San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) is soliciting offers from third parties interested in purchasing 2026 Portfolio Content Category 1 (PCC 1) Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from eligible renewable resources under contract with SDG&E. This is a bundled REC product offering for short-term transactions covering the balance of the 2026 calendar year only.
The solicitation seeks offers for a firm quantity of up to 190,000 RECs with a minimum acceptable bid of 25,000 RECs. SDG&E reserves the right to accept and evaluate offers based on two potential total volumes: quantities up to 110,000 RECs or up to 190,000 RECs. The point of delivery is EZ GEN HUB (TH_SP15_GEN-APND). Respondents must submit a complete offer package including the Offer Form, RPS Sales Agreement Redline Edits, and Credit Application through the PowerAdvocate website.
Key dates for this solicitation include: RFP issued March 4, 2026; offer package due March 25, 2026 at noon Pacific Standard Time; shortlisted bidders notified April 7, 2026; unsuccessful bidders notified April 14, 2026; target PPA execution April-May 2026; and Tier 1 Advice Letter submission to the California Public Utilities Commission within 30 days of contract execution.
All communications regarding this RFP must be submitted via email to RECsaleRFP@semprautilities.com with a copy to RPS@merrimackenergy.com (Independent Evaluator). SDG&E will post all questions and answers publicly on the RFP website. Respondents are encouraged to monitor the website periodically for updates, notices, and postings, as SDG&E may modify terms and requirements at its discretion.