Appalachian Power seeking proposals for renewable energy and battery energy storage resources – WV MetroNews
Appalachian Power seeking proposals for renewable energy and battery energy storage resources West Virginia MetroNews
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Appalachian Power’s Clean Energy Initiatives
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power is actively pursuing strategies to meet its future clean energy requirements in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Request for Proposals (RFPs) Issued
The company has announced three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) aimed at acquiring renewable energy and battery energy storage resources. These RFPs, issued on Friday, target wind, solar, battery energy storage systems, and renewable energy certificates (RECs).
Compliance with Legislative Requirements
Under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Appalachian Power is mandated to meet annual escalating Renewable Energy Portfolio (RPS) requirements to deliver 100% carbon-free energy to its Virginia customers by 2050. Additionally, the company is seeking bids for solar and battery energy storage resources in West Virginia, as outlined in Senate Bill 583.
“The advertised RFPs play an important role in helping us meet our clean energy commitments,” said Aaron Walker, Appalachian Power President and COO. “These projects will also support local communities by generating jobs and tax base.”
Details of the RFPs
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First RFP: Wind and Solar Resources
This RFP requests bids for up to 800 megawatts (MW) of wind and/or solar resources, including co-located and standalone battery energy storage systems. Appalachian Power aims to acquire completed projects or those in the development stage through purchase and sale agreements (PSAs). Preferred project locations are in Virginia or eligible sites in West Virginia.
Eligible sites in West Virginia include previously used electric generation, industrial, manufacturing, or mining operations such as brownfields, closed landfills, hazardous waste sites, former industrial sites, and former mining sites. Facilities must achieve commercial operation by December 15, 2028, and be within the PJM region or interconnected to the Appalachian Power distribution system.
- Minimum size: 50 MW for wind and solar resources
- Minimum size: 10 MW for standalone battery energy storage systems
- Minimum size: 10 MW for resources interconnected to Appalachian Power distribution system
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Second RFP: Long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
This RFP seeks bids for up to 300 MW of solar and/or wind resources through long-term PPAs. The agreements will cover energy, capacity, ancillary services, and environmental attributes including RECs from facilities located within the PJM region or interconnected to the Appalachian Power distribution system. Resources must be operational by December 31, 2028.
- Minimum size: 50 MW for wind resources
- Minimum size: 5 MW for solar resources
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Third RFP: Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
This RFP focuses on acquiring RECs, which are market-based instruments issued when one megawatt-hour of electricity is generated and delivered to the grid from a renewable energy resource. All RECs purchased must be produced from eligible energy resources as specified in the RFP.
- Contract terms: Between five and 30 years starting January 1, 2027
- Alternative terms will also be considered
Submission Details
Bidders can find participation criteria, required forms, and additional information online at www.appalachianpower.com/rfp. Proposals must be submitted by July 16, 2024.
Analysis of the Article on Appalachian Power’s Renewable Energy Initiatives
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The article discusses Appalachian Power’s efforts to meet its future clean energy needs through renewable energy and battery energy storage resources. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) connected to these issues are:
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
The article mentions several initiatives and goals that align with specific targets under the identified SDGs:
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Target 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
- Target 7.3: By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Target 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes.
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article implies several indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Indicator 7.2.1: Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption.
- Indicator 7.3.1: Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Indicator 9.4.1: CO2 emission per unit of value added.
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- Indicator 13.2.1: Number of countries that have communicated the establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan which increases their ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change, and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development in a manner that does not threaten food production (including a national adaptation plan, nationally determined contribution, national communication, biennial update report or other).
4. Findings from Analyzing the Article
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | Target 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. | Indicator 7.2.1: Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption. |
| Target 7.3: By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency. | Indicator 7.3.1: Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP. | |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | Target 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes. | Indicator 9.4.1: CO2 emission per unit of value added. |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. | Indicator 13.2.1: Number of countries that have communicated the establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan which increases their ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change, and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development in a manner that does not threaten food production (including a national adaptation plan, nationally determined contribution, national communication, biennial update report or other). |
The analysis highlights how Appalachian Power’s initiatives align with specific SDGs, targets, and indicators aimed at promoting renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and climate action.
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