Oregon Wave Energy Trust

OWET News Releases

State of Oregon Adopts Territorial Sea Plan for Ocean Energy Development

January 25th, 2013

Plan will govern how and under what conditions ocean renewable energy will develop in state waters. The State of Oregon has adopted a new Territorial Sea Plan (Part 5) that includes policies and maps governing how and under what conditions ocean renewable energy will be allowed to develop in state waters. On Thursday, January 24th,.. [read more]

Video – On the Horizon: Oregon Planning the Next Wave of Energy

October 3rd, 2012

Inaugural Ocean Energy Leader Award Presented to Captain Rick Williams

October 3rd, 2012

Oregon Wave Energy Trust founding board member and long time ocean energy advocate selected by Board of Directors to receive first annual leadership award. The Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) Board of Directors announced the selection of Rick Williams for the Inaugural Ocean Energy Leadership Award presented at the seventh Ocean Renewable Energy Conference. The.. [read more]

Survey Reveals Strong Support for Wave Energy by Oregon Coast Residents

September 27th, 2012

78 percent of residents surveyed in all seven coastal counties support wave energy development along the Oregon coast due to its value as a renewable energy source. Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET), a nonprofit public-private partnership dedicated to promoting the responsible development of ocean energy in Oregon, has released the results of a survey conducted.. [read more]

Governor Kitzhaber Proclaims Oregon Wave Week

September 13th, 2012

GOVERNOR JOHN KITZHABER PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER 24-28, 2012 WAVE WEEK IN OREGON Proclamation recognizes ocean energy development milestones and seventh annual Oregon Wave Energy Trust Ocean Renewable Energy Conference. On September 26-27, 2012, international and national leaders in ocean energy development will visit Oregon to attend the seventh annual Oregon Wave Energy Trust Ocean Renewable Energy.. [read more]

Grant to Speed Wave Energy Technology

August 28th, 2012

Oregon BEST and OWET Announce Joint Commercialization Grant to M3 Wave, LLC Funds will speed commercialization of unique submerged wave energy converter The Oregon Built Environment & Sustainable Technologies Center (Oregon BEST) and Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) today announced a joint technology commercialization grant to M3 Wave, LLC to accelerate commercialization of the company’s.. [read more]

Oregon Wave Energy Trust Seeks Submissions for Its 2012 Ocean Energy Fast Pitch Competition

August 6th, 2012

In conjunction with the seventh annual Ocean Renewable Energy Conference in Portland, Oregon, Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET), a non-profit organization working to promote the responsible development of ocean energy in Oregon, today announced it has begun seeking submissions for the 2012 Ocean Energy Fast Pitch Competition. For the first time, early stage technology developers.. [read more]

OWET and NNMREC Select EMEC to Create Development Plan for Pacific Marine Energy Center

April 24th, 2012

European Marine Energy Centre to provide professional, creative expertise in the development and planning of a full scale, grid-connected ocean energy demonstration center. What: Oregon Wave Energy Trust and its partner, Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center have begun negotiations with a team led by the European Marine Energy Centre to provide a Development Plan.. [read more]

Mayor Adams Proclaims Portland Wave Week

August 3rd, 2011

Mayor Adams Proclaims July 31 – August 7, 2011 Portland Wave Week. Read the full proclamation here or for more information about Oregon Wave Energy Trust and the Ocean Renewable Energy Conference VI, visit www.oregonwave.org.

Governor Kitzhaber Proclaims Oregon Wave Week

July 31st, 2011

GOVERNOR KITZHABER PROCLAIMS JULY 31 – AUGUST 7, 2011 OREGON WAVE WEEK Proclamation Commemorates Oregon’s Commitment to Responsibly Develop Wave Energy Industry On August 3rd and 4th, 2011, international and national leaders in ocean energy development will visit Oregon to attend the sixth annual Oregon Wave Energy Trust Ocean Renewable Energy Conference in Portland, Oregon.. [read more]

For more industry news visit OWET affiliate, Ocean Renewable Energy Group (OREG).

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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.