Code of Massachusetts Regulations
220 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Title 220 CMR 17.00 - Long-term Contracts For Renewable Energy
Section 17.05 - General Criteria for Long-term Contracts and Renewable Energy Generation Sources
Universal Citation: 220 MA Code of Regs 220.17
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Long-term contracts must be with renewable energy generation sources that:
(a)
Have a commercial operation date, as verified by DOER, on or after January 1,
2008;
(b) Be qualified by DOER as
eligible to participate in the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) program, and
to sell RECs under the program, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 25A, §
11F;
(c) Be determined by the
Department to:
1. Provide enhanced
electricity reliability within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
2. Contribute to moderating system peak load
requirements;
3. Be cost-effective
to Massachusetts electric ratepayers over the term of the contract;
and
4. Create additional employment
where feasible; and
(d)
Be a cost-effective mechanism for procuring renewable energy on a long-term
basis.
(2) In evaluating long-term contracts, the Department will consider the recommendations of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which shall be submitted to the Department within 45 days of the filing of long-term contracts.
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