Albert Curtis (@AlbertCurtis)

📜 I. LEGISLATIVE PITCH DOCUMENT Title: The Ocean Power Act: Harnessing Deep Currents for America's Future Executive Summary The Ocean Power Act proposes a 15-year national initiative to build and deploy 7,143 deep-sea spiral turbine arrays within U.S. ocean territory to provide 20% of the country’s base electrical load. The plan combines American labor, AI robotics, ocean engineering, and energy innovation into a scalable and ecologically sound infrastructure project. At full scale, this initiative will generate 140,000+ American jobs, create a clean energy backbone, and position the U.S. as the world’s leader in deep-sea power generation. Key Points for Legislators ✅ Jobs and Economic Multiplier 150,000+ new American jobs over 15 years Anchored in coastal states (Gulf Coast, Pacific, Atlantic, Great Lakes if adapted) $10B in new wages/year → Increased tax base, local revitalization Union-friendly, trades-focused; large potential for veterans retraining ✅ Energy Independence 100 GW of baseload power = equivalent to: 1/5 of national electricity demand 2x total output of all U.S. solar as of 2024 Constant, predictable power—not intermittent like wind or solar ✅ National Security Energy infrastructure based in U.S. ocean territory Reduces vulnerability to grid attacks or overseas fuel shocks Supports naval installations, port electrification, and future Arctic routes ✅ Environmental Excellence No seafloor disruption Operates in low-biodiversity mesopelagic zone (200–1000m) Zero-emission, long-life systems Scientific data returns: climate sensors, marine life studies Budget Outline (15 Years) Component Est. Cost Manufacturing (turbines, subs) $58B Deployment & Infrastructure $30B Workforce Training & R&D $10B Grid Integration & AI Systems $15B Total $113B Average: ~$7.5B/year — <0.3% of annual federal budget Legislative Requests Authorize $8B/year under DOE for: Matching public-private funding Regional manufacturing hubs AI development and workforce training Fast-track coastal permitting for offshore test zones Create “Deep Energy Corps” under the Department of Energy, modeled after DARPA + TVA + NOAA