CPS Energy issued RFI for 1,450 MW US renewable projects

CPS Energy is releasing a global Request for Information (RFI) that will help in the development of a future Request for Proposal (RFP) that will incorporate non- or low-emitting generation and demand-side resources in the US consistent with the utility’s Flexible Path vision.

The RFI will inform the design of two strategic CPS Energy initiatives, the FlexPOWERBundle and FlexSTEP.

The information obtained through the RFI process will help CPS Energy seek a partner or partners through a future request for proposal process to implement the FlexPOWER Bundle. The FlexPOWER Bundle package will supplement 1,700 megawatts (MW) of power generation capacity designed to meet the needs of a growing metropolitan service area. The FlexPOWER BundleRFP will seek to add up to 900 MW of solar, 50 MW of battery storage, and 500 MW of new technology solutions.

The RFI is also seeking information for innovative solutions and technologies for the next phase of the utility’s energy efficiency program, the Save for Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP). STEP was launched in 2009 and was designed to empower customers to manage their energy consumption through efforts like energy efficiency, conservation, and adoption of renewable energy (i.e. rooftop solar). The goal of the program was for savings of up to 771 MW, roughly the equivalent of a power plant, over the course of 12 years.

The details of the issuance can be found here.