Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation operates in ocean thermal energy conversion power, seawater air conditioning, and lake water air conditioning plants businesses for commercial properties, utilities, and municipalities in the United States. The company engages in power generation activities; and desalinating fresh water for agriculture and human consumption. It also provides seawater air conditioning which is designed to use cold water from ocean depths to provide air conditioning for large commercial buildings and other facilities. Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.