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SWCT Gap RFP Results. Demand Response Department ISO New England, Inc. Holyoke, Massachusetts May 5, 2004. Background. On 12/01/03, ISO New England issued an RFP for up to 300 MW of new emergency resources for SWCT
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SWCT Gap RFP Results Demand Response Department ISO New England, Inc. Holyoke, Massachusetts May 5, 2004
Background • On 12/01/03, ISO New England issued an RFP for up to 300 MW of new emergency resources for SWCT • These resources were sought to meet reliability criteria for SWCT – i.e., provide reserve to reduce the risk of load shedding • Critical area is 16 “Preferred Towns” and 38 “Other Towns”
Outline of the RFP • Contract period June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2008 • Requested option for ISO to extend the contract term for 1 additional year • Resources Desired: • New or incremental “Quick Start” capacity with 10-minute or 30-minute dispatch • Customer load reduction that meets eligibility for the ISO-NE Load Response Program (LRP) • Emergency generation eligible to participate in the LRP • C&LM projects with permanent load reduction over peak hours
RFP Responses • 34 proposals received • Many proposals offered multiple resource projects • Over 1000 MW of resources offered
RFP Selection Criteria General Objective: Minimize expected costs of technically feasible projects that best improve SWCT’s reliability and satisfy the total need