MRES RFP for MISO Capacity

Published:July 2, 2026

The North American Energy Markets Association is posting this RFP on behalf of our member Missouri River Energy Services.

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for zonal resource credits (ZRCs) in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market. MRES seeks proposals for MISO ZRCs in 10 MW blocks, up to 120 MW depending on the season, for MISO Planning Years (PYs) 2032/33 through 2039/40. Offers covering at least five MISO PYs beginning in 2032/33 are preferred, and longer-term offers will also be considered. MRES prefers capacity in MISO Local Resource Zones (LRZs) 1 and 3 but will also consider offers in LRZ 2. MRES also has a long Southwest Power Pool (SPP) position and will consider proposals to swap capacity rights between MISO and SPP.

MRES is requesting responses to the RFP by close of business on July 31, 2026. If interested, please submit a notice of intent to bid by July 20, 2026. MRES intends to send a summary of questions received and responses to the questions by July 24, 2026 to all parties who submit a notice of intent to bid. Find the RFP at the link below:

MRES RFP for MISO Capacity 2026-0702