12.        Effective Term and Termination Rights

This Agreement becomes effective when executed by both Parties and shall continue in effect until terminated.  This Agreement may be terminated as follows: (a) DG Owner/Operator may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving the Cooperative at least sixty (60) days' written notice; (b) Cooperative may terminate upon failure by the DG Owner/Operator to generate energy from the Facilities within six (6) months after completion of the interconnection; (c) either Party may terminate by giving the other Party at least thirty (30) days prior written notice that the other Party is in default of any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement or the Rules or any rate schedule, tariff, regulation, contract, or policy of the Cooperative, so long as the notice specifies the basis for termination and there is opportunity to cure the default; (d) Cooperative may terminate by giving DG Owner/Operator at least sixty (60) days notice in the event that there is a material change in an applicable law, or any requirement of the Cooperative's wholesale electric suppliers or of any transmission utility, independent system operator or regional transmission organization having responsibility for the operation of any part of the System.

Both the Cooperative and the DG Owner/Operator shall be responsible for complying with the laws of the state of Illinois, and the Rules. The interconnection and services provided under this Agreement shall at all times be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Rules, which Rules are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. The Cooperative shall have the right to publish changes in any of the Rules at any time.

14.        Severability

If any portion or provision of this Agreement is held or adjudged for any reason to be invalid or illegal or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed separate and independent, and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

15.        Amendment

This Agreement may be amended only upon mutual agreement of the Parties, which amendment will not be effective until reduced to writing and executed by the Parties.

16.        Entirety of Agreement and Prior Agreements Superseded

This Agreement, including the Rules and all attached Exhibits and Facilities Schedules, which are expressly made a part hereof for all purposes, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties with regard to the interconnection of the facilities of the Parties at the Points of Interconnection expressly provided for in this Agreement.  The Parties are not bound by or liable for any statement, representation, promise, inducement, understanding, or undertaking of any kind or nature (whether written or oral) with regard to the subject matter hereof not set forth or provided for herein or in the DG Owner/Operator application, or other written information provided by the DG Owner/Operator in compliance with the Rules.  It is expressly acknowledged that the Parties may have other agreements covering other services not expressly provided for herein, which agreements are unaffected by this Agreement.

17.        Assignment

At any time during the term of this Agreement, the DG Owner/Operator may assign this Agreement to a corporation, an entity with limited liability or an individual (the "Assignee") to whom the DG Owner/Operator transfers ownership of the Facilities; provided that the DG Owner/Operator obtains the consent of the Cooperative in advance of the assignment. The Cooperative's consent will be based on a determination that the Assignee is financially and technically capable to assume ownership and/or operation of the Facilities, which will not be unreasonably withheld.  The company or individual to which this Agreement is assigned will be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the Facilities, and must agree in writing to be subject to all provisions of this Agreement. Cooperative may also assign the Agreement to another entity with the written approval of the DG Owner/Operator.

18.        Notices

Notices given under this Agreement are deemed to have been duly delivered if hand delivered or sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to:

          (a)        If to Cooperative:

       SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, Inc.

       585 Highway 142 South

       P.O. Box 251

       Eldorado, IL  62930

       Attn: President/CEO

         (b)        If to DG Owner/Operator:

       __________________________

       __________________________

       __________________________

The above-listed names, titles, and addresses of either Party may be changed by written notification to the other, notwithstanding Section 18.

Invoicing and payment terms for services associated with this Agreement shall be consistent with applicable Rules.

This Agreement is not intended to and does not create rights, remedies, or benefits of any character whatsoever in favor of any persons, corporations, associations, or entities other than the Parties, and the obligations herein assumed are solely for the use and benefit of the Parties.  This Agreement may not be assigned by the DG Owner/Operator without the prior written consent of the Cooperative as specified in Section 16. The failure of a Party to this Agreement to insist, on any occasion, upon strict performance of any provision of this Agreement will not be considered to waive the obligations, rights, or duties imposed upon the Parties.

The descriptive headings of the various articles and sections of this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and are to be afforded no significance in the interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which is deemed an original but all constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective duly authorized representatives.

SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative Inc.        [DG OWNER/OPERATOR NAME]

BY:        ______________________________              BY:        ___________________________

TITLE:        ______________________________        TITLE:        ___________________________

DATE:        ______________________________        DATE:        ___________________________

                                                                              EXHIBIT A

Facility Schedule No.                        Name of Point of Interconnection

       [Insert Facilities Schedule number and name for each Point of Interconnection]

  

[The following information is to be specified for each Point of Interconnection, if applicable]

1.        Name:

2.        Facilities location:

3.        Delivery voltage:

4.        Metering (voltage, location, losses adjustment due to metering location, and other:

5.        Normal Operation of Interconnection:

6.        One line diagram attached (check one):/__________ Yes /________ No

7.        Facilities to be furnished by Cooperative:

8.        Facilities to be furnished by DG Owner/Operator:

9.        Cost Responsibility:

10.        Control area interchange point (check one): /_________ Yes /_________ No

11.        Supplemental terms and conditions attached (check one): /_________ Yes /_________ No

12.        Cooperative rules for DG interconnection attached (check one): /_______ Yes / ______ No

SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative Inc.                   [DG OWNER/OPERATOR NAME]

BY:________________________________                 BY:_______________________________

TITLE:______________________________                TITLE:_____________________________

DATE:______________________________                DATE:_____________________________