Department of Energy Resources Municipal Decarbonization Planning Assistance Program - PON-ENE-2027-010 (2026)
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Aug 3, 2029
- 999 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ted Dobbin
- (857) 283-5640
The 30-second brief
The Department of Energy Resources seeks applications from eligible Massachusetts municipalities for Municipal Decarbonization Planning Assistance to support the development of Municipal Decarbonization Roadmaps in accordance with DOER's Climate Leaders Municipal Decarbonization Commitment and Roadmap Guidance. Assistance will help municipalities establish greenhouse gas emissions baselines and develop pathways to eliminate on-site fossil fuel use from municipal operations and school facilities by 2050. The program provides two levels of service: Task 1 Desktop Analysis and Roadmap Development, and Task 2 Facility Condition Assessment and Roadmap Development. Applications will be reviewed following multiple deadlines, with the final deadline on August 3, 2029 (PON-ENE-2027-010, BD-27-1041-ENE01-ENE01-134514).
Municipal greenhouse gas emissions baseline in accordance with the CLC Guidance; Facility-level decarbonization analysis; Municipal and applicable school fleet analysis; Draft Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap; Final Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap incorporating municipal and DOER comments; Implementation, Monitoring, And oversight plan
Need for Assistance, Progress Toward Climate Leader Community Certification, Regional Coverage, Application Completeness
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Summary
The Department of Energy Resources seeks applications from eligible Massachusetts municipalities for Municipal Decarbonization Planning Assistance to support the development of Municipal Decarbonization Roadmaps in accordance with DOER's Climate Leaders Municipal Decarbonization Commitment and Roadmap Guidance.
Assistance will help municipalities establish greenhouse gas emissions baselines and develop pathways to eliminate on-site fossil fuel use from municipal operations and school facilities by 2050. The program provides two levels of service: Task 1 Desktop Analysis and Roadmap Development, and Task 2 Facility Condition Assessment and Roadmap Development. Applications will be reviewed following multiple deadlines, with the final deadline on August 3, 2029 (PON-ENE-2027-010, BD-27-1041-ENE01-ENE01-134514).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Need for Assistance
- Progress Toward Climate Leader Community Certification
- Regional Coverage
- Application Completeness
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Municipal greenhouse gas emissions baseline in accordance with the CLC Guidance
- Facility-level decarbonization analysis
- Municipal and applicable school fleet analysis
- Draft Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap
- Final Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap incorporating municipal and DOER comments
- Implementation, Monitoring, And oversight plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Grant Application (Attachment A)
- Certification of Application (Attachment B)
- CEO letter of commitment
- Most recent local committee meeting minutes
- Municipal decarbonization commitment or applicable climate action plan link
- Zero-Emission-Vehicle First policy (if adopted)
- Evidence of Specialized Energy Code adoption (if adopted)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Department of Energy Resources
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP 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 August 3, 2029. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Ted Dobbin.
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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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Municipal greenhouse gas emissions baseline in accordance with the CLC Guidance; Facility-level decarbonization analysis; Municipal and applicable school fleet analysis; Draft Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap; Final Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap incorporating municipal and DOER comments; Implem. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Need for Assistance, Progress Toward Climate Leader Community Certification, Regional Coverage, Application Completeness" 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 RFP?
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: Grant Application (Attachment A), Certification of Application (Attachment B), CEO letter of commitment, Most recent local committee meeting minutes, Municipal decarbonization commitment or applicable. 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.