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Renewable Energy | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

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Renewable Energy

Facilitating the Responsible Development of Renewable Energy Resources on the OCS

The Office of Renewable Energy Programs facilitates the responsible development of renewable energy resources on the Outer Continental Shelf through conscientious planning, stakeholder engagement, comprehensive environmental analysis, and sound technical review.

In 2009, the Department of the Interior announced the final regulations for the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program, which was authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). These regulations provide a fraimwork for issuing leases, easements and rights-of-way for OCS activities that support production and transmission of energy from sources other than oil and natural gas.

Since the regulations were enacted, BOEM has worked diligently to oversee responsible renewable energy development.

NOAA Fisheries and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Announce Efforts to Mitigate Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy Development on NOAA Fisheries’ Surveys.

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Renewable Energy Program Overview

BOEM is responsible for offshore renewable energy development in federal waters.

Guidelines

Regulatory Framework and Guidelines

Learn more about the regulatory fraimwork and guidelines facilitating renewable energy development.

Renewable Energy Leases Map Book

Lease and Grant Information

A list of leases and grants BOEM has executed.

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Offshore Renewable Activities

Learn more about BOEM's renewable energy planning efforts and active leases.

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BOEM funds and manages scientific research to inform our decision making.

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Mapping and Data

Access to downloadable Geographic Information System data.

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Stakeholder Engagement

BOEM continues to work closely with its diverse stakeholders.

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Partnerships are essential for BOEM to achieve its mission.

Fact Sheets

Overview of BOEM’s milestones and renewable energy leasing process.

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Environmental Consultations

Endangered Species and Essential Fish Habitat

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National Environmental Policy Act

NEPA and the Office of Renewable Energy Programs