OREC Letter to Congressional Leaders Regarding Stimulus Package

On January 14, 2009, OREC wrote to congressional leadership seeking inclusion of $100 million for ocean and marine renewable energy development in the stimulus package that is currently the subject of negotiations between President Elect Obama and the new Congress.  In the letter, OREC emphasized the national importance of building a marine renewables industry in the United States:

With the right support, the United States ocean energy industry can be competitive internationally. With the right encouragement, ocean renewable energy technologies can help us reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and provide clean energy alternatives to conventional power generating systems. And with the right public awareness, our coastline communities can use ocean and marine renewables as a spring board for sustainable economic development, including the creation of thousands of new high-paying “green” jobs. the case that funding development of marine renewable energy projects will create green jobs and ensure that the United States does not fall behind.

To view the entire OREC letter, click here: OREC Letter to Congressional Leaders re: $100 million for ocean renewables development (1/14/ 09)