SAINT JOHN ENERGY OVERVIEW
The Power Commission of the City of Saint John, dba Saint John Energy operates the electrical distribution network that has powered the City of Saint John since 1922. Serving more than 36,000 customers, the utility delivers reliable, affordable electricity while offering a range of energy services, including the installation and rental of electric hot water heaters and minisplit heat pumps. With rates among the lowest in the region, Saint John Energy is known for its strong customer focus and commitment to high service reliability.
The utility plays a key role in advancing clean energy in New Brunswick. It is recognized as a Sustainable Electricity Company by the Canadian Electricity Association and aligns with ISO 26000 sustainability principles. Saint John Energy continues to modernize its grid by investing in renewable energy projects such as NB’s largest solar farm, the Burchill Wind Project, and emerging smartgrid technologies. These initiatives support both environmental sustainability and longterm system resilience.
Our Mission: To deliver safe and reliable energy solutions that drive customer value through creativity, innovation, and partnerships.
Our Vision: To be Canada’s most trusted and innovative utility – leading in energy transition.
Our Purpose: To power people, customers and our communities towards a sustainable future.
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| Bid Type: | RFP |
| Bid Number: | 47 |
| Bid Name: | RFP Purchase of Controllers for Water Heaters |
| Bid Status: | Closed |
| Bid Closing Date: | Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:00 PM (ADT) |
| Question Deadline: | Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:00 PM (ADT) |
| Electronic Auctions: | Not Applicable |
| Language for Bid Submissions: | English unless specified in the bid document |
| Submission Type: | Online Submissions Only |
| Submission Address: | Online Submissions Only |
| Public Opening: | No |
| Description: |
Saint John Energy (“SJE”) is soliciting proposals for the supply of controllers (“Controllers”) for electric water heater tanks under a supply contract (“Supply Contract”) with one or more suppliers (“Suppliers”). This will also include any associated hardware and software. As part of SJE’s Smart Grid Project (https://www.sjenergy.com/pages/smart-grid), SJE intends to deploy 2,000 smart water heater controllers into its fleet of residential water heaters. The controllers must integrate with SJE’s Distributed Energy Resource Management System (“DERMS”) in the effort to reduce overall system demand during peak load times and provide improved customer engagement. SJE’s DERMS system is a critical control system that is part of SJE’s Smart Control Center (“SCC”). Under the Contract, the successful Supplier will be responsible for the production, delivery, warranty coverage, and technical support of the Controllers, and any provided software (“Software”). SJE currently offers a wide range of water heater models at various monthly rates, along with reliable service to its customers (www.sjenergy.com/pages/water-heater-rentals). SJE currently has a fleet of over 21,000 water heaters in Saint John using 3,500 W and 4,500 W elements, 40-gallon and 60-gallon tank sizes, as well as several smart water heaters that are controlled through connection to SJE’s DERMS. As an option, SJE will consider the provision of an integrated product or solution (“Bundled Unit”) where the Supplier would provide Controllers, Software, and an associated water heater (either as a fully integrated product, or a joint supply with a water heater supplier). **Intent to Respond forms are due July 20th, 2020 at 3 p.m. submitted to supplyandservices@sjenergy.com |
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