2022 Offshore Wind RFP Timeline

The proposed schedule for the bidding process is below. Any changes to the schedule up to and including the due date for submission of proposals will be posted at RIcleanenergyrfp.com. Rhode Island Energy reserves the right to revise the schedule as necessary.

EventAnticipated Dates
Issue RFPOctober 14, 2022
Bidders ConferenceNovember 1, 2022
Deadline for Submission of QuestionsNovember 30, 2022
Due Date for Submission of ProposalsMarch 13, 2023 by 12:00 p.m. (noon) EPT
Review of Bids with Rhode Island OER and DivisionMarch 20, 2023
Conditional selection of Bidder(s) for negotiationJuly 19, 2023 (modified)
Negotiate and Execute ContractsOctober 11, 2023 (modified)
Submit Contracts for PUC ApprovalDecember 11, 2023 (modified)