...The IEA (International Energy Agency) provides a framework for 42 RnD projects known as Energy Technology Agreements. The IEA-OES is one of ten IEA Implementing Agreements established in 2001. The agreement unites 25 countries in their efforts to collaborate and promote ocean energy technology. The US joined in 2005 (the DOE is the contracting party).
The IEA-OES Annual Report - US:
More money from the US government: It wasn't until 2007 that the DOE was authorized for the first time to establish a research program in marine and hydrokinetic energy. In 2008 DOE spent $10m on advanced water power research - mostly in ocean energy. In 2009, estimates are that $30m+ will be spent in this sector. Most of this funding comes in the form of grants for technology development such as site development, subsystem design and prototype development. Here's one example: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=158
Identifying US capabilities: A database is purportedly available thru DOE's Energy Efficiency office that catalogs energy conversion devices and specific projects. It is estimated that 30 US companies are researching and/or developing ocean energy devices. Verdant Power, http://www.verdantpower.com/, Resolute Marine Energy, http://www.resolute-marine-energy.com/, Ocean Renewable Power Company, http://www.oceanrenewablepower.com/home.htm, Ocean Power Technology, http://www.oceanpowertechnologies.com/ are amongst them.
Increased research and interest from Universities, Research Organizations. Demo projects: The Snohomish Country (Washington) Public Utility District, Concepts ETI, The State of Hawaii, Pacific Gas and Electric.
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