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Fuel Cell Electricity Generation Projects
In Connecticut, you may be able to sell renewable energy credits (RECs) generated from qualifying fuel cell projects to Eversource.
How It Works
As a result of Public Act 21-162, electric customers in Connecticut can submit proposals for new fuel cell projects to Eversource. If approved, customers can sell RECs generated from the project to Eversource through a long-term agreement.
What are RECs?
Renewable energy credits (RECs) are credits for each megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity that your system generates regardless of whether you use the energy or it is exported to the electric grid.
What's a qualifying fuel cell project?
To qualify, a project must be a maximum of 24,000 kW (AC) and located in the Eversource service territory. Projects must be interconnected into the Eversource distribution system, have a separate generation meter and be fully in service on or after July 1, 2021.
Key Documents
Before submitting your proposal, review the following documents. All files are PDF format.
- Request for Proposals
- Service Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- Summary of Required Bidding Information
- Forms and Methods of Providing Performance Assurance
You must submit these documents with your proposal:
- Bid Certification Form
- Connecticut Licensed Professional Engineer Certification
- Attachment 2: Supplemental Bid Information
- Carbon Neutrality Certification
You may be required to submit these documents depending on the specifics of your proposal:
Submit a Proposal
The bid window to submit proposals for fuel cell electricity generation projects will open at 1:00 p.m. EST on November 3, 2021. Bids are due by 1:00pm EST on November 18, 2021.
Performance assurance
In addition to your proposal, you must submit system performance assurance of $25 per kW (AC) by 1:00 p.m. EST on November 18, 2021.
Email ctrenewables@eversource.com for instructions on submitting your performance assurance.
Have Questions?
If you have questions about a fuel cell project or submitting a proposal, please email ctrenewables@eversource.com.