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Omaha Public Power District's Wind Energy RFP Conference Overview and Key Highlights

The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) held a Wind Energy Request for Proposal (RFP) conference on November 11, 2008, to address its need for sustainable energy solutions and environmental stewardship. Serving a 5,000-square-mile area, OPPD is the 12th largest publicly-owned electric utility in the U.S. The RFP seeks up to 80 MW of wind energy, emphasizing renewable energy credits and community involvement. Proposals were due by October 10, 2008, focusing on important evaluation factors including financial qualifications and environmental attributes.

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Omaha Public Power District's Wind Energy RFP Conference Overview and Key Highlights

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  1. Omaha Public Power District’s Wind Request For Proposal Wind Power 2008 Conference November 11, 2008 Christene R. Bywater

  2. About OPPD • 5,000-square-mile service area in 13 counties • 12th largest publicly owned electric system in the U.S. • Generating capability is 2548.8 MWs

  3. OPPD’s Need for Wind • New emphasis on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Stewardship • Our customers want more renewable energy • Fuel/Transportation costs are rising • Coal/Carbon tax legislation may be coming

  4. The RFP • Purchase up to 80 MW of Wind Energy and Environmental Attributes (PPA) • Major capital investment (about $2000 per KW) • Production Tax Credits (PTCs) • Developer/Investor Owned Utility can benefit

  5. Environmental Attributes • Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) • Can be used to reduce carbon footprint • Can sell to customers that want “Green Power” • More information at Center for Resource Solutions

  6. Community-Based Energy Development • a.k.a. C-BED (LB 629) • Requires 33% of investors to be local • Allows utilities to give up their right to eminent domain • NE benefit of no sales tax on wind generation equipment

  7. RFP Timeline • Proposals due on October 10, 2008 • OPPD received 11 confidential proposals • Evaluation of Proposals • Request supplemental information or clarification • Determination of short list for final negotiations • Enter into one or more PPAs by April 1, 2009

  8. Evaluation Factors • Project Organization • Financial Qualifications • Annual and Net Present Value of Energy • Total Delivered Cost of Power Delivered to the District • Environmental Attributes

  9. Evaluation Factors • Energy Analysis • Project Schedule • Transmission Interconnection Requirements • Location of Project and Site Description • Generation Equipment Description

  10. Evaluation Factors • Local Community Siting Issues • Warranties and Guarantees • Decommission Requirements • Bidder Support • Regulatory and Environmental Permits, Studies and Compliance

  11. Evaluation Factors • State/Local Agreements, Contracts or Other Legally Binding Documents • Land Options, Leases, Easements, Contracts, Financial Encumbrance • Metering and Data Communications • Other Information

  12. Thank You!

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