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ORDER NO. PSC -2017 -0336 -PAA -EQ DOCKET NO. 20170072 -EQ PAGE 4 would have the same opportunity to purchase the EAs at the same terms and conditions as any other potential purchaser, and that the term "reasonable opportunity" does not rise to the level of a right of first refusal. We find that the inclusion of this section does not conflict with this Commission's intent. As agreed to by DEF at the July 13, 2017 Commission Conference, the revised amended standard offer contract filed on July 14, 2017, removes potential conflicting language that was originally proposed in Section 6.2. In addition, DEF has revised Section 11.4 to return Completion/Performance security deposits once certain conditions are met. Therefore, this version addresses the concerns expressed by this Commission at the July 13, 2017 Commission Conference. Interconnection Agreement The updated interconnection agreement contains two notable revisions. The first revision is a requirement that, in order to proceed with the project, the RF/QF must provide DEF with written notification of its intent to continue to the next study phase of the project after each previous study phase is completed, and also of its intent to proceed with construction. The second revision is a section noting DEF's right to limit the physical capacity of any RF/QF connection based on the results of static and dynamic testing. The type -and -strike format versions of the revised amended standard offer contract and associated rate schedule, as well as the updated interconnection agreement, are included as Attachment A of this Order. All of the changes made to DEF's tariff sheets are consistent with the updated avoided unit. Decision The provisions of DEF's revised amended. standard offer contract and associated rate schedule conform to all requirements of Rules 25-17.200 through 25-17.310, F.A.C. and address the concerns raised at the July 13, 2017 Commission Conference. The revised amended standard offer contract provides flexibility in the arrangements for payments so that a developer of renewable generation may select the payment stream best suited to its financial needs. The updated interconnection agreement provides the Utility an opportunity to limit the physical capacity of any new connection based on testing results. We find that the revisions to the rate schedule and standard offer contract, as well as the updated interconnection agreement shall be approved as filed. Based on the foregoing, it is ORDERED by the Florida Public Service Commission that Duke Energy Florida, LLC's, revised amended standard offer contract and associated rate schedule are approved as filed. It is further