MCE is seeking proposals for Portfolio Content Category 1 (PCC1) renewable energy to help meet near-term objectives. Sellers will provide renewable energy delivered and scheduled into the California ISO, with the seller serving as the importer of record into California if applicable. The pricing structure is offered as a premium to index ($/MWh), where the seller retains California ISO revenue under an index-plus model.
The solicitation seeks offers of at least 50,000 MWh per year for the term of May 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. MCE will consider contracting pursuant to a confirmation under the EEI or WSPP agreements, with all bids assuming agreement with standard contract terms in the provided WSPP confirmations. There is a preference for firm volumes within each calendar year.
Key dates include RFO launch on April 3rd, 2026, with offers due by 5:00 PM PDT on April 10th, 2026. Participants will be notified by April 15th, 2026 (target date). Complete offer forms and information regarding the supplier's track record and financial viability must be submitted to Procurement@mcecleanenergy.org by the deadline.
Evaluation criteria include price, emissions factor, resource type, firm versus unit contingent deliveries, supplier acceptance of WSPP or EEI standard form agreement terms, supplier creditworthiness, and supplier track record of providing similar products. MCE reserves the right to withdraw the RFO, reject any or all offers, negotiate any price or provision, and accept or reject any parts of each offer at its sole discretion.