Rhode Island CRMC approves SouthCoast Wind permit for underwater cables despite fishing industry opposition
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Nancy Lavin
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Summary
The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) unanimously approved a key state permit for SouthCoast Wind, allowing the project to run underwater cable lines through the Sakonnet River and Mount Hope Bay. The decision, the first made by the newly retooled council, came after four hours of expert presentations and public comments. The project involves 141 turbines generating over 1,200 megawatts of wind power, located more than 60 miles south of Rhode Island. The approval was granted despite opposition from the fishing industry over potential impacts.
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The center of the project — 141 turbines generating more than 1,200 megawatts of wind-powered electricity at nameplate capacity — sits more than 60 miles south of Rhode Island.
The unanimous decision came despite opposition from the fishing industry over potential impacts.
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