Calendar
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| August 26, 2026 | Board Meeting Palmer to Ware Transmission Project EFSB 24-02/D.P.U. 24-190 9 am - 12 pm | The Siting Board conducted a public meeting regarding the Project. The purpose of the Siting Board meeting is to listen to comments, deliberate, and vote on whether to approve, approve with conditions or amendments, or reject a Tentative Decision. The Final Decision is available on the Siting Board's information webpage for this proceeding. The Tentative Decision is available on the Siting Board’s information webpage for this proceeding. The Siting Board meeting was both in-person and on Zoom, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. In-person meeting location: One South Station, Boston, 3rd floor, Large Hearing Room. Building security requires a government-issued photo ID. Nearby transit station: South Station (Red Line). Remote attendees: join by clicking this link from a computer, tablet, or smart device. For audio-only participation attendees can dial in at (646) 558-8656 (not a toll-free number) and then enter the Webinar ID: 873-9034-4796## (press # twice) Click the following link to access the agenda for the Board meeting. The Amendment Sheet to the Tentative Decision can now be accessed through the available link (PDF). The recording of this meeting is now available to view on the Siting Board's YouTube channel. | |
| July 29th, 2026 | Board Meeting Crystal Spring Extension Project EFSB 25-03/D.P.U. 24-93/24-94 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) anticipates conducting a hybrid Siting Board meeting (both in-person and via Zoom) in EFSB 25-03/D.P.U. 24-93/24-94 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Please reserve the date. The anticipated meeting would occur in the DPU Large Hearing Room on the 3rd Floor of One South Station, Boston. The purpose of the meeting is for the Siting Board to deliberate and vote on whether to grant zoning exemptions to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the expansion of its existing Crystal Spring Substation connecting with a proposed three-mile extension of an existing transmission line, and, if so, on what conditions. Remote Attendees: Join by clicking on the available link join by clicking the available link – from a computer, tablet, or smart device. For audio-only participation, attendees can dial in at (646) 558-8656 (not toll free) and enter webinar ID: 824-8409-8739 ## (press # twice). The Formal Notice is now accessible through the available link (PDF). The Tentative Decision is now available in both English (PDF) and Portuguese (PDF). The Open Meeting Law Agenda is now accessible through the available link (PDF). The recording of this Board Meeting will be made available on the Siting Board's YouTube Channel. | |
| July 14th & 16th, 2026 | Evidentiary Hearing Central-Western MA Energy Improvement Project (Millbury-Buckland) EFSB 25-01/ D.P.U. 25-16 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. | On July 14th and 16th, 2026, the Siting Division will hold virtual evidentiary hearings regarding docket EFSB 25-01 / D.P.U. 25-16. Remote Attendees: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, or Android via the available link. Dial In 646-558-8656 Webinar ID: 859 3376 3708 ## (hit # twice) The recording of this evidentiary hearing will be made available on the Siting Board's YouTube Channel. | |
| June 30th, 2026 | Board Meeting Tewksbury Battery Project EFSB 25-08 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | As of June 30th, 2026, the Final Decision can now be accessed by clicking on the available link. The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) conducted a hybrid (both in-person and via Zoom) Siting Board meeting in the EFSB 25-08- Hillman Energy Center LLC docket on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. The Siting Board meeting took place in the Department of Public Utilities’ Large Hearing Room on the 3rd Floor of One South Station, Boston. The purpose of the meeting was for the Siting Board to deliberate and vote on whether to approve the Tentative Decision prepared by Staff regarding the Hillman Energy Center’s petition for individual and comprehensive zoning exemptions from the Town of Tewksbury’s Zoning Bylaw for the construction and operation of the Company’s proposed battery energy storage system project to be located at 73-75 Hillman Street, Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Remote attendance: join by clicking this link from a computer, tablet, or smart device. For audio-only participation, attendees can dial in at (646) 558-8656 (not toll free) and enter webinar ID: 860-1377-9524 ## (press # twice). The Tentative Decision can be accessed by clicking on the available link. The Notice for this Board Meeting can now be viewed via the available link. The Open Meeting Law Agenda can now be viewed via the available link. The recording for this meeting will be made available on the Siting Board's YouTube Channel. | |
| June 25th, 2026 | Board Meeting Oakham Battery Project EFSB 25-07 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) anticipates conducting a hybrid (both in-person and via Zoom) Siting Board meeting in EFSB 25-07--Moraga Storage, LLC on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. Please reserve the date. The anticipated meeting would occur in the DPU Large Hearing Room on the 3rd Floor of One South Station, Boston. The purpose of the meeting is for the Siting Board to deliberate and vote on whether to approve the battery energy storage system project that Moraga Storage, LLC has proposed for Oakham, Massachusetts, and, if so, any conditions that would apply to an approval. Remote attendees, please join via the available link. Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android. Dial-In Info 646-558-8656 ## (press # twice) Webinar ID: 814-5739-0826 The Notice for this Board Meeting is now accessible by clicking on the available link. The Tentative Decision has now been released and can be accessed by clicking on the available link. The Open Meeting Law Agenda for this Board Meeting is also now available. The recording for this meeting will be made available on the Siting Board's YouTube Channel. | |
| June 9th, 2026 | Evidentiary Hearing Blandford Substation Project EFSB 25-09 09:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | The Siting Board held a virtual evidentiary hearing regarding the above proceeding on June 9th, 2026 from 09:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Remote attendees, please click on the available link on the day of the hearing. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, or Android. Dial-In (646) 558-8656 Webinar ID: 890 7901 8600 ## (enter # twice) The recording of this evidentiary hearing will be made available on the Siting Board's YouTube Channel. | |
| June 2nd, 2026 | Board Meeting Warwick-to-Sterling Replacement Project (A1/B2) EFSB 23-02 & D.P.U. 23-45 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) will conduct a hybrid Siting Board meeting in the Large Hearing Room at One South Station 3rd Floor, Boston, and on Zoom on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Please reserve the date in your schedules. Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android by clicking on the available link. Dial-In Info: (646) 558 8656 Webinar ID: 865 0145 8729 ## (press # twice) The Siting Board will deliberate, and vote on a Tentative Decision in the Sterling to Warwick A1/B2 Asset Condition Refurbishment Project, EFSB 23-02/D.P.U. 23-45. The Siting Board anticipates issuing the Tentative Decision for comment at least one week before the Board Meeting. The Siting Board maintains an informational webpage for this proceeding, which will also be updated to include participation information: Warwick-to-Sterling Replacement Project | Mass.gov. The Notice for this Board Meeting is now available in both English and Spanish. The Tentative Decision is now available in both English and Spanish. The Open Meeting Law Agenda can now be viewed via the available link. A recording of this Board Meeting will be posted to the Siting Board’s YouTube channel after its conclusion. | |
| May 14th, 2026 | Public Comment Hearing Falmouth Tap Station Replacement Project EFSB 25-11 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | The Siting Board will conduct a public comment hearing with both in-person and remote participation options on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. In-person hearing location: Lawrence School Auditorium 113 Lakeview Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540 Remote attendees: join by using the available link. For audio-only participation, attendees can dial in at (646) 558-8656 (not a toll-free number)] and then enter the Webinar ID: 868-8284-0994 ## (press # twice) At the public comment hearing, the Company will present an overview of the Project. Public officials and members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions and comment on the Project. The public comment hearing will be transcribed by a court reporter. A recording of the public comment hearing has been posted to the Siting Board’s YouTube channel after the hearing. To provide oral comments during the public comment hearing (in person or on Zoom), please send an email to SitingBoard.Filing@mass.gov with the subject line “EFSB 25-11 SPEAKER SIGN UP”, and your name, email address, and mailing address in the body of your email by Wednesday, May 13, 2026. To sign up by telephone, please leave a voicemail referencing “EFSB 25-11” at (617) 305-3544 with your name, telephone number, and mailing address by May 13, 2026. Pre-registered commenters will speak first, and others will speak afterwards. The Siting Board also invites written comments on the Project. Written comments will be most useful to the Siting Board if submitted by Friday, May 29, 2026. Persons or groups who wish to be involved in the Siting Board proceeding (beyond providing comments at the public comment hearing or in writing) may seek to intervene as a party or to participate as a limited participant. Any petition to intervene or participate must likewise be filed no later than Friday, May 29, 2026. | |
| May 11th, 2026 | Board Meeting EFSB 25-10 9 AM - 1 PM | The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) conducted a hybrid Siting Board meeting in the Large Hearing Room at One South Station 3rd Floor, Boston, and on Zoom on Monday, May 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Remote Attendees can join by clicking on the available link. Dial-in: 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 816 4773 7368 ## (enter # twice) The Siting Board heard a staff presentation on the final regulation, 980 CMR 17.00, Constructive Approvals. EFSB 25-10. The Siting Board heard public comment as time allows, deliberated and voted on final regulation. The Siting Board anticipates providing the final regulation and a Tentative Decision adopting the final regulation before the Siting Board meeting. The final regulation will be posted when available on the following website: EFSB 25-10 - Proposed Rulemaking | Mass.gov. A recording of this board meeting is now available on the Siting Board’s YouTube channel after it concludes. The Tentative Decision adopting final regulations for 980 CMR 17.00 is now available: English | Spanish | Portuguese | (Simplified) Chinese | Haitian Creole | Vietnamese The Open Meeting Law Agenda for this Board Meeting can now be accessed through the available link. | |
April 21st, 2026 | Board Meeting EFSB 25-10 EFSB 21-04 EFSB 22-07 10 AM - 5PM | The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) anticipates conducting a hybrid Siting Board meeting in the Large Hearing Room at One South Station 3rd Floor, Boston, and on Zoom on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Siting Board anticipates the following schedule: Starting at 10:00 a.m., the Siting Board will hear staff presentations on final regulations and guidance, 980 CMR 15.00, Cumulative Impact Analysis and Standards for Applying Site Suitability Criteria. EFSB 25-10. The Siting Board will hear public comment as time allows, and will deliberate and vote on final regulations The Siting Board anticipates providing the final regulations and a Tentative Decision adopting the final regulations before the Siting Board meeting. The draft final regulations and CIA Report Template documents will be posted when available on the following website: EFSB 25-10 - Proposed Rulemaking | Mass.gov. Immediately after the vote on the final regulations, the Siting Board will deliberate, and vote on a Tentative Decision in the Acushnet to Fall River Reliability Project, EFSB 21-04/D.P.U. 21-149. The Siting Board anticipates issuing the Tentative Decision for comment at least one week before the Board Meeting. The Siting Board maintains an informational webpage for this proceeding, which will also be updated to include participation information: Acushnet-to-Fall River Reliability Project | Mass.gov. After the vote on the Acushnet proceeding, but not before 1:00 p.m., the Siting Board will deliberate, and vote on a Tentative Decision in Holyoke Gas and Electric LNG Project, EFSB 22-07. The Siting Board anticipates issuing the Tentative Decision for comment at least one week before the Board Meeting. The Siting Board maintains an informational webpage for this proceeding, which will also be updated to include participation information: Holyoke Gas The Open Meeting Law Agenda can now be accessed through the available link. | |
| April 7th, 2026 | Evidentiary Hearings Dartmouth Fisher Rd Substation Project EFSB 25-06 9.30 AM - 5 PM | Topic: EFSB 25-06 The Siting Division will hold virtual evidentiary hearings regarding the above proceeding beginning on April 7th, 2026. Remote Attendees can participate via the available link. Dial-in: 646-931-3860 Webinar ID: 85851974491 | |
| March 2, 4, 6, 9, 11 and 13,18, and 20, 2026 | Evidentiary Hearings Oakham Battery Project EFSB 25-07 9AM - 5PM | Topic: EFSB 25-07 Moraga Storage, LLC Evidentiary Hearing Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android by clicking on the available link. Dial-In info: +1 646 558 8656 US Then enter Webinar ID: 837 3320 2428 then hit ## (# twice) The recording for these hearings will be available at the Siting Dvision's YouTube Channel. | |
| February 26th, 2026 | Board Meeting Proposed Rulemaking & Everett Battery Project EFSB 25-10 & EFSB 25-05 9 AM - 5 PM | Topic: EFSB Board Meeting: (1) EFSB 25-05 Trimount BESS; and (2) EFSB 25-10 EFSB Rulemaking Remote attendees: Please click on the available link in order to attend from a mobile device, laptop, or tablet. Dial-In Information: The recording for this hearing will be available at the Siting Dvision's YouTube Channel. In-person meeting location: One South Station, Boston, MA 02110, 3rd floor, Large Hearing Room. Building security requires a government-issued photo ID. Nearby transit station: South Station (Red Line). The Open Law Meeting Agenda is now available through the following link. The full Notice can now be accessed at the available link. The recording for this hearing will be available at the Siting Dvision's YouTube Channel. Note: The evidentiary hearing scheduled for February 27th, 2026 will take place starting at 11 A.M. | |
February 12th, 2026 | Board Meeting Proposed Rulemaking EFSB 25-10 9AM - 5PM | The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) anticipates conducting a hybrid Siting Board meeting in the Large Hearing Room at One South Station, Boston, and using Zoom videoconferencing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., to deliberate and vote on a Tentative Decision adopting final regulations implementing the 2024 Climate Act, St. 2024, c. 239 (the “Act”). To attend in person: One South Station, Boston, 02110, 3rd Floor, Large Hearing Room. To attend remotely: Attendees can participate by using the available link from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. For audio-only participation, attendees can dial in at (646) 558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 811-5656-2937. The full notice can now be accessed via the available link. Please reserve the date in your schedules. The Siting Board issued a Decision to open a rulemaking proceeding, including proposed regulations and guidance, on September 12, 2025. The Siting Board conducted public comment hearings and received written comments on the proposed regulations and guidance in October and November 2025. In response to comments received, Siting Board staff revised the proposed regulations, and on January 6, 2026, the Siting Board released drafts of the final regulations. At a January 7, 2026 Board meeting, the Siting Board heard staff presentations on comments received on the proposed regulations and guidance, and recommended changes to the proposed regulations, and allowed for additional written comment. At the forthcoming Board meeting, the Siting Board will hear staff presentations on the final regulations and guidance. The Siting Board will hear public comment as time allows. The Siting Board anticipates providing the final regulations and tentative decision adopting the final regulations before the Siting Board meeting. For periodic updates, please visit the Siting Board’s webpage for siting and permitting reform updates: EFSB 25-10 - Proposed Rulemaking | Mass.gov. The Open Meeting Law Agenda is now available via the following link. | |
| February 9th - 27th, 2026 | Evidentiary Hearings Tewksbury Battery Project EFSB 25-08 9 AM - 5 PM | February 26, 2026: Note that our regularly scheduled evidentiary hearing for tomorrow, Friday, February 27 will start at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. The Siting Division will hold virtual evidentiary hearings regarding the listed proceeding beginning February 9th, 2026. Remote Attendees: please click on the available link. Dial-In Instructions: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Webinar ID: 874 3884 1205 | |
| February 3rd, 2026 | Public Comment Hearing Blandford Substation Project EFSB 25-09 6:30 P.M. | The Siting Board will conduct a public comment hearing with both in-person and remote participation options on: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.
At the public comment hearing, the Company will present an overview of the Project. Public officials and members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions and comment on the Project. The public comment hearing will be transcribed by a court reporter. A recording of the public comment hearing will be available on the Siting Board’s YouTube channel after the hearing. The full notice is now available at the following link. | |
| February 2nd, 2026 | Public Comment Hearings Proposed Rulemaking CIA & Site Suitability Regulations EFSB 25-10 1PM & 6PM | The Siting Board will conduct two hybrid public comment hearings, with in-person and remote participation options:
One South Station, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02110
The notice for these hearings can be found at the available link. The recording for this hearing will be available at the Siting Dvision's YouTube Channel. | |
| January 22, 2026 | Evidentiary Hearing Plymouth-Wareham Substation Expansions EFSB 25-02 10 AM - 4 PM | A virtual evidentiary hearing is planned to be held regarding the proposed Plymouth Substation Expansion Project. For more information, please visit the project webpage. Remote attendees please click on the available link | |
| January 13-14, 2026 | Public Comment Hearings Central-Western MA Improvement Project EFSB 25-01 12PM & 6PM | The Siting Board will conduct three hybrid public comment hearings with both in person and remote participation options, as follows: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Leicester Town Hall Gym 3 Washburn Square Leicester, MA 01524 Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Deerfield Town Hall Main Meeting Room 8 Conway St South Deerfield, MA 01373 Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Belchertown Town Hall Auditorium 2 Jabish St Belchertown, MA 01007 Remote attendees: join by using this link – from a computer, tablet, or smart device. For audio-only participation attendees can dial in at (646) 558-8656 (not a toll-free number) and then enter the Webinar ID: 873-9182-7695. The full notice for this hearing can be found at the following link. | |
| January 7th & 8th, 2026 | Board Meetings Proposed Rulemaking CIA & Site Suitability Regulations EFSB 25-10 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | January 8, 2026 CANCELED: Thank you for attending the Board meeting. Note that the meeting has adjourned and there will be no continuation on January 8. The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and Thursday January 8, 2026 as needed, to consider draft regulations implementing the siting and permitting reforms from An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayers, St. 2024, c. 239 (the “2024 Climate Act”). The Open Meeting Law Agenda Notice for these Board meetings is now available through the following link. The full Notice for these Board Meetings is now available through the following link. The Siting Board will deliberate on chapters: 980 CMR 1.00, 2.00, 13.00, 14.00, 16.00, and 17.00, and proposed repeals of 980 CMR 4.00, 5.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, and 11.00. The Siting Board will hear public comment as time allows. The Siting Board will not vote on the draft final regulations at this meeting. Draft final regulations and guidance documents will be posted on the following website. The Siting Board will accept written comments on the draft final regulations and guidance. Written comments are due Friday, January 9, 2026. Written comments should be filed with dpu.efiling@mass.gov, and reference docket number EFSB 25-10. In-person meeting location: One South Station, Boston, MA 02110, 3rd floor, Large Hearing Room. Building security requires a government-issued photo ID. Nearby transit station: South Station (Red Line). Remote attendees: join by using the available link from a computer, tablet, or smart device. For audio-only participation attendees can dial in at (646) 558-8656 (not a toll-free number) and then enter the Webinar ID: 854-5748-2756. A recording of the meeting will be posted to the Siting Board's YouTube Channel. | |