Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is offering a restoration grant to state‑owned entities for repairing or replacing critical components of existing solar‑PV installations and decarbonized heating/cooling systems. The program targets projects that restore or improve active capacity, with a total program ceiling of $5 million and a per‑site cap of $500 k (or $550 k with an environmental‑justice adder). Applications must be submitted by June 30 2027, include vendor quotes, and comply with state procurement rules; labor costs must be sourced from competitively procured vendors. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, and recipients must submit quarterly progress reports and a final report within 60 days of project completion.
• Eligibility: Massachusetts state agencies, colleges, or quasi‑public entities that own the solar or decarbonized system.
• Funding limits: Up to $500 k per site ($550 k with EJ adder); $1.5 M total per entity; $5 M overall program.
• Allowed costs: Materials, equipment, and externally‑sourced labor for repair/replacement; recycling/disposal for de‑commissioned panels.
• Not allowed: Preventive‑maintenance contracts, warranties, roof‑penetration repairs, in‑house labor, or full system replacements.
• Reporting: Quarterly progress reports (within 15 days of quarter‑end) and final report (within 60 days of completion).