Offshore Wind California

Powering the Future of Floating Wind at California’s Ports?—2025 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit, May 19-21 Last November, voters reaffirmed California’s course and commitment to offshore wind with their?approval?by a 60-40% margin of?Proposition 4, the?$10 billion climate bond that includes a $475 million downpayment to upgrade ports for floating offshore wind. Port infrastructure?has emerged as one of the most important parts of the puzzle as California moves toward deploying floating offshore wind. That’s why the?2025 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit?– which returns to Sacramento May 19-21 –?is featuring two leading voices to deliver keynote presentations on how California’s ports are preparing for this once-in-a-generation opportunity. Featured Keynotes by California Port Leaders: ?? Mario Cordero, CEO, Port of Long Beach Keynote:?Building the Future at Pier Wind – Laying a Foundation for California's Floating Offshore Wind Plans at the Port of Long Beach ?? Chris Mikkelsen, Executive Director, Humboldt Bay Harbor District Keynote:?Heavy Lifting at Humboldt Bay – New Marine Terminal to Set the Stage for Floating Offshore Wind on California’s North Coast You’ll hear about: ? The scale of port investment and upgrades needed to support floating wind at commercial scale. ? How ports are positioning themselves as essential hubs for assembly, staging, and deployment. ? Public-private partnerships and timelines for readiness. ? The role of ports in driving regional job creation and offshore wind supply chain growth. ?? Register Now Join us to hear firsthand how California’s ports are preparing to power the future of floating offshore wind. We look forward to seeing you?at the 2025 Summit?in Sacramento!

We are honored to welcome LIUNA as a Silver Sponsor of the 2025 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit. Labor is essential to the clean energy transition, and LIUNA is working hard to ensure that our workforce is prepared for the thousands of union jobs created in California’s offshore wind buildout. See you in Sacramento on May 19-21! 2025 Summit: https://lnkd.in/d25UQdGJ Registration: https://lnkd.in/gjfqmup4 #offshorewind #floatingwind #cleanenergy #renewables #offshorewindca #pacificoffshorewindsummit

ICYMI, check out the recent survey research, “New polling data: bipartisan majority in politically diverse states supports U.S. offshore wind energy,” from Turn Forward Wind—February 25, 2025. “Polling conducted for Turn Forward by The Tarrance Group, a Republican polling firm, found that a significant majority of voters from both political parties favors offshore wind development both in the U.S. and off the coast of their own states… Over 5,000 voters were surveyed in California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia… Poll respondents indicated that they favored energy sourced from offshore wind projects due to its benefits to the economy, workforce, and U.S. energy independence… ‘These results confirm that the majority of Americans believe offshore wind has an important role to play in American energy,’ said?Turn Forward Executive Director Hillary Bright. ‘…Our policymakers should pay attention to these results and support offshore wind projects that advance the United States’ energy diversity and bolster the nation’s energy security at a time of significant global change.’…” See the full survey results below and at this link. https://lnkd.in/eg_P_thM #offshorewind?#floatingwind?#cleanenergy?#renewables?#climate #offshorewindca #pacificoffshorewindsummit

Read the article at the Eureka Times-Standard, “Harbor commissioners talk net zero, dredging and public benefits for offshore wind,” by Robert Schaulis—March 15, 2025. “At this week’s meeting of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District’s Board of Commissioners, the board met with staff and consultants to hear updates on the Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind Heavy Lift Marine Terminal Project — a redevelopment project that will re-envision a significant portion of the Samoa Peninsula as a 180-acre multi-use port to support California’s offshore wind development. Among those items featured on the agenda were an update on the project’s emissions goals, a technical presentation on dredging and material removal associated with the project and an overhaul of the adjacent trail infrastructure and Woodley Island’s fishing and boating facilities to be improved with funding from the project. Scott Lagueux of infrastructure consulting firm Moffatt & Nichol, presented on the project’s ‘Green Terminal Roadmap,’ a framework that is being designed to bring the project into alignment with the goal of net zero carbon emissions…” See the full story below and at this link. https://lnkd.in/guKPQawU #offshorewind?#floatingwind?#cleanenergy?#renewables?#climate #offshorewindca #pacificoffshorewindsummit

Powering California’s Offshore Wind Workforce California’s offshore wind industry is more than just an ambitious energy goal – it’s an engine for job creation, workforce development, and economic growth. At the 2025 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit – which returns to Sacramento on May 19-21 – we’ll hear from some of the state’s top labor leaders on what it takes to build and sustain a skilled labor force for this rapidly growing clean-energy sector. At this critical time for the industry, the 2025 Summit is gathering the top policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators who are committed to keep California on course in making offshore wind a key part of its clean-power future. We’re excited to preview four more confirmed Summit speakers and invite you to join us to hear them. ? Travis Alexander, Senior Organizer, NorCal Carpenters Union ? Chris Hannan, President, State Building and Construction Trades Council of California ? Jeff Hunerlach, District Representative, Operating Engineers Local #3 ? Micah Mitrosky, International Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers California Jobs and Workforce Development for Offshore Wind – The construction and maintenance of offshore wind and related infrastructure represent a major economic opportunity for local communities. Ensuring project success requires a highly trained workforce ready to meet the industry's needs. Join us as key California labor union leaders and workforce experts share their insights on: ? The role of traditional building and construction trades in offshore wind projects. ? How existing workforce training programs are evolving to meet industry demands. ? Strategies for developing a skilled labor force while creating good-paying, local jobs. ? The economic impact of offshore wind workforce investments on West Coast communities. Secure your spot today to be part of the conversation that will define how offshore wind creates lasting job opportunities for Californians. We look forward to seeing you in Sacramento at the 2025 Summit! 2025 Summit: https://lnkd.in/d25UQdGJ Registration: https://lnkd.in/gjfqmup4 #offshorewind #floatingwind #cleanenergy #renewables #offshorewindca #pacificoffshorewindsummit

Meet the State Legislators Shaping California’s Offshore Wind Future The 2025 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit is bringing key state legislators to center stage to discuss how California is advancing offshore wind. We hope you’ll join us in Sacramento on May 19-21 for this important discussion. At this critical time for the industry, the 2025 Summit is gathering the top policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators who are committed to keep California on course in making offshore wind a key part of its clean-power future. We’re excited to preview five more of our confirmed Summit speakers and invite you to join us to hear them. ? Sen. Lena A. Gonzalez, MBA, Majority Leader, 33rd Senate District ? Sen. Jerry McNerney, 5th Senate District ? Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris, 73rd Assembly District ? Asm. Chris Rogers, 2nd Assembly District ? Asm. Rick Zbur, 51st Assembly District Advancing Offshore Wind in the California Legislature. How will approval of the final AB 525 Strategic Plan, passage of Proposition 4, and progress on new key legislative initiatives advance the timeline for California’s commitment to deploy a nation-leading 25 gigawatts of floating offshore wind by 2045? This is your opportunity to hear directly from the Golden State legislative leaders who are advancing California’s offshore wind agenda. Be part of the conversation that will define the exciting path forward. We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Summit in Sacramento! 2025 Summit:?https://lnkd.in/d25UQdGJ Registration:?https://lnkd.in/gjfqmup4 #offshorewind #floatingwind #cleanenergy #renewables #offshorewindca #pacificoffshorewindsummit

Offshore Wind Drinks in San Francisco, March 7 at 6:30pm We look forward to seeing many familiar faces and meeting new allies?in offshore wind at Zeitgeist (199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA) on Friday, March 7. #offshorewind #floatingwind #cleanenergy #renewables #offshorewindca

Read the article at the San Diego Union-Tribune, “California policymakers say they’re undeterred by Trump opposition to offshore wind,” by Rob Nikolewski—February 21, 2025. “Despite resistance from the Trump White House, California government officials and administrators at the state’s ports say they are still going full-speed ahead on offshore wind projects. ‘Now more than ever, California needs to be the hand around that candle of hope and keep the momentum going’ for the state to reach its ambitious wind energy goals,?David Hochschild, chair of the California Energy Commission, said at a symposium Friday in Long Beach.?Gov. Gavin Newsom and state policymakers expect?offshore wind to generate as much as 5 gigawatts of power by 2030 and 25 gigawatts by 2045… Five companies?collectively bid $751.1 million?in December 2022 to win the leases to build wind farms off the coasts of Morro Bay in Central California and Humboldt Bay in Northern California…?Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis?pointed to the recent?passage of Proposition 4, a $10 billion bond measure that includes $850 million for clean energy infrastructure, including offshore wind. She also said ‘California is a powerhouse economy’ that generates a gross domestic product of roughly $4 trillion, making the Golden State the?fifth-largest economy?in the world. ‘It is possible that there are things that happen over the next three years and 11 months that could be additional hurdles,’ Kounalakis said, ‘but there is nothing they can throw at us that can stop us.’…” See the full story below and at this link. https://lnkd.in/g2GucjZe #offshorewind?#floatingwind?#cleanenergy?#renewables?#climate #offshorewindca #pacificoffshorewindsummit

Meet the Key Leaders Shaping California’s Offshore Wind Future We are thrilled to share three of our confirmed keynote speakers and invite you to join us to hear from them at the 2025 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit in Sacramento on May 19-21. David Hochschild, Chair, California Energy Commission Jana Ganion, Senior Advisor, Offshore Wind, Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom John Reynolds, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission These top-level experts will share invaluable insights on the policies, innovations, and strategies driving California’s offshore wind progress. Their perspectives will provide you with a unique look into the regulatory landscape, funding opportunities, and future directions of the industry.?At this critical time for the industry, the 2025 Summit is gathering the top government policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators who are committed to keeping California on course in making offshore wind a key part of its clean-power future. This is your chance to connect with the decision-makers and thought leaders who are setting the agenda to advance California’s goal to deploy a nation-leading 25 GW of offshore wind energy by 2045. We look forward to welcoming you at the Summit and exploring the future of California’s offshore wind together. See you in Sacramento! 2025 Summit:?https://lnkd.in/d25UQdGJ Registration:?https://lnkd.in/gjfqmup4 #offshorewind #floatingwind #cleanenergy #renewables #offshorewindca #pacificoffshorewindsummit

Read the commentary from Environment California, “New California bill aims to improve crucial offshore wind infrastructure,” by Steven King and Jack Goodrich—February 14, 2025. “California is now only a decade away from its 2035 requirement to use 90% clean electricity, and two decades away from needing to reach 100%. To reach these crucial milestones and realize the full environmental and public health benefits of clean energy, we must scale up the production of renewable energy technologies like solar panels, batteries and wind turbines. Offshore wind is one untapped renewable resource with huge potential. With the ability to power millions of homes with abundant, reliable energy at any time of day, going big on offshore wind is a necessity for California... Offshore wind presents a golden opportunity to speed up the transition away from fossil fuels toward clean, renewable energy. Last week, state Assemblymember Chris Rogers introduced a bill,?AB 472, to help develop offshore wind energy infrastructure. If passed, this legislation would require Gov. Gavin Newsom to include a funding assessment in his annual Five Year Infrastructure Plan for building this technology in state ports…” See the full column below and at this link. https://lnkd.in/g5m3AXg7 #offshorewind?#floatingwind?#cleanenergy?#renewables?#climate #offshorewindca #pacificoffshorewindsummit