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Stage 3 Oahu RFP
On February 18, 2022, the Commission provided the Companies guidance to develop a Stage 3 RFP specifically for Oahu. The Commission intends that this will be an “all-source” procurement, based upon an updated assessment of grid needs for the island. In compliance with that guidance, the Companies are proceeding with work on a Stage 3 RFP draft for Oahu.
Details on the Stage 3 Oahu RFP can be found in Docket No. 2017-0352 and in the information below:
RFP Process
Final Award Group Selected
December 8, 2023
On December 1, 2023, Hawaiian Electric selected a total of seven projects on Oahu for the Stage 3 Oahu RFP. These projects were selected after a competitive evaluation of both price and non-price factors.
Please see the Renewable Project Status Board for the latest status of projects in development.
Final Award Group Selection Postponed
September 20, 2023 (Updated September 29, 2023)
On September 19, 2023, the Companies updated the Commission on the status of the Stage 3 RFPs and requested approval to extend the selection of the Final Award Group from October 27, 2023 to December 1, 2023 for the Stage 3 Oahu RFP, the Stage 3 Hawaii RFP and the Stage 3 Maui Variable RFP. No changes were proposed to the schedule for the Stage 3 Maui Firm RFP, or to the Guaranteed Commercial Operations Date for any Stage 3 projects. On September 27, 2023, the Commission approved the Proposed RFP Schedule. If the Companies are able to select the Final Award Group for the Stage 3 Oahu RFP, the Stage 3 Hawaii RFP or the Stage 3 Maui Variable RFP prior to December 1, 2023, the Companies will do so, in consultation with the Independent Observer.
Interconnection Dispute Resolution Process
May 19, 2023
By its Order No. 39163 filed on April 18, 2023, which was clarified by Order No. 39286 filed on May 18, 2023 in Docket 2017-0352, the Public Utilities Commission established the Interconnection Dispute Resolution Process (“IDRP”). The IDRP’s purpose is to address disputes that may arise between the Hawaiian Electric Companies and the independent power producers or affiliates who have proposed projects during the entire interconnection process for the Stage 3 RFPs for Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island.
Facility Model Consultants
March 31, 2023 (Updated April 12, 2023)
Hawaiian Electric offers a list of study consultants that have successfully performed modelling for developer submittals during prior Hawaiian Electric procurements. The study consultants may have different terms and conditions for engagement and the services they provide. Hawaiian Electric does not offer preferences or recommendations for these study consultants. Proposers are solely responsible for determining the suitability of services offered by a study consultant.
Enerzinx
Anupam Gopal
1-267-303-6696
Anupam.gopal@enerzinx.com
www.enerzinx.com
Green Power Technologies
Salvador Rodriguez
srodriguez@greenpower.es
Power Engineers
Jason Marenda, P.E.
208-788-0305
jason.marenda@powereng.com
https://www.powereng.com/
Response to the Commission’s February 7, 2023 Guidance on the Adoption of IEEE Standard 2800-2022 and Injection Studies
March 13, 2023
On February 21, 2023, the Companies filed a complete response to the Commission’s guidance letter dated February 7, 2023 in Docket No. 2017-0352.
Companies file updated RDG PPA and ESPA PSAs
March 1, 2023
On February 28, 2023 the Companies submitted updated documents for the Stage 3 Oahu RFP, Stage 3 Maui RFP and Stage 3 Hawaii RFP in accordance with the Commission’s February 17, 2023 Order No. 38865 in Docket No. 2017-0352. Revisions were limited to the RDG PPA PSAs and ESPA PSAs to reflect the incorporation of certain elements from the IEEE Standards for Interconnection and Interoperability of Inverter-Based Resources Interconnecting with Associated Transmission Electric Power Systems (“IEEE 2800-2022”). The updated RDG PPA PSAs and ESPA PSAs are available along with all RFP documents in the RFP documents page. The February 28, 2023 filing is also offered here (Book 1, Book 2, Book 3).
Technical Conference held for Stage 3 Oahu and Maui RFP
February 27, 2023
The Company held a virtual Technical Conference on February 17, 2023 via Microsoft Teams to share information and answer question from prospective proposers and interested stakeholders of the planned Stage 3 Oahu and Maui RFP. A recording of the Technical Conference has been posted to YouTube for those who might have missed it or wish to view it again. Additionally, the meeting slides have been made available as well.
PUC Order No. 38865 approves IEEE 2800-2022 elements into Stage 3 RFPs
February 17, 2023
On February 17, 2023, the Commission issued Order No. 38865 that grants the Companies’ request for approval to incorporate certain elements from the IEEE Standards for interconnection and Interoperability of inverter-Based Resources interconnecting with Associated Transmission Electric Power Systems (“IEEE 2800-2022”) into the Stage 3 RFPs for Hawaii island, Oahu, and Maui. The Companies shall file the final revisions reflect the addition of IEEE 2800-2022 requirements by February 28, 2023.
Request to PUC to incorporate certain IEEE 2800-2022 elements
February 13, 2023
On February 10, 2023, the Companies filed a request to the Commission affecting all Stage 3 RFPs. In the updated Exhibit 1 filed by the Companies on January 31, 2023, the Companies indicated they are in the process of reviewing the IEEE 2800-2022 for inclusion as a requirement to the Stage 3 RFPs. In accordance with that commitment and the Commission’s letter dated February 7, 2023, the Companies submit this request to incorporate certain IEEE 2800-2022 elements into the model RDG PSAs and model Energy Storage PSA. And for the Stage 3 Hawaii RFP only, the request asks for a change in schedule to extend the time in that RFP to receive proposals.
Updated Appendix B
February 6, 2023
Upon review of “Appendix B: Proposer’s Response Package,” the Company has corrected a reference to the single point of failure.
Section 1.2.11 of the RFP states, “No single point of failure from the Facility shall result in a decrease in active power output measured at the Project’s POI greater than 142 MW.” Furthermore, Section 4.2, Item #11 states, “No single point of failure from the Facility shall result in a decrease of active power output measured at the Project’s POI greater than 142 MW.” However, the Oahu Stage 3 RFP Appendix B - “Proposer’s Response Package,” Section 2.0 - Proposal Summary Tables, Item #15 states, “The Proposer hereby certifies that no single point of failure from the Facility shall result in a decrease of active power measured at the Facility point of interconnection greater than 30 MW. (Yes/No)”.
The single point of failure for this RFP is 142 MW, as per Section 1.2.11 and Section 4.2, Item #11 of the RFP. The 30 MW noted in Appendix B, Section 2.0 Proposal Summary Tables, Item #15 is incorrect.
The updated Appendix B (the only update being the single point of failure change to 142 MW) has been uploaded into Power Advocate and also to the Stage 3 Oahu RFP Documents webpage.
Stage 3 Oahu RFP Accepting Bids
January 20, 2023
The Stage 3 Oahu RFP is now open. Please see the final RFP documents by clicking on the RFP DOCUMENTS button above.
The Stage 3 Oahu RFP Electronic Procurement Platform (Sourcing Intelligence) is also open and accepting bids through April 20, 2023.
As outlined in Section 1.1 of the RFP Appendix B, after registering on Sourcing Intelligence as a Supplier, Proposers shall request access to the Stage 3 Oahu RFP event via email (“EMAIL US” button above or at oahurenewablerfp@hawaiianelectric.com). The request must include the company name and username under which the Proposer has registered. The Proposer will then be added to the event. The Stage 3 Oahu RFP is event 139119. To create an account for the Electronic Procurement Platform, please refer to Appendix D of the Stage 3 Oahu RFP and visit the Electronic Procurement Platform Signup Page.
Proposed Final Draft of the Stage 3 Oahu RFP
January 3, 2023
Pursuant to Order No. 38735 filed on December 1, 2022, Hawaiian Electric filed its proposed final Stage 3 Oahu RFP on December 22, 2022.
Filing contents:
- Transmittal Letter (PDF)
- Exhibit 1 – Description of Development of the proposed Draft RFP (PDF)
- Exhibit 2 – Proposed Timeline for the RFP (PDF)
- Exhibit 3 – Competitive Bidding Code of Conduct (PDF)
- Exhibit 4 – Proposed Draft Stage 3 RFP (Oahu) (PDF)
- Exhibit 5 – N/A (applies to Stage 3 Maui)
- Exhibit 6 – Draft Power Purchase Agreement for Renewable Dispatchable Generation (PV + BESS) (All Islands) (PDF)
- Exhibit 7 – Draft Power Purchase Agreement for Renewable Dispatchable Generation (WIND + BESS) (All Islands) (PDF)
- Exhibit 8 – Draft Project Specific Addendum for Renewable Dispatchable Generation Projects (Oahu) (PDF)
- Exhibit 9 – N/A (applies to Stage 3 Maui)
- Exhibit 10 – Draft DC-Coupled Storage (All Islands) (PDF)
- Exhibit 11 – Draft Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (All Islands) (PDF)
- Exhibit 12 – Draft Project Specific Addendum for Standalone Storage Projects (Oahu) (PDF)
- Exhibit 13 – N/A (applies to Stage 3 Maui)
- Exhibit 14 – Draft Model Firm PPA (Oahu) (PDF)
- Exhibit 15 – N/A (applies to Stage 3 Maui)
Hawaiian Electric seeks public comments on Updated Near-Term Grid Needs Assessments for Oahu and Maui
October 20, 2022
On July 29, 2022, Hawaiian Electric filed its Oahu Near-Term Grid Needs Assessment and Maui Near-Term Grid Needs Assessment (“Near-Term GNAs”) in Docket Nos. 2017-0352 – To Institute a Proceeding Relating to Competitive Procurement of Dispatchable and Renewable Generation, and 2018-0165 – Instituting a Proceeding to Investigate Integrated Grid Planning, as requested by the Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”). After receiving further direction from the Commission, Hawaiian Electric requests that interested stakeholders submit public comments on the Near-Term GNAs within 30 days of this solicitation. Public comments may be filed in Docket No. 2017-0352, or submitted via e-mail to oahurenewablerfp@hawaiianelectric.com or mauirenewablerfp@hawaiianelectric.com, and will be posted on the Companies’ website. Comments submitted via e-mail will be filed by Hawaiian Electric within 30 days of this solicitation in Docket No. 2017-0352.
Hawaiian Electric looks forward to receiving feedback from interested stakeholders to assist with launching and executing a competitive and successful procurement.
Next steps in the Stage 3 Oahu RFP
August 10, 2022
On June 30, 2022 the PUC issued Order No. 38479 Approving the Hawaiian Electric Companies’ Final Stage 3 Request for Proposals for Hawaii Island with Modifications and Issuing Guidance on the Proposed Stage 3 Requests for Proposals for Oahu and Maui (“Order 38479”).
On July 11, 2022 the Companies filed a Motion for Partial Reconsideration and/or Clarification of Order No. 38479 (“Motion”) seeking reconsideration and/or clarification on a number of modifications to the Stage 3 RFP that the Commission directed in Order 38479.
The Company awaits the PUC decision on the Motion.
Technical Conference held for Stage 3 Oahu and Maui RFP
August 8, 2022
The Company held a virtual Technical Conference on August 5, 2022 via Microsoft Teams to share information and answer question from prospective proposers and interested stakeholders of the planned Stage 3 Oahu and Maui RFP. A recording of the Technical Conference has been posted to YouTube for those who might have missed it or wish to view it again. Additionally, the meeting slides have been made available as well.
Near-Term Grid Needs Assessment
August 2, 2022
At the Commission’s request, on July 29, 2022, Hawaiian Electric filed its Oahu Near Term Grid Needs Assessment and Maui Near-Term Grid Needs Assessment reports. These reports describe the methodology and inputs used to study scenarios whose results were then used to inform recommendations for Grid Needs for solution sourcing for the Stage 3 Request for Proposals for the islands of Oahu and Maui. Hawaiian Electric plans to discuss the reports with stakeholders through the virtual Technical Conference scheduled for August 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm HST.
Technical Status Conference
July 29, 2022
The Company will be holding a Technical Conference to discuss the results of the updates to the Near-term Grid Needs Assessments for the Stage 3 Oahu and Maui RFPs on August 5, 2022, from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. HST. Please email OahuRenewableRFP@hawaiianelectric.com if you would like to attend. A recording of the meeting and presentation slides will be posted here when available.
Virtual Community Meeting
July 15, 2022
Hawaiian Electric hosted a second virtual community meeting on July 12, 2022 to discuss updates to the Draft Stage 3 Oahu RFP with the Oahu community. A recording of the meeting and the presentation slides can be viewed by clicking the respective links.
Virtual Community Meeting
June 9, 2022
Hawaiian Electric hosted a virtual community meeting on May 10, 2022 to discuss the Draft Stage 3 Oahu RFP with the Oahu community. A recording of the meeting and the presentation slides can be viewed by clicking the respective links.
Technical Status Conference
June 8, 2022
In its May 2, 2022 filing of the draft Stage 3 RFPs for Oahu and Maui, the Company tentatively indicated a date of June 15, 2022 for a Technical Status Conference. As the Commission has not yet produced a response to the RFPs, the Company will postpone the Technical Status Conference at this time. The Company will post further information on this webpage regarding a future date as it becomes available.
Draft Oahu Stage 3 RFP
May 4, 2022
As directed by the Commission in its March 23, 2022 letter, Hawaiian Electric filed a draft Oahu Stage 3 RFP on May 2, 2022.
Filing contents:
- Transmittal Letter (PDF)
- Exhibit 1 – Description of Development of the proposed Draft RFP (PDF)
- Exhibit 2 – Proposed Timeline for the RFP (PDF)
- Exhibit 3 – Competitive Bidding Code of Conduct (PDF)
- Exhibit 4 – Proposed Draft Stage 3 RFP (Oahu) (PDF)
- Exhibit 5 – N/A (applies to Stage 3 Maui)
- Exhibit 6 – Draft Power Purchase Agreement for Renewable Dispatchable Generation (PV + BESS) (All Islands) (PDF)
- Exhibit 7 – Draft Power Purchase Agreement for Renewable Dispatchable Generation (WIND + BESS) (All Islands) (PDF)
- Exhibit 8 – Draft Project Specific Addendum for Renewable Dispatchable Generation Projects (Oahu) (PDF)
- Exhibit 9 – N/A (applies to Stage 3 Maui)
- Exhibit 10 – Draft DC-Coupled Storage (All Islands) (PDF)
- Exhibit 11 – Draft Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (All Islands) (PDF)
- Exhibit 12 – Draft Project Specific Addendum for Standalone Storage Projects (Oahu) (PDF)
- Exhibit 14 – Draft Model Firm PPA (Oahu) (PDF)
- Exhibit 15 – N/A (applies to Stage 3 Maui)
Develop Stage 3 RFP for Oahu
April 11, 2022
On February 18, 2022, the Commission issued a letter directing Hawaiian Electric to develop RFP materials for Stage 3 competitive bidding processes for Oahu and Maui. On March 10, 2022, Hawaiian Electric responded with a letter that included a proposed schedule and the rationale behind the proposed schedule. On March 23, 2022, the Commission issued a letter directing to proceed with the drafting of the Stage 3 RFPs for Oahu and Maui, which are to be filed by May 2, 2022.
