Section 83C IV Clean Energy RFP
Massachusetts 83C Round 4 offshore wind RFP seeking long-term contracts for renewable energy projects. Bids were due in 2024 (exact date extended) and evaluation criteria prioritize price, economic development, and project viability, with multi-state coordination.
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Published
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Bid submission date extended
Informational filing extending the bid submission deadline (exact new date not provided on page).
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Project selection date extended
Informational filing extending the selection of projects date.
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Contract execution date updated
Update on the contract execution date.
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The Massachusetts electric distribution companies (National Grid, Eversource, and Unitil) have issued this Request for Proposals (RFP) under Section 83C of the Massachusetts Green Communities Act, as authorized by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in Docket 23-42. The RFP seeks long-term contracts for offshore wind energy projects to supply clean, renewable energy to Massachusetts. This procurement is the fourth round (83C IV) of the state's offshore wind solicitation and includes multi-state coordination with Rhode Island and Connecticut through a Memorandum of Understanding. The total capacity sought has been defined in the RFP documents, with a focus on projects that can deliver energy by a specified target date.
The original RFP was published on August 30, 2023, and key documents include a Bidder Response Package (Appendix A), a CPPD Form, an Economic Development Summary Sheet, and a Bid Fee Submittal Form. Form Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have been provided for both National Grid and Eversource/Unitil. The procurement includes provisions for an indexing adjustment mechanism, which was revised on February 6, 2024. Bidders must comply with utility-specific standards of conduct and submit all required forms by the bid submission deadline.
Important milestones have been extended during the solicitation. An informational filing extended the bid submission date (filed January 18, 2024), another extended the project selection date (filed August 6, 2024), and an update revised the contract execution date (filed November 8, 2024). Revised appendices (Appendix C and Appendix I) were also posted in December 2023 and March 2024. The final bid submission deadline, as extended, is not explicitly stated on this page but should be confirmed in the RFP PDF or the extension filings.
This solicitation is a critical step in Massachusetts' clean energy transition, aiming to secure cost-effective offshore wind power that will contribute to the state's greenhouse gas reduction targets. Bidders must demonstrate project viability, economic development benefits, and technical capability. The multi-state coordination allows for proposals that may serve multiple state markets, enhancing efficiency and regional cooperation.
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83C IV
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