R.I. Senate unanimously approves offshore wind procurement bill

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THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation requiring the state utility business to solicit proposals for another 600 megawatts of offshore wind. Pictured is the Block Island Wind Farm. /COURTESY ORSTED US OFFSHORE WIND
PROVIDENCE - When PPL Corp. took ownership of Rhode Island’s primary gas and electric operations, company leaders pledged to help advance the state’s ambitious renewable energy goals.  They may be asked to prove that commitment sooner than anticipated, with legislation passing the state Senate on Tuesday that requires the utility business to buy another 600…

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