Competitive electricity acquisition processes (CEAP)
If we decide to run a competitive process to acquire electricity, we'll formally initiate a competitive electricity acquisition process (CEAP). This is most commonly initiated to support a call for power.
Participants who want to participate will have the option to attend workshops to learn about the process and requirements. If you choose to take part in the CEAP, you'll need to:
- Submit the required interconnection documents according to the provided timeline.
- Pay the applicable deposits as required in the OATT's Attachment M-2 [PDF, 135 KB].
Current CEAPs
2025 Call for Power CEAP
We'll be implementing a CEAP to support the 2025 Call for Power.
Register for an online workshop to learn about:
- CEAP process.
- Standard Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP) that will follow the CEAP.
- CEAP and SGIP submission forms and agreements.
- Indirect interconnections.
- Technical interconnection requirements questions and answers.
The same content will be presented at each workshop. Please register for either June 20 or June 26 session.
Register for the CEAP workshop
Key dates
We're not currently accepting pre-submission CEAP Interconnection Requests (IR). We’ll begin accepting these on July 16, 2025.
| Activity | Timing |
|---|---|
| BC Hydro begins accepting pre-submission of CEAP Interconnection Requests (IRs) |
July 16, 2025 |
| Deadline for pre-submission of CEAP IRs | September 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. Pacific time |
| Submission of CEAP IRs | October 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. Pacific time |
| Feasibility study report delivered | Late-November 2025 |
| Selection of successful participants | Early 2026 |
Supporting information
- Technical Interconnection Requirement [PDF, 1.1 MB]
- Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT)
- Revenue Metering Requirements
- Site Control Criteria [PDF, 114 KB]
Have questions?
For 2025 Call for Power CEAP please email CEAP2025@bchydro.com.
For all other Call for Power RFP questions, please email 2025Call@bchydro.com.
Past CEAPs
2024 Call for Power CEAP
The 2024 Call for Power CEAP has been concluded. All proponents were notified in December 2024 of the result of the CEAP.