2025 Call for Power
On this page:
- About the Call for Power
- Important dates
- Information sessions and workshops
- Documents
- Provide feedback for draft RFP
- Past presentations
- First Nations
- Interconnections
- Contact us
- Register for email updates
About the Call for Power
The 2025 Call for Power is a competitive energy procurement process that builds on the success of the 2024 Call for Power. It aligns with BC Hydro's commitment to a regular cadence of procurements for clean, renewable energy in support of B.C.'s growing population and industries.
We are looking to acquire 5000 GWh/year of additional clean and renewable energy and expect to award Electricity Purchase Agreements (EPAs) in early 2026.
Participation in the 2025 Call for Power does not preclude proponents from taking part in the 2025 Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) for Capacity. Interested parties are advised that the 2025 Call for Power process and the 2025 RFEOI for Capacity are independent of the other and participation in one process will not be participation in the other process.
Important dates
The following reflects some key dates for the 2025 Call for Power. Please note that all dates are subject to change.
| Milestone | Dates |
|---|---|
| Issue draft RFP | May 26, 2025 |
| Issue RFP documents | July 2025 (date to be finalized) |
| Competitive Electricity Acquisition Process (CEAP) interconnection request pre-submission deadline* | September 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time |
| Submission of registration form (Schedule 1) | September 12, 2025 |
| CEAP interconnection request submission deadline (including deposits)* | October 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time |
| Deliver completed interconnection feasibility studies to proponents | Late November |
| RFP closing date (proposal submission deadline)* | December 1, 2025 at 11 a.m. Pacific Time |
| Deadline to withdraw from RFP without forfeiting bid security | December 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. Pacific Time |
*Proponents must meet these deadlines to participate in the RFP.
Information sessions and workshops
Initial information sessions for the 2025 Call for Power took place over a two-week period from late May to early June 2025. The following reflects other sessions and workshops; please note that dates and registration links are subject to change and will be updated as more details become available.
| Topic | Dates | How to register |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CEAP Workshop | June 20 and 26, 2025 | Register for the CEAP workshop |
| Requirements for First Nations Consultation | Late June 2025 | Registration not yet open |
| Informational Meeting | Fall 2025 | Registration not yet open |
Provide feedback for draft RFP
To provide feedback on the draft RFP and draft Specimen EPA, complete the feedback form [DOCX, 46 KB] and email it to 2025call@bchydro.com with "RFP Feedback" in the subject line by June 20, 2025.
Past presentations
| Sessions | Dates | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Call for Power Information Session | May 27 and June 3, 2025 |
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| First Nations Information Sessions | May 29 and June 5, 2025 |
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First Nations
Working with First Nations and advancing economic reconciliation is a priority for the 2025 Call for Power as it was for the 2024 Call. At any time before the RFP is issued, First Nations rights holders can reach out to us to request a meeting, ask questions or provide input by emailing FirstNationsCleanEnergy@bchydro.com.
Interconnections
The 2025 Call for Power follows the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Competitive Electricity Acquisition Process (CEAP). In preparation for this process, we will host two CEAP workshops. It is strongly recommended that all parties that are considering responding to BC Hydro's Call for Power RFP attend one of the CEAP workshops. Learn more.
Contact us
We have a new email address for the 2025 Call for Power. You can reach us at 2025Call@bchydro.com or register to receive emails about the RFP process and other updates.
Register for email updates
Personal information submitted on this page is collected by BC Hydro under the authority of Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for B.C. The personal information is collected for the purpose of providing email updates on the 2025 Call for Power. If you have any questions concerning how your personal information is handled, please contact 2025Call@bchydro.com.