Block Island, RI Community Benefits:

• Provides mainland grid connection.

• Reduction in electricity rates.

• Ends need to import 1 million gallons of diesel annually (Citation: Economist, 2015).

• On-island infrastructure improvements.

• Fiber optic strands in cable bundle provided to increase internet speed.

• Local jobs provided: mariners and fishermen hired to provide security during consultation.

Martha’s Vineyard, MA Community Benefits:

• Embedded in Vineyard Power Cooperative’s mission and organizational structure.

• Coop members steer siting decision (Citation: VPCOMW, 2015).

• Community Benefit Agreement enabled developer to get discount on lease of ocean space.

Monhegan Island, ME Community Benefits:

• Island fishermen were hired to assist with environmental monitoring and site assessment.

• Preliminary discussions have included possibility of mainland grid connection, reduced electricity rates, and improved local broadband internet.