Ocean Renewable is the only national trade association exclusively dedicated to promoting energy technologies from clean, renewable ocean resources.
Become an OREC Member!
Membership
Membership in the Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) supports the promotion of ocean renewable technologies through direct lobbying and education efforts. Our oceans possess vast resources that can be engaged to provide electric energy, hydrogen, and fresh water with the right technologies. Our goal is to promote the responsible, renewable, sustainable use of these resources through proactive stewardship and development of ocean energy technologies. Benefits and privileges are outlined below.
OREC Overview
Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition is the only national trade association exclusively dedicated to promoting energy technologies from clean, renewable ocean resources. The coalition is working with industry leaders, academic scholars, and other interested NGO's to directly lobby for ocean renewable technologies and raise awareness of their vast potential to help secure an affordable, reliable, environmentally friendly energy future.
OREC Vision
An established legislative and regulatory structure in the United States that fosters the development of ocean renewable technologies, their commercial development, and potential for export.
OREC Mission
To promote and advance renewable ocean energy utilization and commercialization through education and advocacy, to ensure that ocean energy plays a significant role in our nation's renewable energy portfolio and to make the United States ocean energy industry competitive internationally.
OREC Benefits
Participation in OREC's advocacy efforts through involvement in legislative and regulatory committees
Special reports on industry related topics including finance and technology
Priority access to OREC's knowledgeable and experienced staff
Discounted registration rates for OREC-sponsored events
Briefings and teleconferences by industry experts on important industry topics
Company listing in OREC's on-line directory
Access to OREC committees, listserves, resources and tips on the industry
Coordination with ocean energy advocacy groups in other countries as well as other renewables advocacy groups on matters of common concern.
Agenda for 2005
Include Ocean Energy in the Energy Policy Act of 2005
Establish working committees on legislative and regulatory issues
Establish a Members Only section on our website to contain special reports
Monitor legislative and regulatory activities at the federal and state level and coordinate appropriate industry responses
Conduct Bi-monthly conference calls to keep members abreast of issues
Identify and cooperate with related industries and associations which will support ocean energy
OREC Principles
The Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) has been established to define common ground among ocean renewable industry participants and promote legislation and regulations that support industry wide goals.
OREC supports legislation that encourages all ocean renewable technologies including tidal, wave, current, thermal and offshore wind.
Legislation and regulatory policies should be neutral with respect to specific ocean technologies. Ultimately, market forces and not regulatory policy will determine the success of a particular technology.
Oceans are a public resource that sustain multiple uses. Ocean renewable energy technologies are compatible with multiple uses and contribute to optimizing comprehensive use of our oceans to the benefit of the public.
If you belong to one of OREC's coalition partner's you are eligible to take 20% off OREC's first year member dues.
How Can I Join OREC? If you're interested in joining OREC as an individual member, click on the "donation" button in the side column and you can pay the $50.00 fee via Paypal. When you join with a Paypal payment, your contact information will automatically be sent to us for our membership list. If you are interested in our affiliate membership and rates or if you are unable to use Paypal, please Contact Us so that we can send the appropriate forms and information.
