Austin Energy is seeking proposals from companies qualified and experienced in the development and operation of renewable energy resources or carbon free facilities, Battery Storage facilities, natural gas generation, or hydrogen generation. In this solicitation, AUSTIN ENERGY will consider the long-term purchase of energy, capacity, and associated renewable energy credits (RECs) from utility-scale renewable energy resources as defined by the Substantive Rules of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), that are located in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) service region and specifically in the PUCT defined retail load zone for Austin Energy.