Energy Storage News•15 days ago
Massachusetts selects 1.2GW of BESS through RFP
Key Takeaway
Massachusetts's substantial 1.268 GW BESS procurement signals strong state-level policy support and a clear market opportunity for energy storage developers, enhancing grid reliability for large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •Massachusetts has selected 1,268 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects through its Section 83E Storage Request for Proposals (RFP).
- •This significant procurement signals strong state-level policy support and a clear, active market for large-scale energy storage development in Massachusetts.
- •For large power consumers, this enhances grid reliability, resilience, and potentially offers better peak demand management opportunities.
- •Developers should note the successful RFP pathway for substantial storage projects in this region, indicating future opportunities and a defined regulatory framework.
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Article Content
Massachusetts’s Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has completed the evaluation of bids received in response to the Section 83E Storage request for proposals (RFP), selecting projects totalling 1,268MW of energy storage capacity.