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Title: Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980

Abstract

A legislative proposal to develop ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) facilities for power generation was the subject of hearings held on April 10 and May 1, 1980. Following the test of S. 2492 are the statements of 20 witnesses and additional materials submitted for consideration. The need for a large-scale demonstration of OTEC and the need for a Federal regulatory, siting, and financial-assistance framework are the major commercialization issues. S. 2492 provides one-stop licensing by treating the facilities as vessels and making them eligible for loan guarantees. The bill complements S. 1430, which deals with the demonstration program. OTEC development in Hawaii has progressed to a second pilot project. (DCK)

Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
6888315
Resource Type:
Book
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
14 SOLAR ENERGY; 29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION; LEGISLATION; COMMERCIALIZATION; FINANCING; OCEAN THERMAL POWER PLANTS; CONVERSION; ENERGY CONVERSION; POWER PLANTS; SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION; SOLAR POWER PLANTS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS; 140800* - Solar Energy- Ocean Energy Systems; 299001 - Energy Planning & Policy- Solar- (1989-)

Citation Formats

. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980. United States: N. p., 1980. Web.
. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980. United States.
. 1980. "Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act of 1980". United States.
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