Southern California Edison Issues Catalina Island Clean Energy All-Source Request for Offers

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Southern California Edison has launched the 2022 Catalina Island Clean Energy All-Source Request for Offers, seeking bids for renewable resources and energy solutions. This initiative is part of the company's Pathway 2045 vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, focusing on resources available by 2027. The solicitation aims to support the Catalina Island Repower Project, essential for meeting future energy needs and enhancing clean energy goals. Interested parties can submit offers by May 1, as SCE celebrates 60 years of utility service on Catalina Island.

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• Launch of the Catalina Island Clean Energy All-Source Request for Offers to enhance clean energy strategy.
• Aligned with the Pathway 2045 vision for carbon neutrality by 2045.
• Deadline for bids set for May 1, creating possible future revenue from new energy solutions.

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Competitive procurement seeks incremental resources that can come online no later than 2027 as part of the company’s Pathway 2045 vision for carbon neutrality

ROSEMEAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Southern California Edison launched the 2022 Catalina Island Clean Energy All-Source Request for Offers (RFO) to solicit bids from interested parties, including project sponsors and developers. The successful offer(s) will be part of the Catalina Island Repower Project and SCE’s long-term clean energy strategy as part of its Pathway 2045 vision for carbon neutrality by 2045.

The company seeks commercially viable energy solutions, including eligible renewable resources, energy storage, demand response and energy efficiency. This competitive procurement seeks incremental resources that can come online no later than 2027 to serve Santa Catalina Island.

SCE encourages interested market participants to register on its RFO website to gain access to solicitation materials: www.poweradvocate.com/pR.do?okey=136960&pubEvent=true.www.poweradvocate.com/pR.do?okey=136960&pubEvent=true. The deadline to submit offers is May 1.

Last year marked the 60th anniversary of SCE serving as the electric, gas and water utility for Catalina, a popular getaway 22 miles from the Southern California coast. Last year marked the 60th anniversary of SCE serving as the electric, gas and water utility for Catalina, a popular getaway 22 miles from the Southern California coast.

The company provides electric service to Catalina Island and its 4,100 residents, its commercial and industrial customers and 1 million annual visitors. Since the 1920s, power for the island’s electrical grid has been supplied by diesel generators, with fuel barged in from the mainland.

The Catalina Island Repower Project will help meet the needs of the future generations of customers and visitors while helping to address the state’s clean air and energy goals.

About Southern California Edison

An Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.

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Media Contact: David Song, (626) 302-2255

Source: Southern California Edison

FAQ

What is the purpose of the Catalina Island Clean Energy All-Source Request for Offers by Southern California Edison?

The purpose is to solicit bids for renewable energy resources and solutions as part of the Catalina Island Repower Project and SCE's Pathway 2045 vision for carbon neutrality.

When is the deadline to submit offers for the Catalina Island Clean Energy RFO?

The deadline to submit offers is May 1.

What are the expected outcomes of the Catalina Island Repower Project?

The project aims to meet energy needs for Catalina Island's residents and visitors while supporting California's clean air and energy goals.

What is Southern California Edison’s vision for carbon neutrality?

SCE's vision for carbon neutrality is outlined in its Pathway 2045 initiative, aiming for significant reductions in carbon emissions by 2045.

How has Southern California Edison been serving Catalina Island?

SCE has been providing electric service to Catalina Island's 4,100 residents, commercial customers, and 1 million visitors, marking 60 years of service.