Massachusetts

This entity operates a significant and diverse power generation fleet in Massachusetts, with a strong focus on renewable expansion and a notable pipeline of offshore wind and battery storage projects, despite facing contractual disputes with a key supplier.

Overview

This entity is a major power generator in Massachusetts, characterized by a large number of plants and a substantial installed capacity. Its operations are exclusively within this state.

• Number of Plants: 694
• Total Capacity: 13.7 GW
• States of Operation: Massachusetts

Fleet Details

The fleet demonstrates a mixed fuel portfolio, with a high number of solar plants contributing less to overall capacity compared to a few large natural gas and hydroelectric facilities. Recent additions indicate a trend towards smaller-scale renewables.

• Total Plants: 694
• Total Capacity: 13.7 GW
• Fuel Mix (by plants):
• Solar: 522 plants (1.6 GW)
• Battery Storage: 53 plants (266 MW)
• Natural Gas: 40 plants (6.1 GW)
• Hydroelectric: 31 plants (2.1 GW)
• Wind: 21 plants (900 MW)
• Largest Plants:
• Canal: 1.5 GW
• Northfield Mountain: 1.2 GW
• Fore River Generating Station: 872 MW
• Fleet Age (Average): 14 years
• Newest Plant Commissioned: 2025
• Recent Additions (since 2023):
• Number of Plants: 44
• Capacity Added: 217 MW

Financial Profile

While specific financial metrics are not provided, the entity holds a dominant market position across various generation types in Massachusetts, suggesting strong operational revenue. The substantial queue pipeline indicates significant future investment.

• Market Position (Massachusetts):
• #1 RFO
• #1 WAT
• #1 NG
• #1 WND
• #2 NG
• Queue Pipeline:
• Total Projects: 26
• Total Capacity: 9.8 GW
• Technologies: Battery (22 projects), Offshore Wind (4 projects)
• Status: Active (26 projects)

Strategic Outlook

This entity is poised for significant growth in renewable energy, particularly in offshore wind and battery storage, which aligns with broader decarbonization trends. However, ongoing legal disputes with a key supplier for offshore wind projects present a notable risk to project timelines and successful execution.