Rhode Island awarded Deepwater Wind a contract that will provide the state with up to 15% of its energy needs from offshore wind farms.  Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri said that the project is a move to bring “green collar” jobs to Rhode Island and make it a clean energy leader in the country.  Part of the deal includes a $1.5 billion plant that could provide up to 800 jobs providing $60 million in wages to workers.

While wind power providing only about 1% of the power needs in America, deals like this and T. Boone Pickens deal in Texas can propel the wind energy industry to produce 20% of the domestic energy needs.  Rhode Island is one of the few states that have mandated that 20% of their energy comes from renewable sources by 2020.

via thedailygreen

Tags: offshore, wind energy

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