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Flatiron proposes BESS at former Massachusetts fossil plant

As outlined in the recent presentation for the local community, Flatiron is proposing to construct a 168MW BESS, known as Salt Cod Storage, at the former coal-fired Montaup Power Plant

Flatiron Battery Energy Storage Project Initiates

The 200-megawatt battery energy storage facility initiated a City of Boston Article 80 review. VHB is leading the review process for the project.

Planning Board Approves Site Plan for Battery Storage Facility

The company has offices in Boston, New York City, and Boulder, Colorado and is currently developing energy storage systems in the Greater Boston, Connecticut, and New York City areas.

Flatiron Energy wins approval for 300-MW battery in

ISO New England has given the thumbs up to a project proposed by Flatiron Energy and envisaging the installation of a 300-MW/1,200-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)

Massachusetts has set a target of implementing 1,000 MWh energy storage by December 31, 2025 via An Act to Advance Clean Energy.2 As of February 15, 2024, EDCs have

RFP alert: Massachusetts takes steps toward 40 GWh of energy storage

Project selections will be announced approximately three months later, on Dec. 9, 2025. The procurement will include National Grid, Eversource Energy, and Unitil, the three investor-owned

Massachusetts Bets Big on 5,000 MW of Energy Storage by 2030

It requires investor-owned utilities to secure 5,000 megawatts (MW) of storage by 2030. This includes 3,500 MW of mid-duration, 750 MW of long-duration, and another 750 MW for multi

Flatiron Energy gets green light for 1.2GWh

System operator ISO New England has given the green light for a large, indoor BESS in Boston, Massachusetts, from developer Flatiron Energy.

Fears Over Safety of Energy Facility in Brighton Will Lead City to

A Battery Energy Storage System proposed for construction in Brighton at 35 Electric Ave. has generated a wave of resident backlash to underdeveloped regulation of BESS facilities, which...

Flatiron Energy Secures Approval for 300-MW Battery Project

Flatiron Energy has received approval from ISO New England for a 300-MW/1,200-MWh battery energy storage system in Boston, Massachusetts. The authorization includes the construction

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4 Frequently Asked Questions about "Boston Public Energy Storage Project"

What is Massachusetts' energy storage procurement?

The energy storage procurement aligns with Massachusetts' 2024 legislation, An Act Promoting a Clean Energy Grid, Advancing Equity and Protecting Ratepayers, which directs the state to procure energy storage totaling 5 GW by July 31, 2030. The procurement targets 3.5 GW of mid-duration storage (four to ten hours), totaling 14,000 to 35,000 MWh.

How much energy storage does Massachusetts have?

The act requires all electric distribution companies (EDCs) to report annually on energy storage deployment within their territories no later than February 15 each year. It was reported last year that Massachusetts had a cumulative storage capacity of 569MWh, with an additional 8,806 MWh in the development pipeline.

How many MWh of energy storage will Massachusetts have in 2025?

The current law expands upon the 2018 goal of deploying 1,000 MWh of storage by Dec. 2025. As of Feb. 15, 2025, Massachusetts utilities reported “644 MWh of installed energy storage with an additional 12,932 MWh of storage in the pipeline.” This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

Is VHB leading a transmission-scale energy storage project?

VHB is leading permitting for the transmission-scale energy storage project. Flatiron Energy recently filed a Project Notification Form for “Project Lite Brite,” a 200-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) facility located in Brighton, Massachusetts, initiating Article 80 review with the City of Boston.

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