What we’re doing, where, and with whom.

By the end of 2009, Oregon Wave Energy Trust has funded over 20 projects that:

• Engage stakeholders in identifying and resolving barriers to responsible development.
• Independently answer important and frequently asked questions about the human, economic and environmental impacts of the wave energy industry in our state.
• Offer shared expertise to streamline the permitting process.
• Drive demand and bring regional utility partners to the table.

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OWET Work

• Clearinghouse

  Acts as an information hub for industry, identifying and resolving barriers, and linking groups to provide a forum for wave energy stake-holders. Information garnered from OWET sponsored studies remains in the public domain.

  Outreach between Coastal Communities and Public Agencies Supports information and economic development opportunities of wave energy in Oregon. Partnered with OCZMA.

  Conferences OWET’s conferences aim to connect developers, industry specialists, researchers and policy-makers in order to spur conversation, disseminate knowledge and create dialogue.

  Community Engagement and Outreach Engages local communities in outreach information and activities. Partnered with Oregon State University Sea Grant.

• Market Development

  Acts as an information hub for industry, identifying and resolving barriers, and linking groups to provide a forum for wave energy stake-holders. Information garnered from OWET sponsored studies remains in the public domain.

  Outreach between Coastal Communities and Public Agencies Supports information and economic development opportunities of wave energy in Oregon. Partnered with OCZMA.

  Conferences OWET’s conferences aim to connect developers, industry specialists, researchers and policy-makers in order to spur conversation, disseminate knowledge and create dialogue.

  Community Engagement and Outreach Engages local communities in outreach information and activities. Partnered with Oregon State University Sea Grant.

• Research And Development

  Acts as an information hub for industry, identifying and resolving barriers, and linking groups to provide a forum for wave energy stake-holders. Information garnered from OWET sponsored studies remains in the public domain.

  Outreach between Coastal Communities and Public Agencies Supports information and economic development opportunities of wave energy in Oregon. Partnered with OCZMA.

  Conferences OWET’s conferences aim to connect developers, industry specialists, researchers and policy-makers in order to spur conversation, disseminate knowledge and create dialogue.

  Community Engagement and Outreach Engages local communities in outreach information and activities. Partnered with Oregon State University Sea Grant.

• Environmental Research

  Acts as an information hub for industry, identifying and resolving barriers, and linking groups to provide a forum for wave energy stake-holders. Information garnered from OWET sponsored studies remains in the public domain.

  Outreach between Coastal Communities and Public Agencies Supports information and economic development opportunities of wave energy in Oregon. Partnered with OCZMA.

  Conferences OWET’s conferences aim to connect developers, industry specialists, researchers and policy-makers in order to spur conversation, disseminate knowledge and create dialogue.

  Community Engagement and Outreach Engages local communities in outreach information and activities. Partnered with Oregon State University Sea Grant.

• Policy And Regulation

  Acts as an information hub for industry, identifying and resolving barriers, and linking groups to provide a forum for wave energy stake-holders. Information garnered from OWET sponsored studies remains in the public domain.

  Outreach between Coastal Communities and Public Agencies Supports information and economic development opportunities of wave energy in Oregon. Partnered with OCZMA.

  Conferences OWET’s conferences aim to connect developers, industry specialists, researchers and policy-makers in order to spur conversation, disseminate knowledge and create dialogue.

  Community Engagement and Outreach Engages local communities in outreach information and activities. Partnered with Oregon State University Sea Grant.

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?

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

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

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

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Membership

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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.

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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.