Reverse Request for Proposal for Renewable Energy Credits ( RFP ) PacifiCorp is proposing to sell unbundled and or bundled RECs in this RFP.

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1 February 12, 2015 Reverse Request for Proposal for Renewable Energy Credits ( RFP ) PacifiCorp is proposing to sell unbundled and or bundled RECs in this RFP. Interested buyers should provide PacifiCorp with the requested information on the attached Bid Response Form, Exhibit A, by RFP due date of Thursday, February 19, 2015 by 10:00 a.m. Pacific Prevailing Time (PPT) by to: RFP-REC@pacificorp.com RFP Description and Definitions Product: Certain offered RECs, for eligible renewable resources shown in Exhibit B, Table 1, have the following characteristics: May be delivered in a structure that conforms to the definition and attributes required for compliance with the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program as codified at California Public Utilities Code Section et seq., and any decisions by the California Public Utilities Commission ( CPUC ) related thereto, Are generated by a resource that has been certified by the California Energy Commission as an RPS-eligible resource, REC has the meaning given to Green Attributes in CPUC Decisions (D.) and , and PacifiCorp has obtained LORS Certification for each of the resources. LORS Certification means certification by the CEC of an electric generation facility not located within the state of California that such facility meets California s environmental quality laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards as set forth in the CEC s RPS Eligibility Guidebook. Other offered RECs are described in Exhibit B, Table 2. Prospective bidders may bid for RECs from either or both pools of resources (Table 1 or 2), or RECs from specifically named resources. Alternatively, prospective buyers may describe needs below, including any product type that includes delivery of both energy and RECs. REC Quantity: PacifiCorp is not setting a maximum number of RECs offered at this time and may in its discretion limit the maximum number of RECs for which it accepts bids. The minimum amount of RECs bid by a prospective buyer should not be less than 1,000 RECs in any single calendar year. RFP Issue Date: February 12, 2015 page 1

2 Vintage Period(s): RECs offered are for any period from January 2013 to December REC Delivery: RECs will be transferred via the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System ( WREGIS ) and/or REC attestation depending on bidder requirements. Underlying Agreement: Existing enabling agreement, WSPP Agreement Schedule R, or PacifiCorp REC Purchase and Sale Agreement Contingencies: These Proposed Terms/Conditions are for discussion purposes only, and not an offer or commitment of PacifiCorp or any of its affiliates to enter into any transaction. The prices and terms are subject to change and further review and approval, until execution of a definitive agreement containing all appropriate provisions, including those related to dispute resolution, credit, and governing law. Neither party is obligated to enter into a transaction or definitive agreement with the other party and each party may cease discussions for any reason at any time. Counterparty shall not disclose the provisions of this document to any third party. RFP Issue Date: February 12, 2015 page 2

3 Exhibit A - PacifiCorp REC RFP - Response Form Return by to: RFP-REC@pacificorp.com Buyer Contact Info: Counterparty Name: Contact Name: Phone Number: Prospective buyers are requested to describe need relative to PacifiCorp s product offering in this RFP: Portfolio Content Category (PCC)/Product: REC Quantity: PCC 2 (bundled with substitute electricity) PCC 3 (unbundled) Unbundled other than PCC 3 Other key product requirements of Buyer s proposal. Preferred Resource: Vintage Period: REC Bid Price ($/REC): REC Delivery (timing): Additional terms if PCC 2: Contract Delivery Term: Delivery Rate (in MW): Contract Quantity: Point of Delivery: Electricity Importer for purposes of AB32: RFP Issue Date: February 12, 2015 page 3

4 Electricity Contract Price: Alternatively, prospective buyers may describe their need below, including any product that includes delivery of both energy and RECs, or describe any future REC purchasing needs for further consideration, including any interest in RECs from other types of resources: RFP Issue Date: February 12, 2015 page 4

5 Exhibit B Table 1 CEC certified resources: Names of Wind Facilities in Pool Nameplate Capacity (MW) Commerical Operation Date Address Interconnecting Uility Interconnection Point CEC RPS ID Number WREGIS Generatin g Unit ID Campbell Hill - Three Buttes 99 12/01/09 Converse County, WY PacifiCorp Latigo 230 kv 61017A W1383 Dunlap /01/10 Carbon County, WY PacifiCorp Shirley Basin 230 kv 61188A W1687 Glenrock I 99 12/31/08 Converse County, WY PacifiCorp Windstar 230 kv 60805A W964 Glenrock III 39 01/17/09 Converse County, WY PacifiCorp Windstar 230 kv 60804A W965 Goodnoe Hills 94 05/31/08 Klickitat County, WA BPA Rock Creek 230 kv 60819A W536 High Plains 99 09/13/09 Albany and Carbon Counties, WY PacifiCorp Foote Creek 230 kv 60899A W1334 Leaning Juniper /14/06 Gilliam County, OR BPA Jones Canyon 230 kv 60562A W200 Marengo /03/07 Columbia County, WA PacifiCorp Talbot 230 kv 60729A W185 Marengo II /30/08 Columbia County, WA PacifiCorp Talbot 230 kv 60730A W772 McFadden Ridge /29/09 Albany and Carbon Counties, WY PacifiCorp Foote Creek 230 kv 60896A W1341 Rolling Hills 99 01/17/09 Converse County, WY PacifiCorp Windstar 230 kv 60806A W928 Seven Mile Hill I 99 12/31/08 Carbon County, WY PacifiCorp Freezeout 230 kv 60807A W975 Seven Mile Hill II /31/08 Carbon County, WY PacifiCorp Freezeout 230 kv 60808A W976 Top of the World /01/10 Converse County, WY PacifiCorp Windstar 230 kv 61199A W1749 Wolverine Creed /12/06 Bonneville County, ID PacifiCorp Goshen 230 kv 60564A W188 Table 2 Other resources: Names of Wind Facilities in Pool Nameplate Capacity (MW) Commerical Operation Date Address WREGIS Generating Unit ID Chevron Casper Wind 17 12/01/09 Natrona County, WY W1370 Foote Creek I 19 04/22/99 Carbon County, WY W201 Mountain Wind Power I 61 07/02/08 Uinta County, WY W1022 Mountain Wind Power II 79 09/29/08 Uinta County, WY W1023 Rock River I 50 11/08/01 Carbon County, WY W187 Top of the World Wind /01/10 Converse County, WY W1749 RFP Issue Date: February 12, 2015 page 5