2. Objective
Provide enough wind generation to supply 15% of Rhode Island’s native demand from wind powered generation in Rhode Island, for Rhode Island consumers

3. What does that mean?
Native demand = approx. 1,000 MW
1,000 MW X 15% = 150 MW
Assume 50% efficiency
150 MW / 50% = 300 MW installed capacity

4. Anywhere in Rhode Island
Blank slate
Anywhere in Rhode Island
Onshore
Near Shore
Offshore
Single generators
Groups of generators
One or more wind farms

5. Site selection criteria
Technically feasible
Financially feasible
Permittable
Sites force-ranked based on cost

6. Business Model
To be determined
Under consideration:
Developer
Rhode Island Power Authority
Buyers’ Cooperative

7. Process
Solicitation for Site Selection Study
Decide on business model
RFP for construction