RFP Documents & Updates
September 22, 2008 Update -Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel A Limited Liability Law Partnership LLP (“Goodsill”) currently represents both Castle & Cooke, Inc. (“Castle & Cooke”) and Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (“HECO”) in separate and distinct legal matters. Both Castle & Cooke, and its affiliates, and HECO, and its affiliates, are longstanding clients of Goodsill. Castle & Cooke, itself or through one of its affiliated entities (which are jointly referred to as “Castle & Cooke”) is interested in submitting a proposal in response to the HECO Renewable Energy Request for Proposals (“HECO RE RFP”). Goodsill has advised HECO with respect to matters relating to the Public Utility Commission’s Competitive Bidding Framework. Goodsill discontinued working on the RE RFP project for HECO after submittal of the Draft RE RFP when it became clear that Castle & Cooke would actively participate in the RE RFP process and potentially submit a bid. The purpose of this communication is to disclose to all interested persons that Castle & Cooke, on behalf of itself and its affiliates, has consented to Goodsill representing and advising HECO with respect to the HECO RE RFP Matters (as defined herein), and waives any claim that Goodsill is conflicted from its representation of HECO with respect to (1) the RE RFP process, including negotiation of PPAs resulting from the RE RFP process, (2) Docket No. 2007-0331, and any other dockets initiated to obtain approval of PPAs resulting from the RE RFP process or to review the RE RFP process (the “HECO RE RFP Dockets”) and (3) administration of the PPAs resulting from the process during the terms of such PPAs (all of which is collectively referred to herein as the “HECO RE RFP Matters”), except with respect to litigation and/or arbitration, if any occurred, between Castle & Cooke and HECO with respect to such matters (“Adverse Litigation”). Hawaii Public Utility Commission matters and appeals arising out of the HECO RE RFP Dockets will not be considered Adverse Litigation. If there is Adverse Litigation, then Goodsill will not appear or function as litigation counsel for either party in such Adverse Litigation. Goodsill has not provided any legal services to Castle & Cooke with respect to the HECO RE RFP Matters, nor has it been asked to do so. Castle & Cooke has separate counsel for such matters. HECO has requested that Goodsill continue to advise HECO with respect to the HECO RE RFP matters, because the group has (1) extensive experience working on power purchase and interconnection agreements, and related issues for HECO and its utility subsidiaries; (2) extensive experience with respect to competitive bidding, from its representation of HECO in the Electric Competition Docket, Docket No. 96-0493, and the Competitive Bidding Docket, Docket No. 03-0372; and (3) knowledge of the role and history of HECO's PPAs because of the extensive involvement of Goodsill in HECO's resource planning processes, such as integrated resource planning, and its renewable energy planning processess under the Renewable Portfolio Standards law.
September 18, 2008 Update - The RFP Appendix B Response Package Section 6 states that hourly wind data should be provided. The data may be included electronically on CD's in lieu of hard copies. The CD's with this information should be included with the hard copies of the proposal so that each proposal package is complete. The preferred format for the Wind data is Excel. If Excel is not possible, a text file would be satisfactory. The file should include time/date stamp with descriptive column headings. The redlined copy of the PPA requested in accordance with the RFP Appendix B Response Package Section 17 may also be submitted electronically on CD if bidders prefer. One CD per complete RFP package as well.
September 4, 2008 Update - In accordance with Section 1.3 of the RFP, please find the attached cover letters transmitting the term sheets for each of the three grandfathered projects filed with the Commission on September 2, 2008. The cover letters provide information on the scope of the project (i.e., technology, capacity, and location ) and the manner in which the energy is proposed to be delivered (i.e., as-available, scheduled). Kahuku Wind Term Sheet Transmittal Honua Term Sheet Transmittal Sea Solar Term Sheet Transmittal Sea Solar Supplemental Information
August 7, 2008 Update - The deadline for submitting questions on this RFP is close of business on September 4, 2008. Bidders are encouraged to submit any questions earlier to provide more time for the RFP team to prepare responses.
July 31, 2008 Update - The latest version of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for the Final RFP can be found here. (link to document). Parties that have previously signed NDAs for this RFP are not required to resubmit this version.
July 21, 2008 Update - This update is to provide the list of registered participants (including those that signed up for the conference bridge) to the Bidders Conference held on July 14, 2008. (link to list)
July 18, Update #2 - Bidders have contacted us requesting instructions on how to obtain a copy of the previous wind data collected by HECO in the Kahuku area. Please see the attached link for more information on the November 2007 announcement of the availability of the first two CDs of Kahuku area wind data. (link to site) In addition to the above, Bidders are advised that a 3rd CD that contains the data in binary form is now also available under the same terms and conditions as the previous data. Any Bidder interested in receiving a copy of this 3rd CD, as well as the two previous CDs, should contact Mary Ellen Nordyke Grace at (808) 543-4885 or at maryellen.nordykegrace@heco.com for details.
July 18, 2008 Update - This update is to provide the Word format for the Model PPA and Appendix B of the RFP. Also, please visit our Questions & Answers page for responses recently posted. Model PPA Appendix B, Response Package
July 11, 2008 Update - Presentation slides for the Bidders Conference on Monday, July 14, 2008 are provided below. Agenda Welcome Independent Observer's Presentation HECO speakers will be utilizing the corresponding sections of the actual Bid Response Package during their presentations. Closing
July 9, 2008 Update - This update is to provide the interconnection unit cost data and pricing sheets in Excel format. “Wind Farm” as used in this pricing sheets applies to non-firm intermittent energy resources that do not have the capability of being scheduled or dispatched by the utility. Interconnection Unit Cost Pricing Sheets, Wind Farms 50MW and Under Pricing Sheets, Wind Farms Greater than 50MW and up to 100MW Pricing Sheets, Non-Wind Farms
July 7, 2008 Update - The location of the Bidders Conference has been changed to the HECO King Street Auditorium located on the 2nd floor at 900 Richards Street, Honolulu, Hawaii. Please enter through the doors located on the King Street side of the building and check in with the Security Guard. Updated Tentative Agenda for Bidders Conference provided here.
June 27, 2008 Update - Tentative agenda for Bidders Conference provided here.
June 26, 2008 Update - Wind Development Potential on Oahu Hawaiian Electric Company, Maui Electric Company, the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) previously funded a project to develop high-resolution wind resource maps for the islands of Oahu, Hawaii (Big Island), Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kauai. These maps are available on HECO's Renewable Energy website. As follow-up to this work on the high resolution wind resource maps, AWS Truewind produced an estimate of the wind development potential of the Island of Oahu, Hawaii using a remote, desktop screening methodology. The info can be found at: www.heco.com --> Renewable Energy --> Wind Maps (in left hand-side menu). Or click here.
June 24, 2008, Update - HECO has scheduled a Bidder's Conference for Monday, July 14, 2008. It will be held from 9:00 am - Noon in the HEI Training Room 2 located on the 8th floor of the American Savings Bank Tower in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Bidder's Conference is being offered to assist potential bidders with understanding how to complete the RFP's Appendix B Bid Response Package. Attendance is not required for participation in the RFP. An agenda will be posted shortly. Please RSVP by Monday, July 7, 2008 to genbid@heco.com with your name, title, and company. A conference bridge line will be provided for those unable to attend. For those planning to call in, it is especially important to RSVP to reserve a place on the bridge line since there is a limited number of parties that can be accommodated.
June 19, 2008 Update - HECO has received approval from the Commission to issue the Proposed RFP filed on May 19, 2008, as amended on June 12 and June 17, 2008. Please see below for links to the Final RFP and associated appendices. Commission's Letter of Approval Final Request for Proposal including Appendix A and B Appendix C, Final Model Power Purchase Agreement Appendix D, Solicitation of Interest Appendix E, Rule 19 Tariff Appendix F1, Non-Firm Renewable Enery Impact on HECO System Appendix F2, Expanding Variablility Limits Appendix G, Procedures Manual
June 18, 2008 Update - The Independent Observer has filed a supplemental report with the Commission. IO's Supplemental Report
June 17, 2008 Update - HECO has submitted the following clarifications and revisions for incorporation into the RFP and Model PPA. Hawaiian Electric agrees that the Commission should take sufficient time to review the RFP documents and would not object to an extension of time for the Commission's review of the RFP. June 17, 2008 Transmittal Letter to the PUC and Attachment
June 13, 2008 Update - Please be advised that HECO has filed corrections to the Proposed Final RFP and Model PPA. The corrections include changes that HECO had previously agreed to make that were inadvertently left out of the documents that were submitted on May 19, 2008. Nothing new has been added. These corrections have been reviewed and have been concurred with by the Independent Observer (“IO”). A corrected copy of the Proposed Final RFP dated June 2008 (including the Model PPA) is attached as Exhibit A. Hawaiian Electric has also provided a redlined copy to show the corrections made as indicated above to the Proposed Final RFP (including the Model PPA). (See Exhibit B.) June 12, 2008 Transmittal Letter to the PUC Exhibit A Corrected Proposed Final RFP and Exhibit B Redlined Version of Corrected Proposed Final RFP Exhibit A Corrected Model PPA and Exhibit B Redlined Version of Corrected Model PPA
June 10, 2008 Update - There were two comment letters on the Proposed Final RFP submitted to the Commission. Castle & Cooke Comments Shell Wind Energy
June 3, 2008 Update - This update is to inform interested parties that an error was found in Chart 2, RFP Schedule, on page 13. The tentative date for the bidders conference should be early July 2008 (not 2009). The correction will be incorporated into the final RFP. Please note that the actual date may be subject to change depending on the RFP schedule and level of interest in the conference expressed by Bidders.
Please be advised that HECO's Proposed Final Request for Proposals for Renewable Energy Projects has been filed with the PUC on May 19, 2008. Prospective bidders who filed a Notice of Interest should receive a notification via e-mail. Please see below for links to the proposed final RFP and associated documents. May 19, 2008 Transmittal letter to the PUC Attachment 1, Independent Observer's Comments & Recommendations Exhibit A Proposed Final RFP and Exhibit C Redlined version for Draft RFP Exhibit A Final Model PPA and Exhibit D Redlined version of Draft Model PPA Exhibit B Response to Comments on the Draft RFP Appendix D, Solicitation of Interest Appendix E, Rule 19 Tariff Appendix F1, Non-Firm Renewable Enery Impact on HECO System Appendix F2, Expanding Variablility Limits Appendix G, Procedures Manual
The Commission has issued Order No. 24170 in Docket No. 03-0372 setting a deadline of September 2, 2008 for HECO and the proposers of these grandfathered proposals to reach agreement on principle terms (term sheets). The order is provided here.
Updated May 7, 2008: Please be advised that the proposed final draft of the HECO 100 MW Renewable Energy RFP and Model PPA is now planned to be submitted to the PUC on May 19, 2008.
There were two submittals of comments on the Draft RFP. A link to the comments are provide below. Castle & Cooke UPC
The list of questions along with the responses asked during the Technical Conference is provided here. HECO’s filed quarterly avoided energy cost for the first quarter of 2008 is provided here.
March 14, 2008 - As requested by HECO in the Technical Conference on March 14, 2008, potential bidders were asked to please provide their comments to HECO and the Commission as soon as possible. In order to facilitate having the Final RFP ready for submittal to the Commission by May 1, 2008, potential bidders are kindly requested to provide all comments on the Draft RFP by April 7, 2008 instead of the due date currently in the Draft RFP. Please see attached update. The April 7, 2008 due date will apply unless HECO posts another notice on this site by March 25, 2008. A list of the conference attendees is provided here.
The presentation slides are provided below. We will start promptly at 9:00 am Hawaii Standard Time. Note: Hawaii does not go on daylight savings. Agenda Introductions and Formats Grandfathered Proposals and Curtailment Information Interconnection Costs/Rule 19 Tariff Overview of System and Frequency Regulation Ramp Rates Ride Thru, Volt Reg, Volt Flicker, Harmonics, Power Fluctuation Evaluation Overview Price Finance Non-Price Overview of Model PPA Key Provisions
Please be advised that the HECO 100 MW Renewable Energy Draft Request for Proposal has been filed with the PUC as of February 11, 2008. Prospective bidders who filed a Notice of Interest should receive a notification via e-mail. Please see below for links to the draft RFP and associated appendices. Draft Request for Proposal including Appendix A and Appendix B Appendix C, Draft Power Purchase Agreement, pdf copy or Word File Appendix D, Solicitation of Interest Appendix E, Rule 19 Tariff Appendix F1, Non-Firm Renewable Enery Impact on HECO System Appendix F2, Expanding Variablility Limits Appendix G, Procedures Manual
Links to other documents: Non-Disclosure Agreement Protective Order Proposed Tariff PUC Decision on Proposed Tariff, Nov. 5, 2007 Stipulation and Joint RPS Framework Decision and Order No. 23912 Order No. 23913 Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4
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