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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (4573)	8/15/2006 11:18:38 AM
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Coming to the coast near me? Last night... Council to hear about wave energy By TONY REED Of the Advocate -- On Aug. 14, the City Council will hear a presentation from the Energy Power Research Institute about the possibility of wave power generation off the coast of Fort Bragg. Many coast residents have shown great interest in developing sustainability on the coast and becoming less dependent on fossil fuel-generated electricity. According to its Website, EPRI, a tax-exempt, nonprofit scientific research organization, was established in 1973 as an independent center for public interest energy and environmental research. "EPRI brings together members, participants, the institute's scientists and engineers, and other leading experts to work collaboratively on solutions to the challenges of electric power," its Website says. In recent years, many suggestions of local sustainability have come before the council, including community gardens, solar and wind generated energy and the Noyo Headlands Unified Design Group's "Design strategies for a sustainable future." The upcoming presentation is designed to inform coast residents and electricity stakeholders of the possibilities, benefits and environmentally friendly use of wave-generated power. Roger Bedard, ocean energy leader at EPRI, believes that with enough cooperation between government agencies and electrical stakeholders, Fort Bragg can attract a wave power plant to the Mendocino Coast. When most people think of generating electricity, they may imagine large power plants, water wheels or even structures similar to an offshore oil rig. However, according to information provided by EPRI, the wave power-generation device can hardly be seen from the shore. The proposed wave power plant measures about 2.25 miles long, 1.8 miles wide, and would be located two to three miles offshore. Despite its tremendous size, less than 5 feet of the structure would be visible above the water. The presentation will show potential benefits of wave energy to Fort Bragg and the results of a feasibility study conducted in 2004 by the Electric Power Research Institute. advocate-news.com