Opportunity
Pasadena Opengov #RFP
RFP for Distributed Generation Renewable Energy Facilities for Pasadena Water and Power
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
RFP
NAICS
221118
The City of Pasadena's Department of Water and Power (PWP) is seeking proposals for distributed generation renewable energy facilities to support its goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena, Department of Water and Power (PWP) - Products/Services Requested: - Development, construction, and operation of one or more distributed generation renewable energy facilities - Each facility must have a capacity greater than 200kW - Facilities must interconnect directly to PWP's electric distribution grid - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must be located within PWP's service territory - Compliance with California Renewable Energy Resources Program and California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program is required - Minimum delivery term of 10 years - Preferred commercial operation or delivery start by the end of 2028, but later start dates and alternative terms will be considered - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to all qualified providers - Projects must directly support Pasadena's carbon-free electricity mandate
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 directly to PWP's electric distribution grid. PWP is seeking 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 primarily seeks 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 later start dates or alternative terms.