Recent RFPs

Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP

On February 9, 2024, PSE filed the Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) in Docket UE-240085. The Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP sought proposals to investigate non-wires solutions to PSE’s transmission system capacity needs in Kitsap County. This was in keeping with the WUTC’s Purchase of Resources rules, which required that PSE evaluate non-wires solutions in its solutions development process.

Interested parties can find information about the 2021 All-Source RFP approval process and any subsequent updates on the WUTC's web site in the Kitsap Non-wires Alternatives RFP Docket UE-240085.

RFP docket updates (UE-240085)

PSE posts an RFP closeout report pursuant to WAC 480-107-145(2). PSE also files an informational filing in docket UE-240085, in an effort to make this information more broadly available to stakeholders. (posted 4/24/2025)
PSE posts a proposal summary report pursuant to WAC 480-107-035(5), which includes an attachment containing a summary of each proposal and offer received. PSE also files an informational filing in docket UE-240085, in an effort to make this information more broadly available to stakeholders. (posted 6/24/2024)

2022 Targeted DER RFP

PSE issued the Targeted Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Request for Proposals (RFP) on February 7, 2022 to meet capacity and clean energy resource needs established in the 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and 2021 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP). Bids were due on March 21, 2022. Interested parties can find information about the 2022 Targeted DER RFP approval process and any subsequent updates on the WUTC's web site in the Targeted DER RFP docket UE-210878.

Before issuing the Targeted DER RFP, PSE issued a DER Request for Information (RFI) on May 14, 2021. The DER RFI enhanced PSE’s understanding of DER options available in our service territory and informed the development of the Targeted DER RFP.

Updates and Notifications

RFP Docket Updates (UE-210878)

PSE posts a proposal summary report pursuant to WAC 480-107-035(5), which includes an attachment containing a summary of each proposal and offer received. PSE also files an informational filing in docket UE-210878 in an effort to make this information more broadly available to stakeholders. (posted 4/19/22)
2022 DER RFP cover letter and final RFP filed to WUTC docket UE-210878 (updated 2/07/22)
2022 DER RFP cover letter, response to public comments and revised final RFP filed to WUTC docket UE-210878 (updated 1/14/22)
2022 DER RFP cover letter and draft RFP filed to WUTC docket UE-210878 (updated 11/15/21)

2021 All Source RFP

PSE issued the All-Source Request for Proposals (RFP) on June 30, 2021 and bids were due on September 1, 2021. Documents for this RFP are filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC or Commission) in docket UE-210220. The All-Source RFP sought bids from qualified respondents to supply up to 1,669 GWh of Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) eligible resources and up to 1,506 MW of capacity resources to PSE. PSE considered any electric resource or energy storage resource that could meet all or part of the company’s resource need, consistent with the requirements described in the RFP.

Interested parties can find information about the 2021 All-Source RFP approval process and any subsequent updates on the WUTC's web site in the All-Source RFP docket UE-210220.

Updates and Notifications

RFP Process Updates and Press Releases

PSE issues press release announcing the development of the Appaloosa Solar Project that PSE will own and operate and a power purchase agreement (PPA) signed between PSE and BrightNight for the Greenwater Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Washington. (9/24/24)
PSE issues press release announcing the signing of a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Clearway Energy Group for the Haymaker Wind Farm in Montana. (7/23/24)
PSE issues press release announcing the signing of a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) between PSE and Invenergy’s Vantage Wind Energy Center in Ellensburg, Washington. The agreement enables PSE to acquire 90 MW of clean energy per year, beginning in 2025. (7/12/23)
PSE issues a notice and invitation to 2021 All Source RFP bidders to submit revised/augmented Customer Benefit Plans following PSE's filing of its final 2021 CEIP on December 17, 2021. (1/10/22)
PSE provides more information about available LSR interconnection options in the LSR Summary Document in the data room. PSE also updates Q&A file to clarify certain points related to this topic. (updated 8/11/21).
PSE establishes LSR data room for bidders interested in using PSE’s LSR development assets in their 2021 All-Source RFP bids.
PSE issues press release announcing the issuance of the 2021All-Source RFP to bidders (7/13/21)
PSE posts Final 2021 All-Source RFP documents (updated 6/30/2021, see "2021 All-Source RFP Documents and Submission" below).

RFP Docket Updates (UE-210220)

PSE files in docket UE-210220, the Independent Evaluator’s Final 2021 All-Source RFP Report:
PSE files in docket UE-210220 its 2021 All-Source RFP Close-out Report pursuant to WAC 480-107-145(2)PSE also posts a copy of the report here in an effort to make this information more broadly available to stakeholders. (11/27/24)
PSE files in docket UE-210220 an informational notice to interested parties about a meeting on August 24, 2022, at which PSE’s 2022 effective load carrying capability (“ELCC”) updates were presented. (filed 8/16/22)
PSE posts a response to public comments related to PSE’s effective load carrying capability (“ELCC”) estimates and use in the company’s all-source request for proposals pursuant to Order 1 in WUTC docket UE-210220.
PSE posts a proposal summary report pursuant to WAC 480-107-035(5), which includes an attachment containing a summary of each proposal and offer received. PSE also files an informational filing in docket UE-210220, in an effort to make this information more broadly available to stakeholders. (posted 10/1/21) UE-210220
WUTC issued in docket UE-210220 a notice extending the deadline for opportunity to comment  on PSE’s effective load carrying capability (“ELCC”) estimates and use in its All-Source RFP (issued 9/23/21)
WUTC issued in docket UE-210220 a notice of opportunity for public comment on PSE’s effective load carrying capability (“ELCC”) estimates and use in its All-Source RFP (issued 8/31/21)
2021 All- Source RFP compliance letter and final redlines filed to WUTC docket UE-210220 (updated 6/30/21)
2021 All Source RFP cover letter and redlines filed to WUTC docket UE-210220 (updated 6/8/21)
2021 All Source RFP cover letter and response to public comments, and revised final RFP filed to WUTC docket UE-210220 (updated 6/1/21)
2021 All-Source RFP cover letter and redlines filed to WUTC docket UE-210220 (updated 5/10/21)

2021 RFP Bidders' Conference and Stakeholder Workshops

RFP Bidders’ Conference

PSE hosted an online bidders’ conference on July 29, 2021 to provide information designed to help bidders prepare and submit their proposals. Click the links below to view the conference materials.

Bidders’ Conference presentation (posted 8/6/21)
Q&A from bidders and interested parties (see Tab for Bidders' Conference Q&A, updated 8/11/21)
Bidders' Conference video recording (posted 8/11/21)
Bid submission demonstration video (posted 8/11/21)

ELCC Workshop

PSE hosted an effective load carrying capability (“ELCC”) workshop on August 31, 2021 to give interested parties an opportunity to learn more about the modeling approach and assumptions used to derive the generic and resource-specific capacity contribution assumptions PSE uses in its planning and acquisition analyses. Click the links below to view the conference materials.

Resource adequacy primer (posted 8/24/21)
ELCC workshop presentation – PSE slides (revised 8/31/21)
ELCC workshop presentation – Consultant slides (revised 8/31/21)
ELCC workshop video recording (posted 9/2/21)
ELCC workshop Q&A (posted 9/10/21)
E3 report on ELCC methodology and assumptions (posted 10/8/21)

On August 31, 2021, the WUTC issued in docket UE-210220 a public notice of opportunity to file written comments related to PSE’s effective load carrying capability (“ELCC”) estimates and use in the company’s all-source request for proposals. Comments were initially due by the end of September; however, in light of the October 8 timing of E3’s final report, the Commission issued a notice extending the comment deadline to 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021.

WUTC Docket UE-210220 – Notice extending deadline for opportunity to comment (posted 9/27/21)
WUTC Docket UE-210220 – Notice of opportunity to comment (posted 8/31/21)

Market Reliance Workshop

PSE hosted a workshop on September 30, 2021 to discuss the analysis of its proposed market reliance reduction with stakeholders. Stakeholders had the opportunity to ask questions during the meeting. Click the link below to view the presentation slides.

Market Reliance Workshop presentation (posted 9/23/21)
Market Reliance Workshop video recording (posted 10/8/21)
Market Reliance Workshop Q&A (posted 10/11/21)

2021 All-Source RFP Documents and Submission

PSE filed an All-Source RFP with the WUTC on April 1, 2021. PSE subsequently filed redlines to the RFP main document and certain exhibits in docket UE-210220. On June 11, 2021, the Commission approved the RFP and PSE filed the final 2021 All- Source RFP on June 30, 2021. Interested parties can view and download the final RFP by clicking the links below, or by visiting the WUTC's All- Source RFP docket UE-210220

To submit a bid for the 2021 All -Source RFP, qualified respondents must create and register an account at PSE’s RFP submission portal.

Questions about the All-Source RFP may be submitted to the AllSourceRFPmailbox@pse.com. PSE will periodically tabulate and post questions received and PSE’s responses for the benefit of all interested parties. PSE will not include company names, project names, contact information or other identifying descriptors in the Q&A posted to the website. See Updates and Notifications section above to view a current copy of the Q&A.