Ocean Energy

The increasing regional energy demand continues to raise interest in renewable and non- renewable ocean energy sources. Wind and in-stream tidal currents are potential sources of energy and have the potential of meeting state renewable energy goals such as providing 15% of Rhode Island’s 100 MW demand by 2015.

NERACOOS partners are deploying buoys to help the offshore wind energy developers determine conditions at target sites. Spatial information is being used to help efforts in Marine Spatial Planning to identify possible areas for offshore energy development.

As our eyes on the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes, the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) is a tool for tracking, predicting, managing, and adapting to changes in our marine environment. IOOS® delivers the data and information needed to increase our understanding of our coastal waters so decision makers can take action to improve safety, enhance our economy, and protect our environment. NERACOOS is one of 11 Regional Associations contributing to coastal IOOS, coordinated by NOAA IOOS and assisted by the National Federation of Regional Associations (NFRA).

Website developed and hosted by The Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Regional Coastal Observing Systems: Alaska • Pacific Northwest • Central and Northern California • Southern California • Pacific Islands • Great Lakes • Atlantic-Northeast • Mid-Atlantic • Atlantic-Southeast • Gulf of Mexico • Caribbean • National Federation of Regional Associations for Coastal and Ocean Observing

National Observing System Partners: Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) • Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA)

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Ocean Energy