ENERGY

CPS Energy Partnership Leads

to 10 Years of Solar Power Growth Plus Benefits

By Subcontractors USA News Provider

You don’t need to be an expert in energy to know that solar power is here to stay. A major signifier of that happens to be right here in San Antonio—a top solar city in the nation. OCI Solar Power, one of the largest solar energy developers in Texas, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in San Antonio. CPS Energy leaders were excited to partake in the festivities, as our partnership with OCI Solar Power has led to the development of 500 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable, and reliable solar projects in San Antonio and throughout Texas. That’s enough to power 100,000 homes.

OCI Solar Power and its companies, including Mission Solar Energy and Sun Action Trackers, quickly became valuable partners when they arrived in San Antonio. The waves of innovation and technology that came from OCI Solar Power have made a significant impact on the city’s local economy and the development and growth of renewable energy here. Today, OCI Solar Power and Mission Solar Energy provide nearly 200 full-time jobs to members of our community right here in the Alamo City.

The anniversary celebration, held in the International Center, combined both the beautiful Korean and Mexican cultures and featured traditional Korean dance and drum performances as well as a mariachi group. Members of the OCI Solar Power executive team as well as Vice Chairman of OCI Company addressed local dignitaries, members of partner organizations, and others who showed up for the 10-year luncheon.

Rudy Garza, Interim President & CEO at CPS Energy, congratulated OCI Solar Power and CPS Energy staff that first worked together to launch the partnership a decade ago.

“On behalf of my team I want to congratulate you on your success and our collective success together, especially this amazing partnership that we’ve developed,” said Garza. “This was the firstof-its-kind purchase power agreement and economic development agreement combined. Today, because of this strategic partnership with OCI Solar Power, San Antonio is a recognized Solar Superstar—number one in the state of Texas and number five in the nation for solar capacity. You know we have a goal to be number one and we’re going to keep driving towards that.”

The road to more clean energy for our community brings with it lots of opportunity. OCI Solar Power announced a new $500,000 partnership with St. Philip’s College and Project Quest to train job seekers for roles in the solar industry.

That comes on the heels of CPS Energy’s recently announced agreement with Consolidated Edison Development for 300 MW of new solar energy as part of their FlexPOWER Bundle initiative. The development of the solar farm will lead to 250-300 construction jobs and $500,000 to support CPS Energy’s community priorities, i.e. education and customer assistance, over a 10-year period.

For more information, please visit CPSEnergy.com.

Source: CPS Energy

ENERGY Doing Business With NRG

By Dana C Sotoodeh CPS Energy Contributor

NRG has a passion for innovation, is deeply committed to its customers, and is setting the standard for energy providers across the nation. Living up to this commitment requires a diverse network of partners so that they can share in continued success. Potential suppliers are invited to register in NRG’s Supplier Portal, view their Supplier Code of Conduct, and receive information on their supplier diversity program. Also, read through NRG’s General Terms and Conditions for purchase including their Payment Terms options. NRG believes supplier diversity is an important part of supply chain excellence, so they encourage all their suppliers to develop relationships with diverse suppliers. Registration in NRG’s Supplier Portal allows both current and potential suppliers to provide up-to-date information about their companies. Current suppliers are encouraged to reference NRG Invoicing Instructions in order to facilitate payment for services and materials.

NRG's Mission NRG's Mission

At NRG, its mission is to establish an effective supplier diversity process that is integrated into the fabric of the organization and creates value for NRG and its customers by promoting viable opportunities that build strategic relationships with qualified suppliers.

NRG's Approach NRG's Approach

Supplier diversity is a proactive initiative that results in a business process designed to include diverse suppliers (small, minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises) in their sourcing and procurement processes, ensuring that their supply chain is reflective of the areas where they serve and operate. NRG realizes the importance of a diverse supply chain that includes minorities, women, and small businesses. They are committed to the inclusion of diverse suppliers in their procurement process.

Questions & Answers for Potential Suppliers Questions & Answers for Potential Suppliers

How do I know if I should register as a potential supplier with NRG?

A description of NRG can be found on the homepage of the website. You may also refer to the What We Buy guide to help you decide if your company's products or services are purchased by NRG.

What do I do after I have registered with NRG?

By submitting your company's information through NRG’s online supplier portal, you will increase your visibility as a potential supplier. The portal is NRG's primary contact relationship management tool used to identify new and existing suppliers.

Once you register online, the next step in the process does not require any action on your part. NRG will contact you if you meet the criteria to participate in an upcoming sourcing opportunity for your commodity or service area.

How can we meet with a representative of NRG?

As you can imagine, NRG gets requests for meetings from hundreds of suppliers. In order to manage the workload and keep their sourcing process fair, they ask that you meet one of their supplier diversity team members and company advocates at the trade fairs and networking events they attend through local chambers of commerce and councils of the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council (NMSDC) and Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Small Business Administration.

NRG does not post its procurement opportunities as they frequently change. The best way to ensure an opportunity to work with NRG is by keeping your company supplier profile up-to-date in their supplier registration portal. This portal is NRG’s resource to identify new and existing diverse suppliers.

Do I have to be certified as a small, minority, or woman-owned business enterprise to do business with NRG?

Certification is not a condition of doing business with NRG – in other words, a minority, woman, or small business owner does not have to be certified in order to do business with NRG. However, firms must be certified to receive assistance and referrals or to be recognized as part of NRG's Supplier Diversity Program.

For additional information about supplier diversity at NRG, please email SupplierDiversity@nrg.com.

For more information on NRG, please visit nrg.com.

Source: NRG

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