MassCEC seeks a Lead Research Consultant to conduct a Cost of Electrifying Existing Buildings Study. Through this study, MassCEC seeks to quantify and disseminate information on the cost of electrifying and increasing the energy efficiency of the existing building stock in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in alignment with the state’s 2050 net zero greenhouse gas limits. While data and modeling on the incremental cost of fully electrified new construction buildings are available for some building typologies in the Commonwealth, a current, comprehensive study of the incremental costs of electrifying the existing building stock in the Commonwealth is not. MassCEC intends the research conducted under this scope of work to address the question of the upfront costs of electrifying and increasing the energy efficiency of the existing building stock in the Commonwealth per the timelines and targets established in the 2025/2030 and 2050 Clean Energy and Climate Plans, both in absolute terms and relative to business-as-usual investments.
$200,000
February 29, 2024, 5 pm ET
Consultant Selection Schedule
All dates are subject to change at MassCEC's discretion.
PROCESS STEP |
TIMING |
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Release of RFP |
February 1, 2024 |
Questions due to MassCEC via email to buildings@masscec.com |
February 15, 2024 |
Questions with answers posted to MassCEC website |
February 22, 2024 |
Proposals due |
February 29, 2024, by 5 pm ET |
Interviews of top applicants |
March 2024 |
April 2024 |
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Application Process
Applicants for the Lead Research Consultant should:
- Complete Attachment A (Signature and Acceptance Form)
- Complete Attachment B (Application Form)
- Attach:
- Team Member Resumes: Include resumes of each individual who would be part of the project team
- Writing Samples: Include up to three writing samples that demonstrate the Applicant team’s ability to create public-facing resources, case studies, and white papers, and/or policy-focused analysis.
- Review and be prepared to sign Attachment C (Sample Agreement). Any requested changes to Attachment C (Sample Agreement) should be noted.
The proposal must be in a single, electronic PDF file, submitted via email to buildings@masscec.com. “Cost of Electrifying Existing Buildings Study – Lead Research Consultant Proposal” must appear in the email subject line.
Application Materials
Send completed application to buildings@masscec.com
Additional Funding Opportunities
BETA: Commercial Buildings Pilot
Each participating building will receive an electrification and decarbonization plan, including direction to financing options and a recommended implementation timeline.
Rolling, until 15 selected
BETA: Non-Profit Buildings Pilot
Custom electrification and decarbonization plan, including financing analysis
Rolling, deadline TBD
Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge
$10,000 to $50,000
March 31, 2024