The Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) is an independent state board that reviews proposed large energy facilities including power plants, electric transmission lines, intra-state natural gas pipelines, and natural gas storage tanks.
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Here, you can review the case process, open dockets, the DPU File Room, applicable regulations, and the EFSB's calendar.
EFSB Case Process Overview
Access EFSB statutory provisions and regulations
EFSB and DPU Siting Open Dockets
EFSB Decisions
Access the DPU File Room
View the EFSB calendar of hearings and events
EFSB Non-Discrimination Notice and Grievance Procedure
EEA Ensuring Meaningful Access for Persons with Disabilities Policy
EFSB Environmental Justice Information
Checklist for filing for zoning exemptions
- EFSB 25-08: Tewksbury Battery Project
- EFSB 25-07: Oakham Battery Project
- EFSB 25-06: Dartmouth Fisher Road Substation Expansion
- EFSB 25-05/D.P.U. 24-152: Trimount ESS Everett
- EFSB 25-03 & D.P.U. 24-93/94: Crystal Spring Extension Project
- EFSB 25-02: Plymouth and Wareham Substation Expansions
- EFSB 25-01: Central-Western MA Energy Project
- EFSB 24-02: Palmer-To-Ware Transmission Project
- EFSB 24-01: HMLP Reliability Project
- EFSB 23-02: Warwick-to-Sterling Project
- EFSB 22-07: Holyoke Gas and Electric LNG Project
- EFSB 22-05: Western MA Gas Project
- EFSB 21-04: Acushnet-to-Fall River Project
- EFSB 21-01: Notice of Inquiry for Enhancing Public Awareness of and Participation
- EFSB Members
- EFSB Staff Directory
- Related Links
- Natural Gas Pipeline Siting in Massachusetts
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Open PDF file, 96.71 KB, EFSB Process (English, PDF 96.71 KB)
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Open PDF file, 169.83 KB, Energy Facilities Siting Handbook (Revised January 2019) (English, PDF 169.83 KB)
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Open PDF file, 344.23 KB, Energy Facilities Siting 2019 Handbook Spanish Translation (English, PDF 344.23 KB)
- EFSB Hearings YouTube Page
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