Massachusetts has received bids from Avangrid Renewables, South Coast Wind Energy, and Vineyard Offshore. The Healey-Driscoll Administration will review these bids over the next few months and work with Connecticut and Rhode Island to assess multi-state projects.
The Evaluation Team, led by DOER, includes the Electric Distribution Companies and the Executive Office of Economic Development, with input from an Independent Evaluator. In the coming months, the Evaluation Team will assess bids based on the Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP sets out criteria including a quantitative evaluation of project cost and energy market impacts, and a qualitative assessment considering factors such as economic development, environmental and fisheries impact, and support for low-income ratepayers.
