The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $14,727,000 Cooperative Agreement to Oregon State University under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) to accelerate the transition of marine energy technologies to market. The key activities include: 1) strengthening workforce development through a comprehensive marine energy curriculum, 2) developing a strategic vision and operating strategy for the Pacific Marine Energy...
This U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Renewable Energy Research and Development (CFDA 81.087) federal Cooperative Agreement award in the amount of $1,079,000.00 aims to formalize the rebrand of the Hawaii National Marine Renewable Energy Center (HINMREC) as the Hawaii Marine Energy Center (HMEC), raise HMEC's profile as one of the four DOE National Marine Energy Centers, and enable HMEC to expand its contributions to the U.S. and global...
This cooperative agreement, awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087), aims to advance the marine energy industry. The $4,623,224 award, effective August 1, 2024, supports the Hawaii Marine Energy Center (HMEC) in conducting R&D, enhancing testing infrastructure, delivering training, and developing a strategic plan. Key activities include optimizing wave energy...
This Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development (CFDA 81.087) program, will provide $4,400,000 to support operations at the Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center (SNMREC) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). The key products and services to be delivered include: Development and implementation of marine energy short courses and workshops through...
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE-EERE) awarded a $1,079,000 Cooperative Agreement to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) on September 1, 2024 under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087). The objective of this 3-year project is to maintain and enhance the operational capabilities of the Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center (SNMREC) at FAU. The award will fund FAU's efforts to: (1) communicate the...
This Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087), will provide $800,000 to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to conduct a preliminary feasibility study for a U.S. grid-connected ocean current test facility (OCTF). The project aims to evaluate current energy converters (CECs) in the open ocean offshore Palm Beach County, Florida, in order to...
This $150,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) is funding the "Center for Growing Ocean Energy Technologies and the Blue Economy (GO BLUE)" led by the University of Michigan. The center engages in faculty-driven, industry-relevant basic and use-inspired research to create new knowledge and innovations for the marine energy ecosystem. Key research thrusts include marine energy technology for renewable energy production,...
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $1,262,316 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086) to the AK Longline Fishermans Association, a non-profit organization in Alaska. The objective of the project is to demonstrate three novel propulsion technologies in commercial fishing vessels and mariculture vessels in Alaska to reduce emissions by 50% in troll and gillnet fisheries, and 100% in...
The Department of Energy's Office of Science has awarded a $199,979 Project Grant to Ocean Renewable Power Co Inc. in Portland, Maine to develop "Embedded Instrumentation for Detection of Flow Separation." The funding, which runs from July 22, 2024 to July 21, 2025, supports the company's research and development of advanced instrumentation and technologies for detecting flow separation in marine energy systems. This work aligns with the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program...
This $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) is for the Hydropower Foundation, Inc. to conduct outreach to universities, community colleges, trade schools, and minority-serving institutions. The goal is to educate students about career opportunities in the hydropower industry and facilitate engagement between students and...