810 R.I. Code R. 810-RICR-00-00-3.3

Current through December 3, 2024
Section 810-RICR-00-00-3.3 - Definitions
A. "Applicant" means a Developer filing with the Commission for an Order requiring the Electric Distribution Company to enter into a Long-term Contract with the Developer.
B. "Commission" means the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission.
C. "Developer" means an entity certified by the Department of Administration to develop Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm.
D. "Division" means the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers.
E. "Electric distribution company" means a company defined in R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-2(12), supplying standard offer service to end-use customers, but not including the Block Island Power Company or Pascoag Utility District.
F. "Long-term contract" means a contract of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years in duration, or of a term greater than fifteen (15) years upon approval of the Commission.
G. "OER" means the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources.
H. "Party" or "Parties" includes the Applicant, the Electric Distribution Company, the Division, OER and intervenors as defined by the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
I. "Utility-scale offshore wind farm" means a wind power project located offshore in the waters of Rhode Island or adjacent federal waters of at least one hundred (100) megawatts but not more than one hundred fifty (150) megawatts, as defined in R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-26.1-2(7).

810 R.I. Code R. 810-RICR-00-00-3.3