Offshore Wind in Massachusetts Presentation to Annual Meeting of the Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference August 14, 2017 Steve Pike Chief Executive Officer Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Agenda Massachusetts Offshore Wind Initiatives Stakeholder Engagement Environmental Characterization Infrastructure Transmission Planning Sector Development Massachusetts Pathway to 1,600 MW

Stakeholder Engagement MA - BOEM Task Force with Federal Agencies, Native American Tribes, State, Local (EEA/CZM/MassCEC) Convened over 100 public & stakeholder meetings Lead Fisheries & Habitat Working Groups Reduced OSW Area by 60%

Environmental Characterization: Marine Wildlife Surveys Large Whales and Turtles New England Aquarium 4 year effort in partnership with BOEM and EEA Aerial Surveys and passive acoustic devices Avian College of Staten Island 3 year effort in partnership with BOEM and EEA Aerial Surveys Benthic Survey UMass Dartmouth, SMAST

Infrastructure: Wind Technology Testing Center Among the largest indoor wind blade test facilities in the world. Enabling the industry to advance blade technology and drive down costs.

Infrastructure: New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal Multi-purpose facility designed to support staging & deployment of OSW projects, and handle other marine cargo

Transmission: Offshore Wind Transmission Study http://files.masscec.com/research/MassCECOSWTransmissionStudy.pdf

Sector Development Supply Chain Workforce Development Maximize economic development for Mass companies and workers May 31 Supply Chain Forum: Connected the OSW industry with 147 Mass manufacturers, service providers & suppliers Workforce Development  Partnering with Bristol CC, Mass Maritime, UMass Dartmouth to create roadmap for workforce training and safety certification 

Ports & Infrastructure Assessment Evaluating existing port and waterfront infrastructure in MA for potential industry led investment Longer Term Transmission cables Nacelles Substations Blades Brayton Point Power Plant - Somerset, MA

Pathway to Market: MA Offshore Wind Legislation In August 2016, Governor Baker signed legislation to launch offshore wind: Utilities to solicit 1,600 MW of cost effective OSW, largest state commitment, between 2017-2027 Size of first solicitation: Requires 400 MW bid Alternate 200-800 MW bids Transmission options Requires costs to decrease over time

Massachusetts Offshore Wind Solicitation Timetable Issue First Solicitation June 30, 2017 Bidders Conference July 19, 2017 Submit Notice of Intent to Bid July 26, 2017 Due Date for Proposal Submissions Dec. 20, 2017 Selection of Projects for Negotiation April 23, 2018 Submit Contracts for DPU Approval July 31, 2018 DPU Approval of Contracts TBA