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Solar, Wind or Hydro New Owner Acknowledgement

Applicant/Consumer hereby covenants and agrees to assume all risk of and liability for personal injuries (including death) and damage to property arising out of or caused by the operation of the System. Applicant/Consumer hereby covenants and agrees to secure liability insurance coverage as specified in SDCEA policy C-20, and indemnify, protect, defend and save harmless SDCEA, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims and demands for damages to property and injury or death to persons which may arise out of, or be related to, or caused by, the operation of the System or its interconnection to the SDCEA electrical system, except if caused solely by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of SDCEA as determined by a court of law. I, the undersigned, acknowledge that the energy produced by the equipment referred to herein shall primarily be used to offset part or all of my electric energy requirements at the same location and shall not be used to offset or provide credits for electric consumption at another location for me or any other consumer. If, in the opinion of the Association, the Consumer fails to meet the requirements of the Association including subsequent operation of the Generating System in a non-qualifying manner, the Association will no longer be obligated to operate in parallel and purchase any capacity and energy made available and may notify the Consumer to disconnect the Generating System from the Association's system. I have read and understand the Association’s Net Metering Service Requirements. I understand and can demonstrate that the System will be capably operated, maintained, and repaired. I understand and agree that I am required to notify SDCEA if I make any modifications to my System, including but not limited to an increase in capacity. I understand and agree that additional inspections and approvals will be required if I modify my System. I understand that the net meter and the production meter will be owned and maintained by SDCEA. I further understand that the disconnect switch and meter socket housing will be owned by me, the undersigned, and all equipment shall be installed in a location that remains accessible to SDCEA personnel. I authorize SDCEA employees to enter my property at reasonable times under non-emergency circumstances or at any time day or night during outages or other emergencies. For more information about Net Metering at SDCEA: Net Metering Department 719-395-4640 or email: netmetering@myelectric.coop.

Business account voting eligibility

Only the account holder(s) named above will be allowed to vote on behalf of this business in cooperative elections. To update or change account holder information after this account is activated, please contact our office.

TERMS OF SERVICE

(No construction required)

Under the provisions of the bylaws and articles of incorporation, anyone receiving electric service from Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (hereinafter called the “Association”) will be considered a member of the Association and will be assigned a member number. The undersigned (hereinafter called the “Applicant”) hereby applies for electric service and agrees to purchase electric energy from the Association under the following terms and conditions.

The Applicant agrees as follows:

• To pay the Association for electric service, including applicable fees and/or service availability or other charges, at rates to be determined in accordance with the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of this Association, each month on or before the due date as it appears on the bill. When the Applicant fails to pay any such bills on or before said due date, the Association may discontinue service after giving ten (10) days’ notice in writing to the Applicant at the address on file with the Association. Applicant hereby acknowledges that the Association will assess a late fee on accounts not paid on or before the due date and charges for disconnect and reconnection of service if such occurs and that the Association does not re‐connect meters outside of normal business hours.
• To cause the Applicant’s premises to be wired in accordance with appropriate building code for all new construction and remodeling. Applicant understands that the Association’s responsibility for wiring does not extend beyond its meter socket.
• To comply with and be bound by all provisions of the certificate of incorporation, bylaws, and other policies, rules, and regulations as required by law or adopted by the Association from time to time. The undersigned hereby acknowledges that the first month’s billing will include a service charge to help defray the costs of establishing the account.
• To allow duly authorized representatives of the Association permission to enter the Applicant’s property at all reasonable times, without notice, to inspect and maintain the facilities owned by the Association.
• To allow duly authorized representatives of the Association permission to enter the Applicant’s property, without notice, at any time day or night in the case of outages or emergencies.
• To give the easements needed for the Association to provide service to the Applicant and neighboring properties.
• To provide prompt written notice to the Association of any change of address. Continuity of service – The Association shall use reasonable diligence to provide a constant and uninterrupted supply of electric power and energy; but if such should fail or be interrupted, or becomes defective through act of God, governmental authority, action of the elements, public enemy, accident, strike, labor trouble, required maintenance work, plant additions, action to protect public or employee safety, mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear, power supply, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Association, the Association shall not be liable under the provisions of this Agreement.

This agreement shall constitute a binding agreement and shall continue in force until service is terminated. Notice must be given to the Association by Applicant for service to be terminated without assessment of late fees and/or disconnect fees.

Joint membership ‐ Any two or more consumers, including husband and wife, may apply for joint membership. Each membership is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote. In the case of a joint membership, all parties listed on the membership bear the responsibilities of membership and any one of the parties listed on the membership may vote.

Bylaws, rates and policies are available for review online at www.myelectric.coop. I may request a printed copy of these documents by contacting customer service.

Authorization to Contact by Phone

I am advised that the Association may contact me by automatic telephone dialing system, artificial or prerecorded voice, text message or other form of written notice or audible communication for business purposes including the delivery of account notices and notifications of planned or emergency outages. By signature of this membership application and by providing a telephone number in this section of this document, I authorize the Association to contact me for said purposes at the following telephone number:

Four-digit PIN

When you call our office to make inquiries about your account, we will ask you to verify your identity by providing your PIN or other account information such as service address, phone number, etc. Please retain a copy of this agreement and your PIN.

Share your PIN with all members of your household who may contact us about this account. You must provide your PIN if you wish to do business with us by phone.

Deposit Acknowledgement

Once this information is reviewed and an account number assigned, you will receive information about how to log in and pay your deposit.

A security deposit is required to begin service on new accounts unless the prepay option has been selected. Security deposits are equal to the billing estimate of 3 months’ usage or $250, whichever is greater. Prepay requires a minimum initial purchase of $50.