Mass energy storage initiative

Will Massachusetts' energy storage technology bring benefits to the state?

In 2015, Massachusetts Governor Baker announced $10 million from the Commonwealth's Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (CEC) to fund a study examining potential benefits energy storage technologies could bring to the state.

How many energy storage facilities are there in Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts Energy Siting Facilities Board has approved two energy storage facilities with a combined capacity of 400 MW/800 MWh. This decision overturns previous rulings that hindered the development of these facilities. Once operational, they will fulfill 80% of the state’s 1 GWh energy storage deployment target for 2025.

What are Massachusetts' energy storage projects?

The projects were selected to pilot innovative, broadly replicable energy storage use cases and business models with multiple value streams, with the goal of priming Massachusetts for increased commercialization and deployment of storage technologies.

What is the energy storage initiative?

It can improve grid operations, reduce energy costs, provide backup power through storms, and benefit the local economy. The Energy Storage Initiative aims to make the Commonwealth a national leader in the emerging energy storage market requiring a 1,000 Megawatt hour (MWh) energy storage target to be achieved by December 31, 2025

What is the energy storage Initiative (ESI)?

The Energy Storage Initiative (ESI) aims to make the Commonwealth a national leader in the emerging energy storage market. Energy storage is a significant strategic opportunity for Massachusetts. It can improve grid operations, reduce energy costs, provide backup power through storms, and benefit the local economy.

Who is conducting a study on mid-to-long duration energy storage?

With assistance from MassCEC, DOER is conducting a study on mid-to-long duration energy storage. MassCEC and DOER selected Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3) to assist with the study. This study is in fulfillment of Section 80 of Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2022 (“An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind”).