Have you been impacted by a power outage for more than 48 hours due to a severe storm?

If so, you might be eligible for compensation from PG&E. Call their outage hotline at 1-888-743-4743 to speak with someone about your particular outage. The payments will range from $25 to $100, depending on the length of the outage.

Details here

Solicitations Archive

Wind turbines in Altamont Pass, California

Prior Solicitations

This page archives EBCE's solicitations history.

Request for Proposals for Commercial Pay-for-Performance Energy Efficiency Program and Additional Grid Services Program

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is seeking competitive proposals from prospective consultants or firms to provide implementation and measurement and verification (M&V) services for a (1) Commercial Pay-For-Performance Energy Efficiency Program, and an (2) Additional Grid Services Program. Bidders may propose responses for one or both programs. Responses are due by 5:00 PM PST on December 16, 2022.

RFP for Commercial Pay-for-Performance Energy Efficiency Program (PDF)

Bidder’s Webinar Registration

Option 1: November 2 - Webinar Recording and list of attendees (PDF)

Option 2: November 10 - Webinar Recording and list of attendees (PDF)

Question / Answer Responses (PDF) - last updated 12/05/2022

Request for Offers: Zero-Emission Medium and Heavy-Duty Goods Movement Project Loans

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) seeks submittal of loan requests by relevant and experienced stakeholders of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty (MD/HD) goods movement vehicles (Class 3-8) and charging infrastructure for opportunities for EBCE to loan up to $3M to eligible projects located and operating in Alameda County (excluding the City of Alameda) and the City of Tracy. Responses due by 5:00pm on October 17, 2022.

Energy Resilient Municipal Critical Facilities

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is soliciting competitive proposals for power purchase agreements from qualified third party developers to install, own, operate and maintain solar photovoltaic and solar + battery energy storage systems consistent with the terms and provisions in this Request for Offers (RFO).

Stage 1 Response Deadline: September 9, 2022

Stage 2 Response Deadline: October 21, 2022

Energy Storage Optimization and Bidding Cloud Software or Scheduling Coordinator Services

East Bay Community Energy is seeking proposals to procure and implement a cloud software solution to support energy storage optimization and bidding OR procure scheduling coordinator services to manage energy storage assets. Responses due by 5:00pm on August 22, 2022

Request for Proposal for East Bay Community Energy Authority Revolving Credit Agreement Services

East Bay Community Energy Authority (EBCE) is seeking proposals from qualified lenders and/or financial institutions to provide financing services for the expansion of EBCE’S programmatic and longer-term credit needs. Specifically, EBCE is seeking a revolving credit facility agreement with line(s) of credit up to $225 million of unsecured credit to support power procurement, issue letters of credit and meet cash collateral requirements, to enable local development and programmatic investments by EBCE, and other general working capital needs. EBCE intends to award contracts to the bidder(s) selected as the most optimal and responsive to this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Final Response Deadline: 17:00 PST on June 03, 2022

East Bay Community Energy / San José Clean Energy 2022 Long-Term Resource Request for Offers

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) and San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE) are soliciting competitive proposals for the sale and purchase of renewable energy and/or energy storage consistent with the terms and provisions in this Request for Offers (RFO).

Final Response Deadline: March 21st, 2022, at 5:00 PM PT

2022 AMP Community Outreach Grants

EBCE invites community-based organizations in the East Bay to apply for grants of up $30,000 to assist with marketing, education, outreach, and customer enrollment for several programs designed to serve low-income customers.

For program details, please visit ebce.org/2022-community-outreach-grants/.

Application Period: Accepting applications now through February 25 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until program funds are fully committed.

Joint CCA Request for Proposal for Joint CCA Resource Adequacy Portfolio Management Services

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE), and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE), (collectively, the “Joint CCAs”), are requesting proposals from service providers to provide Joint CCA RA Portfolio Management Services for Resource Adequacy (RA) procurement (“RA Portfolio Management Services”).

Application Period: Proposers must submit one (1) electronic copy of the proposal by 2/15/2022 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

2022 Resource Adequacy Request for Offers

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is seeking offers from prospective Resource Adequacy suppliers to "sell to EBCE" or "buy from EBCE" System or Local RA, as further described herein:

Request for Qualifications for East Bay Community Energy Authority Property Management Services and Construction Management Services

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide construction and property management services utilizing the necessary project manager personnel to oversee, manage, and administer all phases of the planning, design, construction and maintenance of EBCE’s newly purchased headquarters located in Downtown Oakland. The facility projects could range from tenant improvements, workspace configuration, electrical layouts, fire life safety upgrades, energy efficiency upgrades, water efficiency projects, security system installation, etc. Response due by 5:00 PM on October 22, 2021.

Request for Proposal (RFP) for East Bay Community Energy Financial Accounting Services

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or firms to provide organizational-wide accounting services. Response due by 5:00 PM on November 5, 2021.

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Integrated Resource Planning Consulting Services

EBCE is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide consulting and modeling services in support of the 2022 Integrated Resource Planning proceeding, as mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission. Proposals are due by 5pm on October 19, 2021.

2021 Disadvantaged Community & Community Solar Green Tariff Request for Offers

For details please visit https://ebce.org/communitysolarrfo/

Municipal Electrification Assistance

The Municipal Electrification Assistance (MEA) program was designed to support municipal agencies and school districts in meeting their building electrification goals. This program provides capital-project technical assistance, gap funding, or reach code adoption and implementation support.

For program details, please visit ebce.org/mea

RFP for Induction Cooking Lending and Education Services

EBCE seeks responses from proposers on program designs for a service territory-wide induction cooktop lending program including consumer education and training to increase hands-on experience with and consumer awareness of induction technology. All responses must be submitted to energyefficiency@ebce.org electronically no later than 5 pm on 10/1/21.

RFP for Scheduling Coordinator

EBCE is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide CAISO Scheduling Coordinator and related services. Proposals are due by 5pm on September 13, 2021.

Request for quotes to purchase a commercial real estate property

Please see the following documents below in relation to the request for quotes to purchase a commercial real estate property for East Bay Community Energy Authority. Submissions due no later than 5pm PST, Thursday, June 24th, 2021.

RFP for Energy Storage Optimization and Bidding Software

EBCE desires to procure and implement a software solution to support energy storage optimization and bidding. Proposals due by 5 PM on May 7, 2021.

RFP for Engineering and Project Development Services

EBCE is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or firms to provide Engineering and Project Development Services that support development of solar photovoltaic and solar + battery energy storage assets on City and County owned facilities served by EBCE. Proposals due by 5 pm on April 19, 2021.

RFP for Call Center and Data Management Services

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified entities to provide Call Center and Data Management Services (CCDMS) to EBCE starting no earlier than 1/1/2022, and for a maximum term of up to 5 years. Proposals due by 5 pm on April 9, 2021.

RFP for Contract Management and Deal Capture Tool

EBCE desires to procure and implement a software solution to support asset management of its power portfolio. EBCE is seeking a tool or platform that staff can use and customize to meet the Scope of Work. Qualified firms, contractors, softwares, or entities (hereinafter “provider”), that meet the requirements outlined in this Request for Proposals (hereinafter “RFP”), and can provide the services requested, are encouraged to participate. Proposals due Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 at 5pm. Details here (PDF).

2020 Renewable Energy & Storage Request for Offers

Details at https://ebce.org/2020-rfo/

Kitchen Electrification Grant

This grant cycle is focused on the promotion of kitchen electrification in commissary or community kitchens in EBCE’s service area.

Residential Pay-for-Performance Standard Offer 2020 Request for Qualifications

Request for Qualifications: Salesforce Implementation

Due date is July 22, 2020.

EBCE COVID-19 Community Grants Round 3

Any community-based organization is eligible for a grant up to $10,000 in this funding cycle. (due date is July 21, 2020).

EBCE COVID-19 Community Grants Round 2

Any community-based organization is eligible for a grant up to $25,000 in this funding cycle. (due date is April 15, 2020).

Call for Earth Day Art 2020

Human Resource Generalist/Brokerage Services and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consulting services

(extended due date is January 17, 2020)

Final RFP and Addendum #1 &#2 from EBCE, PCE, SVCE, & SVP for Distributed Resource Adequacy Capacity

(due December 23, 2019)

Any changes to the original RFP are noted in blue font in the document and Addendum #1 and #2 are included in the linked RFP.

Request for Proposals from EBCE and SVCE for Energy Prepayment Program

(due December 5, 2019)

Request for Proposals for Joint CCA Integrated Resource Plan Consulting Services

#1 – Q&A for RFP for Joint CCA Integrated Resource Plan Consulting Services (PDF)

#2 – Q&A for RFP for Joint CCA Integrated Resource Plan Consulting Services (PDF)

  • IMPORTANT NOTE: The deadline for this RFP is now August 19, 2019 at 5 PM.

  • An updated timeline is provided in Q&A #2.

Request for Proposals – Municipal Fleet Electrification Study

(due September 30, 2019)

Request for Information – New Resource Adequacy and/or Peak Energy

(due September 27, 2019)

  • All information and resources associated with this RFI can now be found on the dedicated webpage, accessible via the above linked title.

Request for Applications – Community Outreach Grant Pilot Program

(due September 20, 2019)

Request for Proposals for Accounting of Green House Gas Emissions from Retail Electric Service

(due May 24, 2019)

Request For Proposals for Financial Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2019

Request for Proposals for Graphic and Web Design Services

(due May 17, 2019)

Request for Proposals – 2018 California Renewable Energy

Request for Proposals – Printing and Mailing Services

Request for Offers – Oakland Clean Energy Initiative

Request for Proposals – Technical Energy Services

(document updated on 6/26/18: extension of time to July 16 for bids responding to technical area 3.2 – Power Procurement Support and technical area 3.4 – Energy Risk Management and Analysis)

Request for Qualifications – Special Counsel

Joint CCA Resource Adequacy Portfolio Management Services