Handbook of Marine Hydrokinetic Regulatory Processes

Advanced technologies that produce electricity from moving water without the use of a dam are now emerging in the renewable energy sector. These technologies, known as marine and hydrokinetics or marine energy, generate electricity from the motion of waves, the free flow of tides, and ocean and river currents.

As part of WPTO’s efforts to advance marine energy technologies and address key issues to innovation, the Office aggregates and disseminates information on permitting and licensing processes used in siting projects. Last month, DOE released an updated version of the Handbook of Marine Hydrokinetic Regulatory Processes, an informational tool intended to help stakeholders easily find and understand federal and state authorization processes. It outlines current federal and state regulatory requirements, provides clear, concise descriptions of the authorization processes, and identifies the agencies involved in these processes.

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