83C V Request for Public Comments
DOER is seeking public comments on draft solicitation prompts for the fifth Massachusetts offshore wind procurement (83C Round 5). Comments were due June 13, 2025 via email to Chris Connolly and the procurement mailbox. Stakeholder input will shape the final RFP for long-term offshore wind energy contracts.
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The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) issued a Request for Public Comments on draft solicitation prompts for the 83C Round 5 offshore wind procurement. This is the fifth solicitation under Section 83C of the Massachusetts Green Communities Act, which authorizes the state to procure long-term contracts for offshore wind energy. The public comment period was intended to gather stakeholder input on the proposed prompts prior to the issuance of a formal request for proposals (RFP).
Comments were due no later than June 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern, and were required to be submitted via email to Chris Connolly (Clean Energy Coordinator at DOER) at Chris.Connolly2@mass.gov and to the designated mailbox marfp83C@gmail.com. The subject line of the submission email was required to include "83C Round 5 Comments" and the name of the individual or organization providing comments. A PDF attachment titled "83c-r5-request-for-public-comment-final-052225.pdf" contained the specific prompts and instructions for commenters.
The comment period has concluded. The page also lists publicly submitted comments from entities such as Avangrid Power, Conservation Law Foundation, JERA, New England for Offshore Wind, Ocean Winds, Orsted, RENEW Northeast, and Vineyard Offshore. This process reflects Massachusetts' continued commitment to expanding offshore wind capacity and achieving its clean energy goals through competitive solicitations.
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83C V RFP
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