Ocean projects face daunting financial, regulatory hurdles

“Reprinted from [EENEws.net] with permission from Environment & Energy Publishing, LLC. www.eenews.net. 202/628-6500. Want to see more news like this? Go to www.eenews.net!” By Katie Howell, E & E Reporter (04/15/2009) The ocean could provide 2 percent of U.S. electricity needs within 15 years if there is a sea change in regulation, financing and deployment, […]

Marine industry banking on climate regs

“Reprinted from [EENEws.net] with permission from Environment & Energy Publishing, LLC. www.eenews.net. 202/628-6500. Want to see more news like this? Go to www.eenews.net!” By Katie Howell, E&E reporter (04/17/2009)- The fledgling marine energy industry needs incentives offered in possible federal climate regulations and about $200 million in private capital to lift its prospects, experts said at […]

Memorandum of Understanding signed April 9,2009

On April 9, 2009, Commissioner Wellinghoff of FERC and Secretary Salazar of DOI signed a Memorandum of Understanding to clarify “jurisdictional understandings” regarding renewable energy projects in waters on the OCS. Salient features of the MOU along with my comments are listed below. 1.  Acknowledgment of Jurisdiction:  The MOU acknowledges that MMS has exclusive jurisdiction […]

The Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference and Twitter

The Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference is just around the corner, kicking off this Wednesday, April 15.  It’s not too late to sign up, so please do!  Visit the conference website to see the star-studded cast that we’ve lined up for panels and the conference, as well as the post-conference advocacy training. Also, we’ll have Internet […]