2026 APCo PSA, PPA, and REC RFPs

Appalachian Power (APCo) is seeking up to 800 MW of wind and/or solar generation resources via one or more purchase and sale agreements (PSAs) for the purchase of 100% equity interest in a project company. Bidders may propose build-transfer or development stage projects that achieve a commercial operation date of no later than December 31, 2029. To qualify for consideration, projects must interconnect to the PJM Interconnection L.L.C. RTO or the APCo distribution system and be located within the PJM footprint, with APCo demonstrating a preference for projects located in Virginia or West Virginia.

Minimum project size requirements are 50 MW for wind and solar projects interconnecting to PJM, and 10 MW for projects interconnecting to the APCo distribution system. APCo encourages the use of local goods or services sourced from Virginia-based businesses or United States-based manufacturers using materials or product components made in Virginia or the United States in the construction and/or operation of projects. All projects must conform to the requirements in the Virginia Environmental Justice Act.

Proposal submission deadline is July 15, 2026. The RFP was issued on May 26, 2026. Questions may be submitted to APCo2026RFP@aep.com, with Q&A compiled and posted on a weekly basis. Detailed evaluation criteria and submission instructions are contained in the formal RFP document.