October 2019

Addition of utility-scale solar announced

Senior management recommended to the board that the utility issue an RFP (Request for Proposal) for new utility-scale solar, modernized replacement and back-up natural gas.

November 2019

Utility-scale solar approved

Board approved senior management's proposal, authorizing OPPD management to negotiate and enter into procurement contracts, which will determine the exact size, scale and location of the generation assets.

November 2019

Begin RFP and RFI processes

After the November board meeting, the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) process began through Winter 2020.

January 29 2020

Solar RFPs due

April 30 2020

SPP filing

File generator interconnection agreement to Southwest Power Pool

April → May 2020

State of the Utility outreach

We began to reach out across our 13-county service territory to share our accomplishments and plans for the future.

February → August 2020

RFP process and analysis

June → November 2020

Community Conversations

Modeling and analysis continues, begin conversations with potential communities and stakeholders that are directly impacted.

December 2020 → February 2023

Contracts and partnership finalized and construction begins

May 2023

Construction complete and energized