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Gov’s Energy Office Issues RFP Q&A Summary – Proposals Due In February

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  • Re:  RFP 202312248 – Evaluating the Establishment of a Distribution System Operator in Maine (12/29/2023)
  • The Governor’s Energy Office issued a request for proposals to hire a third-party consultant to conduct a two-part study for the design of a distribution system operator in Maine, as directed by LD952. The distribution system operator must be designed to oversee integrated system planning for all electric grids in the state, including coordinating energy planning efforts across state agencies; operate all electric grids to ensure optimum operations, efficiency, equity, reliability, and customer service; administer an open and transparent market for distributed energy resources; and facilitate Maine’s greenhouse gas reduction obligations and climate policies.
  • Proposals now due by 2/2/24.

RFP and all amendments and question and answer summaries available on the Division of Procurement Services RFP Page – search for 202312248. (12/29/2023)