Request for Proposals: Developing a Grid Services & Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Compensation Method

MassCEC seeks applications from consultants or professionals to create a Massachusetts specific, statewide compensation mechanism for DERs providing services to the distribution grid. The work also includes the creation of an implementation roadmap with the objective of maximizing long-term DER adoption and participation. MassCEC is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in the valuation of services provided by DERs, program and market design, and stakeholder engagement. 

Enabling DERs to provide grid services is a key method for achieving MA net-zero goals efficiently and affordably. This work will be conducted in collaboration with the Massachusetts Electric Distribution Companies (“EDCs”), the Department of Energy Resources (“DOER”), and the Office of the Attorney General (“AGO”), and will draw on insight from a diverse group of stakeholders.  

Funding available is approximately $350,000 for this work. MassCEC is seeking applications through Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Send your application and any questions to grid@masscec.com.

Status
Open
Award Potential

$350,000

Application Deadline

June 26, 2024

Questions? Contact

Selection Schedule

All dates are subject to change at MassCEC's discretion. 

PROCESS STEP

TIMING

Release of RFP

May 17, 2024

Questions due to MassCEC via email to grid@masscec.com

May 31, 2024

Questions with answers posted to MassCEC website

June 12, 2024

Proposals due

June 26, 2024

Interviews with top applicants (if needed)

Weeks of July 1 and July 8, 2024

Notification of award

~July 2024

Scope of work begins

~August 2024

Mid-point study results available

January 2025

Final recommendations available

April 2025

Apply

Application Process

Applicants should review and respond to the three scopes of work described in the RFP. 

Send your application and any questions to grid@masscec.com.

 

 

Application Materials

Send completed application to grid@masscec.com.

Additional Funding Opportunities