STATE OVERVIEW

Rhode Island

Target Progress Status

Contracted Projects MW

630 MW

Targeted MW

1,430 MW

Codified Goal

Current Generation
30MW
Location
41.669354499992, -71.489861499987

Associated Leases & Projects

Attributes
Contracting
Permit
Construction
State
Output
Online date
Lease Area
MA WEA OCS-A 0521
Leased
MA
0 MW
Project
SouthCoast Wind
Contract awarded
COP in process
Site Assessment Underway
MA
RI
0 MW
Lease Area
RI-MA WEA Lease OCS-A 0486
Leased
0 MW
Project
Revolution Wind
Contract awarded
Permitting complete
Construction Underway
RI
CT
0 MW
Lease Area
Rhode Island Renewable Energy Zone
Leased
30 MW
Project
Block Island Wind Farm
Contract awarded
Permitting complete
Online
RI
30 MW
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Rhode Island's Offshore Wind Law

In 2022, Governor Dan McKee signed S 2583 directing the state to procure between 600 and 1,000 MW of offshore wind power

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The Offshore Wind Power Hub tracks offshore wind policies, projects, and lease areas in the United States, and provides a platform for advocates and policymakers to collaborate and share resources. The Power Hub is managed by the Clean Energy States Alliance with participation from the National Wildlife Federation.

 

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