The Request for Proposals (RFP) is attached below, inclusive of corrections outlined in the Errata and revisions outlined in the Addenda. Please note that the previous version of the RFP document has been removed. The Proposal Submission Deadline is anticipated to be 11:59 pm AST on Friday, June 28th, 2024, due via a secure file-sharing platform. Further instructions for submission will be provided to Proponents that submit a Notice of Intent to Bid.
Original Upload Date: December 1, 2023 (removed)
Re-upload Date: August 1, 2024
The PA has issued the following Erratum to the Request for Proposals:
1) Erratum 1: Corrections to Section 6.3.1 Engagement with the General Public
Upload Date: December 14, 2023
The PA has issued the following Addendum to the Request for Proposals:
1) Addendum 1: Revisions to GCP RFP (Scored Criteria & Appendix)
Upload Date: March 7, 2024
The PA has issued the following Addendum to the Request for Proposals:
1) Addendum 2: Revisions to GCP RFP (Timeline and Economic Benefits)
Upload Date: May 8, 2024
The PA has issued the following Addendum to the Request for Proposals:
1) Addendum 3: Revisions to GCP RFP (Timeline and Federal Funding)
Upload Date: August 1, 2024
The PA has issued the following Addendum to the Request for Proposals:
1) Addendum 4: Revisions to GCP RFP (Timeline and Federal Funding)
Upload Date: August 13, 2024
Green Choice Program Request for Proposals (pdf)
DownloadErratum 1 - Corrections to 6.3.1 Engagement with the GP (pdf)
DownloadAddendum 1 - Revisions to GCP RFP (Scored Criteria & Appendix) (pdf)
DownloadAddendum 2 - Revisions to GCP RFP (Timeline & Economic Benefits) (pdf)
DownloadAddendum 3 - Revisions to GCP RFP (Timeline & Federal Funding) (pdf)
DownloadAddendum 4 - Revisions to GCP RFP (Timeline & Federal Funding) (pdf)
DownloadThe Notice of Intent to Bid (NOITB)for the GCP RFP is attached below. The Notice of Intent to Bid Deadline is now June 7, 2024. The NOITB must be submitted via email to novascotia@cohoclimate.com.
Original Upload Date: December 1, 2023
Re-Upload Date: March 15, 2024
GCP Notice of Intent to Bid (pdf)
DownloadThe overview of major changes from the GCP RFP Draft is attached below.
Upload Date: December 1, 2023
GCP Overview of Major Changes (pdf)
DownloadThe Proposal Submission Materials for the RFP are attached below.
Upload Date: December 1, 2023
Please note that the original Configuration Form has been removed and re-uploaded in accordance with Addendum 1 to the RFP.
Configuration Form re-upload date: March 7, 2024
Please note that the original Proposal Submission Instructions have been removed and re-uploaded to reflect the NOITB deadline extension.
Proposal Submission Instructions re-upload date: March 15, 2024
Please find below the Pricing Resubmission Sheet due on October 11:
Upload Date: October 4, 2024
The PA has issued the following addenda to the Request for Proposals, which is to be considered as Appendix 8.1 of the RFP, titled Power Purchase Agreement. The Power Purchase Agreement has been fully approved by the UARB as of June 6, 2024.
Upload Date: June 4, 2024
Reupload Date: June 7, 2024
Power Purchase Agreement - Fully Approved by the UARB (pdf)
DownloadThe PPA is the contract Selected Proponents sign with Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) upon being selected for the GCP. The PA has submitted an Application For Approval of a Standard Form Power Purchase Agreement to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB). A copy of this application may be viewed in the PDF below, and on the Board’s website at https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/ by clicking on “Matters & Evidence”, and in the “Go Directly to Matter”, search box, enter Matter No. M11455.
The Board will conduct a paper hearing in this matter and the following timetable will apply:
Comments by Interested Parties: Friday, January 5, 2024
Reply by the Procurement Administrator: Friday, January 19, 2024
M11455 - Notice of Application (pdf)
DownloadThe Green Choice Program Website is for Participants who wish to submit an application to enroll in the GCP, and for Proponents who wish to bid renewable projects into the GCP RFP. Please view respective "For Participants" and "For Participants" tabs for more details.