HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-20; Clean Energy Alliance JPA; ; Payment of CCA Bond and Submittal of Draft Customer Notice to California Public Utilities CommissionClean Energy Alliance
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Staff Report
DATE: February 20, 2020
TO:
FROM:
Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
Barbara Boswell, Interim Chief Executive Officer
ITEM 5: Authorize Execution of San Diego Gas & Electric Community Choice Aggregation {CCA)
Service Agreement; Payment of CCA Bond and Submittal of Draft Customer Notice to
California Public Utilities Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize execution of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA} Service Agreement with
San Diego Gas & Electric.
2. Approve CCA Bond, in an amount not to exceed $147,000, to the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC}, pursuant to CPUC Resolution E-4907.
3. Approve submittal of draft customer notice to California Public Utilities Commission
pursuant to CPUC Resolution E-4907.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
California Public Utilities Commission Resolution E-4907 establishes a specific timeline and set
of actions Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) must take in order to be eligible for certification as a CCA
program. These actions include:
Execution of CCA Service Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) -CCAs are required
to utilize the incumbent utility as the billing services provider to its customers, resulting in
customers continuing to receive just one bill related to its electricity usage. The CCA Service
Agreement (Attachment A) is a CPUC approved document which establishes the relationship
between CEA and SDG&E for the provision of billing and collection services. As part of the CCA
certification and registration process, CEA is required to execute and submit the Agreement to
the CPUC.
CCA Bond Payment -As part of its CCA certification and registration process, CEA is required to
make a "bond payment" that provides a funding source for SDG&E to tap into CEA suddenly
discontinue serving customers resulting in the customers being immediately returned to
SDG&E. The payment is to cover estimated administrative and procurement costs related to
the return of the customers. This payment is currently set at $100,000, however, a pending
CPUC decision increases this payment to a minimum $147,000, which is anticipated to be
implemented in the next few months. Staff recommends approving the new higher amount at
this time, to provide the ability for staff to comply with the requirement once the CPUC
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SDG&E Service Agreement; CCA Bond Payment
Draft Customer Notice
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implements the Decision. The payment of the CCA bond was anticipated and included in the
CEA board approved FY 2019/20 budget.
Draft CEA Customer Notice -The final administrative step in complying with the requirements
related to CCA certification and registration is submittal of a draft customer notice to the CPUC
Public Advisors Office for their review and comment. The draft notice (Attachment B) has been
developed from a recently CPUC approved draft customer notice. The language in the notice
will become part of CEA's communications to customers advising customers of CEA's service
and the customer's rights related to service options.
With CEA Board approval of these actions, and subsequent filing with the CPUC, CEA will have
completed the administrative steps necessary to have its Implementation Plan certified and
become a registered CCA.
Attachment
Attachment A -San Diego Gas & Electric CCA Service Agreement
Attachment B -Clean Energy Alliance Draft Customer Notice
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SAMPLE FORMS
FORM 124-1000
COMMUNITYCHOICE AGGREGATOR (CCA)
SERVICE AGREEMENT
(05/08)
(See Attached Form)
Issued by Date Filed
Effective
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COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATOR (CCA)
SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) Service Agreement (this "Agreement") is made and
entered into as of this __ day of ____ _, __ , by and between
_____ " ("CCA"), a ___________________ organized
and existing under the laws of the state of ________ , and San Diego Gas and Electric
Company ("SDG&E"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of California.
From time to time, CCA and SDG&E shall be individually referred to herein as a "Party" and
collectively as the "Parties."
Section 1:
1.1
1.2
1.3
Section 2:
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General Description of Agreement
This Agreement is a legally binding contract. The Parties named in this Agreement
are bound by the terms set forth herein and otherwise incorporated herein by
reference. This Agreement shall govern the business relationship between the
Parties hereto, by which CCA shall offer electrical energy services. Each Party, by
agreeing to undertake specific activities and responsibilities for or on behalf of
customers, acknowledges that each Party shall relieve and discharge the other
Party of the responsibility for said activities and responsibilities with respect to those
customers. Except where explicitly defined herein (including Attachment A hereto)
the definitions controlling this Agreement are contained in SDG&E's applicable rules
or in the relevant community choice aggregation tariff.
The form of this Agreement has been developed as part of the CPUC regulatory
process to implement Assembly Bill 117, was intended to conform to CPUC
directions, was filed and approved by the CPUC for use between SDG&E and CCAs
and may not be waived, altered, amended or modified, except as provided herein or
in the applicable community choice aggregation tariff, or as may otherwise be
authorized by the CPUC.
This Agreement incorporates by reference the applicable community choice
aggregation tariff as authorized and modified from time to time by the CPUC.
Representations
Each Party represents that it is and shall remain in compliance with all applicable
laws and tariffs, including applicable CPUC requirements.
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2.2
2.3
2.4
Section 3:
Section 4:
4.1
4.2
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Each person executing this Agreement for the respective Parties expressly
represents and warrants that he or she has authority to bind the entity on whose
behalf this Agreement is executed.
Each Party represents that (a) it has the full power and authority to execute and
deliver this Agreement and to perform its terms and conditions; (b) the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate or other action by such Party; and (c) this agreement
constitutes such Party's legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against such
Party in accordance with its terms.
Each Party shall (a) exercise all reasonable care, diligence and good faith in the
performance of its duties pursuant to this Agreement; and (b) carry out its duties in
accordance with applicable recognized professional standards in accordance with
the requirements of this Agreement.
Term of Service
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of execution by both
Parties hereto (the "Effective Date") and shall terminate on the earlier of (a) the date
CCA informs SDG&E that it is no longer operating as a CCA in SDG&E's service
territory; (b) the earlier termination pursuant to Section 4 hereof; or (c) the effective
date of a new CCA Service Agreement between the Parties hereto.
Notwithstanding the Effective Date of this Agreement, the CCA acknowledges that it
may only offer Community Choice Aggregation Services to customers effective on
or after the CPUC-approved date for commencement of such services by CCAs,
and only after it has complied with all provisions of this Agreement and SDG&E's
applicable tariffs.
Events of Default and Remedy for Default
An Event of Default under this Agreement shall include either Party's material
breach of any provision of this Agreement, including those incorporated by reference
herein, and failure to cure such breach within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt
of written notice thereof from the non-defaulting Party; or such other period as may
be provided by this Agreement or SDG&E's applicable community choice
aggregation tariff.
In the event of such an Event of Default, the non-defaulting Party shall be entitled to
exercise any and all remedies (a) available under SDG&E's applicable community
choice aggregation tariff; and/or (b) provided for by law or in equity to the extent not
inconsistent with SDG&E's community choice aggregation tariff. In addition, in the
event of an Event of Default, this Agreement may be effectively terminated upon
Commission authorization.
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4.3
Section 5:
Section 6:
Section 7:
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Breach by any Party hereto of any prov1s1on of SDG&E's community choice
aggregation tariff, including a breach occurring during Exigent Circumstances as
defined in Section T.3 of such tariff, which circumstances also shall include
bankruptcy of CCA, shall be governed by applicable provisions contained therein
and each Party will retain all rights granted thereunder. A breach of said tariff for
which no remedy is specified therein shall be governed by this Agreement as an
Event of Default.
Billing and Payment
SDG&E will bill and the CCA agrees to pay SDG&E for all services and products
provided by SDG&E in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in
SDG&E's community choice aggregation tariff, as stated in SDG&E's Electric Rule
27and SDG&E's rate schedules. Any services provided by the CCA to SDG&E
shall be by separate agreement between the Parties and are not a subject of this
Agreement.
Limitation of Liability
Each Party's liability to the other Party for any loss, cost, claim, injury, liability, or
expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, relating to or arising from any act or
omission in its performance of this Agreement, shall be limited to the amount of
direct damage actually incurred, except as provided for in this Section. In no event
shall either Party be liable to the other Party for any indirect, special, consequential,
or punitive damages of any kind whatsoever, whether in contract, tort or strict
liability, except in the event of an action covered by the Indemnification provisions of
Section 7 of this Agreement or by the indemnification provisions in any
Nondisclosure Agreement relating to the disclosure of confidential information to the
CCA, in which event this Section 6 shall not be applicable.
Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and subject to the limitations set forth in
Section 6 of this Agreement, each Party (the "Indemnifying Party") shall indemnify
and hold harmless the other Party, and its current and future direct and indirect
parent companies, affiliates and their shareholders, officers, directors, employees,
agents, servants and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Party"), and at the
Indemnified Party's option, the Indemnifying Party shall defend the Indemnified
Party, from and against any and all claims and/or liabilities for losses, expenses,
damage to property, injury to or death of any person, including, but not limited to, the
Indemnified Party's employees and its affiliates' employees, subcontractors and
subcontractors' employees, or any other liability incurred by the Indemnified Party,
including reasonable expenses, legal and otherwise, which shall include reasonable
attorneys' fees, caused wholly or in part by any negligent, grossly negligent or willful
act or omission by the Indemnifying Party, its officers, directors, employees, agents
or assigns arising out of this Agreement, except to the extent caused wholly or in
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7.2
7.3
Section 8:
8.1
8.2
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part by any negligent, grossly negligent or willful act or omission of the Indemnified
Party.
If any claim covered by Section 7.1 is brought against the Indemnified Party, then
the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in, and unless in the opinion
of counsel for the Indemnified Party a conflict of interest between the Parties may
exist with respect to such claim, assume the defense of such claim, with counsel
reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party does
not assume the defense of the Indemnified Party, or if a conflict precludes the
Indemnifying Party from assuming the defense, then the Indemnifying Party shall
reimburse the Indemnified Party on a monthly basis for the Indemnified Party's
defense through separate counsel of the Indemnified Party's choice. Even if the
Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of the Indemnified Party with
acceptable counsel, the Indemnified Party, at its sole option, may participate in
the defense, at its own expense, with counsel of its own choice without relieving
the Indemnifying Party of any of its obligations hereunder. In no event shall either
Party be liable to the other Party for any indirect, special, consequential, or punitive
damages of any kind whatsoever, whether in contract, tort or strict liability.
The Indemnifying Party's obligation to indemnify under this Section 7 shall
survive termination of this Agreement, and shall not be limited in any way by any
limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable
by or for the Indemnifying Party under any statutory scheme, including, without
limitation, under any Worker's Compensation Acts, Disability Benefit Acts or other
Employee Benefit Acts.
Assignment and Delegation
Neither Party to this Agreement shall assign any of its rights or obligations under this
Agreement, except with the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. No assignment of this Agreement
shall relieve the assigning Party of any of its obligations under this Agreement until
such obligations have been assumed by the assignee. When duly assigned in
accordance with the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure
to the benefit of the assignee and the assignor shall be relieved of its rights and
obligations. Any assignment in violation of this Section 8 shall be void.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 8, either Party may subcontract its
duties under this Agreement to a subcontractor, provided that the subcontracting
Party shall remain fully responsible as a principal and not as a guarantor for
performance of any subcontracted duties, shall serve as the point of contact
between its subcontractor and the other Party, and shall provide the other Party
with thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice of any such subcontracting,
which notice shall include such information about the subcontractor as the other
Party shall reasonably require. If either Party subcontracts any of its duties
hereunder, it shall cause its subcontractors to perform in a manner, which is in
conformity with that Party's obligations under this Agreement.
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Section 9: Independent Contractors
Each Party shall perform its obligations under this Agreement (including any
obligations performed by a Party's designees as permitted under Section 8 of this
Agreement) as an independent contractor.
Section 10: Entire Agreement
This Agreement consists of, in its entirety, this Community Choice Aggregator
Service Agreement and all attachments hereto, all Community Choice Aggregation
Service Requests submitted pursuant to this Agreement and SDG&E's community
choice aggregation tariffs. This Agreement supersedes all other agreements or
understandings, written or oral, between the Parties related to the subject matter
hereof, with the express exception of any Nondisclosure Agreement relating to the
disclosure of confidential information to the CCA. This Agreement may be modified
from time to time only by an instrument in writing, signed by both Parties.
Section 11: Nondisclosure
11.1 Notwithstanding anything provided below, prior to receiving any SDG&E confidential
customer information, CCA agrees to enter into the CCA Non-Disclosure Agreement
and be bound by its terms with respect to Confidential Information as defined
therein.
Neither Party may disclose any Confidential Information obtained pursuant to this
Agreement to any third party, including affiliates of such Party, without the express
prior written consent of the other Party. As used herein, the term "Confidential
Information" shall include, but not be limited to, all business, financial, and
commercial information pertaining to the Parties, customers of either or both Parties,
suppliers for either Party, personnel of either Party, any trade secrets, and other
information of a similar nature, whether written or in intangible form that is marked
proprietary or confidential with the appropriate owner's name. Confidential
Information shall not include information known to either Party prior to obtaining the
same from the other Party, information in the public domain, or information obtained
by a Party from a third party who did not, directly or indirectly, receive the same from
the other Party to this Agreement or from a party who was under an obligation of
confidentiality to the other Party to this Agreement or information developed by
either Party independent of any Confidential Information. The receiving Party shall
use the higher of the standard of care that the receiving Party uses to preserve its
own confidential information or a reasonable standard of care to prevent
unauthorized use or disclosure of such Confidential Information. Each receiving
Party shall, upon termination of this Agreement or at any time upon the request of
the disclosing Party, promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information of the
disclosing Party then in its possession.
11.2 Notwithstanding the preceding, Confidential Information may be disclosed to any
governmental, judicial or regulatory authority requiring such Confidential
Information pursuant to any applicable law, regulation, ruling, or order, provided
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that: (a) such Confidential Information is submitted under any applicable
provision, if any, for confidential treatment by such governmental, judicial or
regulatory authority; and (b) prior to such disclosure, the other Party is given
prompt notice of the disclosure requirement so that it may take whatever action it
deems appropriate, including intervention in any proceeding and the seeking of
any injunction to prohibit such disclosure.
Section 12: Enforceability
If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof, is to any extent held
invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and the application
thereof, other than those provisions which have been held invalid or unenforceable,
shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect and shall be
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by l~w or in equity.
Section 13: Notices
13.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any notices under this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery if delivered by (a) hand; (b)
U.S. Mail, first class postage pre-paid, or (c) facsimile, with confirmation of receipt to
the Parties as follows:
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If the notice is to CCA:
Name of Entity: ____________________ _
Contact Name: ---------------------
Business Address: --------------------
Facsimile: ------------------------
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If the notice is to SDG&E:
Contact Name: ________________ _
Business Address: _______________ _
Facsimile: _________________ _
13.2 Each Party shall be entitled to specify as its proper address any other address in the
United States upon written notice to the other Party.
13.3 Each Party shall designate on Attachment A the person(s) to be contacted with
respect to specific operational matters relating to Community Choice Aggregation
Service. Each Party shall be entitled to specify any change to such person(s) upon
written notice to the other Party.
Section 14: Time of Essence
The Parties expressly agree that time is of the essence for all portions of this
Agreement.
Section 15: Dispute Resolution
15.1 The form of this Agreement has been filed with and approved by the CPUC as part
of SDG&E's applicable tariffs. Except as provided in Section 15.2 and 15.3, any
dispute arising between the Parties relating to interpretation of the provisions of this
Agreement or to the performance of SDG&E's obligations hereunder shall be
reduced to writing and referred to the Parties' representatives identified on
Attachment A for resolution, with the responding Party filing its written response
within thirty (30) business days after receiving the written position of the complaining
party. Thereafter, the Parties shall be required to meet and confer within ten (10)
business days in a good faith effort to resolve their dispute. Pending such
resolution, the Parties shall continue to proceed diligently with the performance of
their respective obligations under this Agreement, unless this Agreement has been
terminated under Section 4.2. If the Parties fail to reach an agreement within ten
(10) additional business days of the last session to meet and confer, the matter
shall, upon demand of either Party, be submitted to resolution before the CPUC in
accordance with the CPUC's rules, regulations and procedures applicable to
resolution of such disputes.
15.2 Except as provided in Section T.3 of Electric Rule 27, any dispute arising between
the Parties relating to interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement or to the
performance of the CCA's obligations hereunder shall be reduced to writing and
referred to the Parties' representatives identified on Attachment A for resolution, with
the responding Party filing its written response within thirty (30) business days after
receiving the written position of the complaining party. Thereafter, the Parties shall
be required to meet and confer within ten (10) business days in a good faith effort to
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resolve their dispute. Pending resolution, the Parties shall continue to proceed
diligently with the performance of their respective obligations under this Agreement,
unless this Agreement has been terminated under Section 4.2. If the Parties fail to
reach an agreement within ten (10) additional business days of the last session to
meet and confer, the matter shall, upon demand of either Party, be submitted to
resolution before the CPUC in accordance with the CPUC's rules, regulations and
procedures applicable to resolution of such disputes, as allowed by law or in equity,
or the parties may mutually agree to pursue mediation or binding arbitration to
resolve such issues.
15.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 15.1 and 15.2 above: (a) all disputes
between the Parties relating to the payment by the CCA of any SDG&E fees or
charges shall be subject to the provisions of SDG&E's applicable tariffs governing
disputes over customer bills; (b) all disputes between the Parties regarding non-
bypassable charges (including Competition Transition Charges, Cost Responsibility
Surcharges, and any other nonbypassable charges adopted by the Commission)
payable by community choice aggregation customers or the CCA on behalf of such
customers shall be subject to the provisions of SDG&E's applicable tariffs; and (c)
SDG&E may pursue available remedies in law or equity for unauthorized electrical
use by the CCA in a court of competent jurisdiction.
15.4 If the dispute involves a request for damages, parties understand that the
Commission has no authority to award damages. To resolve such issues, the
parties may mutually agree to pursue mediation or binding arbitration to resolve
such issues, or if no such agreement is reached, to pursue other legal or equitable
remedies that are available to the parties.
Section 16: Applicable Law and Venue
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This Agreement shall be interpreted, governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California, and shall exclude any choice of law rules that
direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction, irrespective of the place of
execution or of the order in which the signatures of the parties are affixed or of the
place or places of performance. Except for matters and disputes with respect to
which the CPUC is the initial proper venue for dispute resolution pursuant to
applicable law or this Agreement, the federal and state courts located in San
Diego County, California shall constitute the sole proper venue for resolution of
any matter or dispute hereunder, and the Parties submit to the exclusive
jurisdiction of such courts with respect to such matters and disputes.
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Section 17: Force Majeure
Neither Party shall be liable for any delay or failure in the performance of any part of
this Agreement (other than obligations to pay money) due to any event of force
majeure or other cause beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to,
unusually severe weather, flood, fire, lightning, epidemic, quarantine restriction, war,
sabotage, act of a public enemy, earthquake, insurrection, riot, civil disturbance,
strike, work stoppage caused by jurisdictional and similar disputes, restraint by court
order or public authority, or action or non-action by or inability to obtain authorization
or approval from any governmental authority, or any combination of these causes,
which by the exercise of due diligence and foresight such Party could not
reasonably have been expected to avoid and which by the exercise of due diligence
is unable to overcome. It is agreed that upon the Party so affected giving written
notice and reasonably full particulars of such force majeure to the other Party within
a reasonable time after the cause relied on, then the obligations of the Party, so far
as they are affected by the event of force majeure, shall be suspended during the
continuation of such inability and circumstance and shall, so far as possible, be
remedied with all reasonable dispatch. In the event of force majeure, as described
herein, both Parties shall take all reasonable steps to comply with this Agreement
and SDG&E's applicable tariffs despite occurrence of a force majeure event.
Section 18: Unauthorized Use of Energy (Energy Theft)
18.1 The CCA represents and warrants that for each of its Customers, and at all times
during which it provides community choice aggregation services as a Community
Choice Aggregator, the CCA shall completely, accurately, and in a timely manner
account for each of its Customer's loads. Load data not accounted for in this
manner may provide grounds for termination of this Agreement. For verification
purposes only, SDG&E shall have complete access to the load data provided to
the ISO by the CCA. Such information is to remain confidential, and shall not be
disclosed to any unauthorized person other than the CPUC, the California
Independent System Operator or other law enforcement or regulatory authority.
18.2 SDG&E shall notify the CCA immediately and the CCA shall notify SDG&E
immediately of any suspected unauthorized energy use. The Parties agree to
preserve any evidence of unauthorized energy use. Once unauthorized energy
use is suspected, SDG&E, in its sole discretion, may take any or all of the actions
permitted under SDG&E's applicable tariffs.
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Section 19: Not a Joint Venture
Unless specifically stated in this Agreement to be otherwise, the duties,
obligations, and liabilities of the Parties are intended to be several and not joint
or collective. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall ever be construed to
create an association, trust, partnership or joint venture or to impose a trust or
partnership duty, obligation, or liability on or with regard to either Party. Each
Party shall be liable individually and severally for its own obligations under this
Agreement.
Section 20: Conflicts Between this Agreement and SDG&E's Community Choice
Aggregation Tariff
Should a conflict exist or develop between the provisions of this Agreement and
SDG&E's community choice aggregation tariff, as approved by the CPUC, the
provisions of SDG&E's community choice aggregation tariff shall prevail.
Section 21: Amendments or Modifications
21.1 Except as provided in Section 22.2, no amendment or modification shall be made
to this Agreement, in whole or in part, except by an instrument in writing
executed by authorized representatives of the Parties, and no amendment or
modification shall be made by course of performance, course of dealing or usage
of trade.
21.2 This Agreement may be subject to such changes or modifications as the CPUC
may from time to time direct or necessitate in the exercise of its jurisdiction, and
the Parties may amend the Agreement to conform to changes directed or
necessitated by the CPUC. In the event the Parties are unable to agree on the
required changes or modifications to this Agreement, their dispute shall be
resolved in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 hereof or, in the
alternative, CCA may elect to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to
SDG&E, which shall be effective upon the receipt thereof. SDG&E retains the
right to unilaterally file with the CPUC, pursuant to the CPUC's rules and
regulations, an application for a change in SDG&E's rates, charges,
classification, service or rules, or any agreement relating thereto.
Section 22: Audits
22.1 SDG&E shall retain such specific records as may be required to support the
accuracy of meter data provided in SDG&E's consolidated billings. When the
CCA reasonably believes that errors related to metering or billing activity may
have occurred, the CCA may request the production of such documents as may
be required to verify the accuracy of such metering and consolidated billing.
Such documents shall be provided within ten (10) business days of such request.
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In the event the CCA, upon review of such documents, continues to believe that
the SDG&E's duty to accurately meter and provide consolidated billing for usage
has been breached, the CCA may direct that an audit be conducted. The CCA
shall designate their own employee representative or their contracted
representative to audit SDG&E's records.
22.2 Any such audit shall be undertaken by the CCA, or their contracted
representative at reasonable times without interference with SDG&E's business
operations, and in compliance with the SDG&E's security procedures. SDG&E
and the CCA agree to cooperate fully with any such audit.
22.3 Specific records to support the accuracy of meter data provided in the
consolidated billings may require examination of billing and metering support
documentation maintained by subcontractors. SDG&E shall include a similar
clause in its agreements with subcontractors reserving the right to designate their
own employee representative, or their contracted representative to audit records
related to consolidated billing to Community Choice Aggregation Customers.
22.4 The CCA will notify SDG&E in writing of any exception taken as a result of an
audit. SDG&E shall refund the amount of any undisputed exception to the CCA
within ten (10) days. If SDG&E fails to make such payment, SDG&E agrees to
pay interest, accruing monthly, at a rate equal to the prime rate plus two percent
(2%) of Bank of America NT&SA, San Francisco, or any successor institution, in
effect from time to time, but not to exceed the maximum contract rate permitted
by the applicable usury laws of the State of California. Interest will be computed
from the date of written notification of exceptions to the date SDG&E reimburses
the CCA for any exception. The cost of such audit shall be paid by the auditing
Party; provided, however, that in the event an audit verifies overcharges of five
percent (5%) or more, then PG&E shall reimburse the CCA for the cost of the
audit.
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22.5 This right to audit shall extend for a period of three (3) years following the date of
final payment under this Agreement. Each party and each subcontractor shall
retain all necessary records and documentation for the entire length of this audit
period.
Section 23: Miscellaneous
23.1 Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement: (a) any reference in this Agreement
to a section, subsection, attachment or similar term refers to the provisions of this
Agreement; (b) a reference to a section includes that section and all its
subsections; and (c) the words "include," "includes," and "including" when used in
this Agreement shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words
"without limitation." The Parties agree that the normal rule of construction to the
effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not
be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement
23.2 The provisions of this Agreement are for the benefit of the Parties and not for any
other person or third party beneficiary. The provisions of this Agreement shall not
impart rights enforceable by any person, firm or organization other than a Party or a
successor or assignee of a Party to this Agreement.
23.3 The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Agreement have been
inserted for convenience of reference only and shall in no way define, modify or
restrict any of the terms and provisions thereof.
23.4 Any waiver at any time by either Party of its rights with respect to a default under this
Agreement, or with respect to any other matter arising in connection with this
Agreement, shall not be deemed a waiver with respect to any other or subsequent
default or matter and no waiver shall be considered effective unless in writing.
23.5 Each Party shall be responsible for paying its own attorneys' fees and other costs
associated with this Agreement, except as provided in Sections 6 and 7 hereof. If a
dispute exists hereunder, the prevailing Party, as determined by the CPUC, or as
may otherwise be determined by the dispute resolution procedure contained in
Section 15 hereof, if used, or by a court of law, shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs.
23.6 To the extent that the CPUC has a right under then-current law to audit either
Party's compliance with this Agreement or other legal or regulatory requirements
pertaining to Community Choice Aggregation transactions, that Party shall
cooperate with such audits. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as an
admission by either Party with respect to the right of the CPUC to conduct such
audits or the scope thereof.
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23.7 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all rights of termination,
cancellation or other remedies in this Agreement are cumulative. Use of any
remedy shall not preclude any other remedy in this Agreement.
The Parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below, to be effective upon the
later date.
On Behalf of CCA
By:
Name: ____________ _
Title: -------------
Date:
Feb.20,2020
On Behalf of SDG&E
By:
Name: ------------
Tit I e:
Date:
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ATTACHMENT A
A. Definitions:
Billing Services -The consolidated billing services described in SDG&E's community choice
aggregation tariff which are provided by SDG&E.
Community Choice Aggregation Customer -An end-use customer located within SDG&E's
service territory who purchases Community Choice Aggregation Services through the CCA.
Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) -An entity that provides electric supply services to
Community Choice Aggregation customers within SDG&E's service territory. A CCA may also
provide certain energy efficiency and conservation programs to its Community Choice
Aggregation customers as provided for under SDG&E's tariffs.
CCA Charges -Charges for Community Choice Aggregation Services provided by the CCA.
SDG&E Charges -Charges (a) for services provided by SDG&E; or (b) which are energy-
related and which are approved by the CPUC or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(including any nonbypassable charges (such as Competition Transition Charges, Cost
Responsibility Surcharges, and any other nonbypassable charges adopted by a regulatory
body).
B. Contact Persons {Section 13.3):
Billing Services
SDG&E Contact: ----------------------
CCA Contact: -----------------------
C. Parties' Representatives {Section 15.1 ):
SDG&E Representative:
Contact Name -----------------
Business Address ----------------
CCA Representative:
Contact Name ________________ _
Business Address ----------------
Form 124-1000
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Attachment B
Clean Energy Alliance will become the Default Electric Provider in the cities of
-n Carlsbad and Del Mar (Effective May 2021)
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C"' ~ention Carlsbad and Del Mar Residents & Businesses
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II\.JMay 2021, Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) will replace San Diego Gas & Electric 0
(~G&E) as your default provider for the power generation portion of your
electric service. SDG&E will continue to deliver power to your home or business,
maintain the grid and all equipment, open and close accounts, provide billing
and collection of payments, and provide customer service and field service
(including during power outa&es). There will be no change to automatic
payments or level rate pay plans.
ENROLLMENT: Effective May 2021, CEA will become the default electric power
provider within the cities of Carlsbad and Del Mar. You will be automatically
enrolled in CEA's default program on that date.
If you would like to continue as an SDG&E customer for energy and do not want
to be automatically enrolled with CEA, you must opt out of the automatic
enrollment. To opt out, without penalty, you must call (###) ###-#### or visit
our website at www.XXXXXXX.org by XXXX. You may also call or visit our
website for additional information. You only need to take action if you want to
opt out and remain an SDG&E customer.
Si le gustarfa recibir este aviso en espaf\ol, visite www.XXXXXXX.org o Ila me(###)
###-####.
~ OUT: You have the right to opt out of CEA. If you decide to opt out and return
t~SDG&E after the 60-day opt out period, SDG&E will charge a one-time account
~cessing fee. By opting out, you will also be subject to SDG&E's then current
rates and terms and conditions of service. For details on SDG&E's rates and terms
and conditions, please visit SDG&E.com. You will not be charged any fees if you it out within the first 60 days after your automatic enrollment with CEA or if
~u cancel electric service altogether (for example, if you move). If you opt out,
I-> ~ will still be charged for all electricity you used before the transfer of electric
0 s-e?Vice. Accounts will be transferred on the day the electric meter is read and I->
c'Bhnot be transferred during the middle of a billing cycle. In order for your
request to be processed on your next meter read date, your request must be
received at least 5 business days prior to the date on which the meter is read. To
opt out, please call CEA or visit XXXXXXX.org. Have your electric bill handy so that
we can process the request.
BILLING: Each month, CEA customers receive a single monthly bill from SDG&E.
This bill includes all recent electric charges, including CEA's power generation
charges. For your convenience, SDG&E forwards the power generation portion
of the payment to CEA. SDG&E will continue to charge you for the transmission
and delivery services they provide.
FAILURE TO PAY: CEA may transfer your account back to SDG&E upon 14 calendar
days' written notice to you if you fail to pay any portion of the CEA charges on
your bill. If your service is transferred, you may be subject to additional
requirements by SDG&E.
CARE PROGRAM: If you are currently enrolled in the California Alternative Rates
for Energy (CARE) program, you will continue to receive all CARE benefits and
discounts upon enrollment in CEA. If you are interested in joining the CARE
program for low-income adults, please visit SDG&E.com
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: CEA electric generation rates can be
reviewed at XXXX.org or by calling(###)###-####. Any changes to CEA rates will
be adopted at duly noticed public meetings of the Clean Energy Alliance.
SDG&E also charges CEA customers authorized fees for delivering power to your
home or business and for providing other services. These components of your
electric bill are the same whether you buy electricity from CEA or SDG&E.