PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Providence-based Deepwater Wind is planning to build a five-turbine wind farm in Rhode Island waters about three miles off the coast of Block Island.
The turbines would generate more than enough electricity for the island, with the surplus being sent to mainland Rhode Island. (The company also has plans for a larger wind farm of up to 200 turbines in Rhode Island Sound.)
Supporters of the smaller project have touted how much it would save electric power customers on Block Island, who currently pay among the highest electricity rates in the country.
Deepwater highlighted the potential savings in a Tweet the company put out Dec. 12: "Did U know? Block Island Wind Farm would mean 40% est. drop in BI electric rates."
PolitiFact Rhode Island examined Deepwater's claim and ruled it True. Read the complete analysis here.