Utility-Scale BESS Frequency Regulation RFI

The City of Cleveland's Cleveland Public Power is seeking high-level vendor information on a 30–50 MW utility-scale battery energy storage system for PJM frequency regulation, peak shaving, market participation, costs, and operational impacts.

City of Cleveland > Department of Public Utilities


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Community Owned Renewable Energy BESS
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 28, 2026 07:00 AM
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amoyers@cpp.org
+12166643922
Cleveland, OH, USA
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Description

Cleveland Public Power is conducting an informational RFI to evaluate the feasibility, risks, benefits, and potential procurement pathways for a utility-scale battery energy storage system sized approximately 30–50 MW and 120–200 MWh. The system may support PJM frequency regulation, peak shaving, and other ancillary services. Respondents should provide high-level information on recommended market participation and operating models; frequency-regulation capabilities, response times, ramp rates, tracking accuracy, certifications, and performance standards; cost models, fee structures, cost drivers, and lifecycle considerations; potential market returns and customer cost offsets; operational, maintenance, cycling, degradation, and participation risks; and relevant recommendations or best practices. Responses must include vendor background and qualifications, a structured narrative addressing the RFI questions, and cost-related information suitable for early-stage planning. Detailed pricing, technical specifications, design documentation, and project-specific engineering are not required. Additional supporting materials are optional. This RFI is for information and planning only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to contract.

Classification Codes
NAICS221118Other Electric Power Generation
PSCC123Electric Power Generation (EPG)
Smart Codes
utility-scale battery storagefrequency regulation servicesenergy market analysis
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 28, 2026-Release Project Date
Sep 11, 2026-Question Submission Deadline
Sep 18, 2026-Submission Deadline
Requirements
Informational
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