So you're saying they could tap the power from his tidal surges? Why not go for the triple header and tap the hot air from his mouth and the natural gas from--well, you know.
By running too far ahead of one's derriere one risks falling on one's face. The things you have mentioned are all planned, but one thing at a time. First he needs to be acclimatized to daily swims [a bottle of scotch as a reward, maybe? He's not a dolphin, so piece of fish is out of question].