Wind Energy – Massachusetts
With the current batch of offshore wind talks facing prolonged headwinds, Massachusetts officials will keep the subsequent development round paused until at least 2026.
The state Department of Energy Resources said in a memo published Thursday that parties do not expect to submit a draft request for proposals for the fifth offshore wind procurement, which would contain a proposed timetable and method of solicitation for Department review, until next year at the earliest.
Officials cited delays in existing contract talks, as well as uncertainty from the federal government regarding offshore wind permitting and other matters.
“Massachusetts remains committed to an all-of-the-above approach to energy, including offshore wind. But due to uncertainty surrounding federal permitting and tax credits in this moment, the state will not conduct an offshore wind procurement in 2025,” said DOER spokesperson Lauren Diggin.
