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CUC says Greco temporary power bid released; long lead times, protests slowed new‑engine purchases
Summary
CUC officials told the Senate PUTC committee that the Greco temporary power contract ends May 2025, a solicitation for 12 megawatts was released and that past procurement for new engines was delayed by protests and regulatory review, making new engine delivery likely about two years after a successful rebid.
At an informational hearing Feb. 20, Commonwealth Utilities Corporation officials told the Senate Public Utilities, Transportation and Communications Committee that the corporation plans a new solicitation for temporary power and described long lead times and procurement hurdles for replacing aging generation engines.
CUC executive staff said CUC’s current contract with a private provider that supplies temporary generation (referred to at the hearing as Greco) expires in May 2025. The utility released a solicitation the day of the hearing for a 12‑megawatt temporary power contract; a pre‑bid meeting was scheduled for March 6 and bids were expected by March 31, officials said.
CUC officials and plant staff detailed maintenance and supply problems at the island power plants. They said Power Plant 1 has nominal capacity of about 18–19 megawatts but several engines are offline for…
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