First Massachusetts RFP to seek up to 800MW offshore wind

Three Massachusetts electric distribution companies will initially seek 400MW of offshore wind energy but will consider procurement of up to 800MW under a draft request for proposals (RFP) sent to state regulators for approval.

The 109-page draft was written by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and distributors Eversource, National Grid and Unitel, who will act as a team to evaluate bids submitted in response to the state’s first offshore wind RFP that they want to issue on 30 June.