EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
(NYSE: CNP) announced its Indiana-based electric utility business,
CenterPoint Energy Indiana South, has issued an All-Source Request
for Proposals (RFP) to meet the evolving energy needs of its
150,000 electric customers in southwestern Indiana.
"As we continue to transition our electric generation resources,
we are focused on diversifying our energy portfolio to help us to
continue delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective service to
our customers," said Shane Bradford,
CenterPoint's Vice President, Indiana Electric. "This RFP allows us
to explore a wide range of technologies that can contribute to our
long-term generation strategy. We are also building on the insights
gained from previous RFPs to better meet the needs of our customers
and adapt to ever-evolving market conditions."
The RFP seeks generation technologies capable of providing fully
accredited capacity no later than March 1,
2028. Respondents are encouraged to submit proposals that
include utility-scale solar, wind and storage projects (standalone
or paired), thermal generation, load-modifying resources,
demand-side resources and other innovative solutions.
Key Dates and Submission Details:
- RFP Issued: August 15, 2024
- Notice of Intent and Required Documents Due: August 28, 2024
- Proposals Due: October 8,
2024
CenterPoint Energy has retained 1898 & Co., a division of
Burns & McDonnell, to manage the RFP process and assist with
the evaluation of all proposals. Proposals must be submitted via
the RFP website http://CenterPoint2024ASRFP.rfpmanager.biz. All
communications regarding the RFP should be directed to 1898 &
Co. through the website or via email at
CenterPointRFP@1898andco.com.
The 2024 RFP aligns with CenterPoint's commitment to maintain a
reliable and sustainable energy supply for its customers and
supports its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
For more information on CenterPoint Energy's IRP, visit
CenterPointEnergy.com/IRP.
Forward Looking Statement
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
When used in this news release, the words "anticipate," "believe,"
"continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal,"
"intend," "may," "objective," "plan," "potential," "predict,"
"projection," "should," "target," "will" or other similar words are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management
which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are
subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and
results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by
these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news
release regarding future events, such as the success of the RFP to
identify additional generation technologies, including the amount
and the timing thereof, the extent to which any generation
technologies identified by the RFP can contribute to our long-term
generation strategy, the timing and transition to renewable
generation, and any other statements that are not historical facts
are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement
contained in this news release speaks only as of the date of this
release. Important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those indicated by the provided
forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties
relating to: (1) CenterPoint Energy's business strategies and
strategic initiatives; (2) changes in market demand; (3)
CenterPoint Energy's ability to fund and invest planned capital and
the timely recovery of CenterPoint's investments; (4) financial
market conditions; (5) general economic conditions; (6) the timing
and impact of regulatory proceedings and actions and legal
proceedings; (7) effects of competition; (8) catastrophic events
including public health threats; (9) weather variations and the
impact of climate change; (10) changes in business plans; (11)
continued disruptions to the global supply chain including
volatility in commodity prices; (12) changes in technology; (13)
legislative actions, including tax and developments related to the
environment such as global climate change, air emissions, carbon,
waste water discharges and the handling of coal combustion
residuals; (14) CenterPoint Energy's ability to execute on its
initiatives, targets and goals and operations and maintenance goals
and (15) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in
CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2023, CenterPoint
Energy's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended
March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 and other reports CenterPoint
Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information, contact
Media Relations
Media.Relations@CenterPointEnergy.com
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