Wave, Tidal, and In-Stream Energy Projects: Which Federal Agency Has the Lead?

Lane, Nic

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Energy;    Power resources;    Energy research;    Water resources;    Hydroelectric power;   

RP-ID  :  RS22721
RP-ID  :  RS22721_2008Oct07

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Developments in wave, tidal, and in-stream energy generation technologies -- also referred to as hydrokinetic or marine energy -- are beginning to gain momentum. At the same time, their regulatory status is still evolving, as shown by recent changes in law aimed at clarifying hte federal role in ocean wave and renewable energy. Two federal agencies currently appear to have a lead role in offshore renewable energy projects -- the Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).