http://www.oceanrenewable.com The National Trade Association for Marine Renewables Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:27:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's time to write and call your elected representatives. Remember that e-mail, fax and phone are the three quickest ways to get your message across. The below letter to your Member of Congress and Senators requests funding for Marine Renewables R&D. If you have any questions or need further information related to this ... http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2010/03/14/time-for-marine-renewable-energy-funding/ Matthew R. Simmons is Chairman Emeritus of Simmons & Company International, a specialized energy investment banking firm.  The firm has completed approximately 770 investment banking projects for its worldwide energy clients at a combined dollar value in excess of $140 billion. Mr. Simmons was raised in Kaysville, Utah.  He ... http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2010/03/12/matt-r-simmons-to-address-gmrec-iii-during-thursday-april-15th-luncheon/ The 3rd Annual Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference will be held April 14th and 15th, 2010 at the Bell Harbor International Convention Center, Seattle, Washington. For more information visit the Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference website by clicking here. http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2010/02/16/3rd-annual-global-marine-renewable-energy-conference/ Carolyn Elefant stresses importance of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration November 4, 2009-Carolyn Elefant, counsel for The Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC), today testified in front of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation's Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coastguard.  Elefant's testimony, delivered to Chairwoman Maria ... http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2009/11/05/orec-testifies-in-senate-subcommittee-hearing/ On September 10, 2009, the Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition filed comments on a framework for ocean policy coordination and marine spatial planning in response to President Obama's Ocean Management Task Force.  Comments can be viewed here . OREC continues to participate in Task Force meetings and offer our input on ... http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2009/09/11/orec-comments-in-response-to-pres-obamas-ocean-management-task-force/ New England Marine Renewable Energy Center hosts MREC 1st Annual Technical Conference October 15, 2009 Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center Fall River, MA, USA Come and hear about the latest advances in marine renewable energy and enjoy the fall colors of New England. Sessions will address research and technology development in the following areas: Ocean Wave ... http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2009/08/14/mrec-1st-annual-technical-conference/ New England Marine Renewable Energy Center hosts 2nd Annual Ocean Energy for New England Conference Thursday, September 17, 2009 Cape Codder Resort 1225 Iyannough Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 8AM - 1:30 PM Click here for Complete Information. Check www.mrec.umassd.edu for updates and registration. http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2009/08/14/2nd-annual-ocean-energy-for-new-england-conference/ MMS has just posted guidelines that provide details of the types of information required in making application for interim and commercial leases on the OCS and also for implementation of the MOU between MMS and FERC. From the issuance: These guidelines will evolve and will be revised and updated as necessary as ... http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2009/08/04/guidelines-for-mms-renewable-energy-framework/ Take a guided tour of the OREC website by watching the above video. http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2009/07/11/take-a-tour-of-the-orec-website/ Stimulus/Grants Resources Recovery.gov White House page tracking ARRA and stimulus funds ARRA information with links to Energy Provisions (Wikipedia) American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, aka "Stimulus Bill" (final 2/09) SMI/Helios Summary Treasury Guidance Document Energy Terms & Conditions Sample Application Treasury Website for Grants in Lieu of Tax Credit Program http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2009/07/10/stimulus/