California has an ambitious goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045. Offshore wind — a powerful energy source that converts the strong winds off our coasts to electricity — is the key to getting there. This exciting clean energy source offers a reliable way to harness the untapped potential of offshore wind and reliably distribute it throughout California and beyond.
However, offshore wind developments could pose challenges for nearby communities, resulting in limited access to employment opportunities and economic benefits as well as a lack of involvement in the decision-making process.
This is why we advocate for offshore wind as a clean energy source while also advocating for equity considerations to uplift local communities throughout the development process.
California’s offshore wind equity goals include:
Local communities having a say in development decisions that will affect them
Targeted investments and agreements with local communities so they can reap the benefits from offshore wind development
Economic benefits for communities living close to offshore wind farms
Providing jobs for local and historically underserved communities
Cleaner air for all by using offshore wind to replace unsustainable power sources
Our state is on the right track — but we firmly believe we can fight climate change AND uplift communities closest to these climate action efforts at the same time. Together we can make California a state where clean energy and equity go hand in hand.
Join us in signing the petition to champion equity in California offshore wind development. Together we can shape a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable future.