| Program | Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard |
|---|---|
| Category | Regulatory Policy |
| Implementing sector | State |
| Last Update | |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Website | https://www.mass.gov/alternative-energy-portfolio-standard |
| Technologies | Solar Thermal Process Heat |
In July 2008, Governor Patrick signed a major energy reform bill, the Green Communities Act (S.B. 2768). As part of that legislation, Massachusetts created the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS), which requires meeting 5% of the state's electric load with "alternative energy" by 2020 (as shown below). The requirement increases by 0.25% after 2020 per compliance year.
- 1.00% by 2009
- 1.50% by 2010
- 2.00% by 2011
- 2.50% by 2012
- 3.00% by 2013
- 3.50% by 2014
- 3.75% by 2015
- 4.00% by 2016
- 4.25% by 2017
- 4.50% by 2018
- 4.75% by 2019
- 5.00% by 2020
The “alternative energy generating sources” include combined heat and power (CHP) projects, flywheel energy storage, energy-efficient steam technology. and renewable technologies that generate useful thermal energy. These projects must be new (start date after January 1, 2008) and must receive a statement of qualification from the Department of Energy Resources to qualify.
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