All-Source Carbon-Free Energy Resources and Energy Storage

The City of Pasadena (“Pasadena” or “City”) Department of Water and Power (“PWP”) is issuing a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for carbon-free energy resources and/or carbon-free energy storage resources (“Proposed Project”). In 2023, the Pasadena City Council adopted Resolution No. 9977, declaring a climate emergency and committing to source 100% of the city’s electricity from carbon-free resources by the end of 2030. This bold initiative positions Pasadena as a leader in climate action, surpassing state mandates and most voluntary targets set by other utilities and corporations. To meet the Resolution No. 9977 goal and to fulfill energy procurement requirements of 100% carbon-free supply, the Proposed Project must align with the California Renewable Energy Resources Program (Public Utilities Code, or PUC §§ 25740 et seq.) and the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program (PUC §§ 399.11 et seq.). This RFP supports both Pasadena’s 100% carbon-free goal under Resolution No. 9977 and compliance with California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (“CA RPS”) as outlined in PUC § 399.30. PWP seeks Proposed Projects with commercial operation or delivery start dates on or before December 31, 2030 (but could consider later dates if offered), and with a delivery period ("contract term") of 10 years or longer.