General Information
Henderson Municipal Power & Light (“HMP&L”) is issuing this 2026 Request for Offers (“RFO”) to interested parties with the intent of securing 30 MW of long-term MISO Zone 6 capacity to meet its capacity obligations beginning June 1, 2030, through May 31, 2040. HMP&L’s transmission system is interconnected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (“MISO”) transmission system. HMP&L will accept offers from any electric utility, independent power producer, qualifying facility, exempt wholesale generator, non-utility generator or electric power marketer that is appropriately certified by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) and that has resources available and operates within the MISO transmission system (“Respondents”).

Offers will be evaluated based on their ability to meet HMP&L's need for economic power supply arrangements.

HMP&L reserves the right to consider any other factors that HMP&L deems to be relevant to this evaluation of its power supply needs. The evaluation of submittals will be based on the information provided by the Respondent with emphasis on pricing. A submittal deemed non-responsive or failing to provide additional supporting documentation or any clarification requested by HMP&L may be rejected.

The Utility Commission reserves the right to reject any or all offers; to reject any or all non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional offers; to reject the proposal of any Respondent if the Utility Commission believes that it would not be in the best interest of HMP&L to make an award to that Respondent, whether because the offer is not responsive or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Utility Commission. The Utility Commission also reserves the right to negotiate agreement terms and conditions with the successful Respondent. By submitting an offer to the Utility Commission, the Respondent agrees that such procedures will be without liability on the part of the Utility Commission for any damage or claim brought by the Respondent because of such rejections or procedures, nor will the Respondent seek any recourse of any kind against the Utility Commission because of such rejections or procedures. The submission of any offer in response to this RFO will constitute an agreement of the Respondent to these conditions.

Background
Information contained in this RFO is provided for background use only. HMP&L makes no representation that the information is complete or applicable to any Respondent's proposal. The following is a general description of HMP&L.

Henderson’s utility, HMP&L, was established in 1896. In the late 1940’s, the City of Henderson established a Utility Commission to manage the daily operations of the electric utility. Currently, 5 citizens are appointed to serve 3-year terms on the City of Henderson Utility Commission. Under Kentucky Revised Statutes (“KRS”) Chapter 96, the City Commission, not the Utility Commission, retains the authority to issue debt and set electric rates.

Today, HMP&L has approximately 12,000 meters with an annual peak demand of 102 MW, and annual energy requirements of approximately 550,000 MWh.

RFO Schedule (subject to change)
The schedule for the 2026 RFO is as follows and is subject to change:
· Launch RFO – May 15, 2026
· Bidder Questions Deadline – June 17, 2026
· Offers Due By– June 25, 2026
· Award Notification(s) – June 30, 2026
· Execute Agreement(s) By – July 31, 2026

RFO Questions and Submission Instructions
All questions or other communication regarding this RFO should be submitted in writing to Henderson Municipal Power & Light on or before June 17, 2026.

Henderson Municipal Power & Light
1213 Barret Blvd.
Henderson, KY 42420
Erin Spence
Director Power Supply & Reliability Compliance Manager
Phone: (270) 826-2726 Email: [email protected]

Final product pricing should be provided no later than June 25, 2026. Pricing shall be considered firm through 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2026. HMP&L abides by the Procurement Regulations of the City of Henderson Utility Commission. Respondents need to provide electronic copies of their Offer(s) no later than 3:00 p.m. CST/ 4:00 p.m. EST, June 25, 2026, to HMP&L at
the following email addresses: [email protected]; [email protected]

This solicitation and related processes imply no obligation on the part of the City of Henderson Utility Commission to accept any offer. All expenses incurred by the Respondent in the development of their offer are the sole responsibility of the Respondent.

This coming week, HMPL with its subcontractor – 5 Star Electric, will begin a reconductoring project that includes removal and replacement of a number of power poles which are being replaced to accommodate larger conductor size and updating load requirements. This project also includes the removal of existing transmission lines and replacing with upgraded transmission lines which are designed to increase transmission capacity and improve system performance. This transmission line upgrade is necessary to support current and future system loading and to maintain safe, reliable electric service.

The work area will run 1.3 miles from our substation just east of the Borax Dr./US 41A-60 intersection and head north on South Green St. (US60) to the intersection with Sand Lane. From that intersection the project continues east a distance of 1 mile on Sand Lane ending at our Substation just west of the Atkinson St. intersection.

Total project duration is approx. 2-1/2 months (mid-May thru end of July). Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am to 4:30 pm. Once work begins, work zone traffic control measures will be in place.
Phase 1 - Work on north bound S. Green St. may be down to one lane of north bound traffic at different intervals as the day-by-day project progresses north.
Phase 2 – Sand Lane will have certain segments down to one lane traffic as work progresses from West to East.
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The motoring traffic, as well as property owners along these routes, need to be aware and keep abreast of the work schedule through these areas.

We’re proud to share that Henderson Municipal Power & Light (HMP&L) has been recognized by the American Public Power Association with three prestigious awards for 2025:

• Safety Award of Excellence - Achieved zero OSHA reportable accidents—a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to safety every single day.
• Excellence in Reliability Award - Ranked in the top 25% of electric utilities nationwide for delivering dependable, reliable service to our community.
• Platinum RP3 Designation - Recognized among the best public power utilities in the nation for excellence in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement.

These honors reflect the dedication, professionalism, and pride of our entire team—working around the clock to keep Henderson powered and connected.
Thank you for trusting HMP&L to serve you.

​Business Email Compromise (BEC) happens when criminals intercept or spoof emails, often from vendors or executives. The goal is to trick accounts payable staff into sending payments to fraudulent accounts, usually by changing bank details or sending fake invoices, exploiting trust and urgency through sophisticated techniques like domain spoofing and email thread hijacking. These attackers monitor conversations to time their move, altering payment instructions to divert funds via wire or ACH transfers to their own accounts, causing major financial losses.
 
How It Works

1. Compromise: Attackers first gain access to a legitimate email account (e.g., a vendor's or executive's) through phishing or other methods.
2. Monitoring: They silently monitor the compromised inbox to learn the company's payment processes, trusted contacts, and typical transaction amounts.
3. Interception: When a payment is due, the fraudster inserts themselves into the email thread, impersonating the legitimate sender.
4. Manipulation: They send a fake invoice or a request to change banking details (often a slight domain variation, like adding an "i" for an "l"), directing payment to the fraudster's account.
5. Urgency: The request often includes urgency (e.g., "avoid late fees") to pressure employees into acting quickly without verifying. 

 
Common Tactics

• Vendor Email Compromise (VEC): Spoofing or taking over a vendor's email to request payment changes.
• CEO Fraud/Executive Impersonation: Posing as a senior leader to demand urgent payments.
• Domain Spoofing: Creating fake domains that look very similar to real ones (e.g., company.com vs. cornpany.com). 

 
Warning Signs to Watch For

• Sudden changes in wire instructions, especially close to payment deadlines
• Emails with subtle domain misspellings (e.g., @teamavalon.com vs. @t3amavalon.com)
• Unusual tone or urgency from known contacts
• Requests to bypass standard verification procedures
• Lack of phone confirmation from high-value transfers

 
Protection Measures

• Verify Changes: Always verbally verify any changes to bank details or payment instructions with a trusted contact via phone.
• Strong Protocols: Implement multi-step approval processes for payments and bank detail changes.
• Email Security: Use advanced email security to detect phishing and suspicious attachments/links.
• Employee Training: Educate staff to spot red flags, like urgent requests or subtle email address changes. 

 
If your business or organization handles wire transfers, especially in sectors like legal, real estate, construction, or finance, you are a prime target.  Review your wire transfer protocols today.  Ensure that every change in payment instructions is verified independently – not just by replying to the email.
 
HMP&L Fiber is your community owned fiber internet and phone provider and our staff is here to assist you and provide guidance if you suspect business email compromise or have questions.
 

New Outage Map & Reporting System Now Live for HMP&L

HENDERSON, KY, June 11, 2025 – Henderson Municipal Power & Light (HMP&L) has launched a new way for customers to report outages and stay informed when the power goes out. The system, called Hometown Grid, is now live and makes it easier than ever to report issues and receive real-time updates—no app or login required.

Customers can report an outage at any time by simply texting or calling 888-579-2726. The system automatically confirms the report and asks a few quick follow-up questions to help utility crews pinpoint the issue. Outages are shown on a public map in real time, so residents can see where issues are occurring and follow the progress as updates come in.

Hometown Grid was designed specifically for local utilities and is already in use by cities across the region. By improving how outage information is collected and shared, the system helps ensure that no report gets overlooked while keeping customers connected throughout the process.

To view the outage map, visit www.hometowngrid.com/hmpl.
For more information, call (270) 826-2726 or visit hmpl.com.

Happy Public Power Week from HMP&L
your community owned utility!

Proud of our dedicated team at HMP&L for providing the highest quality service at the lowest possible rates.

​A special thanks to our guys who work in all conditions and always get the job done.

About two months ago, we were contacted by the American Public Power Association which is a national organization for approximately 2,000 community owned electric utilities. They wanted to know more about our battery storage Request For Proposals. Specifically, they were interested to know about how energy storage fits into HMP&L’s plans and power supply mix. Comments from the interview and the story are included in their public power magazine under heading “The future is not like the past”:​

To Residents of Henderson, Kentucky:
We are excited to announce that Henderson Municipal Power & Light has partnered with Fiber Optic Solutions to construct a new multi-gigabit fiber-to-home network. Starting this February 2024, Fiber Optic Solutions will begin construction within and around the City of Henderson, Kentucky.

The fiber build-out is scheduled to last approximately a year and a half with completion before the end of 2025. While committed to minimizing any disruptions, we understand this construction may cause temporary inconveniences, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

​This new fiber infrastructure will expand our community’s access to high speed and reliable internet, and it is an investment in technology that will have a positive and lasting impact on education and economic development for Henderson.

Stay tuned for updates and further information as the project progresses at hmplfiber.com. Pre-signups for the new residential HMP&L Fiber service will begin in the coming weeks.
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For questions or concerns, please contact HMP&L at (270) 826-2726.

​Henderson Municipal Power & Light, a public electric utility serving approximately 12,000 customers in the City of Henderson, Kentucky has been recognized by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with both the 2022 Certificate of Excellence in Reliability Award and the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Designation.

​The Certificate of Excellence Award recognizes HMP&L’s exceptional electric reliability in 2022 being in the top quartile (25%) of utilities for System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI). SAIDI measures how long the average customer experiences an outage. Utilities must meet strict criteria, including having a SAIDI below the national average, to qualify for the award. The median SAIDI for North American utilities for 2022 was 1.50 hours. The SAIDI for HMP&L was 31.829 minutes in comparison. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. HMP&L joins 271 public power utilities nationwide that hold the RP3 designation. This is the second RP3 designation that HMP&L has received. This signifies HMP&L’s commitment to achieving industry best practices.
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We, at HMP&L, are honored to receive these recognitions. They are the culmination of a lot of hard work from all our employees who care about powering our community. We are committed to continuing to strive as a utility and improve our operations to serve our customers long into the future.

On June 27, 2022, HMP&L broke ground to begin construction of its new service center.  ​Construction of the new HMP&L Service Center began with clearing of approximately 8.42 acres of land located at 1213 Barrett Boulevard.  The new facility will house all the operations which are currently in five separate buildings located in downtown Henderson on the block bordered by Fifth Street, Main Street, Water Street, and the railroad tracks.  HMP&L has been located in downtown Henderson since its first building was built in 1896 at Fourth and Main Streets.  The buildings on the current site have been used by previous businesses such as Henderson Brewing Company, Henderson Ice & Storage and an auto dealership, to name a few, and were acquired by the Utility through the years.  Some date back to the early 1900’s. However, they were not designed to accommodate modern utility equipment and processes. When completed, the service center will consist of a main operations building being a one-story, brick building of approximately 58,295 square feet, a covered storage building of approximately 15,660 square feet, a paved/enclosed area behind the building for the pole and material yard, and a paved area in front of the building for visitor and employee parking.  The main service center building will consist of administrative offices, a public meeting space, training room, warehouse, garage, and truck docks. The covered storage building will house equipment and materials. The construction project began in December of 2021 and is anticipated for completion by the fall of 2023.  

Learn more about the project here.