Become an OREC Member!

Membership

Membership in the Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) supports the promotion of ocean renewable technologies through direct lobbying and education efforts. Our oceans possess vast resources that can be engaged to provide electric energy, hydrogen, and fresh water  with the right technologies.  Our goal is to promote the responsible, renewable, sustainable use of these resources through proactive stewardship and development of ocean energy technologies. Benefits and privileges are outlined below.

OREC Overview

Ocean Renewable Energy
Coalition is a newly formed trade association founded to promote energy
technologies from clean, renewable ocean resources. The coalition is
working with industry leaders, academic scholars, and other interested
NGO’s to directly lobby for ocean renewable technologies and raise
awareness of their vast potential to help secure an affordable,
reliable, environmentally friendly energy future.

OREC Vision

An established
legislative and regulatory structure in the United States that fosters
the development of ocean renewable technologies, their commercial
development, and potential for export.

OREC Mission

To promote and advance renewable ocean energy
utilization and commercialization through education and advocacy, to
ensure that ocean energy plays a significant role in our nation’s
renewable energy portfolio and to make the United States ocean energy
industry competitive internationally.

 

OREC Benefits

Participation in OREC’s advocacy efforts through involvement in legislative and regulatory committees             

Special reports on industry related topics including finance and technology

Priority access to OREC’s knowledgeable and experienced staff

Discounted registration rates for OREC-sponsored events

Briefings and teleconferences by industry experts on important industry topics            

Company listing in OREC’s on-line directory

Access to OREC committees, listserves, resources and tips on the industry

Coordination
with ocean energy advocacy groups in other countries as well as other
renewables advocacy groups on matters of common concern.

Agenda for 2005

Include Ocean Energy in the Energy Policy Act of 2005

Establish working committees on legislative and regulatory issues

Establish a Members Only section on our website to contain special reports

Monitor legislative and regulatory activities at the federal and state level and coordinate appropriate industry responses

Conduct Bi-monthly conference calls to keep members abreast of issues

Identify and cooperate with related industries and associations which will support ocean energy

 

OREC Principles

The Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) has
been established to define common ground among ocean renewable industry
participants and promote legislation and regulations that support
industry wide goals.

OREC supports legislation that encourages all ocean renewable
technologies including tidal, wave, current, thermal and offshore
wind.   

Legislation and
regulatory policies should be neutral with respect to specific ocean
technologies.  Ultimately, market forces and not regulatory policy will
determine the success of a particular technology. 

Oceans are a public resource that sustain multiple
uses.  Ocean renewable energy technologies are compatible with multiple
uses and contribute to optimizing comprehensive use of our oceans to
the benefit of the public. 

If you belong to one of OREC’s coalition partner’s you are eligible to take 20% off OREC’s first year member dues.

How Can I Join OREC?
If you’re interested in joining OREC as an individual member, click on
the "donation" button in the side column and you can pay the $50.00 fee
via Paypal.  When you join with a Paypal payment, your contact
information will automatically be sent to us for our membership list.
If you are interested in our affiliate membership and rates or if you
are unable to use Paypal, please email us at info@oceanrenewable.com so that we can send the appropriate forms and information.