The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) today submitted a filing letter requesting that the Department of Public Utilities approve the below-referenced long-term contracts, which are available at the DPU website here in dockets DPU 20-16, 20-17, or 20-18 for the Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil filings, respectively.

The Electric Distribution Companies (“EDCs”) announced that they have filed, on February 10, 2020, long-term contracts with Mayflower Wind Energy LLC for an 804 megawatt offshore wind generation project (“804 MW Low Cost Energy”) for review and approval by the Department of Public Utilities. The Mayflower Wind project was selected pursuant to the Section 83C Round II Procurement. To access to filing documents on the DPU website, click here and enter 20-16, 20-17, or 20-18 for the Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil  filings, respectively.”

On January 13, the Distribution Companies notified the Department and all interested stakeholders that the Distribution Companies and Mayflower Wind executed the final contracts on the evening of January 10, 2020.

The Distribution Companies will submit the contracts to the Department for approval in accordance with Section 83C no later than February 10, 2020. The Distribution Companies note that the final price for energy and environmental attributes under the executed contracts is consistent with the price offered under the selected Mayflower Wind “804 MW Low Cost Energy” proposal. Accordingly, the extension of the contract negotiation period from that initially anticipated under the Request for Proposals for Long-Term Contracts for Offshore Wind Energy Projects will not result in any price increase or delay in the project’s commercial operation date. Further details regarding the terms of the contracts will be provided at the time of filing.

For more information about progress and regulatory approvals, please see the 83C II Timeline section on this website, and check back for updates

On December 13, the Distribution Companies informed the Department of Public Utilities that the Distribution Companies are in the final stages of contract negotiation pursuant to Section 83C of the Green Communities Act, as added by Chapter 188 of the Acts of 2016, An Act to Promote Energy Diversity.

For more information about progress and regulatory approvals, please see the 83C II Timeline section on this website, and check back for updates

The Distribution Companies and Department of Energy Resources have completed the evaluation of bids received in response to the Section 83C II Offshore Wind Energy Generation request for proposals (“Section 83C II RFP”). The bid evaluation process included monitoring and assistance by an Independent Evaluator. The Distribution Companies have already contacted all bidders regarding their proposals under the Section 83C II RFP.

Mayflower Wind was determined to be the winning bidder by the Distribution Companies. The “804 MW Low Cost Energy” project is the selected bid, which represents a purchase of approximately 800 MW Offshore Wind Energy capacity for the Commonwealth’s electric customers. The final acceptance of the bid and the award of a contract is conditional upon the successful negotiation of the contract and required regulatory approvals.

Visit the 83C II Documents, 83C II Timeline, and 83C II Bids sections for more information.