1. NETWORKING - Make the Right Connections
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The EU-OEA supports a growing network of companies and individuals leading the way in development worldwide, and maintains close ties with regional associations, and related industry bodies. The EU-OEA network provides an ideal basis for developing valuable and rewarding relationships with other executives in the vanguard of the renewable energy industry.
Through the members’ area services, and the organization of numerous high-level events, we offer you unique opportunities of interacting, networking, with EU-OEA’s members, the Executive Committee, Board, Secretariat and other key research and industry players. You will receive priority invitation to EU-OEA meetings, receptions, events and other networking opportunities.
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| 2. INFORMATION - Obtain Key Information |
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The members’ section of the EU-OEA’s online portal contains authoritative and up-to-date information from key stakeholders and knowledgeable industry participants on technologies, commercial activities, and research under development worldwide – a valuable source of first-hand information from key players in the industry.
Joining EU-OEA will keep you up to date on the latest policy, business and technology developments. EU-OEA’s team of experts has a deep knowledge of the industry and provides continuous access to the latest credible information.
All our technical reports, market analyses and policy briefings, will be distributed to members and made available in the members’ section of the website.
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| 3. DISCOUNTS |
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EU-OEA members benefit from discounts on all EU-OEA events and advertisement in our publications.
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4. VISIBILITY - Improve Your Profile and Visibility
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Becoming a member of EU-OEA will position your organization at the very heart of the global ocean power industry and policy debate.
EU-OEA will help raise awareness of your products, activities or services.
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| 5. INFLUENCE POLICY |
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By joining EU-OEA, you will be directly involved in the policy, promotion and development of European Ocean Energy. The lobbying activities undertaken by EU-OEA are determinedly aiming at the creation of a suitable political and legal framework in which its members can successfully develop their business.
The key issues of concern are:
- Ocean Energy political support
- Supporting schemes
- Regulatory stability
- Development of synergies with other RES
- Research & development
- Climate change and the environment
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6. EDUCATION - Continuing Education from Technical Experts
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EU-OEA conferences and workshops provide an excellent opportunity for member companies to ensure that executives and staff are kept current, or to bring staff members up to speed on current research and technology, with interactive briefings from technical experts in specific fields. EU-OEA members receive a discount on fees for all events hosted by the EU-OEA.
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7. INVOLVEMENT - Shaping Progress: Ready for Opportunities
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The EU-OEA supports a number of initiatives in various areas of interest to the association and its members (e.g. Legislation, Funding, Regulatory, Government Relations), each led and supported by EU-OEA members. EU-OEA members enjoy the opportunity to become involved in policy debate at the European level, and the decisions, legislation, and business opportunities that result.
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The work of the European Ocean Energy Association is partly funded under the 6th Framework Programme.