Sean O'Neill's Articles

Is Marine Renewable Energy Ready for Prime Time?

In the past few months, there's been some news of problems experienced by wave or tidal developers, such as broken turbines or even a sunken wave buoy. Does that mean that marine renewable energy isn't ready for prime time? --Jim S., Nantucket, MA

What's Happening in Congress with Ocean Renewables?

What's happening in Congress with ocean renewables? Is there any movement on establishing regulations for the permitting and regulation of these new technologies? -- Debbie C., Portland, Oregon

How Does the U.S. Ocean Energy Industry Compare with the Rest of the World?

I've heard the U.S. is behind other countries in developing ocean renewable technologies. Just how far are we behind and what is being done to catch up? --Terry N., New Haven, Connecticut

Hybrid Offshore Ocean Power and Wind Facilities

Has anyone thought of combining offshore wind farms with ocean renewable energy technology? For example, could we use the offshore base of the wind turbine to produce energy from waves, tides, or currents? -- Hillary B., Danbury, CT

Why Is U.S. Development of Ocean Energy So Slow?

Why are ocean renewables so far behind others such as wind, solar and biofuels in the United States?

Sean O'Neill

Sean is co-founder and president of the Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition and principal of Symmetrix Public Relations & Communication Strategies where he serves the non-profit, energy, and human resources sectors. He has provided public...