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Power purchase agreements operate as the main source of guaranteed revenue for both traditional and renewable power generation facilities. Because power generation facilities are often financed with non-recourse debt, lenders will pay close attention to the terms of a facility’s power purchase agreement before providing financing. This drafting checklist highlights certain key issues and raises points counsel should consider when drafting and negotiating a power purchase agreement.

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