The North American Energy Markets Association is posting this Request for Bids on behalf of our member Orsted.
Orsted Onshore North America is seeking bids for capacity from two of their operating wind projects in Illinois for MISO Zone 4 capacity for the upcoming 2026/2027 planning year, June 1 2026 – May 31 2027. Orsted will accept bids for the entire planning year or for individual seasons on either or both projects. The seasonal allocation volumes are as follows:
| Season | Lincoln Land | Ford Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | 53.9 mw | 27.6 mw |
| Fall 2026 | 35.9 mw | 17.8 mw |
| Winter 26-27 | 73.9 mw | 36.6 mw |
| Spring 2027 | 56.9 mw | 25.4 mw |
| Total | 220.6 mw | 107.4 mw |
Please submit bids by January 30th. Contact either Ben Pratt (benpr@orsted.com) or Sean Gately (SEAGA@orsted.com) for more information.
Find the RFP here: Orsted NAEMA RFP