Press Release: 6/15/2026
Inside Eversource’s newest tool for storm response: A state-of-the-art operations and training center
JUN 12, 2026
Wareham facility will help prepare crews, stage resources and strengthen emergency response during severe weather
BOSTON and SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (June 12, 2026) – As severe weather events grow more frequent and electric systems become increasingly complex, Eversource will unveil its new Wareham Electric Training Center on Monday, a first-of-its-kind facility designed to improve storm response, enhance electric reliability and prepare the next generation of highly skilled electric workers.
Built inside a former movie theater and transformed into a 29,000-square-foot operations and training complex, the facility represents one of Eversource’s most significant investments in workforce readiness and emergency preparedness in Massachusetts. The center will serve as both the company’s premier electric training facility and a regional storm response hub where crews, equipment and restoration resources can be strategically staged before and after major weather events impacting Southeastern Massachusetts, the South Coast and Cape Cod.
“When customers see crews restoring power after a storm, they’re seeing the results of thousands of hours of preparation, training and planning that happen long before severe weather arrives,” said Eversource President of Massachusetts Electric Operations Doug Foley. “This facility was built with that mission in mind. It gives our employees a realistic environment to develop critical skills while strengthening our ability to stage resources and restore power safely and efficiently when our customers need us most.”
The Wareham center will also play an important role during major weather events. By serving as a storm response staging hub, the facility allows Eversource to strategically position crews, specialized equipment and restoration materials closer to areas expected to be impacted by severe weather, improving coordination and supporting faster restoration efforts once conditions are safe.
The facility brings together overhead, underground, substation, meter and transmission training in one centralized location, allowing employees to practice real-world scenarios in a controlled environment that mirrors conditions they encounter in the field. From new hires learning the fundamentals of electric operations to experienced crews sharpening storm restoration skills, the center provides year-round opportunities to strengthen operational readiness and reinforce Eversource’s commitment to safety.
“This facility is about much more than training,” Foley added. “It’s about making sure we’re ready for whatever comes next. Every skill practiced here, every scenario simulated and every lesson learned helps improve our response, improve safety and build a more resilient electric system for the communities we serve.”
The opening comes as Eversource continues to make year-round investments in electric reliability across Massachusetts through infrastructure upgrades, advanced technologies, vegetation management and emergency preparedness initiatives aimed at strengthening the electric grid and improving service for customers.
Media are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 15. The program begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by facility tours, hands-on demonstrations and interview opportunities.
Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship, is named among America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for 2026 and recognized as the #1 utility on USA Today’s list of America’s Climate Leaders for 2025. Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas and supplies water to 2.3 million customers throughout Massachusetts, including approximately 1.62 million electric customers in 159 communities, 641,000 gas customers in 122 communities, and 12,000 water customers in five communities. Eversource harnesses the commitment of more than 10,500 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. The #1 Energy Efficiency Provider in the Nation, the company is empowering a clean energy future in the Northeast, with nationally recognized energy efficiency solutions and successful programs to integrate new clean energy resources like a first-in-the-nation networked geothermal pilot project, solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage, into the electric system. For more information, please visit eversource.com, and follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more information on our water services, visit aquarionwater.com.
CONTACT:
Olessa Stepanova
781-441-8952
olessa.stepanova@eversource.com
Kaitlyn Woods
508-895-4888
kaitlyn.woods@eversource.com