Opportunity
Pasadena Opengov #283432
Pasadena seeks distributed renewable energy facilities over 200kW for 100% carbon-free electricity goal
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
283432
NAICS
221114, 221118
This opportunity is issued by the City of Pasadena Department of Water and Power (PWP) to support its transition to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena Department of Water and Power (PWP) - Products/Services Requested: - Design, construction, and operation of distributed renewable energy generation facilities - Facilities must have a capacity greater than 200kW - Projects must be located within PWP's service territory and interconnect directly to PWP's electric distribution grid - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facilities must comply with the California Renewable Energy Resources Program and the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program - Projects must support Pasadena's goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030 (City Council Resolution No. 9977) - Preferred commercial operation or delivery start by end of 2028 - Minimum delivery term of 10 years (alternative terms considered) - Direct interconnection to the local grid is required
Description
The City of Pasadena, through its Department of Water and Power (PWP), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for one or more distributed generation renewable energy facilities located within PWP service territory and interconnected to PWP's electric distribution grid. PWP seeks distributed resources larger than 200kW to support its goal of sourcing 100% of the city's electricity from carbon-free resources by the end of 2030, as declared in Resolution No. 9977. Proposed projects must comply with California Renewable Energy Resources Program and the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. PWP prefers projects with commercial operation or delivery start dates on or before December 31, 2028, with a minimum delivery term of 10 years, but will consider alternative dates and terms.