Georgia Power is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 Request for Proposals for Energy Storage System (ESS) resources. This capacity-based RFP was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission as part of Georgia Power’s 2022 Integrated Resource Plan and is designed to procure resources to meet Georgia Power’s customers’ capacity needs. This RFP will include: (i) Standalone ESS with grid charging capability; and (ii) ESS with Renewable Resource and grid charging capability. The procurement target capacity is 500 MW, with a minimum storage duration of 2 hours.
Registration is required through the Independent Evaluator (IE) website as it will be the sole means of communication between Georgia Power and interested participants. All Bids are to be submitted online through the IE website and all communications relating to this RFP must be posted on the IE website.
RFP Development and Issuance Period
RFP Service Data
Friday, June 20, 2025
RFP Public Comment Period Opens
Thursday, September 18, 2025
QF & Other Technology NOI Forms Available
Monday, September 29, 2025
Bidder's Conference
Monday, September 29, 2025
RFP Public Comment Period Closes
Friday, October 10, 2025
Technical Pre-Screening Form Available
Monday, October 20, 2025
Recommended Date for Notice of Desire to Bid Other Technology Proposal
Monday, November 3, 2025
File for Commission Approval of RFP Documents
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Anticipated Commission Approval of Final RFP Documents
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
RFP Issuance Date
Friday, December 19, 2025
COP & Affiliate Bid Due Date
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Bid Due Date and Bid Fees Due
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Conforming List Determined
Monday, March 16, 2026
Environmental Assurances Due
Friday, May 15, 2026
Refreshed Submission Process for Competitive Tier Opens
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Refreshed Submissions for Competititve Tier Due
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Competitive Tier Determined
Monday, August 3, 2026
Bid Security Due
Monday, August 24, 2026
Short List and Reserve List Determined; Remaining Bids Released
December, 2026
Contract(s) Executed; Reserve List Bids Released
January, 2027
GPC to File Executed Awarded Contracts with the Commission
February, 2027
RFP Order and Certification of Contracts
July, 2027
Targeted Earliest COD
2028
Targeted Latest COD
2031
The link below will take you to the IE website where you can sign up to receive notifications, submit comments, ask questions, and submit bids for the 2025 GPC RFP for ESS.
This RFP is being administered via Ascend Power Procurement (APP) on behalf of Georgia Power.
