Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation 2025 Request for Proposal for MISO Capacity and Energy Resources
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation is procuring MISO capacity resources and Zero Renewable Credits (ZRCs) with preference for assets electrically proximate to AECC's Arkansas loads. Proposals quantify installed capacity in megawatts and ZRC volumes priced per credit across MISO planning seasons; behind-the-meter generators and demand response resources eligible if MISO-accredited. Phase 1 proposals due November 7, 2025; Phase 2 due December 19, 2025.
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Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is issuing a Request for Proposal for MISO Capacity and Energy Resources. This RFP seeks proposals for capacity resources located in MISO, with a preference for resources electrically close to AECC's loads in Arkansas or within MISO. The RFP focuses on procuring Zero Renewable Credits (ZRCs) and capacity resources that can be accredited by MISO.
Proposals must quantify installed capacity (ICAP) in megawatts and ZRC volumes, with capacity pricing expressed per ZRC for each proposed MISO planning season. AECC is not seeking energy-only proposals or resources located in the SPP portion of Texas. The organization welcomes capacity-only proposals, including winter season firm capacity offerings, and is willing to work with proposers on resource registration approaches such as behind-the-meter generators designated as BTMG or DR resources. Behind-the-meter generators may be considered if MISO accredits ZRCs for them, provided AECC is not responsible for penalties related to performance or conversion of service types (such as ERIS to NRIS).
Key submission milestones include a Notice of Intent deadline of October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM CPT, with questions due by October 24, 2025. Phase 1 Proposal submissions are due November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM CPT, with Phase 1 results announced December 5, 2025. Phase 2 Proposal submissions follow with a deadline of December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM CPT, and Phase 2 results will be announced January 30, 2026.
Bidders should direct questions and submit proposals to AECC2025RFP@acespower.com. All relevant questions and responses will be posted anonymously on the RFP page, with response times varying based on question complexity. The RFP includes an evaluation form for proposers to complete as part of their submission package.
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