Request for Proposals to Purchase RECs by RIE
Rhode Island EnergyProposals sought for Renewable Energy Certificates
Companies interested in selling Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) can find details and deadlines for proposals here.
Rhode Island Energy seeks proposals for the supply of RECs generated from facilities in Rhode Island, New England, and surrounding regions that meet the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Standard (RES). These facilities must be approved by the Rhode Island Public Utility Commission as existing renewable resources that meet RES requirements.
The following tables summarize the quantity of certificates RIE is seeking to purchase:
Current procurements
Closed procurements
Request for renewable energy certificates: April 27th, 2026
RFP for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
| Year | NEPOOL-GIS Certificates from Existing Energy Resources |
NEPOOL-GIS Certificates from New Energy Resources |
Total NEPOOL-GIS Certificates |
| 2025 | 31,176 | 136,000 | 167,176 |
| 2026 | 30,000 | 0 | 30,000 |
Important deadlines for RFP submission and pricing
| Event | Due dates (all times EST) |
| Issue Request for Proposal | April 27, 2026 |
| Submit Respondent Proposal Information and Proposed Contract Modifications (if applicable) | May 1, 2026 by 5 p.m. |
| Submit Pricing | May 5, 2026 by 10 a.m. |
| Company reviews Bids and informs winning suppliers | May 5, 2026 by 5 p.m. |
| Company submits solicitation process summary to the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers | No later than one business day after pricing |
| Winning bidder(s) and Company execute CPA(s) | No later than two business days after pricing |
- Request for Proposal (pdf)
- Proposed Certificate Purchase Agreement (CPA) (docx)
- Appendix B - Required Proposal Information (docx)
- Bidder Sheet (xlsx)