ACES/New Braunfels – RFP for ERCOT Energy from Physical Resources

New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), a municipally owned utility in New Braunfels, Texas, is conducting a Request for Proposals for ERCOT Energy from Physical Resources through ACES (Advanced Coordination of Energy Solutions) in partnership with the North American Energy Markets Association (NAEMA). The RFP seeks to procure up to 250 MW of dispatchable future power supply in the ERCOT Market to support NBU's growing service area and customer base.

NBU provides electric, water, and wastewater services across a 161-square-mile service area in Texas. The utility currently serves approximately 63,733 meters with sustained customer growth averaging 4% annually. The system's historical peak demand is approximately 380 MW, supported by 11 substations and over 1,100 miles of distribution infrastructure.

Proposals should address the procurement of dispatchable physical resources capable of meeting ERCOT market requirements. All documents, communications, and RFP details are available on the dedicated RFP website at https://www.acespower.com/nbu2026rfp/. Interested parties must submit all inquiries to NBU2026RFP@acespower.com for coordination and response. The RFP was published on April 20, 2026.