The Snohomish County PUD No. 1 in Washington has further advanced in its intent to build and operate a tidal energy project in the Admirarty Inlet. Earlier this week, the PUD filed its draft license application with FERC.
Snohomish County Eyes to Build Tidal Project
By: Rupak Thapaliya Thursday December 31, 2009
Region: Northwest Key Words: Hydrokinetics | marine energy | MHK | new license | pilot licensing | Puget Sound | tidal | tidal hydrokinetic States: Washington The Snohomish County PUD No. 1 in Washington has further advanced in its intent to build and operate a tidal energy project in the Admirarty Inlet. Earlier this week, the PUD filed its draft license application with FERC.
![]() FERC and MMS Provide Further ClarificationFollowing a Memorandum of Understanding in April 2009, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Minerals Management Service s(MMS) have issued a guidance document that clarifies a lot of the process and jurisdictional questions regarding development of hydrokinetic projects on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
![]() FERC and MMS Clarify Jurisdictional IssuesAfter months of row between FERC and Mineral MMS under the DOI over jurisdiction over renewable energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf, the two agencies signed a MOU yesterday that clarifies each agency's roles and responsibilities.
![]() First License for Wave Energy SurrenderedFinavera Renewables, the first licensee for a wave energy project, has surrendered its license before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
![]() Interior Requests To Reconsider Decision to License Hydrokinetic Project on Mississippi
By: Rupak Thapaliya Friday January 23, 2009
Key Words: FERC | Hydrokinetics | in-river hydrokinetics | new technology | pilot licensing | rehearing States: Minnesota
Project:
Mississippi Lock & Dam No 2 : P-4306
Through a letter sent last week, the Department of Interior (DOI) has requested FERC for a rehearing of the decision to issue an amended license that allows for operation of hydrokinetic project on the Mississippi river in Hastings, Minnesota.
![]() New Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Database by DOEWith interest in marine and hydrokinetic energy development in the US rapidly rising, the Department of Energy has developed a database of existing and potential projects.
![]() FERC approves first ever in-river hydrokinetic project in the US
Project:
Mississippi Lock & Dam No 2 : P-4306
Through a license amendment to an existing project, the FERC has approved installation of hydrokinetic turbines at the Mississippi Lock and Dam Project #2 in Hastings, Minnesota.
![]() Ocean Energy "Joint Principles" submitted to Obama Transition TeamEnvironmental and recreation groups, energy developers and utilities, investors and academics present Obama Administration with a set of "Joint Principles" to guide the development of ocean renewable energy -- energy from waves, tidal and ocean current. ![]() Tidal barrage projects to require conventional license
By: Rupak Thapaliya Monday November 10, 2008
In a letter issued to Tidewater Associates on November 3, FERC has determined that tidal barrage projects do not qualify for a hydrokinetic pilot license but will have to obtain license as conventional hydropower.
![]() Tax extensions approved for renewable energyPresident Bush signed a bill today that extends tax credit for renewable energy sources, including qualifying hydropower, by two more years.
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