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Top 5 Myths of FERC Jurisdiction

Carolyn Elefant
January 05, 2009 18:24

OK, so maybe the top 5 myths of FERC Jurisdiction aren't as humorous as a David Letterman Top 10, both features do have something in common. Just as Letterman's top 10 lists are an indispensable part of his show, so... OK, so maybe the top 5 myths of FERC Jurisdiction aren't as humorous as a David...

The FERC-MMS Scuffle Continues

Carolyn Elefant
November 05, 2008 03:04

Update (11/4/08) - Here's a link to a Report by the Congressional Research Service evaluating the MMS and FERC regulatory systems.As I remember, the provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which authorized the Mineral Management Service to lease...Update (11/4/08) - Here's a link to...

California Nixes Wave Energy PPA

Carolyn Elefant
November 04, 2008 02:07

On the eve of tomorrow's presidential election, I won't tell you to vote early and often, but that quote comes to mind nonetheless in thinking about the California Public Utilities Commission's recent denial of PG&E's application for approval of a...On the eve of tomorrow's presidential election, I...

$500 Million Market Forecast for Marine Renewables by 2015

Carolyn Elefant
November 04, 2008 01:30

Here's some good news for the marine renewables industry: Greenwire is forecasting a $500 million market by 2015. Although fewer than 10 MW of ocean power capacity has been installed to date worldwide, a recent Greenwire report finds that the... Here's some good news for the marine renewables...

Rising Insurance Poses Another Hurdle for Marine Renewables

Carolyn Elefant
November 04, 2008 01:12

As a new technology operating in a harsh environment, marine renewables can expect to pay considerable insurance premiums. And unfortunately, the cost of insurance is increasing for all renewable energy projects, which can expect a five to ten perent hike...As a new technology operating in a harsh...

Oregon Wave Update

Carolyn Elefant
November 04, 2008 00:46

Once again, wave energy activity is picking up in Oregon, with Tillamook County being the latest player into the pool, reports ChiefEngineer.org. Though two years ago, companies were filing permits up and down segments of the Oregon coast, waters off... Once again, wave energy activity is picking...

Open Hydro Wins Tidal Contract in France

Carolyn Elefant
November 03, 2008 23:57

These days, France doesn't merit much mention in discussions about tidal power. Which is odd because after all, France is home to the forty year old La Rance Project, the world's first electrical generating station powered with tidal energy. But... These days, France doesn't merit much mention in...

Wave and Tidal Powered Data Centers: Need for Space Launches A Futurist Concept

Carolyn Elefant
November 03, 2008 23:40

As reliance on computers increases, so too does the need for expansive data storage -- and today's major players are looking to the oceans to find that space. As you've probably already heard, Google is exploring the possibility of an...  As reliance on computers increases, so too does the...

Wave and Tidal Power Roundup

Carolyn Elefant
November 03, 2008 22:48

It's been a while since I've posted, so here's the latest round up of articles from October 2008 dealing with wave and tidal energy development: A Great Vortex of Power This Wired article (10/2008) examines research at University of Michigan...  It's been a while since I've posted, so here's...

At the Roger Williams Marine Energy Symposium

Carolyn Elefant
October 24, 2008 13:42

Both yesterday and today, I've been attending the Seventh Annual Marine Energy Symposiumat Roger Williams Law School in Bristol, Rhode Island. And as you might guess, the reason that I'm here, and the reason why I served on the conference...Both yesterday and today, I've been attending the Seventh...