TRANSPOWER NEW ZEALAND LIMITED. Request for Proposals. Demand Response Programme

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1 TRANSPOWER NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Request for Proposals Demand Response Programme Revision 1.0 (Registration Cycle 1) RELEASE DATE: 24 AUGUST 2015 CLOSING DATE: 2PM 02 OCTOBER 2015 RFP No: SUP Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015.

2 Overview Key Information RFP title RFP number RFP type Summary Transpower contact for questions Details Demand Response Programme SUP Note: A contract number will be awarded different to the tender reference Open Transpower is seeking to contract participants in a demand response programme to build capability as a demand response resource, focusing on key geographical areas where a future transmission need has been identified. Trisha Shute Tender Support Manager procurement@transpower.co.nz Registration Cycle 1 Closing Time Respondent presentations RFP lodgement Expected outcome notification date for initial registration cycle Expected contract duration 02 October, 2015 at 2.00 PM To be advised if required Single copy in PDF format and editable Microsoft Word copy by 09 October 2015 October 2015 June 2016 (inclusive), or as otherwise negotiated Page 2 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

3 Contents Overview... 2 Contents... 3 Section A: Services Required Proposals sought Characteristics of DR providers Terms and conditions of this RFP Need more help?... 6 Section B: Response Forms... 7 Section C: Terms and Conditions of RFP Section D: Standard Contract Page 3 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

4 Section A: Services Required 1 Proposals sought 1.1 Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) we are seeking proposals from potential providers of demand response (DR) to participate in our Demand Response Programme in 2015/16. This is a price responsive DR programme. 1.2 Our aim is to grow our DR capability by engaging with a broader range of consumers, and focussing on geographical areas where a future transmission need has been identified. This programme will not limit participation by consumer type but preference will be given to the following: Campus buildings such as hospitals and tertiary education institutions Agribusiness consumers that include irrigation, coolstores, dairy production, farming etc Battery-based technology such as those at data centres or support for photovoltaic cells Located in the following geographical areas - Timaru - Oamaru - Otahuhu/Wiri - Upper North Island (north of Huntly) - Upper South Island (north of Timaru, and specifically near Temuka) 1.3 Individual residential buildings are not sought for this programme, however they may be aggregated by a proponent. 1.4 There is no maximum number of sites for each proponent. These sites can be offered individually or grouped into a DR Block if they can be co-ordinated and offered as a single offer of demand response. 1 However, all buildings contained in a DR Block must be connected to the same grid exit point (GXP). 1.5 Each site must have characteristics specified in clause 2.1 below. 1.6 The DR programme will be co-ordinated through our Demand Response Management System (DRMS), including our mobile application There will be multiple Registration Cycles, with all proposals received during a particular Registration Cycle evaluated at the end of that Registration Cycle. The closing time for proposals for each Registration Cycle (subsequent to the initial Registration Cycle), is 2:00pm on 23 rd day of the Registration Cycle month. 1 DR Block which is a discrete and divisible unit of demand response nominated by the provider. 2 The DR mobile application is available here Page 4 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

5 1.8 Subsequent Registration Cycles will continue (funding permitting) until Transpower has contracted sufficient DR participation or until May 2016, whichever is sooner. The DR programme will be run between August 2015 and June 2016, inclusive. 2 Characteristics of DR providers 2.1 We are seeking DR from consumers with the following characteristics, which are prerequisites for being able to participate in the programme: peak demand above 20kW; and time of use electricity metering. 2.2 We prefer consumers in the following general segments, however other consumer segments will also be considered: Agribusiness: dairy production, irrigation etc; Campus buildings: tertiary education institutions, aged care facilities, hospitals etc; and Battery installations: photovoltaic support, uninterruptible power supply etc. 2.3 We prefer consumers located around Otahuhu/Wiri, Timaru, Oamaru, the Upper North Island (north of Huntly) and the Upper South Island (north of Timaru and specifically near Temuka). However, consumers in other geographic locations will also be considered, especially if they are a consumer in the general segments noted in section If potential providers have commercial arrangements with third parties (such as aggregators) for the provision of DR, interruptible load or any other kind of demand side service or obligation that might affect their ability to provide DR under this DR programme, this must be identified in their proposal. Load cannot be simultaneously committed to multiple demand side services or obligations. Potential providers can determine this by contacting the aggregator, retailer or other third party they are contracted to for assistance on this issue. 2.5 We do not require providers to be industry participants under the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (the Code). Potential providers who are participants are reminded that their obligations under the Code will apply as well as their contractual obligations to provide DR. 3 Terms and conditions of this RFP 3.1 A proposal must include the completed Response Forms in Section B of this RFP and may include any other relevant information. We will rely on the information in proposals to decide which DR to procure from which providers - the fees proposed by a provider (Form E) will be a significant factor in this decision. Page 5 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

6 3.2 The key dates for the RFP process and the initial Registration Cycle are set out in the table on page 2 of this RFP. Indicative dates for subsequent Registration Cycles (if needed) are in the following table: Description Start Date End Date Subsequent Programme Registration Cycles occur from October October 2015 May 2016 (or earlier if goals achieved) Evaluation for subsequent Registration Cycles & successful registrations confirmed from November 2015 (as needed). On the last business day of each month of any subsequent Registration Cycle May 2016 (or earlier if goals achieved) 3.3 The number of Registration Cycles offered is at our sole discretion and will be determined relative to achieving the objectives of the programme. A potential provider who is unsuccessful in a Registration Cycle may submit the same or a different proposal in any later Registration Cycle. 3.4 A potential provider who submits a proposal does not have to participate in the DR programme immediately. Potential providers must state in their proposals the Availability Period(s) during which they will be able to participate. This allows time for potential providers to establish the necessary systems and processes to provide DR. 3.5 The terms and conditions for the RFP process are at the link set out in Section C of this RFP. Anyone who responds to this RFP, whether or not a potential provider, will be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the RFP. 3.6 The contract under which we will procure DR for this programme is at the link set out in Section D titled the Price Responsive Demand Response Grid Support Contract. 4 Need more help? If you need assistance to complete the Request for Proposal Response Forms, please contact us at procurement@transpower.co.nz, noting Demand Response Programme SUP in the subject line. All communications will be recorded in a communications log as part of the RFP documentation requirements. Answers to all questions asked (that are not specific to a respondent s organisation) will be made available to all respondents through the notification process. This information will be available at Transpower s website at Questions can be posed at any time throughout the Programme, except during the evaluation period of each Registration Cycle. We look forward to receiving your proposals. Proposals for the initial Registration Cycle must be submitted by 2pm, 02 October 2015, and for any subsequent Registration Cycles by 2pm, 23rd of the month. Page 6 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

7 Section B: Response Forms The Response Forms are: Form A Respondent Information Form B Subcontractors Form C Not applicable for this programme From D DR Blocks Form E DR Fees Form F Metering Equipment and Verification Methodology All of the forms need to be completed and submitted as part of your proposal. Some of the tables in the Response Forms will become schedules to any resulting contract for DR. Those tables are identified as For contract. Unless the context requires otherwise, capitalised terms in the Response Forms have the meanings given to them in the Demand Response Participation Agreement, which is at the link set out in Section D. Page 7 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

8 Form A Respondent Information This form collects information and contact details for your company or organisation. Name of Respondent Where Respondent is a partnership or joint venture, list full names of partners or joint venture parties Street Address RESPONDENT INFORMATION Postal Address Contact Person Telephone Number address GST Number Signature Name: [Where the Respondent is a partnership or joint venture, evidence of signing authority is attached] Designation: I confirm that I am a duly authorised representative of the Respondent with authority to commit the Respondent to this Proposal. Signature: Date: Page 8 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

9 Form B Subcontractors If you intend to use other people to help you deliver the services you are offering as part of your proposal, then their details must be recorded on this form. For example, if you are using someone to provide you with metering information, this form must include the details of the company providing this service. Similarly, if you are using someone to participate in the programme on your behalf, this form must include the details of the company providing this service. If you are not using another person to help deliver the services, then you do not need to complete this form. Subcontractor name SUBCONTRACTORS Contact person Address Telephone number address Services to be provided by the subcontractor Page 9 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

10 Form C Not applicable for this programme Page 10 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

11 Form D DR Blocks This form must be completed for each DR Block proposed. Please refer to our document How to complete a proposal for our Demand Response Programme for further information to help you fill in this form. DR BLOCK INFORMATION (For Contract) Block ID (1) ICP (2) Block DR capacity (kw) (3) Availability Period Call Notice Period Notes: (1) The Block ID is a unique name for the DR Block, eg Island Bay Data Centre (2) The Installation Control Point (or ICP number, found on your electricity bill) at which the Block will be provided. (3) The expected Block DR capacity must be provided in kw. Where multiple sites (ICPs) are included in a DR Block, all ICPs must be supplied from the same grid exit point (GXP). In addition, the block capacity for the DR Block will be calculated as the sum of the capacities of the ICPs listed, unless otherwise specified. OTHER INFORMATION If possible, please provide a sufficient level of information in the following table to assist Transpower in evaluating your proposal. OTHER INFORMATION - GENERAL Is the DR Block offered by the Respondent (directly or through a third party) also used for another demand side service or obligation, such as interruptible load or local lines company direct control? Yes / No / Don t know If yes and through a third party, please provide the name of the third party. If yes, please specify how the dual obligations will be managed? How much time do you require to restore your demand response following the completion of a DR Event? Page 11 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

12 OTHER INFORMATION STANDBY GENERATOR OR BATTERY INSTALLATION If offering a standby generator or battery installation, please complete this section. If not, please continue to Form E: DR Fees (page 14) If using a standby generator or battery installation, what is the capacity (name plate rating or operational output) in kilowatts (kw)? If using a standby generator or battery installation, is the generator/battery installation sized (in kw) for: emergency purposes (e.g. to provide emergency lighting, lifts etc to enable occupants to vacate the building safely) Yes / No OR business continuity purposes (e.g. to supply the whole site s requirements during a power outage, including computers, lighting heating, lifts etc) Yes / No Is the generator or battery installation capacity greater than the total site demand? Yes / No If yes, does the generator or battery installation inject the additional capacity into the local network? Yes / No If yes, do you have an existing contract with the local lines company and your retailer for this? Yes / No / Don t know If no, will you configure the generator or battery installation to meet the building s demand or operate islanded? When responding to a DR Event, do you intend to remain synchronised to the local network, or will you operate islanded (i.e. transfer the demand to the generator and then disconnect from the network supply)? Note: There is no requirement for the standby generator or battery installation to be able to export into the local network for this DR programme. Where a site has a standby generation capability that is greater than its demand, it must either have arrangements in place with the local lines company to inject into the network; or operate to match local supply to the site s demand and not export, or it must operate islanded from the local network during DR Events. Page 12 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

13 OTHER INFORMATION STANDBY GENERATOR OR BATTERY INSTALLATION How much time do you require to switch the building back to mains power supply following the completion of a DR Event? Are there any operating restrictions on the generator or battery installation? (e.g. consent conditions, operating hours, other) Yes / No If yes, please specify. Do you have a regular testing regime in place for your generator or battery installation? Yes / No / Don t know Please specify what tests are undertaken as part of the testing regime (e.g do you simulate a mains fail or test the generator while remaining connected to the network)? Do you have a control system in place to automatically manage the operation of the standby generator or battery installation, or is it done manually? Page 13 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

14 Form E DR Fees This information is a key component for the evaluation of potential participants and will form part of the final contract should your proposal be accepted. Please complete one form for each proposed DR Block. An Indicative Strike Fee is required. It is optional whether you nominate an Establishment Fee and/or Availaibility Fee for a DR Block. Please refer to our document How to complete a proposal for our Demand Response Programme for an explanation of these fees. FEES (For Contract) Block ID: Establishment Fee (one-off) $ Availability Fee (per Availability Month) $/month Indicative Strike Fee (per Call) $/MWh Page 14 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

15 DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAMME Form F Metering Equipment and Verification Methodology You must provide the following information about the type of metering you use for each DR Block proposed. An explanation of the methodologies and terms used on this form can be found in our document How to complete a proposal for our Demand Response Programme. METERING INFORMATION (For Contract) Block ID: Metering Equipment Please circle or delete as appropriate Type of meters (For contract) Meter manufacturer & model Frequency of data capture (For contract) If other please specify Access to metering data Metering data available within 20 business days of Call If metering data is available, would you give Transpower permission to obtain metering information directly? Please specify metering service providers name Time of Use Meter Yes / No Please indicate if the meter is a: Retailer s revenue meter, OR 3 rd party check meter 30 minutes Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No AMS / Other (please specify) Page 15 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

16 DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAMME If you are unsure about which measurement and verification methodology to use, then please enter default and the default methodology will be applied. VERIFICATION INFORMATION (For Contract) Block ID: Measurement Method Please circle or delete as appropriate Customer Baseline Load (CBL) Please circle or delete as appropriate A measurement method is how the system calculates performance of a participant s response after a DR Event has occurred. (For Contract) Note: If no option is selected the Default option is Guaranteed Load Drop A CBL is a proxy for what the load would have been absent the load reduction Note: if no option is selected the Default CBL option is 3 Day with SAA 1) Firm Service Level (FSL) 2) Guaranteed Load Drop (GLD) 3) Firm Service Level (FSL) via Generation 4) Guaranteed Load Drop (GLD) via Generation 1) 3 Day with SAA (Symmetric Additive Adjustment) 2) 5 Day with SAA (Symmetric Additive Adjustment) 3) Meter Before Meter After (MBMA) Page 16 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015

17 DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAMME Section C: Terms and Conditions of RFP All Respondents must review the terms and conditions for the RFP, as posted on the Demand Response page of Transpower s website: Anyone who responds to the RFP will be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the RFP. Section D: Standard Contract All Respondents must review Transpower s standard Demand Response Participation Agreement, as posted on the Demand Response page of Transpower s website: Page 17 of 17 Transpower New Zealand Limited 2015