Dive Brief:
- Massachusetts plan to issue 20 solicitations this year for energy efficiency resources as part of the Mass Save collaboration.
- Massachusetts also plans to issue requests for proposals from towns and cities for microgrids and other grid hardening proposals that would provide protection from severe weather. The state is also looking at microgrids as part of an inquiry into grid modernization.
- In January, Massachusetts announced a $40 million municipal resilience grant program to help cities and towns harden energy services at critical sites using clean energy technology.
Dive Insight:
Massachusetts has become the East Coast California, leading the way on energy issues like efficiency, renewables and now microgrids.