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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Deepwater already pays off for Block Island

Deepwater Wind Gives Back to Block Island
Jeff Grybowski, CEO of Deepwater Wind celebrates a moment of victory with DWW counsel, Robin L. Maine on Tuesday night.  (Photo Tracey C. O'Neill/Freelance Photographer)
Jeff Grybowski, CEO of Deepwater Wind celebrates a
moment of victory with DWW counsel, Robin L.
Maine in May. (Photo Tracey C. O’Neill)
TRACEY C. O’Neill

New Shoreham - On October 14, Deepwater Wind, developer of the Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) in partnership with the Block Island Historical Society and Southeast Lighthouse Foundation, announced a “collaboration to strengthen historic preservation and heritage tourism efforts on Block Island.”

In a press release from Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC, the partnership was touted as a collaboration that will “advance programming that benefits the entire island and its visitors. The majority of the funds will become available at the conclusion of 2016, when the Block Island Wind Farm is expected to commence operation.”




“Block Island has long been a leader in wind power, dating from the 19th century when windmills dotted the Island’s landscape to the near future when the Block Island Wind Farm will power the island with clean energy,” said Deepwater Wind CEO Jeffrey Grybowski. “We’re proud to support protecting and enhancing historical resources that are so integral to the island’s tourism sector and economy.”

According to the Block Island Times, the total payout of $2.5 million is slated to be split evenly between the Southeast Lighthouse Foundation (SELF) and the Block Island Historical Foundation (BIHF), with a portion of the SELF funding dedicated to restoring the Southeast Lighthouse.

“It’s $1.25 million each for Southeast Lighthouse Foundation and Block Island Historical Society,” said Meaghan Wims, spokesperson for Deepwater Wind on Thursday.

Click here to read the rest of Tracey's article.