Block Island Wind Farm

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Transcript of Block Island Wind Farm

• Five 6 MW turbines (30 MW total)• Enough energy for 17,000 homes• In CRMC Renewable Energy Zone

• Permitting – Complete• Engineering – Complete• Financing – Complete• Construction – In Progress• Commercial Operations – 2016

• Over 300 construction jobs• New cable to mainland• National leadership position

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The OpportunityThe Block Island Wind Farm is the first step to larger regional projects.

Block Island Wind FarmRhode Island Activities

Native American Tribal Leaders Participating in Archaeological Surveys

for Block Island Wind Farm

Local Commercial Fishermen Performing Fishing Surveys for Block Island Wind Farm

Historic Lighthouse Hosts Block Island Wind Farm Radar Equipment

Early and Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement

Widespread Community SupportFrom Environmental, Business, Labor, Community and Political Organizations

ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL OFRHODE ISLAND

Block Island Residents Association

PermittingAll Federal, State, and Local Permits for Wind Farm are Final

National Historic Preservation Act

RI State Properties Committee

• Five 6 MW turbines (30 MW total)• Enough energy for 17,000 homes• In CRMC Renewable Energy Zone

• Permitting – Complete• Engineering – Complete• Financing – Complete• Construction – In Progress• Commercial Operations – 2016

• Over 300 construction jobs• New cable to mainland• National leadership position

Project

Benefits

Status