2024 Call for Power
Request for Proposals open now
April 3, 2024 – We've issued the Request for Proposals for our 2024 Call for Power. Proposals are due September 16, 2024.
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About the Call
We issued a competitive call for power at the beginning of April 2024.
The 2024 Call for Power Request for Proposals (RFP) is structured to help ensure B.C. has sufficient clean or renewable energy to meet future needs. It aligns with the 2021 Integrated Resource Plan, which indicated the need to acquire approximately 3,000 GWh/year of additional energy as early as late fall 2028.
The objectives of the Call are to acquire energy from:
- Clean or renewable resources that are cost-effective for our ratepayers.
- Projects that can come online as early as fall 2028.
- Projects that have a meaningful First Nations partnership component.
Prior to issuing the RFP, we completed our engagement process to gather input from First Nations, Independent Power Producers and stakeholders on our planned approach.
Important dates
The request for proposal (RFP) was issued on April 3, 2024. Below reflects some key dates. For the full RFP schedule, please see the RFP document.
| Milestone | Dates |
|---|---|
| Issue RFP documents | April 3, 2024 |
Competitive Electricity Acquistion Process interconnection request pre-submission deadline** |
April 19, 2024 |
| Submission of registration form | May 1, 2024 |
| CEAP interconnection request submission date (incl. deposits)** | May 21, 2024 |
| RFP closing date (proposal submission deadline)** | September 16, 2024 |
** Failure to meet this date results in ineligibility to participate in RFP
Call documents
The Request for Proposals ("RFP"), the RFP process and related documents issued during the call process are available online.
Questions and answers
Questions on the Request for Proposals ("RFP"), the RFP process and related documents issued during the call process, and BC Hydro's responses, 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 RFP, unless confirmed by Addendum or revised RFP documents.