, as amended by that certain Amendment Number One, among the Co-Owners dated as of January 18, 1977; and as amended by that certain Amendment Number Two, among the Co-Owners, dated as of February 24, 1977;

5. Plant Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Additional Units Ownership Participation Agreement, among the Co-Owners, dated as of April 21, 2006 (the “Vogtle Additional Units Ownership Agreement”);

6. Plant Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Nuclear Units Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, among the Co-Owners, dated as of April 21, 2006;

7. Plant Xxx Xxxxxxx Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement, between Georgia Power Company and the Borrower, dated as of March 26, 1976, as amended by that certain Amendment, dated as of January 15, 1995;

8. Plant Xxx Xxxxxxx Operating Agreement, between Georgia Power Company and Borrower, dated as of March 26, 1976;

9. Plant Xxx Xxxxxxx Combustion Turbine Agreement, between Georgia Power Company and the Borrower, dated as of August 2, 1982, and Amendment No. 1, dated as of October 20, 1982;

10. Xxxxx X. Xxxxx Nuclear Plant Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement, between Georgia Power Company and the Borrower, dated as of January 6, 1975;

11. Xxxxx X. Xxxxx Nuclear Plant Operating Agreement, between Georgia Power Company and the Borrower, dated as of January 6, 1975;

12. The Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Operating Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1988, between the Borrower and Georgia Power Company;

13. The Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Option Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1988, between the Borrower and Georgia Power Company;

14. Plant Xxxxxxx XX Projects Operating Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2002, among Georgia Power Company (GPC), Chattahoochee, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) and Southern Power Company (SPC);

15. Xxxxxxx XX Projects Agreement Regarding Allocation of Costs, Administration of the Allocation of Natural Resources and Other Matters, dated as of June 1, 2002 among Chattahoochee, GPC, the Borrower, MEAG, the City of Xxxxxx and SPC;

16. Plant Xxxxxxx XX Projects Ownership Participation Agreement, dated as of November 15, 2001, among GPC, Borrower and MEAG; and

17. Agreement For Operation and Maintenance of the Xxx X. Xxxxxxx Combined Cycle Plant, dated as of July 11, 2001, between the Borrower and Siemens Westinghouse Operating Services Company, as amended by amendment or change order.

SCHEDULE 3

to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Contract,

dated as of December 22, 2008, between Oglethorpe Power Corporation

(An Electric Membership Corporation)

and the United States of America

SUBSIDIARIES

1. Black Diamond Energy, Inc.

2. Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation

SCHEDULE 4

to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Contract,

dated as of December 22, 2008, between Oglethorpe Power Corporation

(An Electric Membership Corporation)

and the United States of America

ADDITIONAL AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE COVENANTS

Section 1 Definitions

Capitalized terms that are not defined in this Schedule 4 shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement. The terms defined herein include both the plural and the singular.

“Affiliates” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“Base Capacity Price” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“Chattahoochee Project” shall mean an intermediate generation facility located in Heard and Xxxxxxx Counties, Georgia, with a nominal capacity of approximately 520 MW, consisting of two Siemens Westinghouse V84.3A Combustion Turbines and auxiliaries, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), and steam turbines operating in combined cycle service in a “2 on 1” configuration.

“Contract” shall mean any one of the NMBA and the Umbrella Agreement, including any schedules or exhibits thereto other than Appendix A to the NMBA, and including any executed Nuclear Operating Agreement or other contract described at Section 2.3.2 of the NMBA.

“Equity Transfer Interest” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“Facility” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“General Partner” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“General Partner Holding Company” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“Intercreditor Agreement” shall have the meaning given such term in the Rocky Mountain Participation Agreements.

“Monthly Energy Payment” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“NMBA” shall mean the Second Amended and Restated Nuclear Managing Board Agreement, among the Co-Owners, dated as of April 21, 2006.

“Operating Agent” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“PCB Documents” shall mean the indentures, loan agreements, notes, letters of representation, insurance policies, tender agent agreements, remarketing agreements and liquidity and standby bond purchase agreements entered into in connection with the Pollution Control Bonds.

“Pollution Control Bonds” shall mean those pollution control revenue bonds issued for the benefit of the Borrower between January 1, 1992 and March 11, 1997, for which security was provided, on the date of their respective issuances, under the RUS Mortgage.

“Projects” shall mean, collectively, the Chattahoochee Project and the Talbot Project.

“Purchase Agreement” shall mean the Power Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 12, 1992, between the Borrower and Seller, as amended from time to time.

“Rocky Mountain Lease Transaction” shall mean the lease and leaseback arrangements of the Borrower’s undivided interest in the Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project, as contemplated by the Rocky Mountain Participation Agreements.

“Rocky Mountain Participation Agreements” shall mean those certain four (4) Participation Agreements, dated as of December 30, 1996 and those certain two (2) Participation Agreements, dated as of January 3, 1997, between the Borrower, Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation and certain other parties identified therein, including Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Capital Corporation, NationsBanc Leasing and R. E. Corporation and First Chicago Leasing Corporation, as Owner Participants, as such agreements may hereafter be amended or supplemented from time to time.

“Rocky Mountain Transaction Documents” shall be as defined in the Rocky Mountain Participation Agreements.

“Xxxxxxx Participation Agreements” shall mean the Participation Agreements, dated as of December 30, 1985, between the Borrower and each of IBM Credit Finance Corporation, HEI Investment Corp., Ford Motor Credit Corporation and Chrysler Capital Corporation, as such agreements have been or may hereafter be amended or supplemented from time to time.

“Xxxxxxx Transaction” shall mean the sale and leaseback arrangements of the Borrower’s 60% undivided interest in Unit No. 2 of Plant Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, as contemplated by the Xxxxxxx Participation Agreements.

“Xxxxxxx Transaction Documents” shall be as defined in the Xxxxxxx Participation Agreements.

“Seller” shall mean the Xxxxxxxx Energy Limited Partnership.

“Senior Creditors” shall have the meaning given such term in the Intercreditor Agreement.

“Senior Financing Agreements” shall have the meaning given such term in the Intercreditor Agreement.

“Senior Secured Parties” shall have the meaning given such term in the Intercreditor Agreement.

“Settlement Price” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“Talbot Project” shall mean a peaking generation facility located in Talbot County, Georgia, with a nominal aggregate capacity of approximately 648 MWs, consisting of six Siemens Westinghouse V84.2 combustion turbines and auxiliaries operating in simple cycle service;

“Transco Energy” shall have the meaning given such term in the Purchase Agreement.

“Umbrella Agreement” shall mean the ITSA, Power Sale and Coordination Umbrella Agreement, dated as of November 12, 1990.

Section 2 Notices

The Borrower shall promptly furnish to the RUS, or notify the RUS of, any of the following as soon as practical after receipt thereof or after it has obtained actual knowledge thereof:

(i) Copies of:

(a) All notices, certificates and opinions which the Borrower receives in connection with the transaction under the terms of the Xxxxxxx Transaction Documents;

(b) Any executed “Nuclear Operating Agreement” (as defined by the NMBA);

(d) Any amendment to Appendix A of the NMBA;

(e) Any agreement entered into between the Seller and the Operating Agent; or

(f) All notices or other communications given to or received by the Borrower with respect to any “Event of Default,” “Loan Event of Default” or “Subordinated Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement Event of Default” under any “Operative Document” (all as defined in the Rocky Mountain Participation Agreements).

(ii) Any attempt to remove the Borrower as agent under Article IV of the Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Operating Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1988, between the Borrower and Georgia Power Company (the “Ownership Agreement”), or Article VIII of the Ownership Agreement; or the occurrence of any default under the Ownership Agreement or the Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Ownership Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1988, between the Borrower and Georgia Power Company, which is material and is continuing; or

(iii) Any of the following and, if the RUS so requests in writing, the Borrower shall provide information concerning any of the following in form and substance satisfactory to the RUS:

(a) That a default or event of default has occurred under any of the PCB Documents;

(b) That a default or event of default under any of the PCB Documents has been cured;

(c) That the Borrower has been called upon to protect, indemnify or otherwise hold harmless any person or entity pursuant to any of the PCB Documents;

(d) That any trustee under any PCB Document has resigned, been removed or has become incapable of acting;

(e) That any of the PCB Documents have been terminated or partially terminated;

(f) That any of the Contracts have expired or have been terminated, extended or assigned either by any of the parties thereto or by a “Governmental Authority” (as defined in the applicable Contract) or that the parties to such Contract have executed an amendment to such Contract or any Governmental Authority has amended such Contract;

(g) That a party to the NMBA, including the Borrower, has referred a dispute to arbitration pursuant to Section 9.14 of the NMBA, and thereafter, the results of such arbitration;

(h) That a party to any Contract, including the Borrower, has commenced a legal proceeding either before a court or governmental agency with

respect to such Contract (including, but not limited to, applications to FERC);

(i) The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Borrower has concluded, or any other party to a Contract has given the Borrower written notice alleging, that a party to such Contract has failed to act in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices (as defined in the applicable Contract) or has engaged in willful misconduct; provided, however, that Borrower shall not be obligated to notify the RUS of any action which could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(j) That a person or entity has made a claim against any party to a Contract (including the Borrower); provided, however, that the Borrower need not provide notice of any claim the payment of which could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(k) That any member of the Borrower has sought service from Georgia Power Company pursuant to the “Antitrust Conditions” (as defined in the Umbrella Agreement);

(l) That any representation or warranty of Georgia Power Company under Section 7.2 of the Umbrella Agreement or any matter in the legal opinion furnished to Borrower under Section 7.4 of the Umbrella Agreement is incorrect or in dispute;

(m) That as the result of any audit conducted pursuant to a party’s rights under any Contract, such party has made a claim or reserved the right to make a claim for an adjustment in an amount in excess of $10,000,000 for any charge made by Georgia Power Company under such contract; provided however, that the dollar amount stated in this condition is in January 1, 1991 dollars and shall be escalated annually for inflation using the Xxxxx-Xxxxxxx Index of Public Utility Construction Costs (South Atlantic Region);

(n) That a Governmental Authority (as defined in the NMBA) has assessed against the Operating Agent (as defined in the NMBA) a criminal penalty of any kind or a civil penalty of more than $110,000 or, when added to any other civil penalty assessed within the previous 12 months, is in the aggregate in excess of $440,000;

(o) That a management audit is being conducted pursuant to Section 5.4 of the NMBA and, when applicable, that such audit has been concluded;

(p) That the Borrower has received notice pursuant to Section 5.1.2 of the Nuclear Operating Agreement (as defined by the NMBA) that a

proceeding has been initiated in which the “Operating Agent” (as defined in the NMBA) is a party;

(q) That the Purchase Agreement has expired or has been terminated or amended, or that the Seller has assigned or otherwise transferred the Facility or its rights and obligations under the Purchase Agreement to any other entity;

(r) That a notice of termination of the Purchase Agreement has been either delivered or received by the Borrower;

(s) That, pursuant to Section 5.5 of the Purchase Agreement, the Seller has obtained an increase in the Base Capacity Price or the Monthly Energy Payment and the amount of such increase;

(t) That a filing has been made with the FERC for approval, or that FERC on its own motion has proposed a change to any charge, rate or tariff under the Purchase Agreement, and, thereafter, the action taken by FERC;

(u) That (i) the Borrower has provided written notice to the Seller that the Seller has defaulted under the Purchase Agreement and whether the Borrower is considering terminating the Purchase Agreement and exercising its option to purchase the Facility if the default is not cured, or (ii) the Seller has defaulted under the Purchase Agreement, even though the Borrower has not yet provided written notice to the Seller to that effect, except that the Borrower shall not be obligated to provide notice of defaults if the Borrower reasonably believes that the default will be satisfactorily cured within two (2) days following the default; provided, however, that the Borrower shall provide notice to the RUS after such two day period if the default has not been cured;

(v) That the Borrower has received notice that it is in default under the Purchase Agreement;

(w) That a default under the Purchase Agreement has not been cured within the period provided in the Purchase Agreement;

(x) That Transco Energy or any of its Affiliates has transferred an Equity Transfer Interest;

(y) That Transco Energy or any of its Affiliates has sold more than fifty percent of the outstanding stock of a General Partner Holding Company;

(z) That as a result of an audit conducted by the Borrower pursuant to Section 14.3 of the Purchase Agreement, the Borrower has requested

an adjustment to the payments made by the Borrower in an amount in excess of $5.0 million, or has requested to reserve the right to request such an adjustment; provided, however, that the dollar amount stated in this subsection is in January 1, 1992 dollars and shall be escalated annually for inflation using the Xxxxx-Xxxxxxx Index of Public Utility Construction Costs (South Atlantic Region); or

(aa) That any insurance coverage required under the Purchase Agreement has lapsed, been canceled or, for any other reason, is not in effect.

Section 3 Amendments

The Borrower shall not, without first complying with the requirements of Section 9.1 of the Agreement, amend, supplement, waive, terminate, extend or assign any of the agreements set forth below or agree to do so (except to the extent specifically governed by Sections 5 or 6 of this Schedule 4):

(a) The PCB Documents;

(b) The Xxxxxxx Transaction Documents;

(d) The Purchase Agreement; or

(e) The Rocky Mountain Transaction Documents.

Each of the foregoing actions shall be considered described in paragraph (a) of Section 9.1 of the Agreement and shall be subject to the review and objection period set forth in such paragraph.

Section 4 1985 — Plant Xxxxxxx Leveraged Lease

4.1 Direction of the RUS. Whenever requested in writing to do so by the RUS, such requests to be made for good cause as determined solely in the absolute discretion of the RUS, the Borrower shall exercise such rights and powers as may be vested in the Borrower and make such elections and requests as may be available to the Borrower, under the terms of the Xxxxxxx Transaction Documents in such manner and at such times as the RUS may so specify.

4.2 Options to Purchase; Assignment; Etc. The Borrower shall not, without the prior written approval of the RUS, exercise any of its options to purchase or renew its lease of an “Undivided Interest” as defined in the Xxxxxxx Participation Agreements; or assign, sublease, transfer or encumber its leasehold interest in the Undivided Interest.

Section 5 GPC Agreements

5.1 Actions Requiring Consent of the RUS. The Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of the RUS, execute any conforming amendment to the “Joint Committee Agreement” (as defined in the NMBA).

5.2 Notice of Approval or Rejection of Certain Contracts. The Borrower shall not, without the prior written approval of the RUS, vote as a member of the “Nuclear Managing Board” (as defined in the NMBA) to approve or reject any Contract as described in Section 2.3.2 of the NMBA that would have been subject to the prior approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and the regulations thereunder, in each case as in effect on August 1, 2005, including, without limitation, 17 C.F.R. §§ 250.80 — 250.95, unless and until the Borrower shall have first given the RUS written notice of the proposed vote not less than 60 days prior to such vote. If, upon receipt of such notice, the RUS shall notify the Borrower within the 60-day period preceding the vote of an objection to the proposed vote, then the Borrower shall not vote until it has obtained RUS approval of such vote.

5.3 Audits. Upon the request of the RUS, the Borrower shall conduct, to the satisfaction of the RUS, either a management audit or a cost audit, as provided in Sections 5.4 and 5.5, respectively, of the NMBA. If the RUS requests in writing, the Borrower shall appoint the United States Department of Agriculture and the employees and representatives thereof as its duly authorized representative for the purpose of conducting any such management audit or cost audit, whether or not such audit is initiated at the direction of the RUS.

Section 6 Xxxxxxxx Power Purchase Agreement

6.1 Actions Requiring Consent of RUS. The Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of RUS, take any of the following actions:

(a) Pursuant to Section 3.3 of the Purchase Agreement, exercise its option to take title to the Facility by paying Seller the Settlement Price; or

(b) Pursuant to Article XIII of the Purchase Agreement, exercise its option to purchase all or any part of the Facility.

6.2 Termination Provisions. The following provisions shall apply to a termination of the Purchase Agreement by the Borrower:

(a) The Borrower shall not give notice of termination to the Seller unless the RUS has received written notice from the Borrower of its intent to terminate (a “Default Termination Notice”) not less than 30 days prior to the date that the termination notice is delivered to the Seller. The Borrower may deliver the termination notice to the Seller so long as the RUS has not notified the Borrower within the later of 29 days of receipt of the Default Termination Notice or one business day prior to the Borrower’s delivery of a notice of termination to Seller that the RUS objects to the Borrower terminating the Purchase Agreement. The Borrower shall provide to its Board of Directors

any written comments which the RUS provides to the Borrower with respect to the termination; and

(b) If the termination is pursuant to any other provision of the Purchase Agreement, including Section 3.4 thereof, the Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of the RUS, exercise its right to terminate the Purchase Agreement.

6.3 Option to Purchase Equity of Transco or Affiliates. The Borrower shall not exercise its option, pursuant to Section 13.2.2 of the Purchase Agreement, to purchase equity held by Transco Energy or any Affiliate in any General Partner (i) unless the Borrower has promptly provided the RUS with a copy of the written notice received from Seller and (ii) until the RUS has received from the Borrower written notice of its intent to exercise such option not less than 30 days prior to the date the Borrower is to exercise its option or be deemed to have waived said option. The Borrower shall provide the RUS with such information available to the Borrower with respect to its option as the RUS may request. The Borrower shall also provide the RUS with a report analyzing the economic and business feasibility of the proposed acquisition no less than 60 days prior to the date the Borrower is to exercise its option. The Borrower shall promptly provide the RUS with any information which affects the information or report it has previously provided to the RUS pursuant to this Section 6.3. The Borrower shall provide to its Board of Directors any written comments which the RUS provides to the Borrower with respect to the exercise of its option under Section 13.2.2 of the Purchase Agreement. The Borrower may exercise its option under said Section 13.2.2 so long as the RUS has not notified the Borrower within 29 days of receipt by the RUS of notice from the Borrower that the RUS objects to the Borrower’s exercising such option.

6.4 Option to Purchase Equity Transfer Interest. The Borrower shall not exercise its option, pursuant to Section 13.3 of the Purchase Agreement, to purchase any Equity Transfer Interest (i) unless the Borrower has promptly provided the RUS with a copy of the written notice received from Seller and (ii) until the RUS has received from the Borrower written notice of its intent to exercise such option not less than 60 days prior to the date the Borrower is to exercise its option or be deemed to have waived said option. The Borrower shall provide the RUS with such information available to the Borrower with respect to its option as the RUS may request. The Borrower shall provide the RUS with a report analyzing the economic and business feasibility of the proposed acquisition no less than 90 days prior to the date the Borrower is to exercise its option. The Borrower shall promptly provide the RUS with any information which affects any information or report it has previously provided to the RUS pursuant to this Section. The Borrower shall provide to its Board of Directors any written comments which the RUS provides to the Borrower with respect to the exercise of its option under Section 13.3 of the Purchase Agreement. The Borrower may exercise its option under said Section 13.3 so long as the RUS has not notified the Borrower within 59 days of receipt by the RUS of notice from the Borrower that the RUS objects to the Borrower’s exercising such option.

6.5 Consent Provision. The Borrower shall not give its written consent to any agreement between the Seller and the Operating Agent until 14 days after the Borrower has

provided the RUS with a copy of the proposed agreement substantially in the form it is to be executed.

6.6 Audit. Upon the written request of the RUS, the Borrower shall take any of the following actions:

(a) Conduct, to the satisfaction of the RUS, an audit pursuant to Section 14.3 of the Purchase Agreement;

(b) Appoint the United States Department of Agriculture and the employees and representatives thereof as its duly authorized agent for the purpose of conducting an audit pursuant to Section 14.3 of the Purchase Agreement; or

(c) Promptly take such actions as may be required to terminate the Purchase Agreement pursuant to its terms if the RUS determines that the failure of the Borrower to do so would have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 7 Rocky Mountain Lease Transaction

The Borrower will not enter into or consent to any amendments or modifications of, or accept any waivers with respect to, any of the “Operative Documents” (as defined in the Rocky Mountain Participation Agreements) which would adversely affect the rights or remedies of the Senior Secured Parties and Senior Creditors with respect to the “Undivided Interest,” the “Ground Interest” or the “Rocky Mountain Agreements” (as such terms are defined in the Rocky Mountain Participation Agreements) under the Intercreditor Agreement or under the Senior Financing Agreements without the consent of the Government (which consent may be given or withheld in the sole and absolute discretion of the Government).

Section 8 Talbot Project and Chattahoochee Project

8.1 Insurance on Projects

The Borrower will maintain insurance against acts of terrorism on the Projects, naming the Trustee as an additional insured and loss payee; provided, however, at least thirty (30) days prior to the initial date of such policy of insurance or any renewal date thereof, the Borrower will provide RUS a quote for such insurance against acts of terrorism, and RUS may waive the requirement for such insurance if RUS determines the cost of such insurance is unreasonable.

8.2 Fuel Supply Plan

Upon reasonable written request of RUS, the Borrower will provide to RUS its then current fuel supply plan for the Projects.

8.3 Maintenance of Warranties

The Borrower shall undertake all maintenance and other activities with respect to the Projects as necessary to keep in full force and effect all manufacturer’s warranties applicable to the Projects.

8.4 Engineer’s Certification

The Borrower agrees that upon reasonable written request of RUS, which request shall be made no more frequently than once every two years, the Borrower will supply promptly to RUS a certification (the “Engineer’s Certification”), in form satisfactory to RUS, prepared by a professional engineer, who shall be satisfactory to RUS, as to the condition of the Projects. In the event such Engineer’s Certification identifies any defects with respect to the Projects, the Borrower will undertake such remedial action to correct such defects as RUS may reasonably request.

8.5 Tax Abatement Arrangements

In the event the Borrower enters into a lease pursuant to Section 5.1 H of the Indenture with respect to either of the Projects for purposes of ad valorem tax abatement, the Borrower agrees:

(a) That it will duly observe and perform in all material respects its obligations under any such lease;

(b) That it will not transfer or convey to any third party any bond or other evidence of indebtedness it may purchase in connection with any such lease; and

(c) That it will terminate, upon written request of RUS, any such lease if the ad valorem tax abatement benefits achieved as a consequence of such lease are no longer being realized in any material part.

Section 9 Waiver

Any of the requirements contained in this Schedule 4 may be waived by the RUS upon written notice provided to the Borrower; provided, however, that such waiver may be rescinded by the RUS, in the sole discretion of the RUS, upon written notice of such rescission provided to the Borrower. In the event written notice is provided to the Borrower that a waiver has been rescinded, then the requirements to which the notice relates shall be fully binding upon and enforceable against the Borrower 30 days after such notice is received by the Borrower, and such rescission shall not affect any action taken pursuant to any such waiver during the period of its effectiveness.

SCHEDULE 5

to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Contract,

dated as of December 22, 2008, between Oglethorpe Power Corporation

(An Electric Membership Corporation)

and the United States of America

Environmental Matters

Sierra Club and Coosa River Basin Initiative x. Xxxxxxx (April 6, 2007)

In April, 2007, the Sierra Club and the Coosa River Basin Initiative appealed two unsuccessful permit challenges involving operating permit renewals for Plants Xxxxxxx (co-owned by Oglethorpe Power), Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx and Branch to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The permits were all challenged on the bases of not including compliance schedules to bring the sources into compliance with opacity standards, not including an adequate statement of basis, and, in the cases of Xxxxxxx and Xxxxx, not including compliance schedules to bring the sources into compliance with Prevention of Significant Deterioration requirements. Oglethorpe intervened in the case on behalf of EPA. A decision in favor of EPA was issued by the Court on September 2, 2008. Sierra Club sought a rehearing by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals which was denied. It is not known whether the Sierra Club and the Coosa River Basin Initiative will seek a writ of certiorari from the Supreme Court.

Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Proceedings regarding Vogtle Units 3 & 4

Oglethorpe is one of the applicants for an Early Site Permit (“ESP”) with respect to two proposed additional nuclear electric generating units at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant site, of which Oglethorpe is a part owner. Southern Nuclear Operating Company, on behalf of all of the owners of the proposed additional Plant Vogtle units, filed the ESP application. A petition for intervention in the Vogtle ESP process was filed in December, 2006 by five entities (Center for a Sustainable Coast, Savannah Riverkeeper, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Atlanta Women’s Action for New Directions, and Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League) which included seven contentions. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) appointed an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (“ASLB”) panel consisting of three administrative law judges to review the contentions and determine admissibility. The ASLB panel held a pre-hearing in February 2007 to review the contentions and rejected all but two of the proposed contentions. The contentions that were admitted alleged 1) that the analysis of impacts on aquatic life in the Savannah River, including impingement, entrainment, chemical and thermal impacts of the proposed cooling system intake and discharge structures was not adequate, including the baseline description of aquatic life in the vicinity of the proposed units to the extent it is related to impacts, and 2) that the Environmental Report (“ER”) fails to fully address alternative cooling technologies, in particular, dry cooling. On September 22, 2008, the above named intervenors filed an additional contention, which was admitted for hearing by the ASLB panel on October 24, 2008 . The contention alleges that the analysis of impacts of potential dredging in the Savannah River in the Environmental Impact Statement was not adequate.

The ASLB panel hearing is scheduled to be held in March 2009, at which time testimony will be heard and the ASLB panel will question Southern Nuclear Operating Company (on behalf of the applicants), the intervenors, and the NRC staff, after which the ASLB panel will provide a final ruling on the contentions.

On May 31, 2008, the NRC docketed an application for a Combined Construction Permit and Operating License (“COL”) submitted by Southern Nuclear Operating Company on behalf of the owners of the proposed Vogtle Units 3 and 4, including Oglethorpe. On September 16, 2008 the NRC issued a Notice of Hearing and of Opportunity to Intervene in the COL application proceeding. On November 17, 2008 an ASLB panel was appointed to preside over the mandatory hearing and any contested hearing that may be ordered in the proceeding. On November 17, 2008 the same intervenors in the Vogtle ESP proceeding filed a joint petition to intervene and three proposed contentions. On December 12, 2008 Southern Nuclear and NRC Staff responded to the contentions in separate Answers opposing the admission of each of the contentions.

Tax Matters

Monroe County Tax Appeal (November 21, 2008)

On November 13, 2008, the Monroe County Board of Assessors issued its assessment of Oglethorpe’s interest in Plant Xxxxxxx for the 2008 tax year. While the state used an equalization ratio of 34.55%, Monroe County used an equalization ratio of 40%. On November 21, 2008, Oglethorpe appealed Monroe County’s assessment by filing a notice of appeal with the Monroe County Board of Tax Assessors.

Property Lawsuit

Xxxxxx Creek Noise Lawsuits (February 5, 2007)

On February 5, 2007, twelve lawsuits were filed against Oglethorpe and Smarr EMC in the Superior Court of Polk County, Georgia (Cedartown) by plaintiffs owning property near the Xxxxxx Creek Energy Facility, which is owned by Smarr EMC and operated by Oglethorpe. The plaintiffs allege that noise and vibration from the plant have interfered with the plaintiffs’ right of quiet enjoyment of their property and diminished their property values. Plaintiffs seek unspecified damages based on various claims, including trespass, nuisance, inverse condemnation and negligence.

Pursuant to the indemnification provision contained in the management agreement between Oglethorpe and Xxxxx EMC, Xxxxx EMC would be responsible for indemnifying Oglethorpe for any liability it may incur in this litigation. Xxxxx EMC has insurance that is expected to cover any liability resulting from these claims.

EXHIBIT A

to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Contract,

dated as of December 22, 2008, between Oglethorpe Power Corporation

(An Electric Membership Corporation)

and the United States of America

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CONTRACT PROVISIONS

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

(a) The contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

(b) The contractor shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

(c) The contractor shall send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers’ representative of the contractor’s commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

(d) The contractor shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) The contractor shall furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to his books, records and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders.

(f) In the event of the contractor’s noncompliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and

such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in said Executive Order or by rule, regulation or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.

(g) The contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (g) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246, dated September 24, 1965, so that such provisions shall be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the agency, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

EXHIBIT B

to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Contract,

dated as of December 22, 2008, between Oglethorpe Power Corporation

(An Electric Membership Corporation)

and United States of America

DESCRIPTION OF RATING AGENCY SERVICES

(a) Credit evaluation and assignment of long term credit rating;

(b) Ongoing evaluation of Borrower’s rating, including a credit report published annually;

(c) Annual presentation by senior Rating Agency analysts on Borrower’s credit rating to the RUS, if requested by the RUS; and

(d) Furnish to the RUS copies of any written reports to Borrower.

EXHIBIT C

to the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Contract,

dated as of December 22, 2008, between Oglethorpe Power Corporation

(An Electric Membership Corporation)

and United States of America

AMENDATORY SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

Upon recording, return to:

Xx. Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx

Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx & Xxxxxxx LLP

000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, X.X.

Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000

PURSUANT TO §44-14-35.1 OF OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED, THIS INSTRUMENT EMBRACES,

COVERS AND CONVEYS SECURITY TITLE TO AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY OF THE GRANTOR

OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION

(AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION),

GRANTOR,

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

TRUSTEE

FORTY- SUPPLEMENTAL

INDENTURE

Providing for the

Amendment of the Original Indenture

Dated as of February 3, 2009

NOTE TO THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT AND TAX COMMISSIONER: THIS INSTRUMENT IS A MODIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL INDENTURE (AS IT HAS BEEN HERETOFORE SUPPLEMENTED, THE “EXISTING INDENTURE”). THIS INSTRUMENT DOES NOT INCREASE THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF ANY OBLIGATION UNDER THE EXISTING INDENTURE, NOR DOES IT EXTEND THE MATURITY DATE OF ANY OBLIGATION UNDER THE EXISTING INDENTURE. PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 48-6-65(A), NO ADDITIONAL INTANGIBLE RECORDING TAX IS DUE UPON THE RECORDING OF THIS INSTRUMENT. ALL INTANGIBLE RECORDING TAXES DUE IN CONNECTION WITH ALL OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THE EXISTING INDENTURE HAVE BEEN PAID.

THIS FORTY- SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of February 3, 2009, is between OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION (AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION), formerly known as Oglethorpe Power Corporation (An Electric Membership Generation & Transmission Corporation), an electric membership corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia, as Grantor (hereinafter called the “Company”), and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as successor to SunTrust Bank, formerly SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”).

WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture, dated as of March 1, 1997 (hereinafter called the “Original Indenture”), for the purpose of securing its Existing Obligations and providing for the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations by the Trustee from time to time under the Original Indenture (capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Original Indenture);

WHEREAS, the Original Indenture has heretofore been amended and supplemented by forty- Supplemental Indentures (the Original Indenture, as heretofore, hereby and hereafter supplemented and modified, hereinafter sometimes called the “Indenture”), and the Original Indenture and the forty- Supplemental Indentures have been recorded as set forth on Schedule 1 attached hereto;

WHEREAS, by executing and delivering this Forty- Supplemental Indenture, in accordance with the provisions of the Original Indenture, the Company desires to amend Sections 1.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 4.8 and 4.9 of the Indenture and to add new Sections 4.11 and 4.12 to the Indenture so as to give the Company the ability (i) to use certain certified progress payments under certain engineering, procurement or construction contracts as a basis for the issuance of Additional Obligations and (ii) to convert Obligations originally issued on the basis of such certified progress payments to Obligations deemed to have been delivered on the basis of Bondable Additions;

WHEREAS, the Indenture currently includes Section 13.16, which places a restriction on the Company’s Short-Term Indebtedness, such that the Company may not permit on any date Short-Term Indebtedness to exceed 15% of the Company’s long-term debt and equities as of the end of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding such date;

WHEREAS, by executing and delivering this Forty- Supplemental Indenture, in accordance with the provisions of the Original Indenture, the Company also desires to delete and reserve Section 13.16 of the Indenture so as to remove such restriction on the Company’s Short-Term Indebtedness;

WHEREAS, Section 12.2 of the Original Indenture provides that, with the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the Obligations of all series then Outstanding affected thereby (which consent is evidenced by one or more Acts of the Holder pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Original Indenture), the Company and the Trustee may enter into a Supplemental Indenture for the purpose of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of the Indenture or of modifying in any manner the rights of the Holders under the Indenture, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 12.2;

WHEREAS, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of all Obligations Outstanding under the Indenture have executed and delivered Acts of the Holder to the Company and the Trustee in accordance with Sections 1.2 and 12.2 of the Original Indenture; and

WHEREAS, the execution and delivery of this Forty- Supplemental Indenture has been in all respects duly authorized by the Company;

NOW, THEREFORE, THIS FORTY- SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE WITNESSETH, that, to amend Sections 1.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 4.8 and 4.9 of the Original Indenture, to add new Sections 4.11 and 4.12 to the Original Indenture and to delete and reserve Section 13.16 of the Original Indenture, all pursuant to Section 12.2 of the Original Indenture, the Company does hereby covenant and agree to and with the Trustee as follows:

ARTICLE I

AMENDMENT OF ORIGINAL INDENTURE

Section 1.1 Amendment of Granting Clause First of the Original Indenture; Grant of Qualified EPC Contracts. Paragraph C of Granting Clause First of the Original Indenture is hereby amended so as to add the following as C(ii): “(ii) that constitute Qualified EPC Contracts,” and the numbering in Paragraph C of Granting Clause First is hereby renumbered accordingly. To secure the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Outstanding Secured Obligations, to confirm the lien of the Indenture upon any Qualified EPC Contracts, now or hereafter entered into by the Company, to secure performance of the covenants herein contained and contained in the Indenture, and in consideration of the premises thereof and hereof, the Company by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, alienate, remise, release, convey, assign, transfer, mortgage, hypothecate, pledge, set over and confirm to the Trustee, and its successors and assigns in the trust created thereby and hereby, in trust, all Qualified EPC Contracts, whether now or hereafter entered into, subject to all exceptions, reservations and matters of the character referred to in the Indenture, and does grant a security interest therein for the purposes expressed herein and in the Original Indenture subject in all cases to Section 11.2B of the Original Indenture and to the rights of the Company under the Original Indenture, including the rights set forth in Article V thereof.

Section 1.2 Amendment of Section 1.1 of the Original Indenture. Section 1.1 of the Original Indenture is hereby amended so as to add the following definitions:

“Certified Progress Payments” means payments, made by the Company under or in connection with a Qualified EPC Contract, for generation and related facilities (including electric transmission and fuel supply facilities) that will constitute Property Additions upon the performance of such Qualified EPC Contract, that are certified by the Company to the Trustee as the basis for (i) loans or advances under Conditional Obligations under Section 4.8 or (ii) the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations under Section 4.11.

“Qualified EPC Contract” means any contract providing for the engineering, procurement or construction of generation or related facilities (including electric transmission and fuel supply facilities) intended to be owned

by the Company, payments made under or in connection with which are used as the basis for (i) loans or advances under Conditional Obligations under Section 4.8 or (ii) the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations under Section 4.11.

Section 1.3 Amendment of Section 4.1 of the Original Indenture. The introductory paragraph in Section 4.1 of the Original Indenture is hereby amended in its entirety, such that the introductory paragraph in Section 4.1, as amended, will read in its entirety as follows:

“Additional Obligations of any one or more series, or within a series, may from time to time be executed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee for authentication and thereupon the same shall be authenticated and delivered by the Trustee upon Company Request, upon the basis permitted by, and upon compliance with the conditions of, Section 4.2 (upon the basis of Bondable Additions), Section 4.3 (upon the basis of retirement or defeasance of, or payments on, Obligations previously Outstanding), Section 4.4 (upon the basis of Designated Qualifying Securities), Section 4.5 (upon the basis of Deposited Cash), Section 4.7 (in connection with Credit Enhancement), Section 4.9 (in connection with RUS Reimbursement Obligations), Section 4.10 (in connection with certain indebtedness issued to refinance indebtedness previously secured under the Existing Mortgage) and Section 4.11 (upon the basis of Certified Progress Payments) upon receipt in each case by the Trustee of the following (as modified by such Sections) upon or prior to the date of the initial issuance of Additional Obligations of such series:”

Section 1.4 Amendment of Section 4.2 of the Original Indenture.

(a) The second paragraph of Section 4.2 is hereby amended in its entirety, such that the second paragraph of Section 4.2, as amended, will read in its entirety as follows:

“Whenever requesting (i) the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations under this Section, (ii) the withdrawal of Deposited Cash under Section 4.6 upon the basis of Bondable Additions, (iii) loans and advances under Conditional Obligations under Section 4.8 upon the basis of Bondable Additions; (iv) the withdrawal of Trust Moneys under Section 6.2, (v) the use of Bondable Additions as a basis, in whole or in part, for the release of any part of the Trust Estate under Section 5.2, (vi) the use of Bondable Additions as a basis, in whole or in part, for the redesignation or surrender of Designated Qualifying Securities under Section 16.3 or (vii) the conversion of outstanding principal amounts under Section 4.12 upon the basis of Bondable Additions, the Company shall deliver to the Trustee the relevant instruments (comprising the related Application) specified in the following paragraphs A through H:”

(b) Section 4.2 A of the Original Indenture is hereby amended in its entirety, such that Section 4.2 A, as amended, will read in its entirety as follows:

“A. (i) In the case of a request for the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations, the documents and any cash deposit required by Section

4.1 and an Available Margins Certificate; (ii) in the case of a request for the withdrawal of Deposited Cash under Section 4.6 upon the basis of Bondable Additions, the Company Request, Board Resolution and Officers’ Certificate required by Section 4.6; (iii) in the case of a request for a loan or advance under a Conditional Obligation under Section 4.8 upon the basis of Bondable Additions, the Available Margins Certificate, Officers’ Certificate and Opinion of Counsel required by Section 4.8; (iv) in the case of a request for the withdrawal of Trust Moneys under Section 6.2, the Company Request, Board Resolution and Officers’ Certificate required by Section 6.2; (v) in the case of a request for the use of Bondable Additions as a basis for the release of any part of the Trust Estate under Section 5.2, the relevant documents required by Section 5.2 in addition to those specified in the following paragraphs B through H below, which documents may be modified under certain circumstances as stated in the proviso to Section 5.2D(2); (vi) in the case of a request for the use of Bondable Additions as a basis for the redesignation or surrender of Designated Qualifying Securities under Section 16.3, the relevant documents required by Section 16.3; and (vii) in the case of a request for the conversion of outstanding principal amounts under Section 4.12 upon the basis of Bondable Additions, the documents required by Section 4.12.”

(c) Section 4.2 B(7) of the Original Indenture is hereby amended in its entirety, such that Section 4.2 B(7), as amended, will read in its entirety as follows:

“(7) The total amount (item 8 in Summary) of Bondable Additions which are then being used, which shall equal (in any combination) (i) 110% of the aggregate principal amount of any Additional Obligations whose authentication and delivery are then being applied for under this Section, (ii) 110% of the aggregate principal amount of the advances or issuances under Conditional Obligations which are then being applied for under Section 4.8, (iii) 110% of the amount of any Deposited Cash which is then being withdrawn under Section 4.6, (iv) 100% of any Trust Moneys which are then being withdrawn under Section 6.2, (v) 100% of any Bondable Additions which are then being used as a basis for a release under Section 5.2, (vi) 110% of the aggregate principal amount of Designated Qualifying Securities then being redesignated or surrendered under Section 16.3 and (vii) 110% of the outstanding principal amount then being converted under Section 4.12.”

(d) Section 4.2 B of the Original Indenture is hereby amended so as to add the following new subsections (13) and (14):

“(13) Except when converting outstanding principal amounts under Section 4.12, that if any of the Property Additions described in the Certificate were acquired with Certified Progress Payments:

(a) the amount of such Property Additions acquired with Certified Progress Payments; and

(b) the aggregate principal amount of the Additional

Obligations authenticated and delivered upon the basis of the Certified Progress Payments used to acquire the Property Additions certified pursuant to paragraph (a) above that has been paid, redeemed or otherwise retired or defeased under Article VII, which shall equal at least 80% of the amount of Property Additions certified pursuant to paragraph (a) above.

(14) That the Property Additions described in the Certificate have not previously been certified for use as the basis for converting outstanding principal amounts under Section 4.12.”

(e) Section 4.2 F(3) of the Original Indenture is hereby amended in its entirety, so that Section 4.2 F(3), as amended, will read in its entirety as follows:

“(3) the documents which have been or are therewith delivered to the Trustee conform to the requirements of this Indenture for an Application for the action applied for and, upon the basis of such Application, all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to the authentication and delivery of the Obligations therein applied for, the loan or advance under Conditional Obligations, the release of any part of the Trust Estate then requested, the withdrawal of the Deposited Cash or Trust Moneys then requested or the conversion of outstanding principal amounts under Section 4.12 of Bondable Additions then requested have been complied with.”

Section 1.5 Amendment of Section 4.3 D of the Original Indenture.

(a) Section 4.3 D(6) is hereby amended so as to remove the period at the end of such subsection and to add the following in its place: “; or”.

(b) Section 4.3 D of the Original Indenture is hereby amended so as to add the following new subsection (7):

“(7) any Obligation authenticated and delivered on the basis of Certified Progress Payments or any principal payment of amounts outstanding under an Obligation authenticated and delivered on the basis of Certified Progress Payments unless such Obligation or principal payment has been paid, redeemed, or otherwise retired or defeased under Article VII using the proceeds of the Additional Obligations whose authentication and delivery are then being applied for (and each such Additional Obligation, or principal amount loaned or advanced thereunder, shall be deemed to have been authenticated and delivered or, in the case of a loan or advance, made on the basis of Certified Progress Payments).”

Section 1.6 Amendment of Section 4.7 of the Original Indenture. Section 4.7 of the Original Indenture is hereby amended so as to include a cross-reference to Section 4.11, such that the first cross-reference in Section 4.7 will read as follows: “pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.8, 4.10 or 4.11”.

Section 1.7 Amendment of Section 4.8 of the Original Indenture. Section 4.8 of the Original Indenture is hereby amended in its entirety, such that Section 4.8, as amended, will read in its entirety as follows:

“Section 4.8 Conditional Obligations

Additional Obligations (“Conditional Obligations”) of one or more series, or within a series, may from time to time be executed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee for authentication, and the same shall be authenticated and delivered by the Trustee upon Company Request, upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents and cash deposit, if any, specified in paragraphs A, B, C and D of Section 4.1 (except that the certification and Opinion of Counsel with respect to the compliance with conditions precedent shall apply only to the conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.1) on or prior to the date of such authentication and delivery; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, no advance under or issuance of such Conditional Obligations shall be permitted or made without the consent of the Trustee, which consent shall be given by the Trustee only upon the Company’s delivery of (a) (i) the relevant documents specified in paragraphs B through H, inclusive, of Section 4.2, (ii) the relevant documents and Obligations specified in paragraphs B, C, D(1) and E of Section 4.3, (iii) the relevant documents and Designated Qualifying Securities specified in paragraphs C through G, inclusive, of Section 4.4 or (iv) the relevant documents specified in paragraphs A through D, inclusive, of Section 4.11 (in each case with such omissions and variations as are appropriate in view of the fact that such Sections are being used as the basis for advances under or issuances of Conditional Obligations rather than the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations), which documents would permit the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations in an aggregate principal amount equal to such requested advance or issuance, (b) an Available Margins Certificate and (c) an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel each stating that all conditions precedent provided for in this Section relating to such advance or issuance have been complied with. For the purposes of (i) receiving payment of Conditional Obligations, whether at maturity, upon redemption or if the principal of Obligations is declared immediately due and payable following an Event of Default, as provided in Section 8.1 of this Indenture, or (ii) computing the principal amount of such Conditional Obligations held by the Holder thereof in giving any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided by this Indenture to be given or taken by Holders, the principal amount of such Conditional Obligations shall be deemed to be the actual principal amount that the Company shall owe thereon, which shall equal the aggregate of the amounts advanced to, or on behalf of, the Company in connection therewith, less any prior repayments thereof.”

Section 1.8 Amendment of Section 4.9 of the Original Indenture. Section 4.9 of the Original Indenture is hereby amended so as to include a cross-reference to Section 4.11, such that the first cross-reference in Section 4.9 will read as follows: “pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.8, 4.10 or 4.11”.

Section 1.9 Addition of New Section 4.11 to the Original Indenture. The following new Section 4.11 is hereby added to the Original Indenture:

“Section 4.11 Authentication and Delivery of Additional Obligations Upon Basis of Certified Progress Payments.

Additional Obligations of one or more new series, or Additional Obligations of an existing series, may from time to time be executed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee for authentication, and thereupon such Additional Obligations shall be authenticated and delivered by the Trustee upon Company Request, in an aggregate principal amount up to but not exceeding 80% of the Certified Progress Payments made the basis for such authentication and delivery, upon receipt by the Trustee of the following:

A. The documents and any cash deposit required by Section 4.1.

B. An Available Margins Certificate.

C. An Officers’ Certificate, dated within five (5) days of the relevant Application for the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations, stating:

(1) the total amount of Certified Progress Payments which are then being made the basis for the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations, which shall equal 125% of the aggregate principal amount of Additional Obligations whose authentication and delivery are then being applied for under this Section;

(2) that the sum of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all Additional Obligations then Outstanding that were originally authenticated and delivered on the basis of Certified Progress Payments to the extent such principal amount has not been converted under Section 4.12 plus (ii) the aggregate principal amount of the Additional Obligations whose authentication and delivery are then being applied for under this Section does not exceed 40% of the sum of (a) the aggregate principal amount of all Obligations then Outstanding plus (b) the aggregate principal amount of the Additional Obligations whose authentication and delivery are then being applied for under this Section; and

(3) that the Certified Progress Payments then being made the basis for the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations do not include any Certified Progress Payments which shall have theretofore been made, or are otherwise currently being made, the basis for the authentication and delivery of Additional Obligations (or any advance or issuance thereunder).

D. An Opinion of Counsel stating that the applicable Qualified EPC Contract is part of the Trust Estate and that the actions taken by the Company under this Section with respect to the delivery of documents to the Trustee conforms to the requirements of this Indenture and that, upon the basis of the Application, the conditions precedent provided for in this Indenture relating to the authentication and delivery of the Additional Obligations therein applied for have been complied with.”

Section 1.10 Addition of New Section 4.12 to the Original Indenture. The following new Section 4.12 is hereby added to the Original Indenture:

“Section 4.12 Conversion of Additional Obligations.

From time to time, upon Company Request, all or a portion of the principal amount outstanding under Additional Obligations originally authenticated and delivered upon the basis of Certified Progress Payments under Section 4.11 or under Additional Obligations, under which loans or advances were made upon the basis of Certified Progress Payments under Section 4.11, shall be converted to principal amounts outstanding under Additional Obligations deemed to have been authenticated and delivered upon the basis of Bondable Additions under Section 4.2, in an aggregate principal amount up to but not exceeding 90.91% of Bondable Additions acquired with the proceeds of Certified Progress Payments and made the basis for such conversion as shown in item 8 of the Summary of Certificate as to Bondable Additions delivered to the Trustee under this Section, upon receipt by the Trustee of the following:

A. The relevant documents specified in paragraphs B through H, inclusive, of Section 4.2 for delivery to the Trustee whenever requesting the use of Bondable Additions as the basis for converting principal amounts outstanding under Additional Obligations under this Section.

B. An Officers’ Certificate, dated within five (5) days of the relevant Application requesting the conversion of principal amounts outstanding under Additional Obligations under this Section, stating that:

(1) no Event of Default exists;

(2) the conditions precedent provided for in this Indenture relating to such conversion have been complied with; and

(3) identifying the Additional Obligations all or a portion of the principal amount of which is to be converted under this Section and specifying the principal amount to be converted.

C. An Opinion of Counsel stating that the documents which have been or are therewith delivered to the Trustee conform to the requirements of this Indenture, and that, upon the basis of the Application, the conditions precedent provided for in this Indenture relating to the conversion of principal amounts

outstanding under Additional Obligations under this Section have been complied with.

Upon compliance with the foregoing provisions of this Section, the principal amount outstanding under Additional Obligations specified in the Officers’ Certificate delivered to the Trustee pursuant to paragraph B above shall be converted. By virtue of such conversion, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, (i) such specified principal amount shall be deemed always to have been outstanding under Additional Obligations authenticated and delivered under Section 4.2 and never to have been outstanding under Additional Obligations upon the basis of Certified Progress Payments and (ii) Property Additions acquired with Certified Progress Payments made the basis for the authentication and delivery of such specified principal amount so converted shall be deemed never to have been acquired with Certified Progress Payments.”

Section 1.11 Amendment of Section 13.16 of the Original Indenture. Section 13.16 of the Original Indenture is hereby deleted in its entirety and will now be reserved, such that Section 13.16 will now read in its entirety as follows: “Section 13.16 [Reserved]”.

ARTICLE II

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 2.1 Supplemental Indenture. This Forty- Supplemental Indenture is executed and shall be construed as an indenture supplemental to the Original Indenture, and shall form a part thereof, and the Original Indenture, as heretofore supplemented and as hereby supplemented and amended, is hereby confirmed. All references herein to Sections, definitions or other provisions of the Original Indenture shall be to such Sections, definitions and other provisions as they may be amended or modified from time to time pursuant to the Indenture. All capitalized terms used in this Forty- Supplemental Indenture shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Original Indenture, except in cases where the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Section 2.2 Recitals. All recitals in this Forty- Supplemental Indenture are made by the Company only and not by the Trustee; and all of the provisions contained in the Original Indenture, in respect of the rights, privileges, immunities, powers and duties of the Trustee shall be applicable in respect hereof as fully and with like effect as if set forth herein in full.

Section 2.3 Counterparts. This Forty- Supplemental Indenture may be executed in several counterparts, each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts, or as many of them as the Company and the Trustee shall preserve undestroyed, shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

Section 2.4 Security Agreement and Financing Statement. To the extent permitted by applicable law, this Forty- Supplemental Indenture shall be deemed to be a Security Agreement and Financing Statement whereby the Company grants to the Trustee a security interest in all of the Trust Estate that is personal property or fixtures under the Uniform

Commercial Code, as adopted or hereafter adopted in one or more of the states in which any part of the properties of the Company are situated. The mailing address of the Company, as debtor is:

0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx

Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000,

and the mailing address of the Trustee, as secured party, is:

U.S. Bank National Association

Attention: Corporate Trust Services

0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX

Xxxxx 0000, Two Xxxxxxx Xxxxx

Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Forty- Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed under seal as of the day and year first written above.

Company:	OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION (AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION), an electric membership corporation organized under the laws of the State of Georgia


	By:
		Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
		President and Chief Executive Officer


Signed, sealed and delivered	Attest:
by the Company in the presence of:			Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx
			Secretary

			[CORPORATE SEAL]

Witness



Notary Public

(Notarial Seal)

My commission expires: _______________________

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Trustee:	U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association


	By:

Signed and delivered		Authorized Agent
by the Trustee in the
presence of:



Witness


Notary Public

(Notarial Seal)

My commission expires: ________________________

Schedule 1

RECORDING INFORMATION

FOR

COUNTY, GEORGIA

DOCUMENT	RECORDING INFORMATION	DATE OF RECORDING

Indenture

First Supplemental Indenture

Second Supplemental Indenture

Third Supplemental Indenture

Fourth Supplemental Indenture

Fifth Supplemental Indenture

Sixth Supplemental Indenture

Seventh Supplemental Indenture

Eighth Supplemental Indenture

Ninth Supplemental Indenture

Tenth Supplemental Indenture

Eleventh Supplemental Indenture

Twelfth Supplemental Indenture

Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture

Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture

Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture

Sixteenth Supplemental Indenture

Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture

Eighteenth Supplemental Indenture

Nineteenth Supplemental Indenture

Twentieth Supplemental Indenture

Twenty-First Supplemental Indenture

Twenty-Second Supplemental Indenture

Twenty-Third Supplemental Indenture

DOCUMENT	RECORDING INFORMATION	DATE OF RECORDING

Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Indenture

Twenty-Fifth Supplemental Indenture

Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Indenture

Twenty-Seventh Supplemental Indenture

Twenty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture

Twenty-Ninth Supplemental Indenture

Thirtieth Supplemental Indenture

Thirty-First Supplemental Indenture

Thirty-Second Supplemental Indenture

Thirty-Third Supplemental Indenture

Thirty-Fourth Supplemental Indenture

Thirty-Fifth Supplemental Indenture

Thirty-Sixth Supplemental Indenture

Thirty-Seventh Supplemental Indenture

Thirty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture

Thirty-Ninth Supplemental Indenture

Fortieth Supplemental Indenture

Forty-First Supplemental Indenture

Forty-Second Supplemental Indenture

Forty-Third Supplemental Indenture

Forty-Fourth Supplemental Indenture

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FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN CONTRACT Dated as of December 22, 2008 between OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION (AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION) and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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