2021-2023 IRP Reliability RFO

Latest News & Update

  • 1/27/2020 - FAQs updated
  • 1/23/2020 - RFO Updated - SDG&E has updated the Energy Efficiency Protocols and Offer Form documents
  • 1/17/2020 - RFO  Updated - SDG&E has modified the RFO schedule
  • 1/10/2020 - Pre-Bid Conference Presentation
  • 12/13/2019 - RFO Launched

San Diego Gas & Electric Company (“SDG&E”) seeks through the IRP Reliability Request for Offers to procure resources to meet electric system reliability needs as required by California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") Decision D.19-11-016. The Decision requires SDG&E to make incremental procurement of system-level qualifying resource adequacy (RA) capacity, per Ordering Paragraph 3.

Products Solicited & Submittal Documents

SDG&E seeks to procure incremental RA capacity on an all-source basis, including both existing and new resources (except new gas-only resources).

This website provides an overview of the market solicitation. Respondents are strongly encouraged to download the RFO protocol and related documents pertaining to the resource type of interest, available below, to fully understand all aspects of this RFO.

Participation in this RFO requires the completion of the Offer Form, marked up pro forma template and credit application. These documents are available via the links below. Failure to provide the listed information may result in an offer being deemed non-conforming and thus may disqualify the offer from further consideration. Multiple offers are acceptable.

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CHP RFO Protocols
CHP RFO Protocols
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CHP Offer Form
CHP Offer Form
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Resource Adequacy Pro Forma Template
Resource Adequacy Pro Forma Template
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Conventional Resources RFO Protocols
Conventional Resources RFO Protocols
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Conventional Resources Offer Form
Conventional Resources Offer Form
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Conventional Tolling PPA Template
Conventional Tolling PPA Template
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Resource Adequacy Pro Forma Template
Resource Adequacy Pro Forma Template
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Demand Response RFO Protocols
Demand Response RFO Protocols
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Demand Response Offer Form
Demand Response Offer Form
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DRAM Pro Forma Template
DRAM Pro Forma Template
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Energy Efficiency RFO Protocols
Energy Efficiency RFO Protocols
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Energy Efficiency Offer Form
Energy Efficiency Offer Form
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EE Pro Forma Template
EE Pro Forma Template
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Energy Storage RFO Protocols
Energy Storage RFO Protocols
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Energy Storage Offer Form
Energy Storage Offer Form
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Energy Storage UOG Offer Form
Energy Storage UOG Offer Form
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Energy Storage Pro Forma Template
Energy Storage Pro Forma Template
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Resource Adequacy Pro Forma Template
Resource Adequacy Pro Forma Template
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NDA Agreement
NDA Agreement
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Renewables RFO Protocols
Renewables RFO Protocols
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Renewables Offer Form
Renewables Offer Form
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Renewables Template
Renewables Template
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Resource Adequacy Pro Forma Template
Resource Adequacy Pro Forma Template

Credit Documents

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Credit Application
Credit Application

RFO Schedule

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

 

Event

Date

1

Launch IRP Procurement Track RFO

Fri-Dec-13

2

RFO Pre-Bid Conference

Fri-Jan-10

3

Deadline to submit any questions

Fri-Jan-24

4

Answers to all questions will be posted

Fri-Jan-31

5

Deadline for RFO bid submissions

Fri-Feb-07

7

PRG Review of Shortlist

Fri-Apr-24

8

Notifies Offerors of selection

Mon-Apr-27

9

Shortlist acceptance/withdrawal

Mon-May-04

10

Notifies appreciation notices to unsuccessful respondents

Fri-May-22

11

Contract Execution

Mon-Aug-03

12

Collateral Posted

Fri-Aug-07

13

IOU files Tier 3 advice letter seeking CPUC approval of contracts

Mon-Aug-31

RFO Communication

All questions or other communications regarding this IRP Reliability RFO must be submitted via email to BOTH IRPReliabilityRFO@sdge.com with a CC to jon.jacobs@paconsulting.com (Independent Evaluator). Questions and their answers will be posted on this website anonymously soon after receipt.

All questions relating to potential Utility ownership Energy Storage System offers should be submitted via email to BOTH UtilityDevelopmentTeam@sdge.com with CC to jon.jacobs@paconsulting.com (Independent Evaluator).

RFO Announcements

Respondents are encouraged to check the RFO Website periodically for updates, notices, and postings. SDG&E will post all solicitation announcements, including scheduling changes or RFO amendments to this website.