REPORT SUMMARY

California has made significant progress during recent years in its fight against global warming, especially through its efforts to switch its electricity supply to renewable and zero-carbon sources. But its final target of 100 percent clean electric power by 2045 remains daunting. As the state pushes forward, it would do well to look to an energy source it has not yet tried: offshore wind. The same Pacific Ocean winds that blow incessantly off many sections of the state’s coastline could serve as a key element of a diverse energy mix in the decades to come.

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Where are proposed offshore wind sites?