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

The City of Pasadena Department of Water and Power (PWP) is soliciting carbon-free energy resources and/or carbon-free energy storage resources to support its commitment to source 100% of the city's electricity from carbon-free resources by the end of 2030, as established by Pasadena City Council Resolution No. 9977 in 2023. Proposed projects must align with the California Renewable Energy Resources Program (PUC sections 25740 et seq.) and the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program (PUC sections 399.11 et seq.), and must also support compliance with California's Renewables Portfolio Standard (PUC section 399.30).

Pasadena Water and Power currently delivers approximately 1.1 million megawatt hours (MWh) of energy annually to 65,000 customers. The utility's diverse portfolio includes gas-fired, hydro, 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) with the ability to import up to 280 MW through its T.M. Goodrich Receiving Station. PWP owns or has contract rights on multiple transmission lines transferred to the California Independent System Operator in 2004 as a Participating Transmission Owner.

Proposals must include commercial operation or delivery start dates on or before December 31, 2030 (though later dates may be considered if offered), with a contract term of 10 years or longer. The procurement process includes a Q&A deadline of May 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM Pacific Time and a proposal submission deadline of May 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM Pacific Time. Respondents must submit complete proposals including relevant experience forms, insurance documentation, federal certifications, disclosure statements, and detailed project specifications as outlined in the RFP requirements.