Massachusetts Technical Standards Review Group

This page provides information on the Massachusetts Technical Standards Review Group (TSRG).

Table of Contents

Introduction

The TSRG was assembled through an agreement among the DG Working Group members. Details about this agreement can be found on page 30 of the Proposed Changes to the Uniform Standards for Interconnecting Distributed Generation in Massachusetts, the final report of the Distributed Generation Working Group (September 14, 2012). The MA-TSRG Final By-Laws are available here. (as of 11/7/23)

Membership

Utility Membership

Non-Utility Membership

Ex Officio Membership

  • Brian Ritzinger, Lead Engineer, Massachusetts DPU
  • Katie Zilgme, DPU DG Ombudsperson

Common Technical Guideline

The Common Technical Guideline highlights commonalities and differences in the interconnection practices and requirements of the four investor-owned utilities in MA. The document should serve as reference material for interconnecting customers served by the IOUs in the state.

TSRG Common Guideline 2022-12-22

Previous Versions:

2022 Common Technical Standards Manual (posted 6/15/2022)

2019 Common Technical Standards Manual (posted 11/8/19)

2017 Common Technical Standards Manual (posted 12/5/17)

2016 Common Technical Standards Manual (posted 8/1/16)

Common Technical Guideline Matrix (July 2015)

MTSRG-Common Guideline 2013

2013 Guideline Quick-Reference Matrix

Reference Documents

Below are links to additional technical documentation that have emerged from various TSRG efforts and discussions. They are provided here for ease of reference.

Upcoming Meetings

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

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