Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007

Bill: 110-hr-2313
Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative energy sources
Commercialization
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Energy development
Energy research
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment
Environmental monitoring
Federal aid to education
Federal aid to research
Geothermal resources
Higher education
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine engineering
Ocean currents
Ocean energy resources
Research and development
Research and development facilities
Research centers
Science, Technology, Communications
Technological innovations
Technology transfer

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to support programs of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to expand the use of marine renewable energy production from marine renewable energy technology systems, including programs regarding: (1) existing marine renewable energy extraction technologies; and (2) advanced marine renewable energy systems and technologies.

Instructs the Secretary to award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia thereof) for the establishment of National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers.

action_date: 2007-06-21
text: 
Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to support research and demonstration programs to expand marine renewable energy production, including: (1) study and comparison of existing marine renewable energy extraction technologies; (2) investigation of utility grid and intermittency issues; (3) increased survivability of marine renewable energy extraction technologies, including development of corrosive-resistant materials; (4) a study of environmental impacts of such technologies and ways to address adverse impacts; and (5) establishment of protocols, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), for how the ocean community may best interact with marine renewable energy devices.

Directs the Secretary to develop siting criteria for marine renewable energy generation projects prior to installation of such technologies.

Directs the Secretary to award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia of them) to establish National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers to serve as information clearinghouses for the marine renewable energy industry, collecting and disseminating information on best practices related to developing and managing enhanced marine renewable energy systems resources.

Authorizes the Secretary to give special consideration to historically black colleges and universities and land grant universities that meet prescribed criteria.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012, excluding certain ocean energy programs already receiving funds under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17, 2007).
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-202.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-202.
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House