Utility RFP Database: View Active Energy RFPs

For renewable developers or EPCs, finding more RFP opportunities for your projects can eat up a lot of your time. Utilities post RFPs in various locations, forms, and formats. Some post on their website, others post on their procurement portals or through industry organizations. Some use consultants who post through their own mediums. If you are bidding in several RFPs at a time, keeping track of these opportunities can be challenging. In this article, I will break down how Energy Adepto is a Utility RFP database that finds and organizes Utility RFPs and aggregates them into one easily searchable database.

Types of RFPs in the Energy Adepto Utility RFP Database

The main types of RFPs that are in the Energy Adepto platform include the following:

1. Renewable (21%)
2. All-Source (16.7%)
3. Energy Storage (13.3%)
4. Solar (12.2%)
5. Energy (7.8%)
6. Dispatchable (5.6%)
7. Other, for example:
   • Wind
   • Capacity
   • Consulting Services
   • Distributed Energy Resources
   • Nuclear
   • T&D

RFP type mix as of December 2025

The main focus of the data is in North America with a high volume typically located in California, Texas, and the Northeast.

RFP map as of December 2025

Let’s dive into each of these categories for a more detailed look.

Energy RFP Types

Renewable Energy RFPs

Renewable Energy RFPs include RFPs that don’t specifically call out a specific technology but are looking for renewable energy, typically to achieve clean energy standards or goals or get Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).

Examples:

• NCPA for Renewable Energy Resources and/or Energy Storage Resources
• Dominion Energy REC 2025 RFP
• 2025 Oregon Situs Request for Proposals

Solar RFPs

Solar RFPs typically include smaller-scale projects only looking for solar. These include utility-scale solar and community solar.

Examples:

• Bryan Municipal Utilities Solar RFP
• Austin Energy FM 812 Landfill Solar RFP

All-Source RFPs

All-source RFPs are RFPs that are technology agnostic or don’t have a preference for technology or capacity type. These are more typically among the larger Utilities trying to meet large energy demands.

Examples:

• Texas & New Mexico SPS 2025 All-Source Request for Proposals
• NorthWestern Energy All Source RFP 2025

Energy Storage RFPs

Energy Storage RFPs typically look for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) or pumped hydro. Energy Storage can sometimes be included in solar RFPs if a paired option is desired. Smaller-scale energy storage can also be applicable to some Distributed Energy Resource (DER) RFPs.

Examples:

• Hydro One BESS RFP
• Massachusetts 1.5 GW mid-duration energy storage RFP 2025

Energy RFPs

Energy RFPs are typically looking at bulk energy supply not tied to a specific generation technology. This is typically for Utilities operating in an energy market.

Examples:

• City of Mesa RFP for Wholesale Energy Supply
• CenterPoint Energy RFP

Dispatchable RFPs

Dispatchable RFPs are looking for firm dispatchable resources like Combustion Turbines, Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE), or Combined Cycles.

Examples:

• Cobb EMC RFP for Natural Gas Generators
• STEC RFP 2025 Firm Capacity

Services

Services RFPs such as those looking for consulting services, resource planning services, or other general services are not as common but will also be included as they are found if applicable to the Energy and Utility industry.

Areas

The coverage area is focused on North America with the majority of RFPs located in the United States. Within the US, most RFPs are in Texas, the Northeast, and California. Overall, there is strong growth in demand from RFPs across the US, specifically for renewable and energy storage resources.

Sources

The Energy Adepto platform finds RFPs from several sources including Utility websites, email alerts, Energy and Utility industry organization websites, and other search methods. RFPs are reviewed for quality assurance and categorized before being added to the visible listing.

At this time the focus is on Utility websites, but the goal is to add other Energy RFPs from Corporations or other energy buyers as well in the future.

AI Summaries

RFPs are categorized with the key dates and information extracted and summarized in a clear high level overview to help you quickly evaluate opportunities.

Here is an example of a summary of a 47 page RFP document boiled down to the key decision elements in a couple paragraphs.

RFP document: https://northwesternenergy.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/about-us/regulatory/nwps—capacity-rfp-(rev0—issue—8-15-25).pdf

AI RFP summary (unaltered, directly from the Energy Adepto RFP platform):

NorthWestern Energy All-Source Capacity RFP: Key Points

Key Requirements

• Resource Types: Any supply-side capacity resources are eligible, including thermal, renewables, battery/energy storage, hydro, or combinations. Demand-side resources will not be considered.
• Project Size:
  • Preferred base offers: up to 50 MW or 100 MW (accredited capacity, per SPP methodology)
  • Optional: up to 250 MW
  • Minimum preferred offer: 20 MW, though smaller projects may be allowed as optional
  • Standalone energy storage capped at 50 MW of accredited capacity
• Timeline for Delivery: Resource(s) must be in service and able to deliver capacity by end of 2029 or, at the latest, June 2030.
• Location: Preferred location is within NorthWestern’s South Dakota service territory (SPP Upper Missouri Zone), but other locations will be considered if delivery can be ensured.
• Contract Structures: Acceptable forms include Asset Purchase Agreement (APA), Build-Transfer (B-T), Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)/Energy Storage Agreement (ESA), or comparable alternatives (if you propose an alternate, you must include the agreement form).
• Operational Requirements: Preference for resources that are fully-dispatchable, flexible, have quick start/ramp, multiple daily starts/stops, remote/automatic dispatch capability, and ability to provide ancillary services.
• Interconnection & Transmission: Must be connected to NorthWestern’s system or have firm transmission service to deliver power. Status of generator interconnection agreement (GIA), transmission studies, and possible system upgrade costs must be disclosed.
• Development & Site Control: Demonstrated site control, development milestones (per SPP ERAS requirements for expedited proposals), detailed permitting and project execution plan needed.
• Bidder Requirements:
  • Relevant development and operational experience (references required)
  • Financial statements (last 2 years), credit ratings if available
  • Insurance coverages (details in future Appendix A)
  • Safety record and safety program documentation (submit Appendix D.2)

Key Timeline

• Note: There are two proposal tracks:
  • Intermediate/ERAS (expedited, supporting SPP studies): Prioritized for near-term (2029) needs, ideal for projects in advanced development.
  • Traditional/Firm Capacity Proposals: For longer-term or less-developed resources, evaluation continues into 2026.

Key Contacts & Protocols

• • All RFP questions and clarifications must be directed to:
    Email: NWPS-2025@aionenergyllc.com (Aion Energy LLC is administering the process)
  • Do not contact NorthWestern Energy directly about the RFP (unless instructed by Aion); doing so can disqualify your proposal.

• Each bidder must designate a single, primary point of contact in their official notice of intent to respond.

End of AI summary.

Boiling down long RFP documents to the key points helps you save time and quickly evaluate opportunities that are right for your projects and team.

Energy Adepto: Utility RFP Database with Active Energy RFPs

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