Massachusetts utilities contract 4.5 GWh of energy storage

Three Massachusetts utilities signed contracts for 4.5 gigawatt-hours of battery storage, with one project being developed at a former fossil fuel power plant site amid growing investment in grid-scale storage across New England.

First covered Jul 7, 2026 · 10:18 AM PT · 1 article

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3h Utility Dive Massachusetts utilities ink contracts for 4.5 GWh of energy storage — One project, set for a former fossil power plant site, reflects the diverging fortunes of New England’s offshore wind and energy storage industries.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-07 (#9)

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