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 CEAP: 2025 Call for Power CEAP
This CEAP is to support the 2025 Call for Power.
In preparation for this process, we hosted two CEAP workshops.
- 2025 CEAP Workshop Presentation – June 20 and 26 [PDF, 1.4 MB]
- 2025 CEAP Workshop - Q&As [PDF, 315 KB]
Key dates
| Activity | Timing |
|---|---|
BC Hydro begins accepting pre-submission of |
July 16, 2025 |
| Optional CEAP enrollment sign-up closes | August 11, 2025 |
| Deadline for pre-submission of CEAP IRs | September 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. |
| Submission of CEAP IRs | October 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. |
| Feasibility study report delivered | November 19, 2025 |
| Selection of successful participants | Early 2026 |
CEAP enrollment (optional)
We encourage all those considering participating in the 2025 Call for Power CEAP to enroll. While it’s not a requirement, optional enrollment means we’ll prepare your required forms and invoices early in anticipation of your Interconnection Request, which allows you more time for deposit payments.
Enrollment is not considered a pre-submission of a CEAP Interconnection Request.
How to enroll
- Complete the enrollment sign-up form below by or before August 11, 2025.
- We’ll email you the 2025 CEAP enrollment form.
- Complete and return the form to us.
- We’ll provide you with a unique CEAP Interconnection Request number – one per Interconnection Request.
Submission instructions
Follow these instructions to send us your pre-submission CEAP Interconnection Request.
These are due September 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. If you miss this deadline, you won’t be eligible for the 2025 Call for Power CEAP.
- Complete the Interconnection Request for a Generating Facility – CEAP [XLSX, 57 KB] and save it as a PDF.
- Complete the Interconnection Request – Generator Interconnection Data Form [XLSX, 179 KB] and save it in two formats:
- One copy as a PDF, sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed or registered in B.C.
- One copy as a Microsoft Excel file.
- Email your completed documents to CEAP2025@bchydro.com.
- If you enrolled in the CEAP, include the unique CEAP Interconnection Request number that we provided to you.
- If you’re submitting multiple Interconnection Requests, submit separate emails for each.
- If your submission files exceed 10 MB, email us to coordinate a ShareFile site for submission. If you expect to need this, we encourage you to reach out by August 27, 2025 to allow adequate setup time before the pre-submission of CEAP IR deadline.
Supporting information
- Technical Interconnection Requirements [PDF, 1.1 MB]
- Additional Future BC Hydro Switching Stations [PDF, 146 KB]
- 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. We are limited in the degree to which we can share information that could impact or improve project outcomes due to our commitment to fairness.
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.