INTERRUPTIBLE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR PROGRAM

2024 OPT-IN / OPT-OUT ENROLLMENT FORM

Summary

Federal regulations require owners of generators to comply with emissions standards adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The standard is known as (EPA) 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ (“the RICE rule”) and took effect May 3, 2013. These rules impact reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) of all sizes, including generators participating in utility-sponsored demand side management programs.

It is every generation owner’s responsibility to review EPA’s RICE rules and ensure their generator(s) comply with the rules applicable to non-emergency engines. As a participant in BENCO’s Commercial and Industrial Interruptible Program, you have two options available to you: opt-in or opt-out.

Opt-In

The opt-in option confirms your intent to continue participation in BENCO’s Commercial and Industrial Interruptible Program. By selecting the opt-in option, you are confirming that for the annual period beginning June 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2025:

your generator shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations; and
you understand the generator owner obligations under BENCO’s Commercial and Industrial Interruptible Generator Program.

Opt-Out

The opt-out option allows you to discontinue participation in BENCO’s Commercial and Industrial Interruptible Program beginning on June 1, 2024. Selecting the opt-out option will remove your generator from all load control initiated by BENCO for one year. At the end of the opt-out year, you will have the option of returning to the program beginning June 1, 2025.

Participants who fail to sign this form by April 1, 2024 will automatically be removed from the program as of June 1, 2024 and ineligible to re-enroll until June 1, 2025.

OPTION SELECTION

Please indicate your intention to opt-in or opt-out to BENCO’s Commercial and Industrial Interruptible Program for the period June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 below:

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I choose to opt-in to the program for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025. I confirm that the generator(s) being used to participate in the program comply and shall remain in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations, including EPA's RICE rules, as well as all program requirements during this term.

Opt-In

I choose to opt-out of the program for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025. I understand that I will be exempt from all load control obligations and any associated billing credits will be eliminated.

Opt-Out

Acknowledge Agreement

By checking this box, I have read and understand the terms and conditions of the option selection of BENCO Electric Cooperative's Interruptible Commercial and Industrial Generator Program.