Offshore Wind Energy Target

May 30, 2024

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.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	Rhode Island
Incentive Type:	Offshore Wind Energy Target
Web Site:	https://energy.ri.gov/renewable-energy/wind/offshore-wind
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Offshore Wind
Target:	600 MW - 1,000 MW by October 15, 2022

Authorities

Name:	R.I.G.L § 39-31-10
Date Enacted:	06/29/2022

Contact

Name:	Chris Kearns
Organization:	Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Address:	One Capitol Hill Providence RI 02908
Phone:	(401) 574-9117
Email:	Christopher.Kearns@energy.ri.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.