DOE Launches $1.7 Million Marine Energy Prize
?Environmental/ecological impact: How does the solution minimize the negative effects of interactions with local flora and fauna?Harsh operational conditions: How does the solution address operations in challenging conditions and unwanted growth of marine organisms?Hybridization with other renewable energy resources: How does the solution utilize marine energy to address power gaps caused by intermittency of other non-marine renewable energy resources?Suitability of power: How does the solution maximize efficiency?The first phase, CONCEPT, will center on developing teams and sound concepts, awarding
Baker to Head BOEM's Office of Renewable Energy Programs
; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Tuesday announced Karen J. Baker will lead its Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP).BOEM, an agency within the Department of the Interior, manages U.S. offshore energy resources.As Chief of BOEM's OREP, Baker will oversee the development of renewable energy resources on the Outer Continental Shelf through planning, stakeholder engagement, environmental analysis and technical review.“We’re very excited to add Ms. Baker to our team at such a pivotal time in offshore wind development,” said BOEM Director Amanda Lefton. “I know she
California Task Force Will Examine Offshore Renewables
between BOEM and state, local, and tribal governments and federal agencies concerning potential renewable energy leasing for research activities and commercial development on federal submerged lands on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), offshore California. “While offshore renewable energy resources have not yet played a significant role in California’s energy system, they present important potential future opportunities,” said California Governor Jerry Brown in his May 12 letter to Secretary Jewell. “There are significant offshore resources along most of California&rsquo
BOEM Seeks Comment on Proposed Energy Research
entail the installation of meteorological facilities within the Virginia WEA. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management promotes energy independence, environmental protection, and economic development through responsible, science-based management of offshore conventional and renewable energy resources.
U.S. Offshore Energy: NOIA Responds to State of the Union Address
more American families by including more offshore areas in the upcoming five year leasing plan. ” ABOUT NOIA NOIA is the only national trade association representing all segments of the offshore industry with an interest in the exploration and production of both traditional and renewable energy resources on the nation’s outer continental shelf. NOIA membership comprises about 300 companies engaged in business activities ranging from producing to drilling, engineering to marine and air transport, offshore construction to equipment manufacture and supply, telecommunications to finance
NOIA Commends Maryland Offshore Wind Auction
in government revenue, $24 billion per year to the economy, and 280,000 new jobs by 2035.” About NOIA NOIA says it is the only national trade association representing all segments of the offshore industry with an interest in the exploration and production of both traditional and renewable energy resources on the nation’s outer continental shelf. The NOIA membership comprises about 300 companies engaged in business activities ranging from producing to drilling, engineering to marine and air transport, offshore construction to equipment manufacture and supply, telecommunications
OSIL Giant Snow Catchers for NERC Research
to be the most valuable biome on Earth, but they are under considerable stress as a result of anthropogenic influences. Their importance to society extends beyond food production to include issues of biodiversity, carbon cycling and storage, waste disposal, nutrient cycling, recreation and renewable energy resources. However, even within the relatively well-studied European shelf seas, fundamental biogeochemical processes are poorly understood. For example: the role of shelf seas in carbon storage; in the global cycles of key nutrients; and in determining primary and secondary production, and thereby
Governor Chafee: Rhode Island Leads the Way
Rhode Island’s investment of more than $10 million in the creation of an Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) for promoting balanced uses of our oceans. Rhode Island is the only state that has adopted a SAMP in federal waters with a specific focus on the development of offshore renewable energy resources. At the same time the Ocean SAMP was adopted, Rhode Island held a competitive process to choose a preferred developer for an offshore wind farm. The developer has already made significant investments to establish a wind farm in state waters off Block Island, which could well
NOIA Reacts to Salazar's Pending Departure
energy sources such as wind, wave and current technology to our nation and economy.” ABOUT NOIA NOIA is the only national trade association representing all segments of the offshore industry with an interest in the exploration and production of both traditional and renewable energy resources on the nation’s outer continental shelf. NOIA’s mission is to secure reliable access and a fair regulatory and economic environment for the companies that develop the nation’s valuable offshore energy resources in an environmentally responsible manner. The NOIA membership
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