Power Purchase Agreementfrom a Utility Perspective
Marilynn SemroSeattle City Light
May 11, 2005
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In the beginningMinimum Information RequirementsPlan for an Agreement = MOULong-term PPAWhere do we go from here
Agenda
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In the beginning
There are hurdles Integrated Resource Plan Request for Proposals (“RFP”) Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”)
• Letter of Intent (“LOI”) or … Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PPA”)
Or maybe in lieu of an RFP If the utility provides for “cost-effective renewable
opportunities” they will accept unsolicited proposals
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Min Information RequirementsProject description including generation type,
location, size, expected annual energy, on-line date, term, cost, inclusion of environmental attributes
Status of leases, permits, environmental reviewShape of energy Transmission
Interconnection point Status of transmission service reservations or studies
Project scheduleProject ownership, financing, developer experience
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Plan for Agreement = MOU
Typically includes: Resource Description Amount + Associated Environmental Attributes Term, Extensions Price Point of Interconnection “Boiler Plate”
• E.g. Assignment, Good Faith, Confidentiality, Conditions Subsequent, Nature of the MOU, Governing Law & Venue
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Plan for Agreement = MOUcont’d
Other Provisions: Milestones for Resource Development
• Obtaining exploratory drilling permits• Commence exploratory drilling• Report of sufficiency documenting quality and quantity of the
resource for economic development• All required permits and regulatory approvals including EIS• Construction financing• On-line date
Defines party responsible and timeline for securing transmission
Termination provisions for failure to meet milestones Output guaranty
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Long-Term PPA
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Definitions MeteringTerm & Termination Defaults & RemediesDeliveries ConfidentialityPrice InsuranceScheduling, Operations
Force Majeure
Guarantees DisputesTransmission NoticesBilling, Audits & Credit
“Boiler Plate”
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Where Do We Go From Here?
Approval Implementation and Resource/Contract Management
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Questions
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