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83C II Timeline

The Massachusetts Distribution Companies are soliciting long-term contracts for offshore wind energy under Section 83C II. Bidders must submit confidential and public proposals by August 23 and August 30, 2019, respectively, with contracts expected to be executed by December 13, 2019. This solicitation aims to secure cost-effective offshore wind resources to support the state's clean energy goals.

Massachusetts Clean Energy MA

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Power purchase agreements (PPAs) Renewable energy procurement Capacity/energy solicitations Renewable energy certificates (RECs) Offshore wind

Important dates

  • Published

  • Bidders Conference

  • Deadline for Submission of Questions

  • Submission deadline

    Deadline passed

  • Due Date for Submission of Public Proposals

    Public (redacted) version of proposal

  • Selection of Projects for Negotiation

  • Negotiate and Execute Long Term Contracts

  • Submit Long Term Contracts for DPU Approval

AI overview

This RFP is issued by the Distribution Companies of Massachusetts (the Companies) to solicit proposals for long-term contracts for offshore wind energy generation and associated renewable energy certificates (RECs). The procurement is conducted under Section 83C of the Massachusetts Green Communities Act, as amended, and is the second solicitation (83C II) issued by the Companies. The goal is to secure cost-effective offshore wind energy resources to help meet Massachusetts' clean energy and climate goals.

The solicitation schedule includes key milestones: the RFP was issued on May 23, 2019. A Bidders Conference will be held on June 4, 2019, and the deadline for submission of questions is June 11, 2019. Confidential proposals must be submitted by August 23, 2019, and public proposals by August 30, 2019. The selection of projects for negotiation is scheduled for November 8, 2019, with execution of long-term contracts by December 13, 2019. The contracts are then to be submitted for DPU approval by January 10, 2020.

Bidders are required to submit both confidential and public versions of their proposals. The confidential proposal must include all commercially sensitive information, while the public proposal must be a redacted version suitable for public disclosure. The Evaluation Team, consisting of representatives from the Distribution Companies, will evaluate proposals based on criteria including price, viability, and benefits to ratepayers. The team reserves the right to revise the schedule as necessary and to establish a schedule different from the one set forth in the RFP.

All updates to the schedule will be posted on the Distribution Companies' website, MACleanEnergy.com. The selected projects will negotiate and execute long-term contracts, which are subject to approval by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). This procurement is part of a broader effort by Massachusetts to secure offshore wind energy and advance the state's transition to a clean energy economy.

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83C II RFP

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