Avista launches tender for renewable energy development

Avista, through a request for proposal (RFP), is seeking proposals from renewable energy project developers who are capable of constructing, owning, and operating up to 120 average MW’s (aMW’s) (alternating current, or AC) whether through one or multiple proposals with a minimum net annual output of 20 aMW alternating current (AC). 

Avista’s intent is to secure the output from renewable generation resources, including electricity, capacity, and associated environmental attributes.  Avista’s interest in acquiring new renewable energy resources is to offset market purchases and fossil-fuel thermal generation. This interest is consistent with Avista’s 2020 Integrated Resource Plan which identifies that the utility will consider acquiring additional resources if such resources have lower long-term cost than electric market alternatives.

The RFP is open to parties who currently own, propose to develop, or hold rights to new renewable resource generating facilities. Avista may engage a third-party consultant to gain an outside perspective as it relates to the RFP.  Avista will not accept proposals for renewable energy certificates only. Avista is not considering a self-build option for this facility or facilities.

Proposals must satisfy the requirements of the RFP, including that any renewable generating resource submitted for consideration in this RFP must be a new eligible renewable resource or non-emitting electric generation as defined by RCW 19.405.020, including:

• Wind
• Solar 
• Geothermal
• Biomass
• Hydroelectric
• Other eligible renewable resources

Avista will consider proposals that include storage associated with any of the above listed eligible renewable resources.

RFP responses are due on July 22, 2020.

Tender documents can be accessed on our business opportunity page here.