Request for Energy Proposals (RFEP) issued by Montgomery County, Maryland seeking a third-party developer to install, own, operate, finance, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems on county facilities. The County would purchase the electricity generated through a power purchase agreement (PPA) structure, supporting local clean energy deployment and county climate goals.
Montgomery County Cooperative Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) RFREP (2015)
This cooperative solicitation from Montgomery County, Maryland sought renewable energy certificates (RECs) on behalf of the County and participating local government agencies. The RFREP outlines procurement requirements, REC eligibility criteria, environmental attributes, reporting requirements, and pricing structures. The document provides an example of how local governments can aggregate demand and use cooperative procurement to purchase renewable energy attributes and support clean energy goals.
Montgomery County Microgrids on County Facilities RFEP (2014)
This RFP from Montgomery County, Maryland sought public-private partners to develop, own, and operate microgrids on county facilities. The solicitation focused on improving resilience at critical public facilities through the deployment of distributed energy resources, including on-site generation, energy storage, and combined heat and power systems. The document provides an example of how local governments can procure microgrids and other distributed energy solutions through innovative public-private partnership models.
Tennessee Valley Authority 2019 Renewable Energy RFP
This RFP provides an example of how a utility can procure large-scale renewable energy resources through competitive solicitation. The document outlines requirements for renewable energy projects, proposal evaluation criteria, pricing and financial information, project execution plans, and power purchase agreement (PPA) considerations. Utilities, local governments, and other large energy buyers can use this resource as a reference when designing renewable energy procurements that seek new generation capacity, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and renewable energy projects paired with battery energy storage systems.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative 2 MW / 4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System RFP (2017)
This RFP provides an example of how a utility can procure a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) through a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract. The document includes project specifications, evaluation criteria, contractor qualifications, ownership cost considerations, operations and maintenance requirements, and procurement procedures. Utilities, municipalities, airports, and other large energy users can use this resource as a reference when developing solicitations for battery storage projects intended to improve grid reliability, reduce costs, support renewable energy integration, and meet energy resilience goals.
Request for Qualifications: Independent Power Producer for Solar Energy in Seychelles (2015)
RFQ issued by the Seychelles Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change to identify and prequalify independent power producers (IPPs) for a future solar energy project. The RFQ seeks qualified developers to design, build, operate, and maintain a solar photovoltaic system that will supply electricity to the Seychelles grid through a power purchase agreement (PPA). Shortlisted bidders would later be invited to respond to a formal RFP.
San Diego International Airport Request for Proposals for Batter Energy Storage Systems (2018)
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.
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.
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 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.