Wave Power Dreams: Permit Sought for Island Energy Study
Published Date: 5/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New England wants to study a wave energy project near Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts. They’ve got a preliminary permit application accepted, which means they get first dibs to apply for a full license later. People have until June 29, 2026, to share their thoughts, join the process, or compete with their own ideas—no money changes hands yet, but this could kickstart clean energy in the area!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary Permit Gives Filing Priority
FERC accepted a preliminary permit application filed April 3, 2026 by Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New England. If FERC issues the preliminary permit, it would give the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term, giving them first claim to apply for a full license later.
Permit Does Not Authorize Construction
A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land‑disturbing activities or to enter lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express permission. The permit only provides priority to later apply for a license; it does not allow building or using others' property.
June 29, 2026 Filing Deadline
Anyone may file comments, motions to intervene, or competing applications (which must meet 18 CFR 4.36) using FERC's eFiling system. The deadline to file comments, motions to intervene, competing applications, or notices of intent to file competing applications is on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 29, 2026.
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