Auction Format Information Request and Public Workshop
- Federal Register Notice
- Press Release - BOEM Seeks Comments on Renewable Energy Auction Process
- Summary of Renewable Energy Auction Formats under Consideration by BOEM (White Paper)
- Workshop to discuss potential auction formats
- On December 16, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- New venue: U.S. Department of the Interior, Sidney Yates Auditorium,
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 - Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior David J. Hayes will provide opening remarks
- Open to the general public; photo identification required to enter the building
- Agenda
- Presentation
BOEM is hosting a webinar on its proposed auction formats for issuing renewable energy leases on the OCS
- On Monday, January 9 at 9:30 a.m.
- Webinar information:
- Event address for attendees
- Event Password:Smart
Auction Format Studies
BOEM is studying different formats for issuing renewable energy leases, easements, and rights-of-way on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The Economics Department issued a contract to Power Auctions, LLC to study different types of auctions for this purpose. The study has been published in three parts, and is available at the links below: