GEV Wind Power US establishing headquarters in Quonset

GEV Wind Power US, a turbine blade service company, announces it will establish a headquarters in Quonset after the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation approved financial incentives for the company amounting to $1.9 million. It is expected to bring 125 new jobs and an almost $14 million increase to RI’s annual…

$900 million approved in tax credits

RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) partnered with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to finance pilot studies for regional fisheries research and monitoring for Southern New England in relation to the MA and RI/MA wind energy areas. The Request for Proposals is…

Wind Farm Power Generation Begins

The Block Island Wind Farm began generating power, providing the nation’s fist complete story of offshore wind power development. The project demonstrates the importance of extensive community engagement, consideration for wildlife, and local job creation. NWF was proud to endorse the project, following the developer’s willingness to employ the high…