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New Offshore Bill Aims for Large Offshore Wind Goal in California
Official Press Release Environment California:
Growing coalition of labor, environmental groups, and clean energy providers join forces to support new offshore wind bill
Growing coalition of labor, environmental groups, and clean energy providers join forces to support new offshore wind bill Assemblymember Chiu’s AB 525 sets a state goal of producing 10 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2040—with an interim goal of 3 GW
Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) announced the introduction today of AB 525, a bill that would set a new state goal of producing 10 GW of offshore wind by 2040—and would direct state agencies to begin planning for and addressing barriers to the development of a new large-scale offshore wind industry in California. The bill, co-sponsored by the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California and Environment California, also sets an interim offshore wind target of 3 GW by 2030. After... ... More: Official Press Release Environment California
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