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Block Island Generators

BRISTOL, RI __ Block Island is located 10 miles off the coast of Rhode Island, which means it's "off the grid" both physically and metaphysically. To meet its power needs, the community uses diesel...
Darielle Terry

Planet Forward Contributor

January 28, 2010
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BRISTOL, RI __ Block Island is located 10 miles off the coast of Rhode Island, which means it’s “off the grid” both physically and metaphysically. To meet its power needs, the community uses diesel generators but wants to replace them with wind power. Planet Forward (RWU) explores that idea.

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