RFI_10198890_Siting_and_Interconnection.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA – CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

715 P STREET, 7th FLOOR P.O. BOX 942836

SACRAMENTO, CA 94236-0001

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Electricity Supply and Strategic Reliability Office

Siting and Interconnection for two GE TM2500 Units

Release Date: 3/1/2024

RFI # 10198890

March 1, 2024

SECTION ONE

INTRODUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONS

I. Purpose of this RFI The Department of Water Resources (DWR), Statewide Water and Energy, Electricity Supply and Strategic Reserve Office (ESSRO) is soliciting information from potential site owners for this Request for Information (RFI) # 10198890 for the siting and interconnection either singly or together for two GE TM2500 units, SCRs, and associated support equipment, for available operation starting summer of 2025. Information provided from the RFI will assist DWR in determining what sites are currently available based on the objectives and requirements as described herein, to identify site suitability for one or two TM 2500 units, interconnection availability, and ability to support DWR’s Electricity Supply Strategic Reliability Reserve Program (ESSRRP).

The information, data, comments, or reactions obtained may be used to inform a future solicitation. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposal, or Informal Request for Bid or Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by DWR.

DWR will review all responses received. If DWR decides to issue a solicitation for procurement, the solicitation will be conducted in accordance with all applicable California procurement laws, rules, and guidelines.

II. Contact and Response Information The Contract Specialist is the point of contact for this RFI. Please submit responses to the Contract Specialist by the deadline specified in the RFI Schedule. Please reference the solicitation number and title. You may submit your response by email to the Contract Specialist, Christina Pal, at Christina.Pal@water.ca.gov.

III. Assistance to Individuals with a Disability

Contact the Contract Specialist as soon as possible, if an individual with a disability needs assistance with the RFI, including any events in the RFI Schedule, so reasonable accommodation can be made.

IV. RFI Schedule

EVENT DATE

RFI issued 3/1/2024 Deadline for Submission of Questions and Requests for Clarification by

5:00 PM, P.T.

3/22/2024

Responses to Questions and Requests for Clarification Posted by 5:00 PM, P.T.

4/5/2024

Deadline for Submission of Responses to RFI by 5:00 PM P.T. 4/19/2024 mailto:Christina.Pal@water.ca.gov

A. RFI Issued This RFI was issued March 1, 2024 on the Cal eProcure website (https://caleprocure.ca.gov). Please read the RFI completely and follow the instructions herein to respond to this RFI and to submit questions or requests for clarification.

B. Deadline for Submission of Questions and Requests for Clarification and

Responses to Questions Please submit all questions and requests for clarification about this RFI in writing to the Contract Specialist no later than March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM, P.T. Questions and requests for clarification received after the submission deadline will not be accepted.

All responses to questions and requests for clarification will be posted as an addendum to this RFI # 10198890 on the Cal eProcure website (https://caleprocure.ca.gov).

C. Deadline for Submission of Response to RFI Please follow the instructions in Section Three and use Attachment 1 – Response Format Template to answer all questions in Section Three. Submit all written RFI responses and applicable attachments to the Contract Specialist no later than April 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM, P.T.

Responses received after the scheduled deadline will not be accepted.

V. Disclosure of Information and Compliance with the State of California Public Records

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED BECOMES THE PROPERTY OF THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA AND MAY BE RETURNED ONLY AT THE STATE’S OPTION. ALL

INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (GOVT. CODE

7920-7931).

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SECTION TWO

GOAL AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION

I. Goal and Background Information California is a leader in driving the affordable and equitable transition to a clean reliable energy system and economy. However, the impacts of climate change are occurring sooner and with more intensity and frequency than previously anticipated. Extreme events, exacerbated by climate change, including heat waves, wildfires, and drought, combined with other factors, such as supply chain disruptions, are jeopardizing California’s ability to build out the electrical infrastructure needed to maintain affordability and reliability. As California transitions to a clean energy future and contends with these and other challenges, sufficient generation capacity to maintain grid reliability during extreme events will be required. California must ensure electricity reliability during this period of heightened risk, which includes extraordinary near-term measures and substantive changes to mid-term energy policy, while also ensuring the multifaceted California electrical grid is best positioned to sustainably and equitably achieve California’s clean energy future, climate targets, and air quality requirements.

DWR owns two General Electric (GE) TM2500 gas turbines equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions control equipment and associated support equipment (collectively the two TM2500 units). The two TM2500 units are currently operating as part of the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR’s) Electricity Supply Strategic Reliability Reserve Program (ESSRRP), which is funded through 2030/31. DWR may need to move the two TM2500 units from their current location after fall of 2024 and is requesting information regarding potential new location(s) for the units and associated equipment. ESSRRP assets operate to ensure the continued reliability of California’s electrical grid, particularly during “extreme events,” as defined in the Public Resources Code. The units currently use natural gas fuel1 and operate to support the resource category of “new emergency and temporary power generators of five megawatts or more” (Water Code § 80710, subd. (b)(1)(B).). ESSRRP assets respond to grid or local emergencies (via the Western Energy Imbalance Market) as declared by a California BA2 for an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Watch level or higher. No other use (i.e., economic dispatch) will be permitted for the units as part of the ESSRRP. Ownership of the units and associated equipment may be negotiated for the period beyond the exclusive DWR ESSRRP term. Based on current program parameters, the exclusive DWR ESSRRP term must not extend beyond June 30, 2030.

DWR is requesting site details, interconnection availability, water supply, and gas supply details to support the installation of one or more3 GE TM2500 gas turbines, SCRs, and supporting equipment, for available operation starting summer of 2025. DWR will coordinate with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to permit the project(s) pursuant to the CEC’s jurisdiction.

DWR is requesting that all potential site hosts share in the cost of installing and operating the TM2500 units as follows:

1 The units are capable of running on a blend with hydrogen depending on the availability of hydrogen fuel and generator upgrades.

2 Defined as a balancing authority with load significantly located within California as follows: Balancing Authority of Northern California, California Independent System Operator, Imperial Irrigation District, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Turlock Irrigation District.

3 DWR prefers to place both TM2500 units together. However, DWR is also interested in sites with availability for a single TM2500 package only.

DWR to provide:

• One or two TM2500 units, SCRs, and supporting equipment to make a complete operating generator.

• Decommissioning at the current location, transportation, and delivery of all equipment to the new site.

• CEC environmental permitting support.

• Construction and commissioning for the TM2500 units.

Site Host to provide:

• Site and any improvements suitable for up to two TM 2500 units, SCRs, and support equipment at no cost to DWR.

• Electrical interconnection, including revenue metering, coordinating with California BAs, and any electrical upgrades required for interconnection including the generator step-up transformer at no cost to DWR.

• CEC site license application

• Cost sharing for gas interconnection, water supply, and gas supply suitable for the operation of up to two TM 2500 units including compression if needed.

• Cost sharing for Operations and Maintenance during the DWR ESSRPP agreement.

• Cost sharing and support for obtaining the Authority to Construction air permit and the final operating air permit.

• Scheduling coordinator (if applicable) and fuel management arrangements and estimated cost to provide scheduling services.

The following attachments to the RFI provide details on the GE TM 2500 units, fuel, and water requirements.

Attachment 2 GE TM2500 Product Overview 2021 Attachment 3 TM 2500 Gas Fuel Requirements Attachment 4 TM2500-fact-sheet-product-specifications

II. Information Requesting Please read this RFI document thoroughly, provide the best available information based on your experience with other organizations and projects of this kind, and adhere to the response submission instructions in Section Three below.

SECTION THREE

RESPONSE FORMAT AND CONTENT

I. Response Preparation Instructions

Respondents are asked to provide written responses to the following information in the format provided in Attachment 1 – Response Format Template:

A. Introduction

Respondent profile:

Respondent/Organization Name:

Respondent/Organization Address:

Respondent/Organization Web page:

Representative name:

Representative Phone Number:

Representative Email:

Number of Years Respondent/Organization has been in existence.

Identify any parent corporation and/or subsidiaries for respondent or site use agreement.

1. Does your organization have experience working with government and permitting agencies for power generation equipment? Provide examples of government (Federal or State) and permitting agencies your organization has worked with in the past 5 years in the area of powerplant siting, installation, and generation.

2. Is your organization willing to enter into a cost share agreement with DWR for the

Operations and Maintenance costs during the DWR ESSRRP period?

3. How long is your organization willing to accept the TM2500 units to be located at the potential site under an agreement with DWR ESSRRP?

4. What is your organization’s process for public communications and local outreach, including engagement with local environmental justice communities?

B. Technical Response

All interested respondents shall submit technical documentation along with a written summary as necessary addressing each item in the format provided in Attachment 1 –Response Format Template.

1. Provide the proposed site location including a map showing the site size, access, and site control for up to two TM2500 units, SCRs, and associated equipment. If site control has not been secured, describe how and when site control will be established and any obstacles to obtaining site control.

a. If the proposed site already includes an existing generation facility, what services may be provided by that existing generation facility? Examples may include gas supply, ammonia for use in the SCR(s), demineralized water, fire protection systems, staffing, warehouse space, etc.

2. Has the site been previously disturbed?

3. Is the site located in a disadvantaged community 4 as defined by California’s open data portal for low-income and disadvantaged communities map? If so, what makes it a disadvantaged community?

4. Describe any sensitive receptors within 1 mile of the site identified in question 1. Sensitive receptors include “hospitals, schools and day care centers, and such other locations as the district or state board may determine.” 5

5. Ability to interconnect to the CAISO grid in 2025 or ability to interconnect in another Balancing Authority Area (BAA) or distribution system with the ability to provide wholesale energy, preferably via the Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM).

a. Is interconnection capacity readily available?

b. If not, has a system impact study been done for this interconnection location?

c. Alternatively, would the TM2500 units be used to offset load during extreme events?

6. Describe the physical improvement required to interconnect the two TM2500 units to the electric grid including required equipment e.g., circuit breakers, metering, steel structures, Generator Step-up transformer (GSU), and a schedule for the upgrades and equipment delivery.

7. Ability to supply natural gas adequate for dispatch of the units to support the California electric grid.

a. If gas supply is not readily available, what modifications will be required to supply gas to the site?

b. If gas compression is necessary, provide a schedule for equipment procurement and installation.

c. If hydrogen gas blending is possible, how will it be supplied to the TM2500 units?

8. Ability to acquire local permits and air permits for the project construction and operation.

9. Is a supply of water available at the site suitable to support the demineralization water treatment facility necessary for operation of the TM2500(s)? (Each TM2500 requires approximately 40gpm of demineralized water per unit during operation.)

10. Are communication lines and equipment available at the proposed site?

11. Currently, all of DWR’s ESSRRP assets are triggered on by EEA events or local emergencies and then largely dispatched through the Western EIM. What company or organization is

4 Low-income or Disadvantaged Communities Designated by California - Dataset - California Open Data 5 California Health and Safety Code § 42705.5(a)(5)).

https://data.ca.gov/dataset/low-income-or-disadvantaged-communities-designated-by-california available and ready to provide energy scheduling services in the Western EIM? Is there any reason why the site location or other considerations would not allow for wholesale electricity market participation?

12. What company or organization is available and ready to provide fuel management services?

13. Are staff resources currently available to provide Operations and Maintenance services for the TM2500 unit(s)?

a. If staffing is not currently available what additional staff would be required?

ATTACHMENT 1

RESPONSE FORMAT TEMPLATE

[RFI Response Template]

ABC Organization Response to RFI # 10198890

Siting and interconnection for two GE TM2500 units

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………… RFI Technical Responses……………………………………………………………………………...11

Attachment 2 - GE TM2500 Overview……………………………………………………………..14 Attachment 3 - GE TM 2500 Gas Fuel Requirements……………………..……………………..24 Attachment 4 - GE TM2500 Fact Sheet Product Specifications…………………………………40

A. INTRODUCTION

Provide a brief introduction of why you are responding to this RFI and answers to the following questions:

Include a Respondent profile in the format below:

Respondent Name:

Respondent Address:

Respondent Web page:

Representative name:

Representative Phone Number:

Representative Email:

Number of Years Respondent has been in existence.

Identify any parent corporation and/or subsidiaries for respondent or site use agreement, if applicable.

1. Does your organization have experience working with government and permitting agencies for power generation equipment? Provide examples of government (Federal or State) and permitting agencies your organization has worked with in the past 5 years in the area of powerplant siting, installation, and generation.

Answer: Provide an answer to question 1.

2. Is your organization willing to enter into a cost share agreement with DWR for the Operations and Maintenance costs during the DWR ESSRRP period?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 2.

3. How long is your organization willing to accept the TM2500 unit(s) to be located at the potential site under an agreement with DWR ESSRRP?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 3.

4. What is your organization’s process for public communications and local outreach, including engagement with local environmental justice communities?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 4.

B. RFI TECHNICAL RESPONSES

Provide answers to all questions below.

1. Question 1 Provide the proposed site location including a map showing the site size, access, and site control for up to two TM2500 units, SCRs, and associated equipment. If site control has not been secured, describe how and when site control will be established and any obstacles to obtaining site control.

a. If the proposed site already includes an existing generation facility, what services may be provided by the existing generation facility? Examples may include gas supply, ammonia for use in the SCR(s), demineralized water, fire protection systems, staffing, warehouse space, etc.

Answer: Provide an answer to question 1.

2. Question 2: Has the site been previously disturbed?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 2.

3. Question 3: Is the site located in a disadvantaged community6 as defined by California’s open data portal for low-income and disadvantaged communities map? If so, what makes it a disadvantaged community?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 3.

4. Question 4: Describe any sensitive receptors 7 within 1 mile of the site identified in question

1. Sensitive receptors “include hospitals, schools and day care centers, and such other locations as the district or state board may determine.”

Answer: Provide an answer to question 4.

5. Question 5: Ability to interconnect to the CAISO grid in 2025 or ability to interconnect in another Balancing Authority Area (BAA) or distribution system with the ability provide wholesale energy, preferably via the Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM).

a. Is interconnection capacity readily available?

b. If not, has a system impact study been done for this interconnection location?

c. Alternatively, would the TM2500 units be used to offset load during extreme events?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 5.

6. Question 6: Describe the physical improvement required to interconnect the two TM2500 units to the electric grid including required equipment e.g., circuit breakers, metering, steel structures, Generator Step-up transformer (GSU), and a schedule for the upgrades and equipment delivery.

Answer: Provide an answer to question 6.

7. Question 7: Ability to supply natural gas adequate for dispatch of the units to support the

California electric grid.

a. If gas supply is not readily available, what modifications will be required to supply gas to the site?

b. If gas compression is necessary, provide a schedule for equipment procurement

6 Low-income or Disadvantaged Communities Designated by California - Dataset - California Open Data 7 California Health and Safety Code § 42705.5(a)(5)).

https://data.ca.gov/dataset/low-income-or-disadvantaged-communities-designated-by-california and installation.

c. If hydrogen gas blending is possible, how will it be supplied to the TM2500 units?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 7.

8. Question 8: Ability to acquire local permits and air permits for the project construction and operation.

Answer: Provide an answer to question 8.

9. Question 9: Is a supply of water available at the site suitable to support the demineralization water treatment facility necessary for operation of the TM2500(s)? (Each TM2500 requires approximately 40gpm of demineralized water per unit during operation.)

Answer: Provide an answer to question 9.

10. Question 10: Are communication lines and equipment available at the proposed site?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 10.

11. Question 11: Currently, all of DWR’s ESSRRP assets are triggered on by EEA events or local emergencies, and then largely dispatched through the Western EIM. What company or organization is available and ready to provide energy scheduling services in the Western EIM?

Is there any reason why the site location or other considerations would not allow for wholesale electricity market participation?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 11.

12. Question 12: What company or organization is available and ready to provide fuel management services?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 12.

13. Question 13: Are staff resources currently available to provide Operations and Maintenance services for the TM2500 unit(s)?

a. If staffing is not currently available what additional staff would be required?

Answer: Provide an answer to question 13.

ATTACHMENT 2

GE TM2500 Product Overview

ATTACHMENT 3

GE TM2500 Gas Fuel Requirements

ATTACHMENT 4

GE TM2500 Fact Sheet Product Specifications