The Neighborhood Electrification RFI submission deadline has been extended until January 12, 2024!
MassCEC seeks stakeholder interest and input in potential neighborhood electrification demonstration projects.
For purposes of this Request for Information, "neighborhood electrification" is the strategic electrification of the building stock and decommissioning of the natural gas system in defined geographic areas—such as street segments, neighborhoods, or zones—to leverage cost-effective opportunities for electrification over reinvestment in the gas system (e.g., pipeline repair). Given the Department of Public Utilities' "Order on Regulatory Principles and Framework" in its 20-80 docket, we are extending the RFI submission deadline until January 12, 2024 and adding an additional question in the RFI to give respondents an opportunity to respond to the implications of the order on neighborhood electrification efforts.
This RFI does not commit MassCEC to offer any program associated with neighborhood electrification, award any funds, pay any costs incurred in preparing a response, or procure or contract for services or supplies.
MassCEC welcomes responses from all stakeholders. In particular, we are hoping to gather perspectives from utilities, municipalities, large landowners (e.g., universities or affordable housing owners), technical experts, legal/regulatory experts, community-based organizations, and advocacy organizations. Thank you for your time and insights!
