The Block Island Wind Farm project will consist of 5 turbines generating 30 MW of energy, enough for 17,000 homes. Construction is underway and commercial operations are scheduled for 2016. The project has completed permitting, engineering, and financing. It will create over 300 construction jobs and establish a new cable to the mainland, positioning the US for national leadership in offshore wind.

2. • 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

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

7. Block Island Wind Farm
Rhode Island Activities

8. 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

9. Widespread Community Support
From Environmental, Business, Labor, Community and Political Organizations
ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL OF
RHODE ISLAND
Block Island Residents Association

10. Permitting
All Federal, State, and Local Permits for Wind Farm are Final
National Historic Preservation Act
RI State Properties Committee

12. • 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