A Banner Day For Renewable Energy RFPs

So far today, two power companies have announced requests for proposals for long purchasing renewable energy resources.

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (a subsidiary of American Electric Power) is looking to purchase up to 200 megawatts of renewable resources. The company stated that any proposals must use commercially-proven technologies — no wild ideas accepted.

Beyond Oklahoma, AEP plans to add 1,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2011. Within the state of Oklahoma, PSO is already the largest supplier of wind energy — if you’ve seen Twister, I’m sure you know why! — and has a renewable energy capacity of over 390 megawatts.

Also looking for RFPs: Florida-based Seminole Electric Cooperative. To meet the needs of the 10 electric distribution co-ops (and 1.7 million customers), Seminole needs another 250 megawatts of energy, which they want to come from renewable energy sources. Seminole already has over 100 megawatts of renewable energy capacity. Although the company has had the most success with biomass resources, such as landfill gas and municipal solid waste, they’re open to proposals for any type of renewable energy.