2026 Entergy Texas, Inc. CCCT RFP

Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI), through Entergy Services, LLC (ESL), seeks to acquire up to 800 MW (Summer Conditions) of capacity and energy from eligible gas-fired combined-cycle combustion turbine (CCCT) facilities for service commencing between May 31, 2031, and May 31, 2032. The RFP solicits three primary transaction types: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for unit-contingent purchases of capacity, capacity-related benefits, energy, other electric products, and environmental attributes; Tolling Agreements for fuel conversion services with similar product deliveries; and Build-Own-Transfer (BOT) Acquisition Transactions where the seller assumes development, construction, and financing risk, with Buyer purchasing the completed facility. Additionally, acquisition of existing CCCT generation facilities is solicited. Eligible resources must be interconnected directly to the MISO transmission system in MISO Local Resource Zone 9 (LRZ-9) and able to add incremental load serving capability to the MISO Texas Region, with preference for developmental resources located within this region. Developmental resources must have a capacity rating of at least 650 MW and not more than 800 MW, while existing resources must be at least 50 MW but not more than 800 MW.

The RFP establishes comprehensive threshold requirements covering transmission assessment, viability, and accounting/credit considerations. All proposed resources must be free of fatal design flaws and must obtain or remain in the MISO DPP Cycle 1 queue with a fully executed Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) or equivalent application status. Bidders must demonstrate control of at least 75% of the project site with a plan to obtain full control. For PPA and Tolling transactions, delivery term must be minimum 10 consecutive years and maximum 20 consecutive years, with preference for 15-year or shorter terms. The guaranteed commercial operation or substantial completion date must fall between May 31, 2031, and May 31, 2032.

Key evaluation criteria include economic assessment using production cost modeling, transmission interconnection and upgrade requirements, resource viability including technical and environmental considerations, accounting treatment to ensure no long-term liabilities are recognized on ETI's books, and credit quality assessment. All proposals must comply with specific design and operating requirements including automatic generation control, NOx and CO catalyst control technology, mechanical or natural draft cooling towers, redundant equipment, and demineralized water systems. Environmental compliance plans, fuel supply arrangements, and comprehensive due diligence questionnaire responses are required.

The RFP Schedule establishes critical milestones: Bidders Conference on February 12, 2026; Bidder Registration Period from February 26 through March 5, 2026; Proposal Submission Fee Payment Deadline of March 10, 2026; Self-Build Option Proposal Submission Deadline of April 30, 2026; and General Proposal Submission Deadline of May 8, 2026. Selection notifications are targeted for August 26, 2026, with definitive agreements expected to be executed by March 31, 2027, and regulatory approval process completion targeted for May 15, 2028.