Oregon Wave Energy Trust

OWET News Releases

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 at.. [read more]

OWET Announces Program Highlights for Sixth Annual Ocean Renewable Energy Conference

July 11th, 2011

Ocean Energy: Push to Commercialization
Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) has announced program highlights for the Ocean Renewable Energy Conference, including sessions on: Oregon’s Vision for Ocean Energy, Efficient and Effective Ocean Renewable Energy Siting and Permitting, Support, Conflicts and Opportunities for Ocean Renewable Energy and Efforts and Policies to Resolve Regulatory and Permitting Issues.
The sixth.. [read more]

Governor of the State of Oregon Proclaims September 27 – 31, 2010 Ocean Renewable Energy Week

September 15th, 2010

National and international ocean renewable energy leaders to visit Oregon
Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) announced today that the week of the EnergyOcean Pacific Conference & Exhibition, which is co-located with OWET’s 5th Annual Ocean Renewable Energy Conference, has been proclaimed Ocean Renewable Energy Week by Governor Ted Kulongoski. Both events will be held September.. [read more]

Oregon Wave Energy Trust Offers Industry Matching Grant Program

May 21st, 2010

For the Development of Wave Energy Projects in Oregon
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 21, 2010 – Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) announced today that it will provide a matching grant to any successful applicant to the Department of Energy’s recent Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), who performs a significant portion of their proposed DOE project in Oregon. The.. [read more]

EnergyOcean and Oregon Wave Energy Trust Announce Launch of New Show on the West Coast

May 18th, 2010

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Oregon Wave Energy Trust Releases Utility Market Initiative

April 20th, 2010

Integrating Oregon Wave Energy Into the Northwest Power Grid
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Oregon Wave Energy Trust Releases Report

March 25th, 2010

Wave Energy Infrastructure Assessment in Oregon
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Oregon Wave Energy Trusts Elects David Gibson as President, Julie Keil as Vice President of the Board and Appoints Jason Busch as Executive Director

February 25th, 2010

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Oregon Wave Energy Trust Awards New Contract

October 16th, 2009

JASCO Applied Sciences to Define Framework for Assessment of Underwater Noise from Wave Energy Development
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For more industry news visit OWET affiliate, Ocean Renewable Energy Group (OREG).

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.

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