Southern California Edison (SCE) launched a request for offers for power supply contracts from small renewable energy generators. The power generating facilities are to be no bigger than 20 MW, in order for the operator to qualify. This is SCE's first open call for additional renewable energy contracts which is being issued under the Renewable Standard Contracts program, designed to minimize the time required for getting executed power purchase agreements.

Long term contracts involving solar, wind, biomass, biogas, ocean energy, hydro and geothermal facilities in California are being looked for. SCE is putting particular emphasis on projects which are to become operational within three years from contract approval. All proposals are due on September 8 this year, while contract execution is expected in November.

[source: Southern California Edison]