Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

Austin Energy is seeking proposals from companies qualified and experienced in the development and operation of renewable resources such as wind and solar energy resources, battery energy storage resources, and other carbon-free generation resources. In this solicitation, Austin Energy will consider the long-term purchase of energy, capacity, and associated environmental attributes/renewable energy credits (RECs) from utility-scale renewable energy resources and carbon free resources, as defined by the Substantive Rules of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), that are located in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) service region. The planned schedule is as follows:

Issue RFP: April 19, 2024
Deadline for email questions will be 5:00 p.m. CT on May 3, 2024
RFP responses are due by 5:00 p.m. CT on June 7, 2024

Proposers must submit their Proposal(s) on or before the deadline to Austin Energy Energy Supply. Proposal format and requirements are described in the RFP. In addition, please note that by submitting a proposal, Proposers agree they have read and will abide by the City of Austin’s Non-Collusion, Non-Conflict of Interest, and Anti-Lobbying requirements found in Attachment 1.

During the RFP process, any and all questions regarding the RFP must be submitted to Austin Energy Energy Supply. Please note that any questions submitted after 5:00 p.m. CT on May 3, 2024 may not be reviewed or answered.

Answers to questions will be emailed directly to individual questioners.

Austin Energy Renewable and Carbon Free RFP (pdf)

Austin Energy Renewable and Carbon Free RFP Bidder Q&A (xlsx)

Attachment 1 - Non-Collusion Non-Conflict of Interest and Anti-Lobbying (pdf)

Appendix A - Work Site Agreement (docx)