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Massachusetts Invests $40 Million in On-Site Battery Storage to Enhance Grid Resiliency
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Massachusetts has allocated over $40 million to fund 36 battery storage projects across the state to enhance grid resiliency and support critical community facilities like schools, housing, and public works. This initiative focuses on deploying more than 13 MW of on-site batteries to maintain power during outages and strengthen the grid amid increasing battery storage adoption nationwide.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 22 Sep 2026 and 28 Sep 2026.
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You can target new customers in public and community sectors as Massachusetts ramps battery storage in schools and housing, creating fresh demand for resilience solutions. The state spending signals a broader US market trend toward on-site storage that could open doors this year.
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2 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 28 Sep 2026
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