Government and Maritime Electric Seek Proposals
Maritime Electric, with the support government of Prince Edward Island, has issued a request for proposals for 30 megawatts of additional renewable energy for the province’s domestic market and as much as 100 megawatts of renewable energy for export.
Domestic wind supplies Maritime Electric with one of its least cost sources of electricity, while the export of wind gives the utility revenues that contribute towards lower energy costs for Islanders. This announcement means opportunity for Islanders and Island businesses. It also means Islanders will be better protected from the worst effects of volatile global energy prices.
To ensure that the Request for Proposals (RFP) process is conducted in a fair, transparent and competitive manner, a Fairness Auditor has been selected to oversee this undertaking. The Fairness Auditor will also ensure that any subsequent contracts that are awarded as a result of the RFP are consistent with the successful proponent’s submission. In addition to the auditor’s responsibilities in overseeing the RFP process, the auditor will be available to answer questions from the general public about this undertaking and renewable energy in general.
All proposals for wind development must show that the project has community support.
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