Become a producer> Bidding Process
NCGP is looking for in-state resources for renewable energy generation. Proposals can be bid in at anytime. We have updated our instructions for bidders with some changes to agreement terms and quantity of generation sought.
While we do provide a financial incentive once a system is producing energy, NC GreenPower does not provide grants, development funding, or any pre-production incentive.
NC GreenPower has an ongoing need for additional generation for both the Mass Market (residential) and Large Volume (business) products that we sell to customers. These products accept different resources to meet their cost targets.
Bidder steps:
1) Initiate your project with a green professional
NC GreenPower provides incentives for projects that are operating. While we would like to serve as an informational resource for helping you develop your project, we unfortunately do not have the funding or staff to advise you. We recommend that you to work with your installer of the equipment for information on any other permits or requirements for your project.
There are many qualified installers and other non-profit agencies that can help you through this process. As you would with any large investment, you should check references and refer to the Better Business Bureau when making a decision about which installer to use. Some excellent online resources are:
2) Work with your local utility
Your local utility will be able to provide you with a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement), which is required for you to become an eligible generator on the NC GreenPower program. You must set up a system to be metered and interconnected to the N.C. electric grid. You will be able to select either Sell All or Sell Excess on your NC GreenPower application. Our program does not accept Net Metering projects. For more information on the differences between these options, please review our FAQ section.
3) Contact NC GreenPower to bid into our program.
Expedited process - Small solar and wind (less than 10kW)
Solar and wind projects with a capacity of 10 kW and under may join the program at any time at an established rate by completing the online small solar PV and wind application.
Competitive and Brokered bids
All other projects must participate in a rolling bid process. Producers may bid into the program either in response to a public solicitation for resources or to be added for consideration in the Brokered Bids product.
All bids will be placed on file until the bid expires as defined by the expiration date in each bid sheet. To find out more about the Competitive bid process and our current producer bidding process, view our bidder instructions.
4) Notification from NC GreenPower
Expedited Process: NC GreenPower will notify small solar PV and wind (<10 kW) applicants via email once the project is verified to meet our requirements and the project is accepted into the program.
Competitive bids: These bids must be reviewed by our Resource Committee. These normally require about a month for the review process. Once a decision is made, we will notify you about acceptance, price, and agreement terms.
At this time, we cannot share any price information for the competitive bid process. However, we do expect larger solar PV and wind systems to come in below our standard rates for small solar PV ($0.15/kWh) and small wind ($0.09/kWh).
5) Agreement signed and returned to NC GreenPower
Agreements will be sent to you via USPS mail within two weeks of approval. New generation projects usually receive a 5-year agreement from NC GreenPower which must be signed and returned within 30 days.
6) Submit generation statements to NC GreenPower for payment
When your system is installed and all the above requirements are met, you may begin submitting copies of your monthly electric utility generation statements to NC GreenPower for a financial incentive for electricity put onto the N.C. grid. In order to reduce paper and administrative costs, payments for systems under 10kW are currently being made on a quarterly basis (every three months).
Initial generation statements must be submitted within 6 months of the date signed on the agreement. If your project gets behind on the construction timeline, please contact us to renegotiate your agreement.
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