Oregon Wave Energy Trust

Policy + Regulatory Development

Support policy and regulatory framework development to advance the wave energy industry.

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Comprehensive Industry Project List

Oregon Fishing Community Mapping Project

The overarching goal of this project was to compile the first-ever comprehensive maps illustrating the commercial, charter, and recreational fishing use patterns and values along the entire Oregon coast. We are deeply grateful to the 244 commercial fishermen, 63 charter operators/owners, and 237 recreational fishermen who participated in this project and shared their knowledge and experience with us. The resulting data collected will help inform various marine spatial planning decisions such as determining sites for wave energy projects which minimize impacts to existing human uses and providing a baseline for monitoring and evaluation research of spatial management measures.

Economic Impact Analysis of Wave Energy

Estimate potential net economic impacts of wave energy industry development in Oregon.

Human Dimensions of Wave Energy

Multidisciplinary research program deriving practical information about people and communities in understanding how economic cost and benefits are interdependent and inextricably linked to values, perceptions, policies and decisions.

Oregon MarineMap

On behalf of the MarineMap Consortium, Ecotrust was retained by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development in July of 2010 (with funding from the Oregon Wave Energy Trust and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) to lead the development of Oregon MarineMap to support the State’s marine spatial planning efforts. More specifically, Goal 19 of Oregon’s Territorial Sea Plan requires the State “to conserve marine resources and ecological functions for the purpose of providing long-term ecological, economic, and social value and benefits to future generations.” Oregon MarineMap will allow users to collectively explore and analyze marine geospatial information to identify suitable areas for renewable ocean energy with consideration for existing uses and the conservation of marine resources and ecological functions.

Planning and Assessment Frameworks for Oregon Wave Energy Projects

The Planning and Assessment Frameworks for Oregon Wave Energy Projects (Framework) will 1) reduce development costs, 2) provide regulatory certainty and coordination, and 3) support Oregon spatial planning efforts for all types of wave energy technologies and industry players. The Framework builds upon and advances the Wave Energy Regulatory Analysis and Recommendations (completed by OWET in 2008-09), and aligns with and supports U.S. Department of Energy funded market acceleration programs.

Wave Energy Regulatory Analysis and Recommendations

Establish wave energy development guidelines that 1) address stakeholder’s needs and interests and 2) provide a clear, coordinated framework for wave energy development in Oregon.

ScholarsArchive @ OSU

The OSU Libraries and OWET are partners in providing long-term access to OWET reports and publications. OWET either holds copyright for these materials or has retained permission from the copyright holder to make the publications freely available. Visit the ScholarsArchive @ OSU

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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