40kWh Energy Storage Container Government Procurement

4 FAQs about 40kWh Energy Storage Container Government Procurement

When will long-term contracts for energy storage projects be released?

The exact release date for the Long-Term Contracts for Energy Storage Projects remains “TBD,” though a tentative schedule in the draft suggests a public release of the RFP on July 31, 2025. The RFP includes scheduled periods for questions and feedback through the fall, with proposal submissions due by Sept. 10.

What is Massachusetts' energy storage procurement?

The energy storage procurement aligns with Massachusetts' 2024 legislation, An Act Promoting a Clean Energy Grid, Advancing Equity and Protecting Ratepayers, which directs the state to procure energy storage totaling 5 GW by July 31, 2030. The procurement targets 3.5 GW of mid-duration storage (four to ten hours), totaling 14,000 to 35,000 MWh.

Should ISC agreement structure be adopted for initial procurement of utility-scale energy storage resources?

e ISC agreement structure be adopted for the initial procurement of utility-scale energy storage resources. Given the successful implementation of CfD in Illinois RPS and their ability to provide a balanced approach to risk allocation, as well as the condensed timeline to conclude the initial procuremen

How many MWh of energy storage will Massachusetts have in 2025?

The current law expands upon the 2018 goal of deploying 1,000 MWh of storage by Dec. 2025. As of Feb. 15, 2025, Massachusetts utilities reported “644 MWh of installed energy storage with an additional 12,932 MWh of storage in the pipeline.” This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.