This webinar provides an overview of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), their role in supporting public sector organisations, and how the Crown Commercial Service’s RM6289 framework can simplify PPA procurement for public sector bodies.
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Introduction to Power Purchasing Agreements (PPAs) and the RM6289 framework
This webinar, hosted by the Energy Net Zero team of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), provides an overview of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and their role in supporting public sector organisations.
A PPA is a long-term contract – typically around 15 years – between a customer and a renewable energy generator, enabling the purchase of agreed volumes of renewable electricity at a fixed price. Unlike standard utility contracts, PPAs offer price stability, energy security, and guaranteed renewable sourcing, which helps organisations meet Net Zero targets.
CCS has developed the RM6289 framework to simplify PPA procurement for public sector bodies.
This framework includes bespoke terms and conditions, reducing the complexity and resource burden often associated with negotiating PPA contracts. It ensures compliance and confidence when entering agreements.
By leveraging RM6289, councils can access renewable energy confidently, reduce carbon emissions, and manage costs effectively.
The webinar delves into:
- the different types of PPAs;
- the pricing and energy security benefits of PPAs;
- the RM6289 framework and how it can simplify PPA procurement;
- the roles of generators, sleeving suppliers, and customers in a corporate PPA (which is supported by RM6289);
- how PPA agreements differ from standard utility contracts – helping councils reduce carbon emissions and add renewable capacity to the grid.
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