Queue Cluster 16 Commercial Interest Points (CIP) Request for Offers (RFO)
CPA is soliciting proposals for renewable generation, renewable generation plus storage, and standalone storage projects seeking CAISO QC16 interconnection and commercial interest points. Proposals are due August 21, 2026 with projects needing 15-250 MW capacity and storage requiring minimum 4-hour duration.
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Questions due
Submit questions via the RFO webpage
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Q&A responses posted
Posted to the CPA RFO webpage
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Submission deadline
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Shortlist notification
Proposers notified of shortlist status
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Exclusivity Agreement negotiations start
Negotiations from September 9 to October 23, 2026
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Exclusivity Agreement negotiations end
End of exclusivity negotiations
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CPA submits CIP allocations to CAISO
CPA submits its QC16 CIP allocations to CAISO
AI overview
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) has issued a Request for Offers (RFO) to distribute its QC16 Commercial Interest Points. This solicitation is limited to projects seeking interconnection in CAISO's Queue Cluster 16 under deliverability or energy-only criteria. Projects must be seeking commercial interest points from a Load Serving Entity. The RFO seeks proposals for renewable generation, renewable generation plus storage, and standalone storage projects.
Eligible project types include Regular RPS Resources (new build RPS-eligible generation seeking deliverability, 15 MW - 250 MW), Energy-Only RPS Resources (new build RPS-eligible generation 15 MW - 250 MW intended for energy-only eligibility with cash reimbursement), Renewable Generation Plus Storage (RPS-eligible generation 15 MW - 250 MW paired with storage 15 MW - 250 MW, minimum 4-hour storage duration, storage capacity not exceeding 100% of generating nameplate, must seek deliverability on at least one component), and Standalone Storage (15 MW - 250 MW, minimum 4-hour duration, must seek deliverability).
Key dates for this RFO include: RFO opens on July 8, 2026; deadline to submit questions is July 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time; Q&A document will be posted on July 31, 2026; proposals must be submitted by August 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time; shortlisted proposers will be notified on September 9, 2026; Exclusivity Agreement negotiations occur from September 9 to October 23, 2026; and CPA submits CIP allocations to CAISO on October 29, 2026.
Proposers must register to participate and submit their completed offer package via the specified online forms. Required submission documents include a fully completed Offer Form, Project Narrative, executed non-disclosure agreement, geospatial footprint file, and Vendor Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form. Registration and submissions are handled through separate JotForm links provided on the CPA website. Questions must be submitted through the designated form.
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