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The future of offshore wind energy in Rhode Island
(2011-09-19)
(RIPR) - Community Forum: The Future of Offshore Wind Energy in RI

Moderated by Rhode Island Public Radio News Director Catherine Welch, the forum engaged experts and community leaders in a discussion about the impact of offshore wind energy on Rhode Island's economy, energy rates, and the environment.

Guest Included:
* Former Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri
* Jonathan Stone, Executive Director, Save The Bay
* Grover Fugate, Executive Director, Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council
* Jeffrey Grybowski, CAO and Senior Vice President for Strategy and External Affairs, Deepwater Wind
* Doug Hales, Assistant Professor, College of Business Administration, URI
* Jennifer McCann, Director of Extension Programs, Rhode Island Sea Grant College Program, URI

Do you have insight or expertise on this topic? Please email us, we'd like to hear from you. news@wrni.org.

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