Quonset is a crucial component of Gov. Dan McKee’s proposed Green Bond, which would fund continued expansion at the Port of Davisville – an emerging hub for offshore wind in the North Atlantic.
Quonset is already a key “green” asset for Rhode Island. The Business Park is home to nearly 800 acres of open space, four easy-access public beaches and over 4 miles of bike paths. Our award-winning wastewater treatment facility protects the clean waters of Narragansett Bay, and Quonset developed the first MS4 certified stormwater management system in the state. Renewable energy powers 75% of the Quonset Development Corporation’s (QDC) facilities.
The Port of Davisville serves as a key port of call for offshore wind projects across the region. In 2023, more than 40 offshore wind vessels called on the Port of Davisville in service to South Fork Wind and the upcoming Revolution Wind project. Ship calls for offshore wind vessels at Davisville are projected to double in 2024.
“Rhode Island can’t reach its climate goals without offshore wind energy, and we can’t build offshore wind without the right infrastructure on land,” QDC Chief Operating Officer Chelsea Siefert recently told the Rhode Island House Finance Committee. “The Green Bond’s critical investment in the Port of Davisville positions Rhode Island to lead the future of offshore wind – creating jobs along the way.”
