Wave power

Mid-Atlantic Governors' Agreement on Ocean Conservation to help coordinate 5 states’ policies

June 04, 2009 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced his participation in the Mid-Atlantic Governors' Agreement on Ocean Conservation, a partnership among the Governors of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia to protect the ocean waters of the Mid-Atlantic.

The new regional partnership will protect and improve the health of ocean and coastal resources through improved coordination and minimized jurisdictional barriers, ensuring the resources contribute to our economic vitality and high quality of life well into the future.    » read more »

Agreement will Create Structure for States to Collaborate on Offshore Renewable Energy and Other Pressing Ocean Issues

June 4, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson and New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine today announced an historic interstate agreement committed to improving ocean health by creating the Governors Mid-Atlantic Council on Oceans.

Recognizing that renewable offshore energy can foster a more efficient and sustainable regional economy and improve the quality of life for citizens, the Governors are creating a structure for the States to collaborate on improving energy security and independence in the region through development of offshore renewable energy while accommodating other ocean uses.    » read more »

June 04, 2009 -- NEW YORK - New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed an interstate agreement with other Mid-Atlantic governors to protect the Atlantic Ocean. The goals of the newly formed Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean will continue to advocate for and leverage greater state influence on the management of offshore ocean areas and to direct federal and interstate actions and resources.    » read more »

June 4, 2009 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci today signed LD 1465, An Act To Facilitate Testing and Demonstration of Renewable Ocean Energy Technology. The Governor’s bill, sponsored by Senator Barry Hobbins, establishes a streamlined permit process for companies that want to test promising new renewable ocean energy technologies in appropriate sites in the Gulf of Maine. Up to five such sites will be selected by Dec. 15, 2009.    » read more »

Agreement will create structure for states to collaborate on offshore renewable energy and other pressing ocean issues; Senior Obama Administration advisors join governors to endorse agreement

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Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations Become Effective June 29, 2009

June 1, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that the Department of the Interior will host 12 public workshops this month to discuss the newly-issued regulatory program for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.    » read more »

May 29, 2009 -- Newport, OR – Wave energy can help lead Oregon and America into the clean energy economy.

That was one of the conclusions reached at a roundtable conversation organized by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley. Merkley assembled researchers, stakeholders and industry experts for a wave energy roundtable at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. They discussed how Oregon can help pioneer a clean energy economy.

"Wave energy has serious potential to become a huge clean energy source for the Oregon coast and help boost the local economy,” Merkley said. “But it has to be developed in partnership with local communities, and in a manner that is in harmony with the fishing industry and other coastal eco-systems.”    » read more »

March 17, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC – In a joint statement issued today Secretary of the Interior (DOI), Ken Salazar and Acting Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Jon Wellinghoff announced that the two agencies have confirmed their intent to work together to facilitate the permitting of renewable energy in offshore waters.

“Our renewable energy is too important for bureaucratic turf battles to slow down our progress. I am proud that we have reached an agreement with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding our respective roles in approving offshore renewable energy projects. This agreement will help sweep aside red tape so that our country can capture the great power of wave, tidal, wind and solar power off our coasts,” Secretary Salazar said.    » read more »

24 January 2008 -- Wing Power, wave power, people power. Italian inventor Lucien Gambarota tries to capitalize on all three.

Lucien Gambarota is a visionary, and his vision is a cleaner world.

He founded Hong Kong-based Motor Wave Limited in 2006. He explains, "Everything we are doing is related to one subject -- energy. How do we transform the available energy around us?"

One of Gambarota's current projects involves recycling and reinventing fluorescent lights. He says he has developed a system for breathing new life into spent tubes.    » read more »

Agency Would Authorize and Finance Wind, Wave and Hydro Projects in RI; Bill Is Next Step in Efforts to Increase Use of Renewable Energy Sources; Senate Corporations Committee to Hold Hearing on Bill Tomorrow

Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri recently submitted legislation (Senate bill 943) to the General Assembly to create a Rhode Island Power Authority, which would spearhead the development of renewable energy sources and ensure that Rhode Islanders are the primary beneficiaries of the electricity those sources produce.    » read more »