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Finalized SMART 2.0 Energy Storage Guideline Posted
In Massachusetts DOER posted finalized SMART 2.0 Energy Storage Guideline .
Comments on draft Guideline Regarding the Definition of Brownfields due by December 29, 2025. DOER will stop accepting Statement of Qualification Applications under 225 CMR 20.00 on December 31, 2025.
As background the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program is the DOER’s incentive program to support the development of solar in Massachusetts. The tariff-based incentive is paid directly by the utility company to the system owner, following the approval of the application by the Solar Program Administrator and DOER.
DOER is transitioning from SMART 2.0 (225 CMR 20.00) to SMART 3.0 (225 CMR 28.00). DPU Docket No. 20-145 deals with some of the regulatory aspects of the program.
Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program
(The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program is the DOER’s incentive program to support the development of solar in Massachusetts.)

