Utility-Scale Carbon-Free Energy Resources

Austin Energy is seeking proposals for long-term purchases of energy, capacity, and environmental attributes from utility-scale carbon-free resources in ERCOT, with anticipated procurement of up to 1 GW.

City of Austin > Austin Energy


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Dec 08, 2026 12:00 AM
Oct 26, 2026 05:00 AM
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Description

Austin Energy seeks proposals for long-term purchases of energy, capacity, and associated environmental attributes or renewable energy credits from utility-scale resources located in the ERCOT service region. Eligible resource types include solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, other carbon-free technologies, co-located battery energy storage systems, repowers, existing operating assets, and new-build projects. Austin Energy anticipates procuring up to 1 GW across one or more projects. The initial submission requires a completed Intake Form Excel workbook and a Project Summary and Developer Overview PowerPoint. The intake workbook requests project, technology, generation, pricing, equipment, site, financing, permitting, interconnection, and developer experience information. The PowerPoint must summarize the developer’s qualifications and the principal features of each proposal, including product and pricing, delivery and settlement, expected energy quantities, term, commercial operation date, and development milestones. A detailed plan for implementing the Work Site Agreement is also required. Proposals must be submitted as PDFs with supporting materials; a secure file-sharing site may be used if the deadline email includes access instructions. The solicitation requires a minimum 120-day proposal validity period and seller performance security equal to 6.25% of the project’s contract notional value.

Classification Codes
NAICS221118Other Electric Power Generation
PSC9105Electricity generation procured as a supply from a third-party generation supplier and energy attributes; where permitted by state and/or federal law or regulation, excludes ‘regulated utility services’.
Smart Codes
carbon-free energy procurementutility-scale renewable energybattery energy storage systems
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions Due
Nov 16, 2026-Answers to Questions Published
Dec 08, 2026 12:00 AM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 14, 2026-Shortlist Selection
Jan 20, 2027-Shortlist Due Diligence Materials Due
Jan 27, 2027-Shortlist Interviews
Feb 8, 2027-Finalists Selected
Feb 15, 2027-PPA Negotiations Begin
May 1, 2027-Target PPA Execution
Requirements
Required
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  • Performance Bond — 6.25%
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