South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #2026-Informal-0231

Pasadena Water & Power seeks CPA firm for 5-year Power Content Label audit services

The City of Pasadena Water & Power Department is seeking a qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm to provide annual independent auditing and verification services for its Power Content Label (PCL) and Annual Power Source Disclosure Program Report for five years (2025–2029). - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena, Water & Power Department, Power Supply - Scope of Services: - Annual independent audit and verification of the Utility’s Power Content Label (PCL) and Power Source Disclosure Program Report - Review and validation of energy procurement data, renewable energy credits (RECs), greenhouse gas intensity, and source classifications - Ensure compliance with California Public Utilities Code Sections 398.1–398.5, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Power Source Disclosure Program, and Senate Bill 1305 - Verification of methodologies, calculations, supporting documentation, and regulatory reporting templates - Requirements: - Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in California energy market regulations and utility energy portfolio auditing - Familiarity with regulatory compliance filings and public disclosure requirements - Provide all necessary reports, attestations, and supporting documentation for regulatory and public compliance - Products/Services Requested: - Five annual PCL Audit Reports (one per year, 2025–2029) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified CPA firms - Notable Details: - Emphasis on experience with California energy accounting and regulatory compliance - Engagement covers five consecutive years of reporting

Description

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department is seeking proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to perform an independent audit and verification of the Utility's Annual Power Source Disclosure Program Report, including the Power Content Label (PCL), in accordance with California Public Utilities Code Sections 398.1 to 398.5, applicable California Public Utilities Commission requirements, and Senate Bill 1305 climate disclosure requirements. The audit aims to verify methodologies, calculations, supporting documentation, and underlying data used in the Utility's annual disclosures to ensure regulatory compliance and transparency. The selected firm will work collaboratively with Utility staff to complete the audit within required regulatory timelines and provide all necessary reports and attestations for compliance and public disclosure purposes.

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