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The Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources seeks requests proposals for a consultant to evaluate and respond to Xcel Energy’s Proposed Peak-Time Rebate (PTR) Program. Specifically, consultant shall consider how Xcel’s PTR proposal complies with Minnesota Rules and Statutes, impacts Minnesota State Greenhouse and Carbon Free Goals, and furthers the Commission’s Advances Rate Design efforts in Docket No. E002/GR-320. The consultant shall compare the PTR proposal against alternative demand response and load flex programs. The Consultant shall also evaluate avenues for cost recovery of the PTR program, including possible incorporation into the current rate case proceeding before a final Order is issued.
On December 20, 2024, the Public Utilities Commission (The Commission) issued its Notice of and Order for Hearing in Docket No. E002/GR-24-320. The Commission delegated authority to the Executive Secretary to open a docket to evaluate a proposal for a peak-time rebate (PTR) program for Xcel Energy, which Xcel shall file by March 17, 2025. The docket shall also evaluate avenues for cost recovery of the PTR program, including possible incorporation into the current rate case proceeding before a final Order is issued.
On January 8, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Docket Opening In the Matter of a Peak Time Rebate Program for Northern States Power Co. d/b/a Xcel Energy to Further the Commission’s Advanced Rate Design efforts in Docket No. E002/GR-24-320. The Commission gave notice to interested individuals that it opened docket E002/M-24-432 in accordance with Order Point 4 of the Commission’s December 30, 2024 Order in Xcel Energy’s current rate case filing, Docket No. E002/GR-24-320, and to further the efforts of the Commission’s inquiry into Xcel Energy’s Advanced Rate Design for Load Management, Docket No. E002/CI-24-115.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) is available for download on the Department’s RFP website at Request for Proposals (RFP) / Minnesota Department of Commerce - Business (mn.gov).
All responses to this RFP need to be submitted as directed in Section 1 of the RFP. Applications must be submitted by the deadline. Late proposals will not be considered.
This request does not obligate the State to complete the work contemplated in this notice. The State reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the responder.
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