U.S. Congress Hears Update on Ocean Energy

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http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=48548

University research programs, private development and political interest are continuing to move forward with the creation of initiatives and technology developments intended to make the U.S., and Oregon in particular, a leader in the development of ocean wave energy.

Building on this momentum, Annette von Jouanne, a scientist at Oregon State University (OSU) will appear today before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, part of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, to discuss issues and challenges associated with wave energy generation technology.

A professor of power electronics and energy systems in the OSU College of Engineering, von Joanne was invited to speak before the committee at the invitation of U.S. Congresswoman Darlene Hooley.

"Congressional leaders want to find out more about how wave power could help address the nation's energy needs, and what the federal government might do to help," said von Jouanne.

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