Consistent with a state law passed a year ago that was aimed at promoting renewable resources, especially offshore wind power, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has accepted the proposed wind energy solicitation guidelines advanced by five electric utilities within the state. The plans submitted by the utilities cover both a timetable for their respective requests for proposals (RFPs) and the methods to be used in issuing the RFPs and executing associated long-term power purchase agreements.