Terms and Conditions for Qualified Reporting Entity Services
1. Definitions
- QRE (Qualified Reporting Entity): An entity approved by WREGIS to report generation data on behalf of a Generator Owner.
- WREGIS: Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System
- Generator Owner: The Customer who owns or operates the renewable energy facility.
- REC (Renewable Energy Certificate): A certificate representing the environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour of renewable energy generation.
2. Anvil Scope of Services
- Anvil will:
- Act as the QRE for the Generator Owner’s registered generating units.
- Collect, validate, and submit generation data to WREGIS in accordance with WREGIS Operating Rules.
- Ensure timely reporting of monthly generation data within WREGIS deadlines.
- Assist with data corrections and disputes as needed.
3. Customer Responsibilities
- The Generator Owner must:
- Ensure all generating units are properly registered with WREGIS and have revenue grade metering as required by WREGIS
- Provide accurate and complete metering data and access to necessary systems.
- Properly maintain and calibrate metering equipment to ensure continued data accuracy.
- Notify Anvil of any changes to facility operations or metering configurations.
- Review and approve submitted data within WREGIS timelines.
4. Data Submission and Validation
- Anvil will submit generation data within 60 business days following the end of each generation month or as specified by WREGIS Operating rules, barring any metering issues
- Generator Owners must review and approve data within 10 business days of WREGIS acceptance
- Disputes must be raised within 10 business days of data acceptance.
5. Fees and Payment
- Fees for QRE services will be outlined in a separate agreement or invoice.
- Payment terms are net 30 days from invoice date unless otherwise agreed upon.
6. Term and Termination
- This agreement remains in effect for the term specified in the quote or invoice provided to the Customer
- After the initial term, this agreement auto renews on an annual basis unless terminated by either party with 30 days written notice.
- Anvil or Customer may terminate the agreement immediately for breach of terms or failure to provide necessary data.
7. Confidentiality
- Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary data and information exchanged under this agreement.
8. Limitation of Liability
- Anvil shall not be liable for any consequential, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or enhanced damages, lost profits or revenues, or diminution in value.
- Anvil’s aggregate liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Customer for the QRE services.
9. Compliance
- Both parties agree to comply with all applicable WREGIS Operating Rules and regulatory requirements.
10. Dispute Resolution
- Any disputes will be resolved through good faith negotiations. If unresolved, disputes may be escalated to WREGIS or resolved through arbitration.
- These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA.
11. Data Usage
- The Customer grants Anvil the right to collect, use, and analyze data related to the Customer's energy
- Anvil may use this data to improve its products and services, conduct research, and for other business purposes.
- Anvil will ensure that any data used for these purposes is anonymized and aggregated to protect the Customer's privacy.
- The Customer may request access to their data and may opt-out of data collection by contacting Anvil Customer Support.
12. Force Majeure
- Definition of Force Majeure Events: Neither party shall be deemed to have breached any provision of this Agreement as a result of any delay, failure in performance, or interruption of service resulting directly or indirectly from:
- Natural Events: Acts of God, fires, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, storms, or other natural disasters
- Infrastructure and Technology Failures:
- WREGIS system outages, maintenance, or technical failures
- Network failures, internet service interruptions, or telecommunications outages
- Third-party metering equipment failures or communication system disruptions
- Power grid failures or utility outages affecting data collection systems
- Human and Governmental Actions:
- Acts of civil or military authorities, government orders, or regulatory changes
- Wars, terrorism, civil disturbances, riots, or embargoes
- Labor strikes or disputes affecting critical infrastructure or services
- Changes in WREGIS Operating Rules or procedures that prevent performance
- Other Circumstances Beyond Reasonable Control:
- Cyber attacks, security breaches, or malware affecting systems
- Pandemic or public health emergencies restricting operations
- Any other occurrences beyond the claiming party's reasonable control that cannot be overcome through the exercise of due diligence