SDG&E's 2024 CAISO Cluster 15 Request for Information for the Allocation of Commercial Interest Points
Overview
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) issues this Request for Information (RFI) seeking information from third parties (Respondents) with projects in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO)’s Cluster 15 interconnection queue seeking the opportunity to be awarded a Commercial Interest Point Allocation (CIPA) from SDG&E, in alignment with CAISO’s Interconnection Process Enhancements.
Latest News & Update
Respondents are encouraged to periodically check the RFI Website for updates, notices, and postings. SDG&E, at its sole discretion, may change the terms, requirements and schedule of this RFI. Respondents should monitor the RFI Website for announcements regarding any updates or changes.
- 10/1/2024 RFI launched
- 10/11/2024 - Exclusivity Agreement is now available for download from PowerAdvocate®.
- 10/16/2024 - Q &A document posted
Selection Criteria or Consideration for the Point Allocation
To be considered to receive a CIPA in SDG&E’s RFI, at a minimum, Respondents must submit documentation that the project meets the following requirements:
- Site Control – at least 90% site control as required by FERC Order No. 2023;
- Transmission Plan Deliverability (TPD) available at the project’s Point of Interconnection (POI) to the CAISO and TPD available in the Project’s CAISO interconnection zone (not applicable for Energy Only projects); and
- A completed SDG&E RFI Offer Form
Respondents are encouraged to provide additional information so that SDG&E can fully evaluate Projects. For additional criteria, see the SDG&E’s RFI protocol document.
SDG&E reserves the right to allocate its commercial interest points to Respondents at its sole discretion consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
Registration and Submission Information
Respondents must read the RFI Protocol document to fully understand all aspects of this RFI. The RFI protocol, submission documents and all subsequent revisions and documents are available for download from PowerAdvocate®. Respondents are responsible for monitoring the RFI Website for subsequent updates, notices and postings.
Respondents must submit proposal(s) into SDG&E’s 2024 CLUSTER 15 RFI event on the PowerAdvocate® website that includes the following:
- Site Control Documentation
- Evidence of TPD Deliverability at the Interconnection Zone and at the POI
- Completed RFI Offer Form
- If applicable, Exclusivity Agreement* or Respondent Opt-Out
Respondents with an existing PowerAdvocate® account can request access to the event by searching for the open RFI or by using the link below:
https://www.poweradvocate.com/pR.do?okey=224828&pubEvent=true
Respondents intending to respond to this RFI but do not yet have an existing account with PowerAdvocate® must first register to create a username/password to receive access to the event. For more information, please review the RFI protocols and see the Supplier's Guide to Sourcing Intelligence (poweradvocate.com). Successful Respondents may be requested to execute an Exclusivity Agreement and post collateral; alternatively, Respondents may elect to opt out of an exclusivity arrangement.
* Successful Respondents may be requested to execute an Exclusivity Agreement and post collateral; alternatively, Respondents may elect to opt out of an exclusivity arrangement.
RFP Schedule
The following are the key deadlines that apply to this RFI, and all deadline dates occur at 12:00 PM Pacific Prevailing Time (“PPT”). SDG&E reserves the right to revise this schedule at any time and at SDG&E's sole discretion. Respondents are responsible for accessing the RFI website for updated schedules and possible amendments to the RFI process.
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No |
Item |
Date |
| 1 | RFI Issued | October 1, 2024 |
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2 |
Q&A Deadline |
October 7, 2024 |
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3 |
Project Information Submissions Due from Respondents
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October 18, 2024 |
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4 |
If applicable, Exclusivity Agreement or Respondent Opt-Out |
By December 6, 2024 |
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5 |
Commercial Interest Point Allocation due to the CAISO |
December 23, 2024 |
Contact Information
All questions or other communications regarding this RFI MUST be submitted via email to RFI@sdge.com and CC the Independent Evaluator mark.smith@merrimackenergy.com.