Massachusetts

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Resilient Service Stations

2016

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many gas stations were unable to pump fuel from underground tanks due to a lack of power. MassCEC is focusing on increasing the resiliency of service stations by exploring the use of renewables and batteries, possibly in combination with diesel generators, to avoid such a situation in the future.

Dr. Simpkins performed much of the initial resiliency modeling which helped prove the concept. This led MassCEC to launch a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposals (RFP) to demonstrate the concept of resilient service stations in the state.