Oregon Wave Energy Trust

Cumulative Effects Analysis Framework

The OWET Cumulative Effects Analysis Framework is a multi-criteria decision making tool for evaluating the potential impacts of various ocean renewable energy technologies. The tool is designed to provide decision makers, stakeholders and the public more information about the potential impacts associated with various development scenarios. The tool includes three main parts: data library of applicable resource data; resource and development interaction database; and a user interface that combines the data and interaction to allow for alternatives analysis. The final product is a GIS tool for assessing various development scenarios and the potential impacts and benefits.

Partners: Aquatera, Parametrix, European Marine Energy Centre, and Powertech
Phase 1 Completed: 2009
Cost: $240, 884
Phase 2 Completed: 2011
Cost: $199,576
Download: Full Report (PDF)

Reaching Out

Did You Know?

Oregon is a leader in wave energy.

Oregon focuses on a collaborative model for getting wave energy projects in the water.

That Oregon’s Coastline is among a few places in the world that has the key elements to tap into wave energy?

That Oregon can enjoy an abundance of energy generated by ocean waves?

That our state contains internationally- recognized experts who are leading efforts to responsibly develop wave energy?

That Oregon has capacity to build, maintain and deliver sustainable wave energy power to the grid?

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Why support Oregon Wave Energy Trust?

Wave energy is one key part of the comprehensive alternative energy solution for Oregon. And thanks to a combination of unique characteristics is the only source of energy where Oregon enjoys such a clear competitive advantage. As a result, Oregon’s wave energy industry provides myriad opportunities to deliver significant economic benefits to the state.

Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) works closely with our state- wide stakeholders: fishing and environmental groups, coastal communities and industry, government agencies and other partners in responsibly developing this new industry while establishing Oregon as the North American leader in wave energy. The work that we do is the real benefit we offer our members.

Our Founding Partners

Oregon Wave Energy Trust was funded in part with Oregon State Lottery Funds administered by the Oregon Business Development Department. It is one of six Oregon Innovation Council initiatives supporting innovation and long term economic growth.