SDG&E’S 2026 CAISO Cluster 16 Request for Information for the Allocation of Commercial Interest Points

Overview

San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) issues this Request for Information (RFI) seeking information from third parties (Respondents) with projects in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO)’s Cluster 16 interconnection queue seeking the opportunity to be awarded a Commercial Interest Point Allocation (CIPA) from SDG&E.

Latest News & Updates

Respondents are encouraged to periodically check the RFI Website for updates, notices, and postings. SDG&E, at its sole discretion, may change the terms, requirements and schedule of this RFI. Respondents should monitor the RFI Website for announcements regarding any updates or changes. 

Selection Criteria or Consideration for the Point Allocation

To be considered to receive a CIPA in SDG&E’s RFI, at a minimum, Respondents must submit documentation that the project meets the following requirements:

  1. Site Control – at least 90% site control as required by FERC Order No. 2023;
  2. Transmission Plan Deliverability (TPD) available at the project’s Point of Interconnection (POI) to the CAISO and TPD available in the Project’s CAISO interconnection zone (not applicable for Energy Only projects); and
  3. A completed SDG&E RFI Offer Form

Respondents are encouraged to provide additional information so that SDG&E can fully evaluate Projects. For additional criteria, see the SDG&E’s RFI protocol document.

SDG&E reserves the right to allocate its commercial interest points to Respondents at its sole discretion consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

Registration and Submission Information

Respondents must read the RFI Protocol document to fully understand all aspects of this RFI. The RFI protocol, submission documents and all subsequent revisions and documents are available for download from PowerAdvocate®. Respondents are responsible for monitoring the RFI Website for subsequent updates, notices and postings.

Respondents must submit proposal(s) into SDG&E’s 2026 CLUSTER 16 RFI event on the PowerAdvocate® website that includes the following:

  • Site Control Documentation
  • Evidence of TPD Deliverability at the Interconnection Zone and at the POI
  • Completed RFI Offer Form
  • If applicable, Exclusivity Agreement or Respondent Opt-Out
  • Any requested redlines to the Exclusivity Agreement form

Respondents with an existing PowerAdvocate® account can request access to the event by searching for the open RFI or by using the link below:

https://www.poweradvocate.com/pR.do?okey=242509&pubEvent=true

Respondents intending to respond to this RFI but do not yet have an existing account with PowerAdvocate® must first register to create a username/password to receive access to the event. For more information, please review the RFI protocols and see the Supplier's Guide to Sourcing Intelligence (poweradvocate.com).

Successful Respondents may be requested to execute an Exclusivity Agreement and post collateral; alternatively, Respondents may elect to opt out of an exclusivity arrangement.

RFI Schedule

The following are the key deadlines that apply to this RFI, and all deadline dates occur at 5:00 PM Pacific Prevailing Time (“PPT”). SDG&E reserves the right to revise this schedule at any time and at SDG&E's sole discretion. Respondents are responsible for accessing the RFI website for updated schedules and possible amendments to the RFI process.

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Event

Date

1

RFI Issued

July 13, 2026

2

Q&A Deadline

July 17, 2026

3

Project Information Submissions Due from Respondents

July 31, 2026

4

Shortlist Notification

August 28, 2026

5

Execute Exclusivity Agreements or Respondent Opt-Out

September 25, 2026

6

Commercial Interest Point Allocation due to the CAISO

October 29, 2026

Contact Information

All questions or other communications regarding this RFI MUST be submitted via email to RFI@sdge.com and CC the Independent Evaluator keith.oliver@merrimackenergy.com .

Successful Respondents may be requested to execute an Exclusivity Agreement and post collateral; alternatively, Respondents may elect to opt out of an exclusivity arrangement.