PECO reopens solar RFP process to expand renewable energy in Pa.
Pennsylvania ’s largest electric and natural gas utility is inviting solar developers submit proposals for new in-state projects to supply renewable energy to customers. PECO is reopening its competitive request for proposals (RFP) to procure long-term renewable energy, capacity, and associated solar PV alternative energy credits (SPAECs).
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO delivers power to approximately 1.7 million electric customers and more than 545,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. The utility company is a subsidiary of Exelon Corp., among the largest regulated utility companies in the United States with more than 10 million customers.
The RFP, approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), is designed to support the continued expansion of solar power generation across the state. Advancing solar energy deployment in Pennsylvania remains central to PECO’s commitment to building a cleaner and brighter future for the communities it serves.
Through this RFP, PECO will enter into fixed-price power purchase agreements (PPAs) by June 2026 for solar PV projects that deliver energy, capacity, and SPAECs over a 10-year term. To qualify, projects should have an anticipated in-service date on or before May 31, 2029. With extended timeline following an initial procurement in summer 2025, PECO is now inviting solar developers to participate in this spring 2026 opportunity.
PECO is seeking proposals for a share percentage of projects larger than 25 MW, with a minimum project size of 5 MW. All projects must be connected to the PJM Interconnection grid, and capable of selling energy and capacity into PJM markets. In addition, projects must qualify as Tier I solar Alternative Energy Systems under Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) Act.
PECO and NERA Economic Consulting, an independent evaluator, will host a bidder information webcast at 1 p.m. ET, on Nov. 19, to help prospective participants understand the procurement process. The webcast will provide an overview of the RFP structure, project eligibility requirements, PPA schedule, and proposal submission process. All interested bidders are strongly encouraged to attend and should RSVP here.
Solar energy plays a vital role in PECO’s Path to Clean plan, which includes a goal for PECO and the collective Exelon Utilities to reduce operations-driven emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. PECO is actively partnering with communities throughout the region to expand solar adoption and provide customers with innovative ways to embrace cleaner energy while reducing their environmental footprint.
