2026 Temporary Generation RFP

PSEG Long Island, LLC (“PSEG Long Island”), on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority (“LIPA”) is issuing this 2026 Request for Proposals for Temporary Generation (“2026 Temporary Generation RFP” or “RFP”) for the purpose of maintaining reliability for Long Island customers. LIPA is seeking to procure up to a total of 400 MW of temporary generation from multiple Projects to be located in LIPAs service territory. Such facilities will be connected to LIPA’s Transmission or Distribution System (“LIPA’s T&D System”). 

All RFP documents can be accessed via the Power Advocate platform at the following link: PowerAdvocate RFP 238662: 2026 Temporary Generation RFP

If you have any questions or issues accessing the Power Advocate platform, please send an email to: PSEG-LI-2026TemporaryGenerationRFP@psegliny.com


RFP Target Dates

Activity

Target Date 
Release of RFP July 27, 2026
Question Submittal Window
July 28 - October 16, 2026
Webinar August 5, 2026, 11:00 AM EPT
LIPA Site Visit(s)
August 20 and August 27, 2026
Notification of Intent to Bid October 16, 2026 5:00PM EPT
Proposal Submittal Deadline October 30, 2026 5:00 PM EPT
Proposal Selection(s) January 22, 2027
PPA Negotiations Completed April, 2027
LIPA Board of Trustees Approval* May, 2027
Firm Pricing Required Through September, 2027
NY State Approvals (Effective Date)** September 2027
Service Commencement Date(s) May 1, 2028 - May 1, 2030
     

* Any contract for Products from any proposed Project will not be executed until after the Project has received the requisite environmental permits. See Section 2.7.1
** Approvals as required by NYS Attorney General and NYS Office of State Comptroller. Note: these dates are estimates. 


RFP Documents