PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDERS Existing Business, New Business and Custom Business Solutions Programs INTRODUCTION Washington Gas is pleased to partner with local Service Providers to promote energy efficiency services to our business customers. Service Providers help raise awareness of our energy efficiency programs and inform customers about the opportunities and rebates available. Participating Service Providers include contractors, distributors, energy service companies (ESCOs), architects and engineers (A&E), and other companies that provide energy efficiency services to commercial and industrial customers. If your provides these services and wishes to submit applications for incentives on behalf of your business customers, you can do so by registering as a Service Provider. Your company must submit a Service Provider application and wait for approval prior to submitting applications for the Existing Business, New Business Construction and Custom Business Solutions Programs. Companies performing installation services for the Existing Business Program must also submit a Service Provider application and wait for approval. HOW TO APPLY Please visit the Application Center to submit an online application. Select whether you are applying to become a Commercial and/or Residential Service Provider. You will then be required to agree to the Terms and Conditions. You will then enter all required information, including contact information and general company information. If your company provides installation services, you will be required to enter additional information, including equipment serviced, license numbers and expiration dates, and expiration dates. (See below for specific license and insurance requirements.) After you click continue, you will need to upload copies of all required licenses and the certificate of insurance. Washington Gas will notify the applicant when the application has been approved. Only one application should be submitted per company. The person completing the application will be considered the account administrator and will be responsible for: ☑ Updating contact information as necessary ☑ Maintaining current license and insurance requirements, if applicable

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Service Providers that provide installation services must upload copies of all required licenses to the online Service Provider application. License information, including license number, name, and expiration date will be entered on the application prior to uploading the licenses. Expired licenses will not be accepted. Service Providers are expected to maintain current licenses and update the Service Provider application as necessary. Service Providers will be notified when licenses are nearing their expiration dates and will be required to upload the renewed licenses to continue participating in the program. Equipment Installed/Serviced License(s) Required Maryland State Gas Fitter (Master) Furnaces and Maryland State HVACR (Master or Master Restricted) Maryland State Gas Fitter (Master) and/or Boilers & Boiler Reset Controls Maryland State Plumber (Master) and/or Maryland State HVACR (Master or Master Restricted) Maryland State Gas Fitter (Master) Water Heaters and/or Maryland State Plumber (Master)

Kitchen Appliances, Gas Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Maryland State Gas Fitter (Master) Gas-Modulating Valve, Gas-Fired Pool Heater

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Companies that provide installation services must upload copies of the required certificate of insurance to the online Service Provider application. Expiration dates of insurance policies will be entered on the application prior to uploading the certificate of insurance.

Insurance Description Program Requirement

Commercial General Liability Amount not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence

Statutory Worker’s Compensation in accordance with Maryland Worker’s Compensation state and local requirements TERMS AND CONDITIONS A Washington Gas Service Provider Applicant (“Applicant”) must complete the online Service Provider Application. If the Application is approved, Applicant will be known as a “Service Provider” and the approval will be effective as of the date of the Application Approval Notice sent via and will be effective for a term of one (1) year. Washington Gas has the right to reject the Service Provider Application, suspend and/or end Service Provider’s participation at any time, in its sole discretion, by notifying Service Provider in writing of that decision. Service Provider agrees to the Terms and Conditions contained herein. 1. No Affiliation with Washington Gas: Service Provider is not a contractor, subcontractor, or agent of Washington Gas. Washington Gas will have no liability for claims of any kind, whether based on contract, tort (including negligence and strict liability), or otherwise, for any loss or damage sustained or incurred by any third party relating to Service Provider’s Application or the performance of services related to, or participation by Service Provider in, any Washington Gas Maryland Energy Savings Program (each, a “Program”). Service Provider hereby releases Washington Gas from all liability for such claims. Service Provider will, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Washington Gas and its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, employers, and representatives from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses (including attorney's fees and costs), and liabilities arising out of or based upon property damage or bodily injury to any person caused by or related to Service Provider’s performance of services related to, or participation by Service Provider in, any Program. 2. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions: Service Provider will offer and provide the services to Washington Gas’ customers in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and any additional terms and conditions of the applicable Program. 3. Validity of Supporting Documentation: Service Provider certifies that any and all licenses, insurance documents, and any other supporting documents submitted in connection with the Application or any Program were provided by the appropriate state or local jurisdiction, listed insurance company, or other appropriate body. Service Provider acknowledges that it is Service Provider’s responsibility to maintain all licenses, insurance documents (and insurance amounts reflected in the insurance documents submitted with the Application), and other supporting documents so submitted, and to update these documents before the documents’ respective expiration dates. Failure to maintain proper and current licensing, insurance, and other supporting documents will prevent the Service Provider from submitting any new applications or performing any new services related to any Program until any supporting document issues are resolved. 4. Advertising: Except as otherwise permitted herein, Service Provider will not refer to Washington Gas, or any company affiliated with Washington Gas, in any advertising or other publication in connection with Service Provider's participation in any Program or performed by Service Provider related to any Programs without the prior written approval of Washington Gas. Except as otherwise permitted herein, Service Provider will not, either directly or indirectly, publish or disclose any photographs, images, logos, or copyrighted or trademark protected information of Washington Gas or its affiliates, or use such information for the benefit of itself or any other person or entity without the prior written consent of Washington Gas. 5. Expulsion from Program: Washington Gas will not tolerate misrepresentation of information stated on the Application or future Program Applications. Service Providers found to have intentionally misrepresented information or who have violated these Terms and Conditions or any additional terms and conditions of the applicable Program will be subject to restricted Program participation, at Washington Gas’ sole discretion. 6. Obligations Between the Parties: Service Provider acknowledges that by being selected by a customer to provide services to such customer related to a Program, does not make Service Provider an agent, contractor or subcontractor of Washington Gas. Washington Gas will have no obligation to maintain, remove, or perform any work whatsoever on the energy-savings measures installed. Washington Gas will have no liability for Service Provider's failure to perform, for failure of the energy-savings measures to function, for any damage to the customer's premises caused by Service Provider, or for any and all damages to property or injuries to persons caused by the energy-savings measures. 7. Program Offer and Eligibility: Incentives are available to all commercial, industrial, governmental and institutional customers who pay the EmPOWER Maryland Charge for the purchase and installation of qualifying energy‐savings equipment in the Washington Gas Maryland service territory. Incentives are offered on a first‐come, first‐served basis and are subject to eligibility of the project, customer, and selected Service Provider and/or installation contractor or vendor (if applicable). Incentives are dependent upon availability of funds and the of incentives across the Washington Gas territory.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS (continued) 8. Approval and Verification: All projects require pre-approval. No amount of existing equipment may be removed and no project‐ related energy‐savings equipment may be contracted for, purchased or installed prior to the date specified on the Washington Gas pre‐approval email. Pre-approval commitments are valid for up to six (6) months for Existing Business projects and up to twelve (12) months for New Business Construction and Custom Business Solutions projects from the date of the pre-approval email that is issued to the customer of record. Washington Gas reserves the right to verify transactions. Washington Gas reserves the right to stop pre‐approving energy‐savings applications for any reason, at any time, without notice. Washington Gas is not obligated to pre‐approve any application for an incentive that may cause Washington Gas to exceed its program budget. Washington Gas reserves the right to exclude any proposed energy‐savings measures based on analysis. Incomplete applications will be cancelled. 9. Proof of Purchase: An itemized invoice must be submitted post‐installation detailing the new equipment purchased and installed. The invoice must indicate the date of purchase, project location address, full model numbers of equipment installed at the project site and installed equipment quantity. 10. Inspection: Washington Gas reserves the right to have reasonable access to the facility for its staff or representatives to conduct pre and/or post inspections of the existing or installed equipment prior to granting pre-approval or final approval. 11. Compliance: All projects must comply with all federal, state and local codes. Washington Gas reserves the right to request and receive permits as a condition of incentive payment. All equipment must be new. Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for incentives. Existing equipment must meet specification requirements and be operating prior to submitting the application form. 12. Removal of Equipment: The customer agrees to remove and dispose of the equipment being replaced by the energy‐savings measures in accordance with all legal requirements. The customer agrees not to install any of the removed equipment in the Washington Gas service territory or anywhere in the State of Maryland. 13. Payment: The incentive check will be mailed within 6-8 weeks after the project receives payment approval via email. The customer may assign the incentive payment to a Service Provider or other third party (if allowed). Only one incentive will be granted per application. Only one application can be submitted for the same equipment. Incentives granted to Service Providers or other market providers cannot also be claimed by end‐use customers. Washington Gas will authorize payment upon the application’s final review and approval should funds be available. Washington Gas is not responsible for any misinformation supplied by a Service Provider relating to the amount and/or conditions of the actual incentive. Washington Gas will not pay incentives for efficiency products or services that are mislabeled or misrepresented by Service Providers regarding incentive qualifications. The rebate paid will not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. 14. Customer Tax Obligation: The customer or designated incentive recipient is responsible for declaring and paying any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes that may be owed on any program incentive payment. 15. Publicity: Washington Gas reserves the right to publicize the customer’s participation in this program. 16. Washington Gas / Program Logo: The customer may not use the Washington Gas or program name or logo in any , advertising or promotional materials without prior written permission from Washington Gas. 17. Evaluation and Verification: Any customer receiving an incentive payment may be contacted by an evaluator to verify service/equipment installation or be asked to complete a written, oral or electronic survey. The customer agrees, for a period of three years after the final incentive payment, to allow Washington Gas or its assigned contractor to conduct on‐site inspections to verify that the qualified measures or higher efficiency equipment is installed, and to conduct other measurement and verification activities to assess the amount of energy‐savings achieved. Such activities may require the installation of energy‐monitoring equipment. 18. Changes to the Program: Washington Gas may change the program and/or the Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. Under such circumstances, the customer is not entitled to any program benefits in excess of those approved prior to such action by Washington Gas. Submission of a completed application does not entitle the customer to program participation or guarantee payment. Entitlement to program benefits can only occur after Washington Gas has a customer‐signed application, has reviewed the application, and has granted pre‐approval and/or final approval as required by Washington Gas. Pre‐approved applications will be processed to completion under the Terms and Conditions in effect at the time of Washington Gas’ pre‐approval. Washington Gas reserves the right to delay or deny payments to pre‐approved applications if it may result in exceeding the program budget. 19. Energy Benefits: Washington Gas is entitled to 100 percent of the energy benefits associated with the energy‐savings measures, excluding the value of energy cost savings realized by the customer. The customer agrees to provide Washington Gas with such further documentation as Washington Gas may request to confirm its of such benefits.

Page 3 1/1/2021 TERMS AND CONDITIONS (continued) 20. Service Provider/Vendor Selection: Washington Gas acknowledges that the customer may select any Service Provider, installation contractor, or other market provider to submit applications on the customer’s behalf or perform the work proposed by this application, even after the application is submitted to Washington Gas. The customer, Service Provider and/or contractor acknowledges that Washington Gas has the right to restrict or prohibit specific Service Providers, installation contractors, or other market providers from program participation based on inability to register for the program or to meet minimum designated program requirements, demonstrated instances of unsatisfactory quality of workmanship, ‐related matters or any other reason deemed necessary by Washington Gas. Washington Gas reserves the right to request and be provided with any and all current and applicable business licenses and/or construction permits as required by the State of Maryland or its counties as well as a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with designated minimum coverage amounts as required by Washington Gas from any party directly or indirectly supporting the customer’s participation in this application, including the customer’s employees or representatives if installation is being performed by the customer or its designated contractor. Expired licenses, Certificates of Insurance, and/or permits will not be accepted. Failure to provide Washington Gas with this request may result in cancellation of this application and denial of incentives. 21. No Warranties: Neither Washington Gas nor its consultants endorse, guarantee or warrant any particular Service Provider or other market provider, manufacturer, product, labor or system by offering this program, and Washington Gas and its consultants provide no warranties, expressed or implied, for any products or services. The Customer’s reliance on warranties is limited to any warranties that may arise from, or be provided by Service Providers, installation contractors, manufacturers, or other market providers, etc. The customer acknowledges that neither Washington Gas nor any of its consultants are responsible for assuring that the design, engineering and construction of the facility or that the installation of the energy‐savings equipment is proper or complies with any particular laws (including patent laws), codes or standards. WASHINGTON GAS DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE RESULTS TO BE ACHIEVED BY THE ENERGY‐ SAVINGS MEASURES OR THE ADEQUACY OR SAFETY OF SUCH MEASURES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 22. Limitation of Liability: Washington Gas’ sole liability is limited to paying the properly qualified incentives specified herein. Neither Washington Gas nor any of its affiliates or consultants shall be liable to the customer or any other party for any indirect, consequential or incidental damages, regardless of the theory of recovery, caused by or arising from any activities associated with this program. 23. Right to Refuse: Washington Gas and its consultants and contractors have the right to refuse service when confronted by a customer acting inappropriately or when facing a situation deemed potentially unsafe or harmful to health or wellbeing, as may be determined by Washington Gas, its consultants or contractors in their sole discretion. For greater clarity, “Inappropriate” includes but is not limited to the following: unreasonable demands for service, personally threatening or offensive language, threatening or erratic behavior and personal contact. Washington Gas and its consultants and contractors reserve the right to exclude any premises, or vicinity therein, deemed potentially unsafe or harmful to health or wellbeing.

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