Opportunity

South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #283432

Pasadena Seeks Distributed Renewable Energy Projects Over 200kW

Posted

August 03, 2026

Respond By

October 30, 2026

Identifier

283432

NAICS

221118, 237130

The City of Pasadena's Department of Water and Power (PWP) is seeking proposals for large-scale distributed renewable energy generation projects. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena, Department of Water and Power (PWP) - Scope of Procurement: - Development, construction, and operation of one or more distributed generation renewable energy facilities - Each facility 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 - Products/Services Requested: - Design, build, and operate renewable energy projects (over 200kW) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers of distributed renewable energy solutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must comply with California's Renewable Energy Resources Program and Renewables Portfolio Standard Program - Facilities must support Pasadena's goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030 - Minimum delivery term of 10 years, with flexibility for later start dates or alternative terms - Proposals must demonstrate compliance with all relevant California and federal renewable energy standards - Emphasis on local renewable energy development and direct grid interconnection - No specific part numbers, quantities, or OEMs are listed; opportunity is open to a range of distributed renewable energy technologies

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. The projects must interconnect directly to PWP's electric distribution grid and have a capacity larger than 200kW. The delivery start date is on or before December 31, 2028, with a minimum delivery term of 10 years, though later start dates and alternative delivery terms may be considered. The initiative supports Pasadena's goal to source 100% of its electricity from carbon-free resources by 2030 and requires compliance with California’s Renewable Energy Resources Program and Renewables Portfolio Standard Program requirements.

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