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MA, CT, and RI to negotiate wind, solar deals

MA, CT, and RI to negotiate wind, solar deals

Unusual three-state bid process yields 7 projects

By Bruce Mohl Electricity, Energy 20 Comments Oct 25, 2016

MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, AND RHODE ISLAND announced on Tuesday that they intend to negotiate seven power purchase contracts with wind and solar developers selected through an unusual three-state bidding process. The so-called three-state RFP is an attempt by the three states to pool their buying power in the pursuit of clean energy needed to meet emission(...)

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