Notice of Intent to Fund: Berkshire Innovation Center Microgrid Feasibility Study

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announces its intent to fund a feasibility assessment for a clean energy microgrid and thermal energy network within an infrastructure-ready section of the William Stanley Business Park (WSBP) in Berkshire. The assessment will evaluate technical, regulatory, and economic feasibility of microgrid scenarios incorporating photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), controllable loads, and coordinated thermal strategies.

The primary objectives of this feasibility study include evaluating the impacts of distributed energy deployment on peak demand reduction, resilience improvements, and electrification pathways in a redeveloping industrial zone. The assessment will examine peak demand mitigation opportunities through distributed generation and storage technologies, and analyze coordinated electric-thermal load management strategies to optimize system performance and resilience.

The Berkshire Innovation Center, a non-profit climate-tech hub focused on advanced manufacturing and located at the WSBP, submitted this unsolicited proposal. The project budget is $40,000. Questions regarding the proposal must be submitted by June 3rd, 2026. Complete applications and responses are due by June 11th, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The Notice of Award date is to be determined.