EX-10 41 filename41.htm EX-10.60

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Exhibit 10.60

Execution Version

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED

MASTER ENERGY SERVER PURCHASE and SERVICES AGREEMENT

This FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER ENERGY SERVER PURCHASE and SERVICES AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of May 5, 2015, by and between BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Seller”), and 2013B ESA PROJECT COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Buyer”). The Seller and the Buyer shall be referred to individually herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings provided in the Amended and Restated Master Energy Server Purchase and Services Agreement, dated as of September 25, 2013, as amended by the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Energy Server Purchase and Services Agreement, dated as of March 28, 2014, as further amended by the Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Energy Server Purchase and Services Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2014, and as further amended by the Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Energy Server Purchase and Services Agreement, effective as of October 24, 2014, in each case, by and between the Parties (as so amended, the “MESPSA”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the MESPSA as more fully set forth in this Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in this Amendment, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to amend the MESPSA as follows:

AGREEMENT

 

1. Amendments.

 

  a. The following definition of the capitalized term “2015 ESA” is inserted into Section 1.1 in the appropriate alphabetical location:

““2015 ESA” means 2015 ESA Project Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.”

 

  b. The following definition of the capitalized term “Assignment and Assumption Agreement #3” is inserted into Section 1.1 in the appropriate alphabetical location:

““Assignment and Assumption Agreement #3” means the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, effective as of December 17, 2014, by and between 2015 ESA, as assignor, and the Buyer, as assignee, executed in connection with the [***] PPA.”

 

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  c. The definition of the capitalized term “PPA” set forth in Section 1.1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following text:

““PPA” means collectively

(i) that certain Energy System Use Agreement No. 20130430.072.C, dated as of May 15, 2013, by and between Pacific Bell Telephone Company (“Pac Bell”) and the Buyer (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Energy System Use Agreement No. 20130430.072.C, effective as of May 15, 2013, by and between Pac Bell and the Buyer, and as may be further amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), which was partially assigned by the Buyer to 2012 ESA, pursuant to that certain Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of July 5, 2013 (the “PPA E/G Assignment”), and which PPA E/G Assignment has been terminated pursuant to a termination agreement;

(ii) that certain Energy System Use Agreement No. 20130430.076.C, dated as of May 15, 2013, by and between Pac Bell and the Buyer, as may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time;

(iii) that certain Energy System Use Agreement No. 20130430.078.C, dated as of May 15, 2013, by and between AT&T Corp. and the Buyer (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Energy System Use Agreement No. 20130430.078.C, effective as of May 15, 2013, as further amended by Amendment No. 2 to Energy System Use Agreement No. 20130430.078.C, effective as of October 24, 2014, in each case, by and between AT&T Corp. and Buyer, and as may be further amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), which was partially assigned by the Buyer to 2012 ESA pursuant to the PPA E/G Assignment, and which PPA E/G Assignment has been terminated pursuant to a termination agreement;

(iv) that certain Energy System Use Agreement No. 20130403.076.C, dated as of May 15, 2013 (“PPA-C”), by and between AT&T Corp. and 2012 ESA (as amended by that certain Acknowledgement and Consent Regarding Assignment and Amendment, effective as of May 15, 2013, by and between AT&T Corp. and 2012 ESA, and as may be further amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), which was assigned by 2012 ESA to the Buyer pursuant to that certain Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of July 5, 2013 (the “PPA B/C Assignment”), which PPA B/C Assignment has been terminated pursuant to a termination agreement and which PPA-C has been assigned by 2012 ESA to the Buyer pursuant to the Assignment and Assumption Agreement #1;

 

 

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(v) that certain Energy System Use Agreement, dated as of July 24, 2013, by and between [***] and ESU Company, as may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time (the “[***] PPA”), which the [***] PPA was assigned by ESU Company to the Buyer pursuant to the Assignment and Assumption Agreement #2;

(vi) that certain Energy System Use Agreement, dated as of October 24, 2014, by and between [***] and the Buyer, as may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time (the “[***] PPA”); and

(vii) that certain Energy Services and License Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2014, by and between the [***] and 2015 ESA, as amended by the Amendment No. 1 to Energy Services and License Agreement, by and between [***] and the Buyer, effective as of December 17, 2014, and as may be further amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time (the “[***] PPA”), which [***] PPA was assigned by 2015 ESA to the Buyer pursuant to Assignment and Assumption Agreement #3.

 

  d. Section 4.8(d) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following text:

“(d) Without affecting the generality of Sections 4.8(a) and 4.8(b), Seller shall perform on behalf of Buyer all of Buyer’s obligations as they relate to the preparation of each relevant Site and the purchase, installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of all parts of each Facility under each of the following clauses:

(i) of each PPA except for the [***] PPA and the [***] PPA:

(1) Section 1.2 – requirements for site layout and modifications for installation, as agreed with the PPA Customer;

(2) Section 1.3(a) – requirement for the Buyer to relocate the systems to an alternative site;

(3) Section 1.4 – requirement for removal of Bloom Systems;

(4) Sections 2.3, 5.1 and 5.2 – administration and billing including any State Incentive Program management;

 

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(5) Section 3.2 – metering installation and maintenance obligations;

(6) Sections 3.3 and 4.5 – natural gas interconnection infrastructure obligations;

(7) Section 7.1(a) – health and safety obligations;

(8) Section 9.3 – the requisite standards applicable to installation of the system;

(9) Section 9.4 – the IP infringement warranty given by the Buyer;

(10) Section 12.1(a)(iii) – SGIP Performance Warranty (if applicable);

(11) Section 16.2 – the IP indemnification given by the Buyer;

(12) Article 17 – the insurance requirements applicable to the Buyer;

(13) Section 18.12 – the prohibition on offshore work;

(14) Section 18.14 – the requirements that apply to entry onto property owned or controlled by the PPA Customer;

(15) Section 18.16 – the plant and work rules requirements that apply while on the premises of the PPA Customer;

(16) Section 18.17 – the method of procedure obligations;

(17) Section 18.18 – Quality Assurance obligations; and

(18) Section 19.1 – on-site services obligations with respect to Buyer’s personnel.

(ii) of the [***] PPA:

(1) Section 1.3 – requirements for site change prior to commencement of installation, as agreed with the PPA Customer;

(2) Section 1.4(a) – requirement for the Buyer to relocate the systems to an alternative site;

(3) Sections 1.6, 1.7(a) and 12.1(b) – requirement for removal of Bloom Systems;

 

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(4) Section 2.2 – requirement for installation of Bloom Systems;

(5) Sections 2.3, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.4 – administration and billing including any State Incentive Program management;

(6) Section 3.2 – metering installation and maintenance obligations;

(7) Sections 3.3 and 4.5 – natural gas interconnection infrastructure obligations;

(8) Section 5.6 – maintenance of records;

(9) Section 6.1 – operation and maintenance obligations;

(10) Section 6.2 – obligations to notify regarding malfunctions and System Emergencies (as defined in the [***] PPA);

(11) Section 6.3 – obligations to correct or cause to be corrected conditions that cause a System Emergency (as defined in the [***] PPA);

(12) Section 7.1(a) – health and safety obligations;

(13) Section 7.1(b) – installation and maintenance obligations;

(14) Section 7.1(d) – obligations to notify regarding damage or loss to a System;

(15) Section 9.2 – the requisite standards applicable to installation of the system;

(16) Section 16.2 – the IP indemnification given by the Buyer; and

(17) Section 17.1 – Buyer insurance requirements.

(iii) of the [***] PPA, each section that includes obligations similar to those set forth in the PPA sections referenced in Section 4.8(d)(i) or Section 4.8(d)(ii), above.”

 

  e. Exhibit C is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the revised version of Exhibit C, attached hereto as Annex A.

 

2. Ratification. The MESPSA, as amended hereby, is in all respects ratified and confirmed and shall be and remain in full force and effect. All references to the MESPSA in any other document or instrument shall be deemed to mean such MESPSA as amended by this Amendment.

 

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3. Amendments. No amendment, modification, termination or waiver of any provision of this Amendment shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and duly executed by the Parties.

 

4. Enforceability. This Amendment shall be enforceable by and binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

 

5. Governing Law. THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE DEEMED MADE AND PREPARED AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS THEREOF WHICH MAY REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAW OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION (OTHER THAN SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK).

 

6. Counterparts and Facsimile Execution. This Amendment may be executed and delivered (including by “portable document format”) in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and delivered to each other Party, it being understood that all Parties need not sign the same counterpart. Signatures of the Parties transmitted by electronic mail shall be deemed to be their original signatures for all purposes.

 

7. Severability. If any term or other provision of this Amendment is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced by any rule of applicable law, or public policy, all other terms and provisions of this Amendment shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated herein are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Party has caused this Amendment to be signed on its behalf effective as of the date first written above.

 

BUYER:     SELLER:

2013B ESA PROJECT COMPANY, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

   

BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION,

a Delaware corporation

By:   LOGO     By:   LOGO
 

 

     

 

Name:   William E. Brockenborough     Name:   William H. Kurtz
Title:   Vice President and Secretary     Title:   Chief Commercial Officer

 

[Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated

Master Energy Server Purchase and Services Agreement]


ANNEX A

Exhibit C

Facilities

 

Site

No.

  

PPA Customer

  

Address

  

City

  

State

  

Size

(kW)

    

Applicable Energy

System Use

Agreement No.

1    Pac Bell    [***]    Los Angeles    CA      [***]      [***]
2    Pac Bell    [***]    Gardena    CA      [***]      [***]
4    Pac Bell    [***]    Fairfield    CA      [***]      [***]
5    [***]    [***]    New London    CT      [***]      [***]
6    [***]    [***]    Waterbury    CT      [***]      [***]
7    AT&T Corp.    [***]    Meriden    CT      [***]      [***]
8    AT&T Corp.    [***]    Sherman Oaks    CA      [***]      [***]
9    [***]    Bloomington       CA      [***]      [***]
10    [***]    Pasadena       CA      [***]      [***]
              

 

 

    
            [***]      [***]     
              

 

 

    

 

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