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2026 IPE RFP

SCE's 2026 IPE RFP invites participants with projects in CAISO Queue-Cluster 16 to submit proposals for LSE Commercial Interest Point Allocation. Proposals are due by July 29, 2026, via PowerAdvocate event 242220, with selected participants executing an Exclusivity and ROFO Agreement by October 19, 2026.

Southern California Edison CA

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Transmission planning studies Interconnection studies Resource adequacy procurement

Important dates

  • Published

  • SCE/Affiliates Submission Deadline

    Deadline for SCE or its affiliates submission

  • Submission deadline

    Deadline passed

  • RFP Selection Notification

    Selected Participants notified by 5 PM PST

  • Exclusivity and ROFO Agreement Execution Deadline

    Agreements executed on rolling basis from selection notification

AI overview

Southern California Edison Company (SCE) is issuing this 2026 Interconnection Process Enhancement Request for Proposal (2026 IPE RFP) to solicit proposals from participants with generation projects in CAISO's Queue-Cluster 16 (QC-16) who are seeking Load-Serving Entity (LSE) Commercial Interest Point Allocation under the CAISO Tariff. The RFP is part of CAISO's Interconnection Process Enhancement (IPE) initiative, which aims to streamline interconnection queue management and assist LSEs in meeting resource adequacy requirements. Participants must submit their proposals through the PowerAdvocate platform (event 242220), and SCE will select participants based on the criteria detailed in the solicitation materials.

The RFP schedule includes a launch date of June 29, 2026, followed by separate submission deadlines: SCE or its affiliates must submit by July 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM, while external participants must submit by July 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM. SCE will notify selected participants by September 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Following selection, participants must execute an Exclusivity and Right of First Offer (ROFO) Agreement on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of October 19, 2026. SCE will then submit the point allocation to CAISO within ten days after CAISO publishes the list of interconnection requests for QC-16, which is expected to occur shortly after the CAISO Customer Engagement Window opens.

All proposals must be submitted exclusively through the PowerAdvocate® portal. Participants without an existing PowerAdvocate account must register in advance, as account activation may take time. A Supplier's Guide is available on the PowerAdvocate website to assist with registration and submission. SCE encourages participants to monitor the PowerAdvocate site for updates and any amendments to the RFP, instructions, or related materials. For questions regarding the RFP, participants may contact SCE via the PowerAdvocate messaging system (preferred) or email IPE@sce.com.

The 2026 IPE RFP is a key mechanism for QC-16 projects to secure LSE commercial interest points, which are necessary for interconnection progress under the CAISO Tariff. SCE expects to prioritize participants who accept the pro forma Exclusivity and ROFO Agreement with minimal redlines, and agreements will be executed on a rolling basis. The RFP reflects SCE's commitment to facilitating timely interconnection of new generation resources to support California's clean energy goals and grid reliability.

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