2016 Biomass Renewable Auction Mechanism (BioRAM)
SDG&E seeks at least 10 MW of capacity from biomass generation facilities burning biofuel sourced from high hazard zones under California's Governor's Emergency Proclamation. PPAs range from 5 to 20 years depending on whether the facility is new or existing, with SDG&E favoring shorter contract terms. Offers must be submitted electronically via PowerAdvocate with all required bid materials.
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San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) is issuing this Request for Offers (RFO) seeking contracts with generation facilities that can use biofuel from high hazard zones utilizing the Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM) procurement process (BioRAM), to address the Governor's Emergency Proclamation. The solicitation calls for SDG&E to procure at least 10 MW of capacity from new or existing facilities that meet requirements in the BioRAM Resolution and BioRAM RFO Protocol using the RAM Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and BioRAM Rider. For existing facilities, PPAs may be for 5-year, 10-year, 15-year, or 20-year delivery terms with options for SDG&E to extend a 5-year PPA for up to five one-year extensions (maximum ten consecutive contract years). For new facilities, PPAs may be for 10-year, 15-year, or 20-year delivery terms. SDG&E has a preference for PPAs with shorter delivery terms. The solicitation is limited to PPAs through RAM and does not include feed-in-tariff projects (Re-MAT, Bio-MAT), SunRate, Share the Sun projects, or other RPS procurement activities. Respondents must submit offers electronically via PowerAdvocate platform with all required forms and bid materials attached.
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