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AB 525: Laying the Foundation for California's Offshore Wind Industry

January 5, 2022 Articles

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Through Assembly Bill (AB) 525, California joined the flurry of activity in the offshore wind industry in 2021 led by the Biden Administration. While offshore wind development in California has lagged behind efforts on the East Coast, AB 525 recognizes the vital role that floating offshore wind must play in helping California achieve its goal of 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045 and sets a blueprint for California’s offshore wind development efforts.

Read the full article by John Ugai here (PDF).

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