H.R.2313: To establish research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs for marine renewable energy technologies.

To establish research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs for marine renewable energy technologies. 6/21/2007--Reported to House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) 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 [...]

show full description