99--Renewable Energy Certificates Registry
ID: 89503625QSW000174Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFSOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATIONTULSA, OK, 74101, USA

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Electric Power Distribution (221122)

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    The Department of Energy's Southwestern Power Administration is seeking information from qualified sources regarding the establishment of a Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) Registry. The objective of this procurement is to identify responsible sources capable of providing a tracking system or registry that will facilitate the creation, management, and retirement of RECs associated with renewable energy generated from SWPA's hydroelectric projects. This initiative is crucial as it aligns with national efforts to promote clean energy and comply with state renewable portfolio standards, particularly in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, limited to five pages, detailing their capabilities and experience by contacting Brooke Butcher at brooke.butcher@swpa.gov. The deadline for submissions is not specified, but timely responses are essential for the government's market research and planning purposes.

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