Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy

Objective

The Renewable Energy Program oversees the leasing of areas on the outer continental shelf for development of renewable energy facilities. The program not only supports decisions made within the Department of the Interior, but also provides coastal states and local governments with the information necessary to ensure that all stages of offshore renewable energy projects are conducted in a manner to protect both the human and natural environments. The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected states to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and state laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore.

Who Can Apply

• State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• State

State agencies and public universities may apply. More than one institution may collaborate in the preparation of an application for assistance.

Who Benefits

• Federal
• Native American Organizations
• Scientist/Researchers
• State
• U.S. Citizen
• Local

Research scientists, Federal, state and local decision makers, Native American Organizations, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program.

Assistance Types

• Dissemination of Technical Information

Program Contact

jessica.stromberg@boem.gov
703-787-1730