Bill would establish state Power Authority.

From: Providence Journal (Providence, RI) | Date: May 3, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Timothy C. Barmann

May 3--The Senate Corporations Committee is expected to consider today a bill that would create the Rhode Island Power Authority, a quasi-public agency designed to facilitate the development of renewable energy projects, such as the offshore wind farm proposed by Governor Carcieri.

The Rhode Island Power Authority Act would establish an agency, similar in structure to the state's Economic Development Corporation, which would have th...

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