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Overview
Lightshift Energy and Holden Municipal Light Department (HMLD) collaborated on a 5MW energy storage project, which became operational in August 2024. This initiative was the first in a series developed by Lightshift in partnership with the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) to deploy the state's first jointly implemented fleet of grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Project Benefits
Over its lifespan, the project is expected to save HMLD customers $20 million while staying ahead of state goals to advance non-carbon emitting power generation. Financial savings for the community, reduced emissions, and increased system reliability make this a win-win-win solution.
Beyond the Grid
Lightshift Energy donated $10,000 to the Holden Fire Department to support its Drone Program, which is introducing high-tech drones with advanced thermal imaging into its emergency efforts across the community.
We are proud to be able to provide the citizens of Holden reliable energy at competitive rates, while staying ahead of state goals to advance non-carbon-emitting power generation. We see battery storage as a key solution to mitigating the impacts of rising capacity and transmission costs for our community.
Barry Tupper
HMLD
The HMLD project kicks off a broader 50 MW effort with Lightshift, and further demonstrates that MMWEC and the municipal light plants are committed to peak demand management and renewable integration to meet the demands of electrification and net zero emissions by 2050.
Jason Viadero
MMWEC
This project is a win for everyone. Not only is it a financial resource for the community, it’s an environmental resource for the planet and a pressure release valve for an increasingly strained electric grid. Our team is proud to bring another impactful project online with another great partner in Holden.
Rory Jones
Lightshift Energy
Holden MA BESS 1
Holden Municipal Light Department (HMLD) partnered with Lightshift Energy to launch a groundbreaking 5 MW battery storage system. Holden marks the first in a series of collaborative projects between Lightshift and the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) to deploy a fleet of energy storage systems across MMWEC’s member utilities. This project sets a new standard for municipal utilities, delivering $20 million in long-term savings while advancing toward clean energy goals.
LOCATION
Holden, MA
PROJECT SIZE
5 MW
PROJECTED SAVINGS
$20 million
COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS