Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) for Capacity
On this page:
- About the RFEOI for Capacity
- Important dates
- Documents
- How to respond to the RFEOI
- Frequently asked questions
- Questions and answers
- Contact us
- Register for email updates
About the RFEOI for Capacity
The 2025 Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) for Capacity seeks information from organizations capable of delivering reliable and cost-effective capacity and/or baseload energy resources to meet B.C.'s growing power demands.
Responses will inform the development of long-term procurement strategies that will help build a more diverse and resilient power system for British Columbians. It will also shape how we explore and engage on capacity and baseload energy opportunities in the future, including exploring risk-sharing and co-ownership opportunities.
Participation in this RFEOI does not preclude respondents from taking part in future competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including the 2025 Call for Power. This RFEOI and any subsequent RFP processes are independent of the other and participation in one process will not be participation in the other process.
Important dates
Please note that all events and dates are subject to change.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| RFEOI issued | June 4, 2025 |
| Information Session This session's presentation is available in documents. |
June 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. |
| Question period | June 10 to August 8, 2025 |
| Answer posting period | Ongoing and up to August 22, 2025 |
| Response Deadline | September 8, 2025 at 11 a.m. |
| Review responses BC Hydro may hold meetings with Respondents to obtain further project details during this time. |
Fall 2025 |
| Conclusion of RFEOI | Anticipated December 2025 |
Documents
RFEOI and Addenda
- Request for Expressions of Interest for Capacity [PDF, 259 KB]
- Addendum 1 (June 26, 2025) [PDF, 122 KB]
Other documents
- Request for Expressions of Interest – Fillable Questionnaire Template (Appendix A) [XLS, 66 KB] (Revised June 26, 2025)
- 2025 RFEOI for Capacity Information Session Q&As (June 10, 2025) [PDF, 270 KB]
- 2025 RFEOI for Capacity Information Session (June 10, 2025) [PDF, 847 KB]
How to respond to the RFEOI
Collectively, a Respondent's completed fillable questionnaire template and letter of interest (see Appendix A and B of the RFEOI) by the Response Deadline shall constitute the Respondent's RFEOI Response.
RFEOI Responses should be submitted by emailing the completed questionnaire and letter of interest to 2025RFEOI_Capacity@bchydro.com on or before the Response Deadline.
A Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) is a preliminary procurement step that allows us to gather information from potential suppliers. This process assesses the market's capabilities, interest, and technology solutions aligned with specific project needs, informing our long-term procurement strategies. Participation in this RFEOI is non-binding, and expressions of interest submitted do not create any commitment or obligation for either BC Hydro or respondents.
Yes. Participation in this RFEOI does not preclude respondents from taking part in future competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processes. If a Call for Power RFP is issued while this RFEOI remains open, interested parties are advised that this RFEOI and any subsequent RFP process are independent of the other and participation in one process will not be participation in the other process.
BC Hydro is interested in Capacity and/or Baseload Energy Resources (with the exception of nuclear resources) in B.C. that can connect to our integrated system. For more information, see section 2.0 of the RFEOI.
Questions and answers
Questions received during the Question Period for the 2025 RFEOI for Capacity are posted online.
BC Hydro's answers to proponent's questions are for general information only. They do not constitute legal or other advice and did not amend or form part of the RFEOI, unless confirmed by Addendum or revised RFEOI documents.
Contact us
You can contact us about this RFEOI at 2025RFEOI_Capacity@bchydro.com.
If you are a First Nation interested in learning more, please contact us at FirstNationsCleanEnergy@bchydro.com.
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 RFEOI for capacity If you have any questions concerning how your personal information is handled, please contact 2025RFEOI_Capacity@bchydro.com.