The Challenge: Improving Electrical Infrastructure Resiliency
Increased electricity demand and more severe weather events pose a challenge to Massachusetts’ grid infrastructure and state energy users. This program funded projects to enhance the resilience of the electric grid, prevent outages, and mitigate the impact of disruptive events.
About 40101(d)
In August 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the Commonwealth approximately $13.5M under the formula grant opportunity "Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid," established by Section 40101(d) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also know as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Massachusetts 40101(d) program is administered by MassCEC to identify and improve the resiliency of communities’ electric service equitably, with a preference for projects located in Environmental Justice (EJ) communities. Read more here.
Who's Eligible
DOE has identified eligible entities for subawards as:
- An electric grid operator,
- An electricity storage operator,
- An electricity generator,
- A transmission owner or operator,
- A distribution provider, and
- A fuel supplier
For full Program details, please refer to the RFP.
Fall 2024 Funding Schedule
The Funding Schedule is subject to change at MassCEC’s discretion.
Please note that MassCEC anticipates that it will solicit projects semiannually. The Funding Schedule represents the first application cycle. The timing for subsequent application cycles remains to be determined.
| Process step | timing |
|---|---|
| RFP Released | July 12, 2024 |
| Questions due to MassCEC via email to grid@masscec.com | July 24, 2024 |
| Q&A webinar for prospective applicants | July 24, 2024 |
| Questions with Answers posted to MassCEC Website | August 2, 2024 |
| Proposals due | October 4, 2024 |
| Interviews of top applicants | 2-4 weeks after proposals due |
| Recommended projects submitted for DOE approval | 6-8 weeks after projects due |
| Award Notification | Dependent on DOE review timeline; likely 4-6 months following MassCEC submittal to DOE |
Grants for Enhancing MA Grid Resilience & Reliability Program Kickoff Webinar
On July 24, 2024, MassCEC held a webinar about the Grants for Enhancing MA Grid Resilience & Reliability program. Missed the live event? Watch the recording and live Q&A here.
APPLY
Program RFP
Application Process
Applicants should submit all materials to grid@masscec.com. Please include “MA 40101(d) Subaward Application” in the subject line. Applications must be submitted by October 4, 2024.
MassCEC may require strongest applicants to interview with a review panel.
Refer to the Program RFP for complete Application instructions.
Application Materials
Reference Materials
Optional Materials
Send completed applications to grid@masscec.com.
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