On September 10, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a final expedited Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP seeks submissions from project developers for new, advanced-stage solar, wind and co‑located energy storage projects that may be at risk of losing eligibility for certain federal tax credits under sections 45Y and 48E of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
DEEP hosted a remote Bidder’s Conference on September 18, 2025. During the short, virtual conference, DEEP summarized key points of the RFP and reviewed the submission process for submission of confidential information. Potential bidders should be aware that all information submitted to DEEP is subject to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act unless it is properly protected from public disclosure. In addition, by submitting any information to DEEP, bidders consent to DEEP sharing the information with relevant staff from agencies or procuring entities (e.g., electric utilities), in other New England states who may wish to participate in the RFP.
Eligible projects must be 2 MW or greater, and the maximum purchase amount under this RFP is 3,990,935 MWhs per year. Bidders may offer up to 20-year contract terms purchasing energy, RECs, and any other wholesale market components associated with the facility that are settled via the ISO-NE settlement process. Delivery under any selected project must begin no later than December 31, 2032.
The presentation and recording from the Bidder’s Conference have been made available, and DEEP will post answers to written questions received on or before September 26, 2025. Final bids are due October 10, 2025 by noon. DEEP intends to announce its decision in November 2025. Thereafter, winning bidders will negotiate contracts and submit them for Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) approval in December 2025. Depending on the applicable statutory authority, PURA’s review process must be conducted within 30, 90 or 180 days.
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