Commonwealth Wind Incentive Program

Community-Scale Wind

Community-Scale Wind

Feasibility Grants, Design & Construction Grants,
and Site Assessment Services for Public Projects

The Community-Scale Wind initiative, administered by the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust (MRET), awards grants for qualifying wind projects with a nameplate capacity greater than or equal to 100 kW. A project is eligible for funding if it is located at a commercial, industrial, institutional, or public site, and if the electric system will be served by a Massachusetts investor-owned electric utility company or a Municipal Light Plant Department that pays into the Renewable Energy Trust. MRET will provide financial and technical support to wind projects through the different development stages.

The Trust offers support for three stages of the Community Scale development process: 1) services for high level site assessment, available for public projects only (please submit a Public Wind Site Assessment Application); 2) feasibility study grant support for in-depth technical and economic feasibility analyses; and 3) grants for design and construction support.

Applications for Block 2 of Community-Scale Wind are due on November 17, 2009. Block 2 is projected to have ~$2.5 million available for grant funding. The Block 2 awards will be granted based on a competitive selection process, like Block 1. Examples of awarded wind Feasibility and Design & Construction projects can be seen here.

Prior to submitting a Community-Scale Wind initiative application, each applicant must secure a consulting team. MRET recommends speaking with a few consultants before selecting a team. Please note that Massachusetts public entities interested in submitting an application must demonstrate compliance with Massachusetts Public Procurement Law (e.g., procure a consulting team prior to submitting an application).

For more summary information on the application process, refer to the “Navigate The Process" tool on the right. Prior to submission of an application, please review the Solicitation and the required deliverable templates below.

How to apply: It's easy! 

Step 1: Find out if you are eligible
Step 2: Decide if it is right for you
Step 3. Estimate Grant
Step 4. Select Contractor(s)
Step 5: Submit an Application
Step 6: Competitive Review Process
Step 7: Contracting Process
Step 8: Helpful Links and Updates

SOLICITATION SCHEDULE (Block 2)

APPLICATION MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION (Block 2)

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