Arizona Public Service Puts Out Renewables RFP

Arizona Public Service (APS) is requesting proposals for near- and long-term new sources of renewable energy that can be delivered to the company’s electrical system.

The request for proposals (RFP) includes wind, solar, hybrid wind and solar, biomass/biogas, landfill gas, hydropower, fuel cells that use renewable fuels, and geothermal. Parties interested in the RFP are encouraged to attend the bidders’ conference, which is scheduled for March 14, 2007, at APS’s headquarters in Phoenix.

APS said the RFP is part of its commitment to a sustainable future, which includes a vital economy, strong community, and healthy environment. The energy procured from the request will help the utility fulfill its renewable standard set by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). APS’s goal, market permitting, is to exceed ACC’s requirement, the utility said.

Beyond the March 14 bidders’ conference, another key date is the non-binding notice of intent to bid deadline of March 21. For other dates and information, go to www.aps.com/rfp  .