SEA Bloggers,
The Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) recently issued a call for additional appropriations to the Department of Energy for research and development on marine renewable energy. Details and a draft letter to Congress on this issue can be found at: http://www.oceanrenewable.com/2010/03/14/time-for-marine-renewable-energy-funding/
The lead to this on the OREC blog is given below and I would encourage you to check it out and contact your elected officials about this important issue and important time in the development of marine renewables.
Time For Marine Renewable Energy Funding
March 14, 2010 by carolynelefant
Filed under Blog, OREC Newsroom
It’s time to write and call your elected representatives. Remember that e-mail, fax and phone are the three quickest ways to get your message across.
The below letter to your Member of Congress and Senators requests funding for Marine Renewables R&D. If you have any questions or need further information related to this letter or lobbying your elected Federal representatives, please call or e-mail any member of the OREC team.
Write and call your Senators and Representatives today! The 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act authorized R&D programs for ocean renewable energy…now we need funding appropriated to get those programs funded above the President’s budget request of only $40 million. OREC has asked for $100 million in fiscal year 2011 to fund Department of Energy research and development and demonstration programs. These are critically needed funds for a young industry on the verge of becoming part of a reliable, affordable, clean energy mix.
Please support increased funding for ocean renewables!
Call and write your delegation. Ask them to support funding for ocean renewable technologies in the FY11 Energy and Water Appropriations bills.
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