The Massachusetts Electric Distribution companies, in coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, are issuing an RFP for Long-term Contracts for Energy Storage Systems and associated Environmental Attributes pursuant to Section 83E of Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2008 (“Section 83E”), as amended by chapter 188 of the acts of 2016, and as further amended by section 98 of chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024. The Distribution Companies are seeking to procure approximately 1,500 MW of Mid Duration Energy Storage Systems. This is the first solicitation pursuant to Section 83E and it is part of a staggered procurement schedule developed by DOER, in coordination with the Distribution Companies, in accordance with the authority granted to DOER.

Visit the 83E Documents and 83E Timeline for more information. This timeline has been approved by the MA DPU.

Additionally, please be on the lookout for an announcement regarding the participation of distribution-connected energy storage systems in 83E Round II and a Request for Public Comment.