Pasadena Water and Power RFP – All Source Carbon Free Energy Resource & Energy Storage

The City of Pasadena Department of Water and Power (PWP) is seeking carbon-free energy resources and/or carbon-free energy storage resources to support the city's commitment to source 100% of its electricity from carbon-free resources by the end of 2030, as declared in Resolution No. 9977 adopted by Pasadena City Council in 2023. This RFP aligns with California Renewable Energy Resources Program (Public Utilities Code Sections 25740 et seq.) and the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program (Public Utilities Code Sections 399.11 et seq.), ensuring compliance with both local climate goals and state renewable energy mandates.

Pasadena Water and Power annually delivers approximately 1.1 million megawatt hours (MWh) of energy to 65,000 customers through a diverse portfolio including gas-fired, hydro power, nuclear, photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, and landfill gas resources. PWP operates as a Scheduling Coordinator and Load Serving Entity within the CAISO Balancing Authority Area, managing a peak load of approximately 330 megawatts (MW) and importing up to 280 MW through the T.M. Goodrich Receiving Station. The utility operates gas-fired units at the Glenarm Power Plant and has ownership interests in the Magnolia Power Project, Hoover Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant, and Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.

Proposed projects must have commercial operation or delivery start dates on or before December 31, 2030 (later dates may be considered if offered) with a contract term of 10 years or longer. Proposals will be evaluated based on detailed evaluation criteria and must comply with City requirements, insurance requirements, information technology requirements, prevailing wage laws, federal contract provisions, HUD requirements, and FEMA emergency management requirements. Respondents must submit comprehensive documentation including proposal summary forms, relevant experience forms, certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and insurance requirements specific to renewable energy power purchase agreements.

Key deadlines include a Q&A deadline of May 4, 2026, at 10:00 PM and a proposal submission deadline of May 29, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Contact procurement manager Antonio Watson at awatson@cityofpasadena.net or (626) 744-8382 for project inquiries, and resource planner Allison Mao at amao@cityofpasadena.net or (626) 744-7496 for technical questions.