Request for Public Comments (83E)
The Massachusetts DOER is seeking public comments on the 83E Round 1 clean energy storage procurement. Comments were due March 14, 2025, on specific prompts regarding the procurement design for long-duration energy storage resources. This is a preliminary step before the formal RFP issuance.
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On March 19, 2025, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), via the Massachusetts Clean Energy website, issued a request for public comments on the design and implementation of the 83E Round 1 clean energy storage procurement. Stakeholders were invited to review a set of specific prompts detailed in an attached PDF document (83e-round-1-stakeholder-questions-final-v2.pdf) and provide input to inform the development of the formal RFP. The prompts covered key aspects of the procurement, including resource eligibility, contract terms, performance requirements, and program structure.
All comments were required to be submitted via email to Thomas.Ferguson@mass.gov no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on March 14, 2025. The subject line of the submission was required to include "83E Round 1 Comments" and the name of the individual or organization. The comment period has now concluded, and the public comments received by the deadline have been posted on the website. A wide range of stakeholders submitted comments, including energy developers, environmental organizations, industry associations, and advocacy groups.
This request for public comments is a preliminary step in the 83E Round 1 procurement process, which is authorized under Section 83E of Massachusetts' clean energy legislation. The program is designed to procure clean energy storage resources to enhance grid reliability, integrate renewable energy, and support the Commonwealth's climate goals. The formal RFP for 83E Round 1 is expected to be issued after the review of public comments and further stakeholder engagement.
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83E Draft RFP Public Comments
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