1. Rhode Island
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
(RESP)
Stakeholder Meeting #4
Thursday, December 1, 2011
6:00 – 9:00 PM
URI Coastal Institute, Bay Campus, Hazards Room
Rhode Island
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
2. Rhode Island
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
(RESP)
Rhode Islanders will have access to relevant
information so they may make informed, fact‐
based decisions about renewable energy
Rhode Island
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
5. RESP Outcomes
Research 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
Rhode Island
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
6. Project Phases
PHASE 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.
Rhode Island
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
7. Next Steps
• Stakeholder Meeting #5 – Thursday, January 12, 2012
• Proposed Topics:
• Shadow Flicker
• Electromagnetic Frequency Interference
• Aesthetics
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Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
8. Next Steps
Library 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
Rhode Island
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
9. Rhode Island
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
(RESP)
Stakeholder Meeting #4
Thursday, December 1, 2011
6:00 – 9:00 PM
URI Coastal Institute, Bay Campus, Hazards Room
Rhode Island
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
