Renewable Energy Credits RFP January 2026

For this January 2026 RFP, PacifiCorp seeks cost-competitive bids for renewable energy credits (RECs) that can be used to meet its customers’ needs. PacifiCorp is seeking the following REC product types:

Product 1:

  • Volume: 112,000 RECs
  • Vintage: BH 2025 – 2026 (July 1, 2025 – November 30, 2026)
  • Delivery: Preference for OOB June 30, 2026, last possible delivery date: November 30, 2026

Product 2:

  • Volume: 109,000 RECs
  • Vintage: 2026 (January 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026)
  • Delivery: Preference for OOB June 30, 2026, last possible delivery date: November 30, 2026

Both products will meet the following requirements:

  • Facilities will be located in the WECC.
  • Technology sources:
    • Wind (preferred)
    • Solar (preferred)
    • Geothermal (preferred in small quantities i.e. <25,000 RECs)
    • Low-impact hydro (least preference, in smaller quantities i.e. <5,000 RECs)
    • Certified low-emission biomass (least preference, in smaller quantities i.e. <5,000 RECs)
    • Bids are able to be a combination of different technologies.
    • CRS-eligible preferred
    • COD of 2012 or newer
    • Minimum amount of RECs bid by a prospective seller should not be less than 5,000 RECs.
    • Counterparties can provide bids for one or both products.
    • Delivery: RECs will be transferred via the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System (“WREGIS”).

Bidder(s) should provide PacifiCorp a completed Bid Response Form (Exhibit A), via email to contact below, by due date of Friday January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Prevailing Time.  

RFP-REC@pacificorp.com
CC: Marcie.Hundis@pacficorp.com

Schedule: The indicative schedule for the January 2026 RFP, subject to change, is shown below.

MILESTONE

DATE

DAY OF WEEK

PacifiCorp issuance of RFP

January 9, 2026

Friday

Questions due from interested bidders January 14, 2026 Wednesday
Responses to bidder questions posted to PacifiCorp website January 16, 2026 Friday

RFP proposals due

January 23, 2026

Friday

Evaluation completed. Bidders notified if they have been selected for negotiation of an Underlying Agreement

February 6, 2026

Friday

Complete negotiations, obtain all approvals and execute an Underlying Agreement

February 27, 2026

Friday

PacifiCorp is not bound to accept any bids and may cancel this solicitation at any time and at its own discretion.

January 2026 PacifiCorp RECs RFP

Bid Submittal Form (Appendix A)

Questions & Answers