http://www.oceanrenewable.com The National Trade Association for Marine Renewables Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:58:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ As you may recall, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Stimulus Bill), described in this earlier post included a variety of benefits for marine renewables developers, including the option to elect between tax credits (either a production tax credit or investment tax credit) and a cash grant.  The ... http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2009/07/10/stimulus-program-for-renewable-energy-projects-up-and-running/ On June 12, 2009, President Obama announced the formation of an Oceans Task Force, comprised of heads of various federal agencies, to develop a national policy on oceans that "ensures the protection, maintenance, and restoration of the health of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems and resources, enhances the sustainability ... http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2009/06/21/president-obama-announces-ocean-task-force/