Glendale Granicus #3512

Consulting Services for Glendale Water and Power Integrated Resource Plan (2029-2050)

Glendale Water and Power (GWP), part of the City of Glendale, is seeking qualified consultants to develop an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for its electric utility covering 2029-2050. - Government Buyer: - City of Glendale, Glendale Water and Power Department - Scope of Work: - Develop a comprehensive IRP addressing retail electric load obligations, compliance with California renewable energy and greenhouse gas mandates (including SB 100/1020), and system reliability - Conduct demand and energy forecasting, resource procurement planning, and energy storage assessment - Analyze impacts of transportation and building electrification - Evaluate transmission and distribution system requirements - Assess retail rate impacts and recommend renewable energy delivery and REC mix - Stakeholder Engagement: - Organize and facilitate at least five public stakeholder meetings - Provide Q&A facilitation and attend GWP Commission and City Council meetings (in-person presence required) - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in utility resource planning and California energy regulations - Ability to deliver a draft IRP and final IRP within specified timelines - Familiarity with GWP's diverse energy portfolio, including local/remote generation, renewables, and battery storage - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is for consulting services only.

Description

The City of Glendale, through its Glendale Water and Power Department (GWP), is soliciting proposals for the development of its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) covering the planning horizon from 2029 through 2050. The IRP aims to meet retail load obligations at the lowest cost while complying with California's renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission requirements. The plan includes organizing and leading public stakeholder engagement events. GWP's current resource portfolio includes local and remote generation, renewable energy sources, and energy storage systems. The IRP will address challenges such as maintaining system reliability during extreme weather, adding cost-effective renewable projects, and managing carbon emissions.

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