2024 RPS Unbundled REC Sales Request for Proposals

 

Overview

 

As authorized by D.23-12-008, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek offers from third parties interested in purchasing 2022 and 2023 Portfolio Content Category 3, or PCC 3, REC product from eligible renewable resources under contract with SDG&E.

 

Anticipated Product Type

  Unbundled

Product Types:

2022 and 2023 Portfolio Content Category 3

 (“PCC 3”) RECs

Minimum Term:

One-time transfer

Maximum Term:

n/a

Delivery Window:

Start no earlier than CPUC Approval

Point of Delivery:

n/a

Volume:

2022 - Up to 1,000,000 RECs

2023 – Up to 200,000 RECs

Latest News & Update

Respondents are encouraged to check the RFP Website periodically for updates, notices, and postings. SDG&E, at its sole discretion, pursuant to orders from the CPUC, may change the terms, requirements and schedule of this solicitation. Respondents should monitor the RFP Website for announcements regarding any updates or changes including posted questions & answers. SDG&E will post all solicitation announcements, including scheduling changes or RFP amendments to this website. In particular, check the RFP website for posting of answers to submitted questions.

Key RFP Documents

This website provides an overview of the market solicitation. Respondents must read the RFP Protocols document to fully understand all aspects of this RFP.

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RFP Protocols
RFP Protocols

RFP Submission Documents

SDG&E’s version of the 2024 RPS REC Sales RFP Purchase Agreement (PA). Offerors should submit the following documents, including any mark-ups to the pro forma PPA, with their Offer.

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Offer Form
Offer Form
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RPS REC Sale PPA (Unbundled)
RPS REC Sale PPA (Unbundled)
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Credit Application
Credit Application

RFP Schedule

The following are the key deadlines that apply to this RFP. 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 RFP website for updated schedules and possible amendments to the RFP or the solicitation process.

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Date

1

Launch RFP

September 23, 2024

2

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

Question submittal cut-off date.  Answers to all questions will be posted on the website no later than 3 business days following question submittal cutoff date. 

September 28, 2024

3

Offer package due no later than 12 pm PPT on this date.

October 7, 2024

4

SDG&E submits the FINAL list of shortlisted bidders to the PRG.

October 16, 2024

5

SDG&E notifies shortlisted Bidder(s).

No later than October 18, 2024

6

SDG&E issues appreciation notices to unsuccessful Bidders. 

October 21, 2024

7

SDG&E commences with Transaction Document negotiations.

October 21, 2024

8

SDG&E submits Tier 1 Advice Letter(s) with agreements for Commission approval.

Q4 2024

Contact Information

All questions or other communications regarding this 2020 RPS REC Sales RFP MUST be submitted via email to BOTH [email protected] with a CC to [email protected] (Independent Evaluator).

All questions and their answers will be posted publicly on this website anonymously soon after receipt. We cannot respond directly to or confidentially to any questions.

Registration and Submission Information

The RFP and all subsequent revisions and documents are available for download from the RFP Website. Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring the RFP Website for subsequent updates, notices and postings.

Offerors must submit bids into the 2024 RPS Unbundled REC Sales RFP event on the PowerAdvocate® website. Offerors intending to submit an Offer but who do not yet have an existing account with PowerAdvocate® must first register to create a username/password to receive access to the event. Please review the RFP protocols for more information.

https://www.poweradvocate.com/pR.do?okey=224408&pubEvent=true

Participation from Diverse Business Enterprises

SDG&E encourages Diverse Business Enterprises (“DBEs”), “Women-Owned Businesses” or “Minority-Owned Businesses” or “Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises” as defined in G.O. 156[1], to participate in this RFP.

Additional information on SDG&E’s DBE program and utilizing DBEs can be found at:

https://www.sdge.com/more-information/doing-business-with-us/supplier-diversity  and https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/supplierdiversity

DBEs can request additional information by contacting SDG&E at:

[email protected].