Offshore wind projects are expanding – so is the Port of Davisville.

Question 4 on this year’s ballot, known as the Green Bond, asks Rhode Island voters to approve $53 million in bonds for “green” infrastructure, including nine separate environmental projects.

The largest allocation from the Green Bond is $15 million to help finance the expansion of Quonset Business Park’s Port of Davisville and its ability to support offshore wind. With more offshore wind support and service vessels calling on Davisville than ever before, expanding the port’s infrastructure is essential to meeting Rhode Island’s climate and clean energy goals.

In the last 20 years, the Port has increased its annual imports by 745%. To meet this demand – and realize the potential for thousands of new, good paying jobs – the team at Quonset has implemented a strategic plan for the port. The Green Bond is a key component of funding for that plan.

On November 5, Rhode Island voters will have the opportunity to support the Port of Davisville and its role as a key offshore wind hub for the North Atlantic, as well as other key environmental programs including clean water, farmland preservation, climate resilience, flood prevention and more.

Please vote Yes on Question 4 in November.

The Port of Davisville currently services the Block Island Wind Farm and South Fork Wind. It is also home to Revolution Wind’s Offshore Wind Logistics and Operations Hub, as well as the project’s fleet of offshore wind service vessels and a service helicopter.

The 704 megawatts of clean energy generated by Revolution Wind will “plug in” at Quonset, powering more than 350,000 homes across Rhode Island and Connecticut.