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2026 Firm Capacity and Energy RFP

Santee Cooper, supported by Sargent & Lundy, seeks firm capacity and energy from dispatchable resources (thermal or storage) for delivery to its balancing authority, with delivery starting as early as January 2028. Proposals are due September 4, 2026, and can be structured as build-transfer, asset acquisition, PPA, or tolling PPA.

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Power purchase agreements (PPAs) Capacity/energy solicitations Independent power producer (IPP) contracts Battery storage (utility-scale) All-source generation procurement

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Santee Cooper, with support from Sargent & Lundy, is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit firm capacity and energy from dispatchable resources to meet expected load growth in its service territory, with delivery beginning as early as January 1, 2028. The RFP seeks proposals for dispatchable resources, including thermal generation or energy storage, to be delivered to the Santee Cooper balancing authority. Future solar photovoltaic (PV) resources will be procured through a separate competitive bid and are not eligible under this RFP.

Santee Cooper prefers transactions structured as build-transfer agreements, asset acquisitions, power purchase agreements (PPAs), or tolling PPAs. This is a significant procurement effort aimed at ensuring reliable and adequate capacity for Santee Cooper's load obligations amid growing electricity demand. The RFP is open to a wide range of dispatchable technologies and commercial structures, signaling flexibility in how bidders may propose solutions.

The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 4, 2026. The solicitation was opened on August 3, 2026. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to the dedicated RFP email address: santeecooper2026rfp@sargentlundy.com. The official RFP document and further details are available at the designated website: https://santeecooper2026rfp.com/.

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