The fb88 Public Utilities Commission (Commission) is seeking proposals for long-term contracts to supply installed capacity and associated renewable energy and renewable energy credits from one or more deep-water offshore wind energy pilot projects or tidal energy demonstration projects. Bidders selected will enter into long-term contractual arrangements with one or more of fb88’s investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities, Central fb88 Power Company (CMP), Bangor Hydro-Electric Company (BHE), and fb88 Public Service Company (MPS) (collectively the T&D utilities). All inquiries about the RFP should directed to mitchell.tannenbaum@maine.gov.
In the event that you are unable to reach him by e-mail: Phone: (207) 287-1391 Fax: (207) 287-1039
- RFP (Word)
- 2013 Supplemental RFP (PDF) (Added 07/25/13)
- Experience Requirement-Supplemental Explanation (Word) (Added 12/03/10)
For instructions on filing bids, contact mitchell.tannenbaum@maine.gov
Key steps and timing include the following:
- RFP issue date – September 1, 2010
- Initial Proposals submitted – May 2, 2011 (updated 2/18/11)
Proposal Security Deposits will be held by the utility that bidder proposes as the long-term contract counterparty (Contact Information & Detail on Security Deposit Process (Word)).
Related Documents
- Request for Public Comment on Proposed Offshore Wind Project (Word) (Added 08/30/12)
- Proposed Term Sheet for Offshore Wind Project (Redacted) (PDF) (Added 08/30/12)
- Comments to Proposed Term Sheet (Redacted) (PDF) (Added 08/30/12)