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Rhode Island Energy cancels plans for Revolution Wind 2 PPA
Image: PixabayOfficial Press Release Rhode Island Energy:
Rhode Island Energy not moving forward on sole bid received in most recent offshore wind solicitation
Bid determined to not fully meet state-mandated requirements; Company will continue to support expansion of offshore wind in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Energy has decided that it will not be moving forward on a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Orsted and Eversource for the companies’ joint offshore wind proposal, known as Revolution Wind 2. The decision comes after a thorough, four-month evaluation of the bid, which was completed in consultation with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (Division). Rhode Island Energy said the proposal did not meet all the requirements as detailed in the Affordable Clean Energy Security (ACES) Act. “We recognize some will be... ... More: Official Press Release Rhode Island Energy
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