Newcastle Community Renewable Energy Bulk Buy Program
Tender ID: 570950
Tender Details
Tender Description
Expressions of Interest are invited and will be received up to 2:00pm Tuesday 19 November 2024 for:
Service providers that can deliver a 'bulk' renewables program to Newcastle residents, through the supply and installation of solar panels and batteries with options for electric vehicle chargers, low or no interest finance, and joining a virtual power plant (VPP).
The program's objectives include:
- Increasing renewable energy uptake through the installation of solar PV and batteries;
- Providing residents and businesses with easy access to quality and affordable renewable energy products and services;
- Providing residents and businesses with access to low or no interest finance, or payment models that offer a way to purchase the system at no upfront cost and pay it back over time;
- Promoting equitable access to renewable energy for all residents and businesses;
- Educating residents and businesses about renewable energy technologies, as well as the benefits of participating in a VPP to boost local renewable energy generation, promote grid resilience, and further reduce energy costs through an additional income stream.
Documents are available electronically.
Responsibility for lodgement by the deadline lies solely with the respondent. Lodgement information is provided in the EOI document. Council is not bound to accept the lowest EOI or any EOI submitted.
Enquiries must be directed via the online forum.
A pre-tender meeting will not be held