Step 5. Submit an Application

Applicants must complete and submit a formal application for either a Feasibility Study Grant or a Design & Construction Grant. A separate application must be submitted for each proposed project. Applicants seeking a Feasibility Study Grant may not apply for a Design & Construction Grant for the same project site during the same block of funding.

While the applicant is ultimately responsible for ensuring the application is complete and submitted to MRET by the required deadline, the consulting team frequently assists in the application process.
Feasibility Study Applicants must submit an MRET Commonwealth Wind Resource report indicating that the proposed site has a wind speed of at least 6 m/s at a height of 70 meters (NOTE: this requirement is being waived for public entities applying to Block 2 only). The MRET Commonwealth Wind Resource Report is generated by the Commonwealth Wind Evaluation and Siting Tool (www.cwest.cadmusweb.com).  This analytical tool further analyzes the site-specific wind speed estimated by the state’s Wind Energy Screening Tool and/or the Community Wind Maps by taking into account the height of trees, nearby buildings, etc.

In addition, Feasibility Study applicants should demonstrate that pre-feasibility work has been done by submitting a completed Site Assessment Deliverable Template, and demonstrating an understanding of technical (including regulatory) and economic issues associated with the project.

Design & Construction Applicants are expected to have already completed a feasibility study (which does not need to be have been funded by MRET) and provide more substantive technical and economic detail, as well as demonstrate a thorough understanding of project risks, related mitigation measures, and a firm commitment from all partners involved in the project.

The Application, Budget Forms, and Instructions are located in the Solicitation. MRET recommends that applicants carefully follow instructions and prepare complete, clear, and concise applications. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete, meets minimum threshold requirements, and is properly submitted to MRET.

All Applicants should understand the deliverable and payment timeline associated with the grant.

Example of a previous wind application:

• Williams Stone (Wind Feasibility Study)

Applications must be clearly labeled either Feasibility or Design & Construction and delivered by 4:00 PM on the due date (applications received after 4:00 PM will not be accepted):

CWIPCS Solicitation
Solicitation No. 2010-CWIPCS-01
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