Section 17.01 - Purpose and Scope(1)Purpose. 220 CMR 17.00 establishes regulations for electric distribution companies to enter into long-term contracts with renewable energy developers to facilitate the financing of renewable energy generation.(2)Scope.(a)220 CMR 17.04 applies to electric distribution companies within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.(b)220 CMR 17.05 and 220 CMR 17.06 apply to long-term contracts subject to 220 CMR 17.00 between renewable energy developers and electric distribution companies, and the resources proposed under such contracts.