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This conference, held in Portland, Oregon on 29-30 September 2010, focused on the recent growth and technological breakthroughs in the area of ocean renewables. Industry experts discussed a range of issues affecting this emerging market, including regulatory procedures, market demand influences, finance and investments, Pacific-region projects, technological advances, and environmental impacts. NERA Senior Vice President Sandra Ringelstetter Ennis served as a panelist for the session "Business Finance & Access to Capital." She discussed the due diligence process for financing of renewable energy projects, with a focus on the DOE Loan Guarantee Program.