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In 2012, DOE provided NNMREC an opportunity to more » propose an additional effort to begin work on a utility scale, grid connected wave energy test facility. In this, NNMREC achieves DOE’s goals and objectives and remains aligned with the research and educational mission of universities. NNMREC’s mission is to facilitate the development of marine energy technology, to inform regulatory and policy decisions, and to close key gaps in scientific understanding with a focus on workforce development. To support the last topic, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) was brought onto the team, particularly to assist with testing protocols, grid integration, and testing instrumentation.