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Tidal Power Spurs Competition in Wiscasset

October 22, 2008 - WISCASSET — On Tuesday, Wiscasset selectmen will have an opportunity to review a tidal energy proposal from Maine-based Ocean Renewable Power Co., the second company to present its tidal power resources for their review.

"As the town of Wiscasset prepares to investigate the possibility of capturing tidal energy from its shores and harbors, there is much to consider," Peter Arnold, Chewonki Foundation sustainability coordinator, said last week.

Wiscasset recently accepted an offer from the Wiscasset foundation to cover costs for preparing a permit for a tidal power pilot project from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, with the intention of giving the town some options.

Otherwise, the town would have to accept the proposal of Natural Currents of New Bedford, Mass., which has filed for a permit. The Chewonki offer amounts to a competing application.

The Ocean Renewal Power Co. could be one of the companies the town will consider as an alternative. CEO Chris Sauer will make a presentation at the selectmen's regular meeting.

– The Lincoln County News
October 19, 2008


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