Advocates’ Letter to CT DEEP Regarding Offshore Wind

In February 2018, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for offshore wind projects up to 3% of the state's electricity generation. All the offshore wind bids submitted to DEEP have proposed this maximum amount, about 200 MW. This letter from clean energy advocates, environmental organizations, labor unions, and faith groups urges Connecticut to select the maximum permitted share of offshore wind by the RFP deadline this June, as well as setting an offshore wind procurement mandate that aligns with neighboring states.