Energy

State begins 3d procurement for offshore wind

State begins 3d procurement for offshore wind

RFP seeks bids for up to 1,600 megawatts

By Katie Lannan Electricity, Energy, Offshore Wind 0 Comments May 7, 2021

STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE THE STATE’S ELECTRIC utilities and the Baker administration are back in the market for another offshore wind contract, this time seeking up to twice as much power as in previous rounds. Under a request for proposals released Friday, bids are due by September 16, with plans to select the winning bid(...)

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