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Visible work on wave energy testing facility under way
The next step in Oregon State University鈥檚 construction of a wave energy testing facility off the Oregon Coast near Newport will be visible this month.
Regulators OK wave energy testing project off Oregon coast
Federal energy regulators have given Oregon State University initial approval for a groundbreaking wave energy testing facility off the coast.
OSU shares plan for harnessing wave energy
Oregon State University and its Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center recently announced submission to the federal government of a plan outlining construction and operation of a wave energy test site off of the Oregon coastline.
Wave energy buoy set to launch off Oregon coast this summer
After a year of extra testing on its power-generating buoy, Ocean Power Technologies has shipped the final component of its 200-ton PowerBuoy to Oregon for final assembly.
Oregon’s wave energy capacity detailed in new report
Waves and tidal currents off the Oregon coast contain enough energy to generate more than 60 terawatt hours of electricity per year if developed to maximum potential, according to reports released by the U.S. Department of Energy. The U.S. uses approximately 4,000 terawatt hours of electricity per year.
State planning process too slow for one wave energy firm
Aquamarine Power, a Scottish wave energy company, closed its one-person Newport office last month, citing the intensive, ongoing planning process that Oregon undertook in 2008. But some industry players say the detailed process may ultimately lead to more wave energy investment in the future.
Wave-energy buoys need certification before being plopped off Oregon Coast
New Jersey-based wave energy company Ocean Power Technologies is one step closer to dropping 10 power-generating buoys off the Oregon Coast near Reedsport.
Lockheed Martin to join Oregon companies on Reedsport wave-energy park
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. today announced that Lockheed Martin will be a new partner on OPT's proposed wave energy park near Reedsport. Headquartered in Maryland, Lockheed Martin will manage the design, manufacturing and systems integration for OPT's PowerBuoy technology.
Wave energy developers eager to learn Oregon’s plans for zoning
Oregon鈥檚 coastal waters continue to appeal to ocean energy developers, but they say progress is tied to state zoning, which may not be finalized until next summer.
Energy Roundup: BETC, biomass, electric cars and wave energy
There’s never a dull moment in the energy sector around here – here are some of the projects that caught my eye this week. Clark County will move ahead with […]
Energy Roundup: BETC, biomass, electric cars and wave energy
There’s never a dull moment in the energy sector around here – here are some of the projects that caught my eye this week. Clark County will move ahead with […]
Q&A: Jason Busch, executive director of the Oregon Wave Energy Trust
While other alternative energy enthusiasts chase the wind and sun, Jason Busch is counting on the motion of the ocean. Busch, executive director of the Oregon Wave Energy Trust, says the state's waves are attracting European technology companies and homegrown wave energy start-ups.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
