Please see today's press release from Dominion Energy below:
Dominion Energy Virginia Seeks Proposals for Acquisition of Renewable Development Projects
Company seeks to acquire solar, onshore wind and energy storage projects for the benefit of Virginia customers
RICHMOND, Va. (April 11) – In an annual Request for Proposals (RFP) issued today, Dominion Energy Virginia (DEV) is seeking proposals for the acquisition of new solar, onshore wind and energy storage development projects in Virginia. The company will host an informational webinar for interested bidders at 1 p.m. EST on May 9. Prospective bidders may sign up for the webinar on the company's website. A separate RFP seeking proposals for Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) will be issued on October 1.
Acquisition of the projects will support Virginia customers' future energy needs as outlined in the company's most recent Integrated Resource Plan. The projects will also help the company achieve the requirements of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) and its commitment to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Additionally, the projects will support local jobs, increase spending in local communities and bring in new tax revenue for local governments.
Proposals will be accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. The company is interested in proposals for five categories of development assets:
- new photovoltaic ("PV") solar
- new PV solar generation co-located with energy storage
- new onshore wind
- new onshore wind co-located with energy storage
- new stand-alone energy storage
In the solar category, one new aspect of this year's RFP is that Dominion Energy is seeking proposals within its service territory for non-residential rooftop solar development or mechanically complete projects, specifically on commercial, industrial and government-owned structures. The company is particularly seeking rooftop solar projects, less than 3 megawatts (MW), in Virginia's urban centers to reduce the load on the electric grid.
For other solar proposals, the company is seeking both utility-scale projects that are greater than 3 MW, as well as distributed projects that are 3 MW or less. The company will only consider facilities located in Virginia. For distributed projects that are 3 MW or less, the facilities must be located within DEV's service territory where there are location grid benefits to DEV customers. As in last year's RFP, proposals for mechanically complete projects that are 5 MW or less will be accepted. The company also encourages the submission of solar and onshore wind projects on previously developed sites, such as former landfills or industrial uses.
All participating bidders must register by submitting an Intent to Bid Form and an executed Confidentiality Agreement (CA). The Intent to Bid Form, CA and other additional information on this RFP can also be found on the company's website. The completed form and signed CA should be emailed to DEVCleanEnergyRFP-Acquisition@dominionenergy.com.
For additional information or questions regarding the PPA RFP to be issued October 1, please contact DEVCleanEnergyRFP-PPA@dominionenergy.com.
About Dominion Energy
About 6 million customers in 15 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy every day and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Media contact:
Tim Eberly, 804-750-0270, timothy.l.eberly@dominionenergy.com
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Ella Nielsen
Membership & Engagement Director
American Solar Energy Society
Boulder CO
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