The Role of States in Offshore Renewable Development in the United States


Overview of Presentation

What Are Offshore Renewables?

Categories of Offshore Renewables

Offshore Wind (US)

Offshore Wind (Europe)

Benefits/Drawbacks of Offshore Wind

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

Tidal Power

Drawbacks of Tidal Power

Wave Energy Conversion

Wave Energy Conversion

Ocean Current Systems

Benefits/Drawbacks Wave and Current Systems

Primary Difference Between Offshore Renewables and Land Based Generation

Implications of Federal Component for State Control

What Tools Can States Use To Assert Control?

Newer Techniques

Other Techniques

CONCLUSION