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83E Energy Storage System Procurement

Massachusetts' three major distribution companies are procuring approximately 1,500 MW of mid-duration energy storage systems under Section 83E authority, the first statewide solicitation of its kind. The procurement supports the state's clean energy mandate through long-term contracts with environmental attributes. Proposals are open to energy storage developers across all technologies and durations within the mid-range classification.

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, Eversource Energy, National Grid, Unitil MA

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The Massachusetts Electric Distribution companies, in coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, issued an RFP for Long-term Contracts for Energy Storage Systems and associated Environmental Attributes pursuant to Section 83E of Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2008, as amended by chapter 188 of the acts of 2016, and as further amended by section 98 of chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024. The Distribution Companies are seeking to procure approximately 1,500 MW of Mid Duration Energy Storage Systems. This is the first solicitation pursuant to Section 83E and it is part of a staggered procurement schedule developed by DOER, in coordination with the Distribution Companies, in accordance with the authority granted to DOER.

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Solicitation number

83E

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