Massachusetts H3521 aims to optimize small-scale energy resources in communities.

Massachusetts H3521 seeks to enhance the deployment of distributed energy resources, aiming for these resources to account for at least 20% of the state's total electric load by 2035. The bill mandates electric companies to establish virtual power plant programs, enabling coordinated operation of customer-sited resources for peak load reduction and grid services. It also requires the development of a comprehensive plan by the Department of Public Utilities, including interim targets, barriers identification, and annual progress reporting.

Massachusetts H3521 aims to optimize small-scale energy resources in communities.

Massachusetts H3521 seeks to enhance the deployment of distributed energy resources, aiming for these resources to account for at least 20% of the state's total electric load by 2035. The bill mandates electric companies to establish virtual power plant programs, enabling coordinated operation of customer-sited resources for peak load reduction and grid services. It also requires the development of a comprehensive plan by the Department of Public Utilities, including interim targets, barriers identification, and annual progress reporting.