MassCEC is leading the Grid Services Study, an initiative that emerged through the Commonwealth’s Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) process. We’re proud to facilitate the collaboration of our project team which includes representatives from the Department of Energy Resources, the Attorney General’s Office, Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil. The project is supported by our consulting partners Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and will include engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders.
What is the Grid Services Study?
The Grid Services Study is an initiative that creates:
- A Massachusetts-specific, statewide compensation calculator for DERs providing location-specific grid services to the distribution grid, including specific attention to understanding the value that DERs can provide in Environmental Justice communities.
- An implementation roadmap with the objective of maximizing long-term DER adoption and participation.
Why is This Work Important?
This initiative will play a critical role in helping MA meet localized, increased electricity demand and grid constraints with DERs. The creation of a DER compensation mechanism and implementation roadmap will help unlock opportunities to utilize DERs as a flexible grid resource.
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Application Process
Applicants responded to the three scopes of work described in the RFP.