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 | |
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Product Types: |
2022 and 2023 Portfolio Content Category 3 (“PCC 3”) RECs |
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Minimum Term: |
One-time transfer |
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Maximum Term: |
n/a |
| Delivery Window: |
Start no earlier than CPUC Approval |
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Point of Delivery: |
n/a |
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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.
- 9/23/2024 - RFP Launched!
- 10/3/2024 - Q&A Document
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.
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.
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 |
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1 |
Launch RFP |
September 23, 2024 |
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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 |
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3 |
Offer package due no later than 12 pm PPT on this date. |
October 7, 2024 |
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4 |
SDG&E submits the FINAL list of shortlisted bidders to the PRG. |
October 16, 2024 |
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5 |
SDG&E notifies shortlisted Bidder(s). |
No later than October 18, 2024 |
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6 |
SDG&E issues appreciation notices to unsuccessful Bidders. |
October 21, 2024 |
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7 |
SDG&E commences with Transaction Document negotiations. |
October 21, 2024 |
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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 RECsaleRFP@semprautilities.com with a CC to RPS@merrimackenergy.com (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: