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A bill to promote research, development, and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1036| Senate 
| Updated: 5/3/2017
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Marine Energy Act This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to revise and reauthorize through FY2022 the program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to accelerate the introduction of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy production. The program must give priority to fostering accelerated research, development, and commercialization of technology. The meaning of "marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy" is expanded to include all forms of energy, not just electricity, from: (1) waves, tides, and currents in oceans, estuaries, and tidal areas; (2) free flowing water in rivers, lakes, and streams; (3) free flowing water in man-made channels; and (4) differentials in ocean temperature (ocean thermal energy conversion). National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers must support in-water testing and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies, including facilities capable of testing: (1) marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy systems of various technology readiness levels and scales, (2) a variety of technologies in multiple test berths at a single location, and (3) arrays of technology devices.
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May 3, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • May 3, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesResearch and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization

A bill to promote research, development, and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1036| Senate 
| Updated: 5/3/2017
Marine Energy Act This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to revise and reauthorize through FY2022 the program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to accelerate the introduction of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy production. The program must give priority to fostering accelerated research, development, and commercialization of technology. The meaning of "marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy" is expanded to include all forms of energy, not just electricity, from: (1) waves, tides, and currents in oceans, estuaries, and tidal areas; (2) free flowing water in rivers, lakes, and streams; (3) free flowing water in man-made channels; and (4) differentials in ocean temperature (ocean thermal energy conversion). National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers must support in-water testing and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies, including facilities capable of testing: (1) marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy systems of various technology readiness levels and scales, (2) a variety of technologies in multiple test berths at a single location, and (3) arrays of technology devices.
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Timeline
May 3, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • May 3, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesResearch and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization