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Connecticut SCEF Program Information
On an annual basis for a total of six years, Eversource and United Illuminating will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit competitive bids for the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and energy from eligible projects.
Program Eligibility
SCEF Projects must meet the following basic criteria:
- Project size must be between 100 kW (AC) and 5,000 kW (AC).
- Construction must commence after the date of the solicitation to which the bidder is responding.
- Projects must be located within Eversource Connecticut electric service territory.
Previous Bid Results
- Annual SCEF Summary Data (.xls file download)
Year 1 RFP Detailed Bid Results:
- Summary of RFP Results (PDF)
- Detailed Bid Information (.xls file download)
Year 2 RFP Detailed Bid Results
- Summary of RFP Results (PDF)
- Detailed Bid Information (.xls file download)
Year 3 RFP Detailed Bid Results
- Summary of RFP Results (PDF)
- Detailed Bid Information (.xls file download)
Year 4 RFP Detailed Bid Results
- Summary of RFP Results (PDF)
- Detailed Bid Information (.xls file download)
Year 5 RFP
Important: Pursuant to PURA’s April 28, 2021 Decision in Docket No. 19-07-01RE02, all relevant bid documentation including Appendix B must be sent to the both the Electric Distribution Company and to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
- SCEF@Eversource.com for Eversource Bids
- DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov for DEEP
The following schedule* is applicable to the Year 5 SCEF RFP:
| Action Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of RFP | January 22, 2024 |
| Bidders Conference – Webinar Only | On or about January 30, 2024. Register for the webinar. |
| Deadline for Submissions of Questions | On or about February 4, 2024 |
| Bid Forms Due | March 5, 2024 by 1:00 p.m. (EPT), at which time the pricing shall become firm, irrevocable and binding. |
| Selection and Notification of Winning Bidders | On or about April 22, 2024 |
| Tariff Terms Agreement Execution | After Selection and Notification of Winning Bidders. Bidders will have to return partially executed Tariff Terms Agreements by the due date established by the Companies which is expected to be approximately 10 businesses days after selection and notification of winning bidders. |
| Subsequent Rounds of Selection and Notification of Winning Bidders | Approximately 5 business days after Tariff Terms Agreement Execution date (date on which executed Tariff Terms Agreement is due to the EDC for each round of selection). After each Tariff Terms Agreement Execution Date, each EDC will re-evaluate it’s available MWs and reallocate to the next project(s) in the queue as necessary and notify selected Bidders accordingly. This process will continue until the earlier of 1) all available MWs are allocated, or 2) May 1, to allow enough time for the EDCs to submit selected bids by July 1. |
| Tariff Terms Agreement(s) Filed with PURA for review and approval | Within two weeks following the completion of the annual procurement process. |
| Commencement of Service | In accordance with Tariff Terms Agreement(s) |
* Pursuant to Section 2.1 of the RFP, Schedule, the Companies, at their sole discretion, may modify the schedule at any time.
Key Documents for Year 5 SCEF RFP
- Year 5 SCEF Program Bidders Webinar Slide Deck
- Year 5 SCEF RFP Bidders Webinar
- Year 5 Program Manual
- Year 5 SCEF Request for Proposals Document
- SCEF Subscriber Organization Tariff Rider
- Year 5 SCEF Subscriber Organization Terms and Conditions
- Year 5 SCEF Subscriber Organization Tariff Terms Agreement
- SCEF Bid Certification Form
- SCEF Carbon Neutrality Certification
- SCEF CT Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
- Summary of Required Bidding Information
- Appendix B – Submittal to DEEP (visit the DEEP website)
- Acceptable Forms and Methods of Providing Development and Operating Period Security