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First offshore wind lease sale in California coastal waters scheduled for December
October 18, 2022 - Labor, environmental justice, environmental, and business groups celebrated the announcement as a key step towards investment in the clean energy resource.
California adopts nation-leading targets for offshore wind development
August 10, 2022 - Labor, environmental justice, environmental, and business groups celebrated the adopted targets of 2-5 GW by 2030 and 25 GW by 2045 as a key step that create high quality jobs, and support a cleaner and more resilient electricity grid, and advance air quality goals
California Coastal Commission advances offshore wind with unanimous support of lease activities in federal waters off Morro Bay
June 8, 2022 - The California Coastal Commission today took an active step to bring offshore wind energy to California with unanimous support of proposed lease activities off the coast of Morro Bay.
Offshore Wind Now coalition calls for CEC to set target of 20GW of offshore wind in CalifornIa
May 5, 2022 - The Offshore Wind Now coalition urges the CPUC to set bold enforceable offshore wind targets.
Governor Newsom signs California’s offshore wind bill; puts state on path to development
September 23, 2021 - AB 525 directs state agencies to set a target for offshore wind energy and to create a strategic plan for utility-scale development
California Legislature sends bill to accelerate offshore development to Governor Newsom
September 10, 2021 - Labor, environmental justice, climate and conservation groups applauded the bill’s passage; called for Governor Newsom to sign AB 525 into law
California Senate unanimously passes bill to advance offshore wind development
September 9, 2021 - Labor, environmental justice, climate and conservation groups applaud bill’s advancement, called for swift passage in the California Assembly.
California Offshore Wind Bill Passes Out of Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water
July 13, 2021 - Labor, environmental justice, climate and conservation groups applaud advancement of AB 525, note need for additional clean power resources as state struggles with dip in hydro electricity due to drought.
LABOR, Environment, and environmental justice coalition praises california’s agreement with federal government to advance offshore wind development
May 25, 2021 - Coalition says agreement to open up West Coast waters to offshore wind development will cut pollution, create jobs, and accelerate progress towards 100% clean energy
Statements: Gov. Newsom makes big investment in offshore wind
May 14, 2021 - Gov. Gavin Newsom’s just-announced revised budget includes big investments in offshore wind. The state has a record $76 billion in surplus revenues, which is allowing the governor to make major investments in such state’s priorities.
California Labor, Environmental Justice Coalition Praises President Joe Biden’s Executive Order Supporting Offshore Wind Development
January 27, 2021 - Groups call for California to ensure the state invests in its significant offshore wind potential, saying it will cut pollution, create jobs, and accelerate progress towards 100% clean energy.