MassCEC: Overview & Water Innovation August 29, 2017
Our Mission Grow the state s clean energy industry while helping to meet the Commonwealth s clean energy and climate goals. ADOPT Increase renewable energy adoption by residents, businesses and communities. CONNECT Connect employers, job seekers, students, communities and investors to the clean energy industry. INNOVATE Help to spur innovation through infrastructure, funding and technology development support. 2
Our History 1997 Electric Restructuring Act Renewable Energy Trust Fund (RET) created 2009 Act Relative to Clean Energy Designates control of RET to MassCEC 2015 New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal construction complete 2008 Green Jobs Act Establishes MassCEC 2011 Wind Technology Testing Center in Charlestown opens 3
About MassCEC 4 4
Commonwealth Hydropower Objective Increase the output of the state s RPS-eligible hydropower assets Grants provided for Upgrades of existing, licensed facilities New conduit facilities Feasibility studies Success Projects supported since 2010 will generate nearly 8 million kwh annually Photo: Repair of leaking crest gate at Mini-Watt Hydroelectric in Orange, MA 5
Commonwealth Organics-to-Energy Objective Advance the deployment of anaerobic digestion at farms, wastewater treatment plants, food processors, etc. Upgrade energy systems at digesters Grants provided for Facility construction Feasibility studies Technical services (for municipalities) Successes 6 new or upgraded facilities since 2012 Pipeline of 5+ facilities under development Photo: Anaerobic digester at Jordan Dairy in Rutland, MA 6
Massachusetts Innovation Ecosystem Accelerators Incubators Research Centers Universities 7 7
Solar plus Storage S+S Objective reduce energy costs for manufacturers preserve high power quality help manufacturers meet GHG reduction goals Grants provided for Assessments to MA manufacturers Evaluate financial benefits to manufacturing facilities that install solar plus storage or storage only systems. Successes 5 consultants with relevant experience 25 participating sites Photo: Solar PV with integrated storage. 8
Community Microgrid Program: Grants up to $75,000 Community/multi-user Massachusetts based Support from local utility Reduce GHG emissions Encompass a public or private critical facility Third party investment Highlight MA clean energy/microgrid tech Support the distribution system 9
Learn and Earn Program Prepares high school students for clean energy careers and higher education through work readiness and a summer work component. Renewable Energy Education Work-Preparedness Curriculum Academic and Career Alignment Paid Summer Work Experience Occurs at the Host High School with Field Trips 10
Investment Size Acceleration programs at MassCEC Equity Investments ~$500K Equity Investment 1-3 Deals / Year Venture Debt $100K - $1M Debt Investment AmplifyMass AccelerateMass InnovateMass DeployMass ARPA-E Match ~$100K-300K Convertible Grant Up to $150K Convertible Grant <5 Awards / Year Up to $150K Grant <10 Awards / Year Project-dependent Academic Collaboration & Leveraging Funding Opportunities (excludes ARPA-E) ~10% Match Catalyst Program Up to $65K Grant <14 Grants / Year Workforce Development Programs Research & Prototyping Demonstration & Acceleration Company Stage Commercialization & Growth Water Innovation Programming Investment Grant 11
MassCEC Clean Energy Internship Program Paid internship opportunities for college students at Massachusetts-based clean energy companies Successes to Date Nationally recognized awardwinning program (IREC/CESA) 2,358 interns at 361 employers 409 students have gained FTE or PTE 212 companies, 1,138 students applied for Summer 2017 Overwhelming satisfaction to-date International students are eligible Program Logistics Apply: www.masscec.com/intern 3 sessions p/yr Up to 3 interns per session Employers reimbursed for 12 weeks Find and contact students in our database Employers seek reimbursement from MassCEC at conclusion of the session. Caps: $3,840/intern (spring/fall) $7,680/intern (summer) 12
THE MASSACHUSETTS RECIPE Growing Work Force 13
MassCEC Water Innovation Objective: Foster economic growth in the promising water technology innovation sector in Massachusetts through programs that support the development of pilot and demonstration projects. Water Innovation Trust Demonstration facilities New England Water Innovation Network (NEWIN) R&D grants in water tech National level strategy Water Tech Equity Investment Foster international partnerships to encourage innovation Support academic research and collaboration 14
Test Bed Network Feasibility Studies Support development of a water technology demonstration network MWRA Deer Island Attract new companies and researchers to the Commonwealth Advance new solutions to local water challenge Provide a strong foundation for innovation Serve existing Massachusetts-based water technology companies MA Alternative Septic Testing Center UMass Amherst 15
Wastewater Treatment Plant Pilot Program Support the piloting of innovative water technologies that increase energy efficiency, recover re-usable resources, or remove nutrients. Lead Municipality Technology Partner Pilot Project 1 Amherst Clean Membranes Water reuse to irrigate UMass Amherst's athletic fields. 2 Upper Blackstone Clearas Resource recovery to produce algae for wastewater treatment. 3 Montague The Water Planet Company Solids destruction via anaerobic digestion. 4 Tisbury CES Clean Water LLC Removal of nitrogen from residential Title 5 septic systems. 5 Barnstable Geomatrix, LLC Removal of nitrogen and selected contaminants from residential Title 5 septic systems. 16
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