Bryan Municipal Utilities recently issued a Request for Proposals for the supply of solar energy and capacity including, but not limited to, energy, capacity and associated environmental attributes/renewable energy credits from a solar-powered generation project.
The Ohio public power utility is seeking proposals to develop the Solar Project under a Solar Power Purchase Agreement.
Preference will be shown for Solar PPA proposals under which BMU would have the option to purchase and own the facilities at a later date.
Proposals in response to the RFP are due Sept. 5, 2025.
BMU owns and operates an Electric System providing electricity to approximately 5,800 customers in and around the City of Bryan, Ohio.
BMU is seeking opportunities to collaborate with a developer for the purpose of developing the Solar Project.
The project envisions ground mounted solar energy generation facilities capable of delivering the maximum amount of capacity and energy possible for solar project sites. The specific technology is left up to the respondent to propose; however, preference will be given to proposals that include a single-axis tracking system. BMU’s objective is to obtain the maximum level of generation at the lowest overall cost.
BMU is most interested in a Solar PPA with a twenty-five year or longer term that takes into consideration the federal Investment Tax Credits and the allowance for accelerated depreciation.
BMU, as a non-profit governmental entity, would look to the developer to take advantage of the ITCs and accelerated depreciation and build those benefits into their response.
BMU is also interested in a structure in which the developer would offer the BMU the option of purchasing the solar facility at some point in the future.
The selected developer would design, construct, own, operate and maintain the facility and would sell the output to BMU under the Solar PPA.
The developer will be responsible for all equipment, materials, and services required for complete operating facilities, including any applicable taxes.
