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Rhode IslandRenewable Energy Siting Partnership


(RESP)

Stakeholder Meeting #4Thursday, December 1, 2011

6:00 – 9:00 PMURI Coastal Institute, Bay Campus, Hazards Room



(RESP)

Rhode Islanders will have access to relevant information so they may make informed, fact‐

based decisions about renewable energy


Land‐Based Wind Energy


Solar & Hydropower Energy


RESP OutcomesResearch characterizing Rhode Island’s land‐based renewable energy resources and evaluating its potential effects on communities and the environment

Mapping products and siting decision support tools

A comprehensive online clearinghouse for Rhode Island energy data and analytics

A public dialogue fostering and engaging a well‐informed & well‐represented constituency


Project PhasesPHASE I: Issue Identification and Assessment (September – November 2011)

GOAL: Meet with stakeholders to identify issues of concern regarding the siting and management of land‐based renewable energy. Identify existing research and data. Understand past renewable energy efforts.

PHASE II: Information Synthesis and Communication (December 2011 – January 2012)

GOAL: Provide technical responses to the issues of concern identified by the stakeholders during Phase I. Communicate to stakeholders the findings and opportunities for continued engagement.

PHASE III: Develop Final Products (February – March 2012)

GOAL: Complete research products and develop specific siting and management guidelines for land‐based renewable energy.


Next Steps• Stakeholder Meeting #5 – Thursday, January 12, 2012

• Proposed Topics:

• Shadow Flicker

• Electromagnetic Frequency Interference

• Aesthetics


Next StepsLibrary Lectures:

• Tuesday, January 24, 2012 What's in the Wind? Meteorological Observations for Energy Siting

• Monday, February 6, 2012 Mapping Hydropower in Rhode Island

• Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Science for Siting: Engineering for Locating Wind Turbines

• Monday, February 27, 2012 Rhode Island Energy Online: Mapping Rhode Island’s Solar Resources and Energy Data

• Thursday, March 8, 2012 Wind Power and Wildlife: Assessing Potential Impacts on Birds and Bats



(RESP)

Stakeholder Meeting #4Thursday, December 1, 2011

6:00 – 9:00 PMURI Coastal Institute, Bay Campus, Hazards Room

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