RFP issued by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority seeking a vendor to design, engineer, procure, install, operate, and maintain a battery energy storage system (BESS) at San Diego International Airport. The RFP outlines project requirements, evaluation criteria, contract terms, utility interconnection considerations, and opportunities to reduce electricity costs and demand charges through energy storage deployment.
Denver Community Solar Garden Third-Party Lease RFQ/RFP (2017)
This RFQ/RFP solicits proposals to develop, operate, and maintain a community solar garden on city-owned property in Denver, Colorado through a third-party lease agreement. The document outlines project requirements, contractor qualifications, proposal submission procedures, and evaluation criteria. Cities can use this resource as an example of procuring community solar projects on municipal land through a third-party ownership and lease structure.
CPS Energy Community Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) RFP (2018)
This RFP solicits proposals for the development, ownership, operation, and maintenance of up to 5 MW of community solar generation under a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CPS Energy. The document outlines project requirements, proposal evaluation criteria, contract terms, and submission requirements. Cities and utilities can use this resource as an example of how to structure a community solar procurement and PPA solicitation.
NY Green Bank RFP for Construction and Aggregation-to-Term Financing for Community Distributed Generation Solar Projects with Energy Storage (2018)
This RFP seeks proposals for construction and aggregation-to-term financing for portfolios of community distributed generation (CDG) solar projects, including projects paired with energy storage. The solicitation outlines financing structures designed to reduce transaction costs, standardize project development, and expand access to private capital for distributed energy resources. Cities can use this resource to understand how green banks and public financing institutions support community solar deployment, energy storage integration, and scalable clean energy investment.
National Grid: Request for Proposal for Non- Wires Alternative Solutions (2017)
This RFP solicits market-based non-wires alternative (NWA) solutions to address projected electric system constraints in Old Forge, New York. The document outlines project goals, evaluation criteria, and proposal requirements for distributed energy resources, demand response, energy efficiency, storage, and other alternatives that could defer or replace traditional transmission and distribution infrastructure investments. Cities and utilities can use this resource as an example of how to structure competitive solicitations for grid modernization and distributed energy solutions.
City of Minneapolis-Request for Information for Electricity from Renewable Generation Sources (2019)
RFI issued by the City of Minneapolis in 2019 to explore renewable electricity procurement options capable of meeting 100% renewable energy goals for both municipal operations and community-wide electricity use. The document outlines the city’s objectives, including additionality, local generation, affordability, workforce development, and long-term contracting considerations. Other local governments can use this RFI as a model for assessing renewable energy market opportunities, engaging potential suppliers, and shaping procurement strategies that align with ambitious clean energy and community-benefit goals.
City of Houston 30 MW Renewable Energy PPA RFP (2014)
Request for proposals issued by the City of Houston for a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to procure up to 30 MW of renewable energy. The RFP outlines project requirements, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and proposal submission procedures for renewable energy developers seeking to supply electricity to the city under a long-term agreement.
City of Houston – Supply of Electricity and Related Services RFP
Example municipal electricity procurement RFP from the City of Houston covering citywide electricity supply, evaluation criteria, contracting requirements, and vendor selection processes. Useful for cities developing or updating energy supply solicitations.
GRID Alternatives/ Denver Housing Authority- 2MW DC Solar Garden RFP
Request for proposals for equipment, engineering, and installation services for a 2 MW DC Community Solar Garden project owned by the Denver Housing Authority. Includes project scope, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, pricing, and partnership requirements.
CPS Energy RFP for 2023 Community Solar
CPS Energy’s Community Solar Program RFP provides an example of how utilities can procure community solar projects. The solicitation includes project requirements, PPA terms, evaluation criteria, community impact considerations, customer administration requirements, and renewable energy credit (REC) provisions that can inform future community solar procurements.