Reverse Request for Proposal for Renewable Energy Credits (“RFP”)
October 18, 2011
PacifiCorp is proposing to sell California RPS-eligible Renewable Energy Credits
(“RECs”) and is requesting offers in this RFP.
Interested buyers should provide PacifiCorp with the requested information on the
attached Bid Response Form, Exhibit A, by RFP due date of Tuesday, November 22,
2011 by 9:00 a.m. Pacific Prevailing Time (PPT) by e-mail to:
Paul Johnson
PacifiCorp Energy
Commercial and Trading – Origination Department
Email: RFP-REC@PacifiCorp.com
Phone: (503) 813-5285
RFP Description and Definitions
Product:
PacifiCorp is proposing to sell RECs that conform to the definition and attributes
required for compliance with the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program as
codified at California Public Utilities Code Section 399.11 et seq., and any decisions by
the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) related thereto.
“REC” has the meaning given to Green Attributes in CPUC Decisions (D.) 08-08-028
and 11-01-025. RECs are measured in one megawatt increments and evidenced by the
transfer of one WREGIS certificate.
Resource Type:
Offer represents sell of unbundled RECs from a pool of existing eligible renewable
resources. Alternatively, prospective buyer may specify certain individual resources.
Existing eligible renewable resources for this RFP are listed in table below, Exhibit B.
All are wind resources and have been certified by the California Energy Commission
(“CEC”) as an RPS-eligible resource. PacifiCorp has obtained LORS Certification for
each of the resources. “LORS Certification” means certification by the CEC of an
electric generation facility not located within the state of California that such facility
meets California’s environmental quality laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards as
set forth in the CEC’s RPS Eligibility Guidebook.
PacifiCorp REC Reverse RFP, October 18, 2011
REC Quantity:
PacifiCorp is not setting a maximum number of RECs offered at this time and may in its
discretion limit the maximum number of RECs for which it accepts bids. The minimum
amount of RECs bid by a prospective buyer should not be less than 1,000 RECs in any
single calendar year.
Vintage Period(s):
RECs offered are for any, or all, vintage calendar years 2010 to 2015.
REC Delivery:
RECs will be transferred via the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information
System (“WREGIS”)
Underlying Agreement:
Existing enabling agreement, WSPP Agreement, or PacifiCorp REC Purchase and Sale
Agreement
Contingencies:
These Proposed Terms/Conditions are for discussion purposes only, and not an offer or
commitment of PacifiCorp or any of its affiliates to enter into any transaction. The prices
and terms are subject to change and further review and approval, until execution of a
definitive agreement containing all appropriate provisions, including those related to
dispute resolution, credit, and governing law. Neither party is obligated to enter into a
transaction or definitive agreement with the other party and each party may cease
discussions for any reason at any time. Counterparty shall not disclose the provisions of
this document to any third party.
PacifiCorp REC Reverse RFP, October 18, 2011
Exhibit A - PacifiCorp REC RFP - Response Form
Return by e-mail to: RFP-REC@PacifiCorp.com
Buyer
Counterparty Name:
Contact Name:
Phone Number:
Prospective buyers are requested to describe need relative to PacifiCorp’s product
offering in this RFP:
REC Quantity:
Pool or Preferred Specified Resource:
Vintage Period:
REC Bid Price ($/REC):
REC Delivery (timing):
Alternatively, prospective buyers may describe their need below, or describe any future
REC purchasing needs for further consideration:
PacifiCorp REC Reverse RFP, October 18, 2011
Exhibit B - Additional Pool Information:
Names of Wind Faclilities in
Pool
Campbell Hill - Three Buttes
Dunlap 1
Glenrock I
Glenrock III
Goodnoe Hills
High Plains
Leaning Juniper
Marengo
Marengo II
McFadden Ridge
Rolling Hills
Seven Mile Hill I
Seven Mile Hill II
Top of the World
Wolverine Creek
Nameplate
Capacity
(MW)
99
111
99
39
94
99
100.5
140
70.2
28.5
99
99
19.5
200
64.5
Commercial
Operation
Date
12/01/09
10/01/10
12/31/08
01/17/09
05/31/08
09/13/09
09/14/06
08/03/07
06/30/08
09/29/09
01/17/09
12/31/08
12/31/08
10/01/10
12/12/06
Address
Converse County, WY
Carbon County, WY
Converse County, WY
Converse County, WY
Klickitat County, WA
Albany and Carbon Counties, WY
Gilliam County, OR
Columbia County, WA
Columbia County, WA
Albany and Carbon Counties, WY
Converse County, WY
Carbon County, WY
Carbon County, WY
Converse County, WY
Bonneville County, ID
City
Glenrock
Medicine Bow
Glenrock
Glenrock
Goldendale
Rock River
Arlington
Dayton
Dayton
Rock River
Glenrock
Medicine Bow
Medicine Bow
Glenrock
Bonneville County
State
WY
WY
WY
WY
WA
WY
OR
WA
WA
WY
WY
WY
WY
WY
ID
Interconnecting
Utility
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
BPA
PacifiCorp
BPA
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp REC Reverse RFP, October 18, 2011
Interconnection Point
Latigo 230 kV
Shirley Basin 230 kV
Windstar 230 kV
Windstar 230 kV
Rock Creek 230 kV
Foote Creek 230 kV
Jones Canyon 230 kV
Talbot 230 kV
Talbot 230 kV
Foote Creek 230 kV
Windstar 230 kV
Freezeout 230 kV
Freezeout 230 kV
Windstar 230 kV
Goshen 230 kV
Energy CEC RPS
Delivery
ID
Point
Number
COB
61017A
COB
61188A
COB
60805A
COB
60804A
COB
60819A
COB
60899A
COB
60562A
COB
60729A
COB
60730A
COB
60896A
COB
60806A
COB
60807A
COB
60808A
COB
61199A
COB
60564A
WREGIS
Generating
Unit ID
W1383
W1687
W964
W965
W536
W1334
W200
W185
W772
W1341
W928
W975
W976
W1749
W188