Nation's First Offshore Wind Farm Set To Begin Operation

In the coming days, the first offshore wind farm in the United States will begin commercial operation.

The Block Island Wind Farm, off the coast of Rhode Island, is modest — just five turbines that at capacity will produce enough electricity to power about 17,000 homes. But advocates say it's the first step in a national strategy to harvest offshore wind, and create a new industry with thousands of jobs.

Bruce Gellerman (@AudioBruce) from Here & Now contributor WBUR got a tour of Block Island Wind, and has this story.