STUDIES ASSESSING HAWAI’Is RPS GOALS

The University of Hawaii is seeking proposals for a series of studies to evaluate and assess the landscape for meeting Hawaii's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) goals on behalf of the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum. The studies will focus on the theme of electricity affordability and will require specialized expertise in areas such as energy policy, regulatory research, economic analysis, and evaluation of building energy performance standards. The scope of work includes four projects: • Project 1: Assessment of Cost Drivers and Affordability Challenges for Achieving 70% Renewable Energy in Hawaii • Project 2: Assessment of Government Land for Renewable Energy Development in Hawaii • Project 3: Domestic and International Risks to Renewable Energy Development in Hawaii • Project 4: Feasibility of Agrivoltaics in Hawaii The selected contractor will be required to submit a detailed project approach and work plan, including a task-by-task breakdown of the work to be performed, a project timeline, and a collaboration and communication plan. The contractor will also be required to provide at least three professional references and a detailed cost proposal for each project. Key considerations for this project include: • The ability to conduct comprehensive research and analysis on the cost drivers and affordability challenges associated with renewable energy development in Hawaii • The ability to evaluate the feasibility of government land for renewable energy development and identify potential risks and opportunities • The ability to assess domestic and international risks to renewable energy development and identify strategies for mitigation • The ability to conduct a feasibility study on agrivoltaics in Hawaii and identify potential benefits and challenges The University of Hawaii anticipates awarding up to four contracts in the range of $50,000 to $150,000 each.