The RFP represents largest ever solicitation in New England at 3,600 MW, more than 25% of the state’s annual electricity demand. DOER to hold background briefing at 1 pm today
The draft RfP filed with the state’s Department of Public Utilities will, if approved, invite submissions for offshore wind generation of up to 3.6 GW, which represents 25% of the state’s annual electricity demand. It is also a significant increase over the previous procurement, which sought approximately 1.6 GW of offshore wind. It will also be the largest procurement for offshore wind energy generation ever in New England.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Heley said, “We are excited to announce the first offshore wind procurement of our administration – the biggest in our region’s history.
“This draft RfP is a signal to the rest of the world that Massachusetts is all-in on offshore wind and ready to be the industry’s hub. Our proposal is also a commitment to Massachusetts ratepayers to chase after all clean energy for our homes and businesses.”
As drafted, the RfP will allow DOER to consider in its evaluation direct and indirect costs and benefits, environmental and socioeconomic impacts from siting, and diversity, equity and inclusion plans.
