Alberta Electric System Operator - Request for Proposal - Islanded Fast Frequency Response Service

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has commenced the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage for Islanded Fast Frequency Response (Islanded FFR) Services when the grid is islanded from the rest of the western interconnection. The RFP stage of the competition to procure FFR Services when islanded opened June 14, 2024. The competition will be managed through a procurement site called Bonfire (Bonfire Site). To obtain access to the Bonfire Site, view the RFP documents, and participate in the RFP process, one representative from each interested party will need to register and execute a Bonfire Site Access and Participant Agreement. All matters relating to the RFP, including communication with the AESO and providing a proposal, are governed by the terms of the RFP provisions. Interested parties CANNOT participate in the Islanded FFR procurement competition through Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC). For further details on the Islanded FFR procurement competition, including its timelines, Bonfire documents, competition materials, and information on how to participate in the RFP, please visit the AESO's Islanded FFR webpage at the following link: https://www.aesoengage.aeso.ca/fast-frequency-response-islanded-service-procurement The RFP stage of the competition to procure Islanded FFR Services will close on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. MDT. NOTE: This has been shared via APC for INFORMATION PURPOSES only.