Last Updated May 30, 2024
Program Overview
Category:
Regulatory Policy
State:
Rhode Island
Incentive Type:
Offshore Wind Energy Target
Administrator:
N/A
Start Date:
N/A
Expiration Date:
N/A
Applicable Sectors:
N/A
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
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Summary
Rhode Island enacted legislation in 2022 (S.B. 2583) requiring Rhode Island Energy to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for between 600 megawatts (MW) and 1,000 MW of newly-developed offshore wind capacity no later than October 15, 2022. It is to develop the RFP in consultation with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers. The statutes provide additional details regarding the nature of the RFP and resulting contracts.