Department of Energy Resources - Climate Leader Communities Decarbonization Accelerator Grant - PON-ENE-2025-013 (2026)
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Feb 5, 2027
- 89 days left
- Posted
- Nov 22, 2024
- Primary contact
- Ted Dobbin
- (857) 283-5640
The 30-second brief
The Department of Energy Resources seeks applications for the Climate Leader Communities Decarbonization Accelerator Grant Program (PON-ENE-2025-013) to fund clean energy and decarbonization projects in municipal operations across Massachusetts. Eligible projects include renewable thermal applications like heat pumps and solar thermal, solar PV installations serving on-site load, clean energy resilience, and energy storage. Applicants must be certified Climate Leader Communities and submit applications via email to [email protected] by February 5, 2027. Total available funding is $52,500,000, with maximum awards up to $1,000,000 or 90% of total project costs. Projects must align with municipal decarbonization roadmaps and incorporate building envelope improvements, training plans, and preventive maintenance.
Project viability, funding commitment, energy reductions cost per MMBtu, greenhouse gas emission reductions cost per ton, priority for fossil fuel limitation and strategic electrification
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Summary
The Department of Energy Resources seeks applications for the Climate Leader Communities Decarbonization Accelerator Grant Program (PON-ENE-2025-013) to fund clean energy and decarbonization projects in municipal operations across Massachusetts.
Eligible projects include renewable thermal applications like heat pumps and solar thermal, solar PV installations serving on-site load, clean energy resilience, and energy storage. Applicants must be certified Climate Leader Communities and submit applications via email to [email protected] by February 5, 2027. Total available funding is $52,500,000, with maximum awards up to $1,000,000 or 90% of total project costs. Projects must align with municipal decarbonization roadmaps and incorporate building envelope improvements, training plans, and preventive maintenance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Project viability
- Funding commitment
- Energy reductions cost per MMBtu
- Greenhouse gas emission reductions cost per ton
- Priority for fossil fuel limitation and strategic electrification
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Climate Leader Communities Decarbonization Accelerator Application Form (Attachment A), Certification of Application (Attachment B)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Department of Energy Resources
Questions about this RFO
How do I respond to this RFO from Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 5, 2027. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Ted Dobbin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFO?
Most government agencies, including Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFO submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ted Dobbin at (857) 283-5640. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project viability, funding commitment, energy reductions cost per MMBtu, greenhouse gas emission reductions cost per ton, priority for fossil fuel limitation and strategic electrification" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFO?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Climate Leader Communities Decarbonization Accelerator Application Form (Attachment A), Certification of Application (Attachment B). Review the full document from Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.