In the scenic state of Hawaii, harnessing the power of natural resources for electricity is not just an innovation but also a cooperative venture between the public and utilities, facilitated by instruments like the Hawaii 39A form, effective since June 17, 2005. This pivotal document acts as a Net Energy Metering Agreement for installations with a capacity of 10 kW or less, underscoring the state's commitment towards sustainable and renewable energy sources. It meticulously outlines the process starting from applicant information, incorporating not just the generator's details but also the specifics about the generating facility's location, ownership, and operational command. The form traverses through technical realms detailing generating facility information, including types of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, biomass, hydro, and hybrid systems, and their respective capacities. It delves into certification by licensed electrical contractors, ensuring that installations comply with rigorous safety and performance standards, such as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) standards. Furthermore, the document outlines requirements for the installation of a disconnect device, critical for maintaining safety standards and operational integrity between the generating facility and the electric utility's network. It encompasses the procedural formalities for notifying the electric company about significant changes to the generating facility, the acquisition of necessary permits and licenses, and specific indemnification clauses to safeguard against liabilities. Metering arrangements and billing procedures underscore the reciprocal nature of net metering, enabling customer-generators to contribute excess energy back to the grid while ensuring fair compensation. Through sections on personnel and system safety, continuity of service, and the terms of the agreement, the Hawaii 39A form lays a comprehensive foundation for integrating renewable energy sources into Hawaii's power grid, marking a significant step towards a sustainable energy future for the state.
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Form Name | Hawaii Form 39A |
Form Length | 7 pages |
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Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 45 sec |
Other names | HECORules18Appe ndix1Aug1808 heco 39a 7 information |
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APPENDIX I
NET ENERGY METERING AGREEMENT
10 kW or Less
Section 1. Applicant Information
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City/State: _____________________________________, Zip Code:___________________________
Generating Facility Location (if different from above)/Tax map key ____________________________
Daytime Phone #: _____________________ Evening/Cell Phone #: __________________________
Electric Service Account #: ___________________________________________________________
Owner of Generating Facility (if different from
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City/State: _____________________________________, Zip Code:___________________________
Daytime Phone #: _____________________ Evening/Cell Phone #: __________________________
Operator of Generating Facility (if different from
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City/State: _____________________________________, Zip Code:___________________________
Daytime Phone #: _____________________ Evening/Cell Phone #: __________________________
Section 2. Generating Facility Information Power Conditioning Equipment |
Energy Storage |
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Solar: |
Rated generator capacity in kW ______Generator/Inverter Make/Model ______________. _____kWh. |
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Rated photovoltaic module capacity in kWDC_____________________ |
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Wind: |
Rated generator capacity in kW _____Generator/Inverter Make/Model ___________. ________kWh. |
Biomass: Rated generator capacity in kW _____Generator/Inverter Make/Model ___________. ________kWh.
Hydro: Rated generator capacity in kW _____Generator/Inverter Make/Model ___________. ________kWh.
Hybrid: Rated generator capacity in kW _____Generator/Inverter Make/Model ___________. ________kWh.
Total rated capacity in kW ______ (Shall not exceed 10 kW) Attach specification sheet if available.
Generating System Building Permit # (Certificate of Completion or Notice of Electrical Inspection?):_________
Is system |
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Section 3. Certification by Licensed Electrical Contractor:
Generating and interconnection systems must be compliant with all applicable safety and performance standards of the National Electrical Code (NEC), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and accredited testing laboratories such as the Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and where applicable, the rules of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawaii (“Commission”), or other applicable governmental laws and regulations, and the Electric Company's (Company) interconnection requirements, in effect at the time of signing this agreement. The following certifies that the installed generating system meets all preceding requirement(s).
Signed (Licensed Electrical Contractor): ___________________________________ Date: ________________
License Holder (printed) ____________________________Hawaii License #C: _________________________
Mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________, Hawaii, Zip Code: _____________________________
Daytime Phone #: ________________________Installation date: ____________________________________
Section 4. Installation: Design, installation, operation and maintenance of the Generating Facility shall include appropriate control and protection equipment and a manual
Location of lockable disconnect device, adjacent to meter?yes
If not, please describe location:_________________________________________________________________
Section 5. Notice: A
Section 6. Permits and Licenses: The
Section 7. Metering: The Company will supply, own, and maintain all necessary meters and associated equipment utilized for billing. The meters will be tested and read in accordance with the rules of the Commission and the Company. The
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meter sockets, meter instrument transformer housing and mountings, switchboard meter test buses, meter panels and similar devices required for service connection and meter installations on the
Section 8. Indemnification: Each party as indemnitor shall hold harmless and indemnify the other party and the directors, officers, authorized agents, and employees of such other party against and from any and all loss and liability for injuries to persons including employees and authorized agents of either party, and damages, including property of either party, resulting from or arising out of (i) the engineering, design, construction, maintenance, or operation of, or (ii) the making of replacements, additions, or betterments to the indemnitor’s facilities which are required for the interconnection and parallel operation of the Generating Facility with the Company’s electric system and the generation of energy by the Generating Facility. Neither party shall be indemnified for liability or loss resulting from its sole negligence or willful misconduct. Nothing in this agreement shall create any duty to, any standard of care with reference to, or any liability to any person not a party to it.
Provided, however, where the
Company shall be responsible for damages or injury caused by Company, Company's agents, officers, and employees in the course of their employment to the extent that Company's liability for such damage or injury has been determined by a court or otherwise agreed to by Company, and Company shall pay for such damage and injury to the extent permitted by law. Company shall not request the State to indemnify Company for, or hold Company harmless from, any claims for such damages or injury.
[FOR OWNER / OPERATOR OTHER THAN STATE AGENCY]
The Owner/Operator shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, agents and employees, from and against all liabilities, damages, losses, fines, penalties, claims, demands, suits, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses) to or by third persons, including the Company’s employees or subcontractors, for injury or death, or for injury to property, arising out of the actions or inactions of the Owner/Operator (or those of anyone under their control or on their behalf) with respect to their obligations under this Agreement, and/or arising out of the installation, operation and maintenance of the Facility and/or the Facility Parties Interconnection Facilities, except to the extent that such injury, death or damage is attributable to the gross negligence or intentional act or omission of the Company or its officers, directors, agents or employees.
Section 9. Continuity of Service: The Company may require that the Generating Facility be temporarily
curtailed, interrupted or deliveries of energy reduced: (a) when necessary in order for the Company to construct, install, maintain, repair, replace, remove, investigate or inspect any of its equipment or any part of its system; or
(b)if the Company determines that such curtailment, interruption or reduction is necessary because of a system emergency, forced outage, or compliance with good engineering practices. Whenever feasible, Company shall give
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Section 10. Personnel and System Safety: If at any time the Company determines that the continued operation of the Generating Facility may endanger any person or property, the Company’s electric system, or have an adverse effect on the safety or power quality of other customers, the Company shall have the right to disconnect the Generating Facility from the Company’s electric system. The Generating Facility shall remain disconnected until such time as the Company is satisfied that the endangering or power quality condition(s) has been corrected, and the Company shall not be obligated to accept any energy from the Generating Facility during such period. The Company shall not be liable directly or indirectly for permitting or continuing to allow an attachment of a net metering facility or for the acts or omissions of the
Section 11. Additional Information: The Company reserves the right to require additional information, where necessary, to serve the
Section 12. Term: This agreement shall become effective upon execution by the
Section 13. Net Energy Metering and Billing:
A. General:
(1)The net energy metering and billing arrangement covered by the Net Energy Metering Agreement shall be governed by the Company’s Rule 18, as may be amended, revised and/or updated from time to time. If there is a conflict between any provision in the Net Energy Metering Agreement and the Company’s Rule 18, as may be amended, revised and/or updated, the provisions of the Company’s Rule 18 shall control.
(2)
(3)For
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B. Net Electricity Producer:
(1)When the electricity produced by the Generating Facility during a billing period exceeds the electricity supplied by the Company for the same period, the
(2)In a billing period when the
(3)The excess kilowatthours produced by the
in effect. When the
(4)The
C. Net Electricity Consumer:
(1)When the electricity supplied by the Company to the
(2)For billing purposes, the
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(3)In a billing period in which the
(4)The kilowatthours supplied by the Company and the kilowatthours produced by the
(5)The Energy Charge shall include the
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D. Other:
(1)If a
(2)The kilowatthours supplied by the Company and, if any, the kilowatthours produced by the Customer- Generator, including an accounting of the cumulative monetary credits for the excess kilowatthours produced by the
Section 14.
Owner/Operator of Generating Facility ____________________________ Date ________________________
Section 15. Company Signature:
I hereby acknowledge receipt and completeness of the Net Energy Metering Agreement.
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