New England WindSM
NEW Friends!
New England Wind (NEW) Friends allows you to support the development of wind turbines in New England by buying wind power - and its 100% tax-deductible!
The New England Wind Friends (NEW Friends) program allows you to contribute monthly to buy power from local wind turbines - and its 100% tax-deductible! Match your monthly electricity use or contribute any amount!* (You can also make a one-time contribution!)
Grab your electric bill and calculate your monthly contribution using our calculator!
* Amounts shown in the calculator are in addition to your regular electricity charges.
Most households can offset some or all of the payments by improving their household energy efficiency and conserving energy.
If you cannot afford to match all of your electricity use, but still want to support building wind turbines, please consider a $10 monthly donation.
For any questions about NEW Friends, or for help calculating your monthly usage, e-mail Priscilla at Priscilla@ripower.org or call 401-861-6111.
See the many benefits of your specific contribution here! But, for short:
- 100% New England wind resources — support the local economy and protect our health here!
- Simple way to match your environmental impact with support for a better future.
- 100% tax-deductible for those who itemize on their federal return.
- Makes a great gift, or can be used to green the electricity at an event! Read more below.
Other Options through New England Wind:
Make a one-time contribution! Choose "One-Time" on the form.
Green Events and Weddings with local wind power! Click to read more.
Give New England Wind as a Gift! Click to read more.
Read the New England Wind Content Disclosure Label
Green Events
Meetings. Conferences. Concerts. Parties. Weddings. Make your next event green by matching your energy needs with New England Wind!
Extra benefits to greening an event include:
- Wow-ing your attendees!
- If requested, a People's Power & Light staff member may attend your event to explain your contribution and reach out to participants. Staff can bring a 6’ freestanding banner that announces “This is a Green Event” as in the photo at the bottom of this page.
These suggestions are adaptable to the needs of your event. For large or multi-day events, we can calculate the approximate amount of electricity and other energy sources you will use, or an amount of carbon you wish to offset. For help, or if you have any questions, e-mail Seth at Seth@ripower.org or call 401-861-6111.
Suggested contributions to green your event:Small-sized Event: $25
- 1–3 hours. Under 100 participants, no large electrical equipment used.
Medium-sized Event: $50
- 3–5 hours. Under 200 participants, moderate electrical equipment used.
Large-scale Event: $100 and above
- Full-day event, or large electrical equipment used.
Gift of Wind
Give a "cool" present with a green energy gift from Mass Energy's New England Wind!
Your recipient will receive this beautiful card, which will highlight:
- How much was contributed in his/her name
- How much electricity the contribution matches
- How many pounds of carbon dioxide the contribution keeps from going into the atmosphere!
Extra benefits to giving the Gift of Wind include:
- Honor your friends, family, or coworkers with a contribution to health and clean energy.
- Educational for children – or the perfect gift for that person who has everything (except wind power!)
- You can write a note to personalize the gift.
- Mass Energy can send the gift for you, or you can present it yourself.
Give Now! Choose "Gift" on the order form. Please give at least $10!