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”).
RFP Updates as of October 14, 2026
- Posted RFP Addendum #2, which replaces RFP Addendum #1 posted on October 12, 2026. In this addendum, there are changes to the Designated Contacts (Section 2.10.3), Proposal Submittal Requirements (Section 4.4.10), RFP Target Dates (Section 3.0), and the Evaluation Criteria (Section 6.2.2).
RFP Updates as of October 12, 2026
- Posted RFP Addendum #1, which replaces the original posted on July 27, 2026. In this addendum, the Seller Security requirement has been modified.
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 23, 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
- Addendum #1 – Clean Version | Redlined Version: Issued October 12, 2026.
Addendum #1 replaces the original posted on July 27, 2026. - Addendum #2 – Clean Version | Redlined Version: Issued October 14, 2026.
Addendum #2 replaces RFP Addendum #1 posted on October 12, 2026.