Spring 2021 Bundled RPS Energy Sale Solicitation (REC Solicitation)

PG&E is conducting a solicitation to sell Portfolio Content Category 1 (PCC 1) bundled Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) – eligible energy and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) generated in 2021 and 2022 pursuant to a confirmation.

 

The solicitation complies with PG&E's 2020 RPS Plan which was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in Decision 21-01-005.

Power Advocate Instructions and Registration

All Participants interested in submitting a bid package will need to pre-register with Power Advocate before submitting a bid into the solicitation using the link below:

Spring 2021 Bundled RPS Energy Sale Solicitation (Event ID: 114947)
 
Power Advocate Instructions (PDF, 315 KB)

Solicitation Materials

Participants must meet the criteria established in PG&E's Solicitation Protocol in order to submit bids for the purchase of PCC 1 bundled RPS-eligible energy and RECs from PG&E. As a requirement to participate, Participants must submit a completed Bid Form in accordance with the solicitation timeline. The Bid Form is now a highlighted Word doc of the EEI Master Agreement Confirmation. Submission of Participant Attestations and executed Confidentiality Agreement  are also required as part of the bid package. Additionally, all other required bid package documents are listed below. 

• Spring 2021 Bundled RPS Energy (REC) Sale Solicitation Protocol (PDF, 329 KB)
  • Updated Spring 2021 Bundled RPS Energy (REC) Sale Solicitation Protocol - May 7 (PDF, 333 KB)
• Attachment A - Bid Form (DOCX, 92 KB)
  • Supplemental Attachment A1 - Bid Form (DOCX, 89 KB)
• Attachment B - Participant Attestations  (PDF, 185 KB)
• Attachment C - Confidentiality Agreement (PDF, 224 KB)
• Attachment D - Documentation of Entity Legal Status from the California Secretary of State or Joint Powers Authority (DOC or PDF)
  -Participant or end-user counterparty must demonstrate that it has an “Active” legal status authorized by the California Secretary of State in order to engage in business with PG&E. A webpage screenshot verifying Participant or end-user counterparty’s “Active” legal status via the California Secretary of State’s webpage is acceptable. The California Secretary of State website is located at https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/. Note, a Joint Powers Authority ("JPA") is also acceptable. 

Additional Documents

• Questions & Answers (Q&A)
• EEI Master Power Purchase & Sale Agreement (DOCX, 645 KB)
• PG&E EEI Master Pwer Purchase & Sale Agreement Cover Sheet (DOCX, 53 KB)

Participants' Webinar

PG&E will host a Participants' Webinar for the Spring 2021 Bundled RPS Energy Sale Solicitation on April 27, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM (PPT). Use the Webex link below to view the presentation and for audio of the presentation, call in using the audio number and passcode. There is no registration for this event. The Webex link will be activated 30 minutes prior to the webinar. 

• Webex link: here
• Audio number: 1-888-593-8438;  Passcode: 1732570 

The powerpoint presentation of this event, along with the audio file will be available below following the webinar.

Contact Information

 

For information or questions about Spring 2021 Bundled RPS Energy Sale Solicitation, email ShortTermRECSales@pge.com with a copy to the Independent Evaluator, Lewis Hashimoto at arroyosecoconsulting@gmail.com.

 

To receive notices about this solicitation and to be added to PG&E's RFO Distribution List, visit Distribution List Form