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Blue Power

Wave and tidal power.  Hydrokinetics.  Ocean thermal energy.  Offshore wind.  Clean, green energy generated out of the blue, from free-flowing oceans, tides, currents and wind. Join OREC!

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Building Industry

A robust marine and hydrokinetic industry will create green jobs at home, revitalize shipyards and coastal communities and produce technology for export. Join OREC today!

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Setting a Course

OREC is the national trade association for the MHK industry, setting national legislative and regulatory priorities for the MHK industry and helping our members navigate the complexities of Washington DC. Follow our progress

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Seas the Day

Did you know that marine and hydrokinetic energy can provide ten percent of present energy consumption in the United States?

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Notable news and events taking place in Washington, DC.

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  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues First Tidal Power Project License
    On January 24th, 2012 OREC announced via Press Release the issuing of FERC’s first Tidal Power Project License to Verdant Power’s Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project.  See the official press release here. […]
  • Press Release: $59 Million for FY 12 DOE Water Power R&D Program
    NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2011 CONTACT:  Sean O’Neill (301) 869-3790 Carolyn Elefant (202) 297-6100   $59 Million for FY 12 DOE Water Power R&D Program MHK to receive $34 million for research, development and demonstration President Obama is expected to sign into law this week the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 omnibus appropriations measure […]
  • ACORE Phase II of Renewable Energy in America National Policy Forum
    December 6-7, 2011 ACORE’s annual Phase II Policy Forum has never been more important. With an industry whose growth and economic potential is being called into question, Phase II will be a critical meeting geared to formulate an over-arching strategy for the continued success and support of the industry. The forum will explore issues of […]
  • U.S. Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Renewable Energy Technology Roadmap Announced
    On November 1, 2011 the Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) unveiled the first U.S. Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Technology Roadmap. The roadmap describes the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the MHK industry and outlines a clear and logical path to its commercialization. Technologies that capture energy from free-flowing waves, tides and cur […]