DOER NOI-ENE-2027-012 Due Diligence Posting of Notice of Intent to Purchase a Proprietary Prod/Serv

Description: The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources issued a Notice of Intent to purchase a proprietary service through its Power Forward Initiative, which aims to help municipalities understand grid capacity and connection costs. The contemplated contract funds engineering studies and related Step Zero analyses in eligible communities, performed by Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company (both doing business as National Grid) and NSTAR Electric Company (doing business as Eversource Energy). The work includes grid-capacity assessments, connection-cost estimates, and coordination with municipalities, with the contract expected to continue through December 31, 2028, subject to a $3 million funding cap.