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Q. Please clarify the following: No supplier can supply more than 33% of supplies during a supply period. How is a supply period defined? Is the supply period the months outlined, the 7x24 & 5x16 products or based on the grouping of products under each RFP number?
A. The first supply period covers Jan. 2010 - May 2011. The succeeding periods cover the 12 months ending May 31. Our filing also laid out the estimated requirements for each supply period. RFP G1-001 only seeks to purchase 33% of the estimated requirements for the first supply period. So, theoretically a supplier could win everything in this RFP. However, assuming there are other bidders in the next RFPs, the supplier would not be able to win anything for the first supply period. The anticipated quantities to be requested in each RFP scheduled under UGI approved supply plan is posted on the website.
Q. What is the difference between RFP G1-001 and G1-001A?
A. RFP G1-001 is UGI’s scheduled RFP under the approved supply plan. As long as the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approves the bids, UGI will purchase the supplies in the RFP. RFP G1-001A is an optional RFP. UGI’s Default Service plan includes a provision that allows it to purchase additional quantities of energy farther out in the future if the prices of the energy would translate into rates for residential customers that are no greater than 10% above 2009 residential rates. Based on the forward prices at the time of the RFP release, UGI thinks it is possible this threshold could be reached. Therefore, UGI issued the second RFP and if the threshold is reached and the PUC approves the bids, UGI will purchase these additional blocks of energy.
Q. The RFP says notice of intent to bid is due by 4:00 pm E.T. August 25. What type of notice is required?
A. Suppliers just need to tell UGI they are planning on submitting a bid. The notice should be made via e-mail to ugirfp@ugi.com.
Q. Is there a limit on how much energy a supplier can provide?
A. No supplier can provide more than 33% of the energy required for each supply period. The supply periods are shown separately on this website.
Q. Do suppliers have to submit a bid on each block of energy listed in the RFPs?
A. No.
Q. Will the firm physical energy be Day-Ahead E-Scheduled?
A. Supplies can be scheduled either Day Ahead or Real Time, at the supplier’s discretion. The determination has to be made prior to the beginning of the month and can’t be changed once a month has started.
