As stated in the Joint Petitioners’ Reply Comments, filed on July 13, 2025, in D.P.U. 25-59, the RFP Drafting Parties have issued draft guidance and stakeholder questions regarding participation of distribution-connected energy storage systems in the Round 2 procurement and subsequent Section 83E solicitations. In issuing this announcement, the Joint Petitioners are seeking stakeholder feedback on the draft guidance, including on the eligibility criteria and project sizes in order to inform the Round 2 RFP. Responses to stakeholder questions will help inform the RFP Drafting Team about including distribution-connected projects in future Section 83E solicitations. 

Please see the 83E II Request for Public Comment page for more details.