Pasadena Opengov #2026-RFP-0417

Pasadena seeks distributed renewable energy generation facilities over 200kW within city limits

Pasadena's Department of Water and Power (PWP) is seeking proposals for distributed renewable energy generation facilities to advance its carbon-free electricity goals. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena Department of Water and Power (PWP) - Opportunity Details: - Request for proposals for one or more distributed generation renewable energy facilities - Facilities must be located within PWP's service territory and interconnect directly to PWP's electric distribution grid - Projects must be larger than 200kW - Must comply with California Renewable Energy Resources Program and California Renewables Portfolio Standard (CA RPS) - Supports Pasadena's goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030 - Requirements: - Minimum 10-year delivery term - Commercial operation or delivery start date on or before the end of 2028 preferred (flexibility for later dates) - Proposals must include technical, price, experience, and certification documentation - Evaluation criteria: technical approach, project design, schedule, experience, financial capacity, cost, and community engagement - Compliance with federal, state, and local forms and certifications - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; open to qualified developers of renewable energy projects - Products/Services Requested: - Development, construction, and operation of distributed renewable energy generation facilities (over 200kW) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct interconnection to PWP's electric distribution grid - Minimum 10-year delivery term - Compliance with CA RPS and other renewable standards - Community engagement is a key evaluation factor

Description

The City of Pasadena's Department of Water and Power (PWP) is soliciting proposals for one or more distributed generation renewable energy facilities located within PWP's service territory and interconnected to its electric distribution grid. Projects must be larger than 200kW and comply with California RPS and CEC standards, with a commercial operation date on or before December 31, 2028, and deliver energy for at least 10 years. The solicitation aims to support PWP's portfolio diversity, reliability, and the city's goal of sourcing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. Proposals require technical, price, experience, and certification documentation, and will be evaluated on technical approach, design, schedule, experience, financial capacity, cost, and community engagement.

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