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WPPI Energy – RFP for MISO Capacity – 11-22-24

Published:November 22, 2024

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

WPPI Energy (“WPPI”) has a need for additional MISO-qualified capacity, primarily as a result of expiring power purchase agreements.

WPPI invites proposals for long term capacity resources – either capacity only (MISO Zonal Resource Credits – ZRCs) or capacity with energy dispatch rights.  WPPI’s primary need is for summer capacity, but will consider purchasing during other seasons as well.  WPPI’s prefers capacity resources located in MISO Local Resource Zones (LRZ) 1, 2, 3, or 4, but will also consider LRZs 5-7 or the PJM External Zone.  WPPI is looking for 50 MW starting June 1, 2028, growing to 200 MW for June 1, 2030 and beyond.

Responses to this RFP are due by close of business (5:00 p.m. CT) on Friday, December 20, 2024.  Proposals should be emailed to Andy Kellen (akellen@wppienergy.org ) as described in the RFP.

About WPPI:

WPPI is a municipal joint action agency serving 51 customer-owned electric utilities in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa.  These utilities purchase their electrical requirements from WPPI and supply power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses.  WPPI’s peak demand is approximately 1,050 MW and annual energy requirement about  5.2 million MWh.  WPPI has a diverse portfolio of power supply resources, including thermal generation owned by WPPI and its members and unit and system power and renewable resources purchased from other parties.  For more general information about WPPI, please visit us online at www.wppienergy.org.

Thank you for considering this opportunity.

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