Boston Edison issues RFP for 200 MW of 1992 capacity

Journal Article · Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6980755

Whippen, J

Boston Edison's Request for Proposals (RFP) for 200 MW of new capacity complies with the new Massachusetts rules for competitive bidding. The idea behind the RFP approach is that cogenerators can do the job more cheaply. Top weighting points will go to sales prices and the ability to get by without front-loading, although a fuel diversity credit might make solid fuel projects feasible. The author faults the RFP for important omissions, such as fuel price projections. The low bidder will be selected after bidding closes on May 15, 1987. A companion article presents arguments against using a strictly numerical bidding system. 2 tables.

• Research Organization: Boston Edison Co., MA
• OSTI ID: 6980755
• Journal Information: Cogener. Small Power Mon.; (United States), Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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POWER GENERATION
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DEUS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
FEDERAL REGION I
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