### Question
How does the law define marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17211*, **marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy** is defined as:

> electrical energy from—


(1) waves, tides, and currents in oceans, estuaries, and tidal areas

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17211*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part C-Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Technologies**

