Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH), in partnership with Great River Energy (GRE) and ACES Power Cooperative, is issuing a Request for Proposals to procure long-term capacity resources. This RFP seeks proposals for firm capacity resources located in Zone 1 only. The solicitation is designed to secure accredited capacity for a long-term power purchase agreement.
Key specifications include: proposals must offer firm, accredited capacity in Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MISO) Zone 1; non-traditional resources such as behind-the-meter (BTM) generation, aggregated generation, or similar alternative resources are not being considered at this time. Bidders may submit as-accredited capacity for consideration, though this falls outside the primary scope. The RFP explicitly does not consider flexible modular resources or capacity from other pricing zones at this time.
The RFP timeline includes the following critical dates: RFP issuance on Monday, August 18, 2025; proposal submission deadline of Friday, September 12, 2025; notification of short-listed bidders on Tuesday, September 30, 2025; and target PPA execution in Quarter 4, 2025. Questions regarding the RFP should be submitted to WH2025RFP@acespower.com. Relevant questions and responses will be posted on the official RFP page, and all submitted questions will be addressed anonymously. Response times vary depending on question complexity. Confidentiality of bidder details and transaction pricing will be maintained to the extent permitted by law, though no formal NDA will be executed due to the involvement of three parties (WH, GRE, and ACES).