NV Energy is seeking up to 350 megawatts of additional long-term renewable energy and supplemental battery energy storage systems to advance its commitment to clean energy for Nevada.

This Fall 2018 Renewable Energy Request for Proposals also provides bidders the opportunity to propose supplemental battery energy storage systems.

Details can be found in the Fall 2018 Renewable Energy RFP Protocol Document, but key highlights are:

• Deadline for bids is December 17, 2018;
• NV Energy is seeking proposals for renewable generation, including dispatchable renewable generation;
• Projects can range in size from 20 megawatts up to 350 megawatts;
• Projects must be capable of delivering energy to serve load in NV Energy’s retail service territory;
• Specific proposal product types are described in the Fall 2018 Renewable Energy RFP Protocol Document;
• Supplemental battery energy storage systems can be proposed in addition to renewable energy projects;
• Projects must be located within the state of Nevada;
• The projects must be approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada; and
• Project proposals must allow for a commercial operation date on or before December 31, 2023

Aligned with legislative and regulatory guidance, NV Energy will evaluate the proposals based on the economic benefit to Nevada, on job opportunities in Nevada and on the best value to NV Energy’s customers. All bids are required to be submitted electronically to NV Energy using PowerAdvocate. (See below)

NV Energy reserves the right to supplement, amend, cancel or otherwise modify this Request for Proposals with or without the substitution of another RFP.

• Complete the Bidder Contact Information Form *
• Complete Conference Registration Form, if participating *
  
• Register with PowerAdvocate for this RFP Event
• Login to PowerAdvocate
• Fully complete the bid package and submit in PowerAdvocate
  * Form not required if previously submitted

The schedule for the Fall 2018 Renewable Energy RFP is as follows and is subject to change:

• Launch RFP - October 16, 2018
• Pre-Bid Conference and Webinar - October 30, 2018
• Bidder Questions Deadline (1pm) - December 12, 2018
• Bids Due (4pm) - December 17, 2018
• Bid Fees Postmark Deadline - December 19, 2018
• SIS Due to NVE - January 29, 2019
• Initial Shortlist Issued - February 5, 2019
• Best and Final Pricing Due - February 8, 2019
• Final Shortlist Issued - February 18, 2019
• Contract Negotiations Conclude - March 22, 2019
• Execution of Contract(s) - March 25, 2019
• PUCN Filing for Approval - April 1, 2019
• PUCN Approval Timeline (up to 165 Days) - September 13, 2019
• Commercial Operation Achieved On or Before - December 31, 2023

• Fall 2018 Renewable Energy RFP Protocol Document
  
• Bidder Contact Information Form
• Conference Registration Form
  
• PowerAdvocate Event Registration
• PowerAdvocate Login
• Supplier’s Quick Guide
• PowerAdvocate Frequently Asked Questions
• Nevada's Renewable Energy Resources Map