Zero Emission Marine Energy Survives The Trump Chopper

The article discusses the surprising continuation and even expansion of support for marine energy within the U.S. energy policy under President Donald Trump, despite his well-known emphasis on boosting fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Alongside these traditional energy sources, Trump’s administration has also maintained backing for certain renewable resources, including hydropower, geothermal, biomass, and notably marine energy. Marine energy, which harnesses power from oceans and rivers, is emerging as a viable baseload power source capable of providing constant electricity, a critical advantage over intermittent renewables like wind and solar. This sector remains relatively new but holds significant potential to contribute to the U.S. energy mix, especially for remote and island communities, and to support blue economy applications such as ocean observation and desalination. Further highlighting the momentum behind marine energy, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced an expanded collaboration with Norway that now includes marine energy alongside hydropower. This international partnership, which has existed for over two