KPP Energy has issued a formal Request for Proposals inviting member cities to participate in the ownership and siting of new local electric generation resources.
KPP Energy is a municipal energy agency providing electricity and innovative power solutions to 24 Kansas communities.
The initiative was approved by the KPP Board of Directors at its February 19th meeting as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen resource adequacy, enhance system reliability, and expand locally controlled generation, KPP said in the February issue of its Lightning Round newsletter.
Through the program, member cities may propose suitable locations and ownership share structures for newly acquired generation units.
KPP Energy has secured four Caterpillar C175-16 Tier 4 packaged diesel generating units, each rated at approximately 3 megawatts. Delivery of the units is anticipated during the second and third quarters of 2027.
Proposals submitted in response to the RFP will be evaluated and scored based on the criteria outlined in the RFP and Decision & Scoring Criteria documents, KPP noted.
Key evaluation factors outlined in the RFP and Decision & Scoring Criteria documents include:
• Proposed ownership share
• Site control and location suitability
• Transmission availability
• Available electric load relative to generating capacity
All proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on April 9, 2026. Submissions received after this deadline may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered.
“Member cities interested in participating are encouraged to carefully review the RFP materials and submit complete proposals by the stated deadline,” KPP noted.
All communications, requests for clarification, and questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to rfp@kpp.energy.
To ensure fairness and transparency, KPP Energy will post all submitted questions and official responses to the designated KPP Energy SharePoint platform at rfp.kpp.energy for access by participating members.
“In addition to strengthening KPP’s resource adequacy position, the project is designed to enhance local generation capacity, improve system resilience, and provide greater flexibility in meeting future energy needs for the entire KPP membership,” KPP said.
