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Does Massachusetts have energy storage?

To date, energy storage in Massachusetts has been primarily limited to pumped hydro storage in Northwest Massachusetts that is provided as bulk energy to the ISO-NE.

How much money has Massachusetts given to energy storage projects?

With regard to incentive funding, Massachusetts has awarded approximately $20 million in grants to 26 energy storage projects, doubling the state’s original $10 million commitment.

What is Massachusetts' energy storage policy?

Like other states that are leading the energy storage policy development effort, the Massachusetts Legislature has been a primary vehicle for defining high-level goals and guidelines. The primary purpose of H. 4568 was to require utilities to competitively solicit and contract for approximately 1,200 MW of clean energy generation.

What incentives are available for energy storage in Massachusetts?

Along with the SMART program, Massachusetts has several incentive funding mechanisms that are aimed at unlocking the full potential of energy storage, either as a stand-alone resource or as a hybrid resource with renewables (e.g., solar + storage).

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