New Massachusetts RPS Includes Ocean Energy

Posted by carolynelefant on January 13, 2009 · 3 Comments 

Massachusetts has announced new rules for its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), reports Renewable Energy World (January 7, 2009).  Under the new regulations, marine and hydrokinetic energy technologies are now eligible under RPS Class I, which means that they may be used to meet renewable purchase obligations. Massachusetts’ new RPS is good news for wave energy [...]

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NOAA Appointee From Oregon State, Home of the Wave

Posted by carolynelefant on January 13, 2009 · 2 Comments 

The National Oceanic and Atmosperic Administration (NOAA) plays an important role in the permitting process for wave and hydrokinetic projects.  Interestingly, Jane Lubchenco, professor of marine biology and zoology, who’s been named by President-elect Obama to head NOAA as reported here, hails from Oregon State University, a pioneer in the study and development of wave [...]

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Marine Renewables Updates

Posted by carolynelefant on April 9, 2008 · 6 Comments 

We’ve been so busy with the final planning for the Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference that we haven’t had time to update. Here’s the latest newsScotland Offers $20 million Saltire Prize for marine renewables read more FERC and Oregon sign MOU on Wave Energy Licensing.FERC Approves Wave Energy License for Makah Project read more. price [...]

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