On January 12, 2022, The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, & Energy reported H. 3310, An Act advancing offshore wind and clean energy. Although the bill focuses on development of the offshore wind industry, the potential benefits are not limited to offshore wind project developers. The following highlights potential opportunities offered by this bill for market participants throughout the offshore wind supply chain, as well as opportunities for others in the clean energy and clean technology space.
The bill would create a “commonwealth offshore wind industry investment program” administered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (“Mass CEC”) to develop and promote employment and economic development related to the offshore wind industry. “Offshore wind companies” participating in the program may include entities “engaged in offshore wind development, manufacturing or commercialization in the commonwealth and any affiliate thereof . . . .” “Offshore wind organizations” engaged in offshore wind development, such as non-profits, labor organizations, or certain educational institutions, may also participate. Offshore wind companies seeking to be certified by Mass CEC to participate in the program must submit their plans for generating new state revenue, leveraging additional funding or attracting additional resources to Massachusetts, and creating local employment. Once...
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