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State seeks bids for wind farm

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RI wind farm could create many jobs

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Lawmakers debate wind farm funding plan

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Turbines considered on Narragansett

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Wind power developer gets funding

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Deepwater Wind office opens in RI

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Local business opposes wind power plan

Energy Council says the costs are too high

Updated: Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010, 9:40 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010, 9:40 AM EST

WARWICK, R.I. (AP/WPRI) - An group that represents some of Rhode Island's largest electricty users is opposed to a proposed power-purchase agreement between National Grid and the developer of a wind farm in state waters.

The executive director of The Energy Council of Rhode Island told the Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday that an agreement by Deepwater Wind to sell power from eight turbines proposed for Block Island waters at more than twice the price National Grid pays for electricity from current sources.

John Farley says the higher prices would burden organization members, which include businesses, universities and hospitals.

The PUC must approve the power deal.

Governor Don Carcieri supports the wind farm and power-purchase agreement, saying it will create jobs and benefit the environment.

For more on Rhode Island's energy resource programs, click here .


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