Rhode Island Releases RFP for 600-1,000 MW of New Offshore Wind Capacity

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Rhode Island Energy, Rhode Island’s primary utility company, has released a request for proposal (RFP) for offshore wind procurement has for up to 1,000 MW of new offshore wind, states Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee. In July, Gov. McKee signed into law historic clean energy legislation, sponsored by Chairwomen Dawn Euer and Representative Art Handy, that seeks to expand Rhode Island’s offshore wind energy resources. The new law requires a market-competitive procurement for between 600 and 1,000 MW of newly developed offshore wind capacity.
https://nawindpower.com/rhode-island-releases-rfp-for-600-1000-mw-of-new-offshore-wind-capacity
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