2021 – Assembly Bill 525 (Chiu, David), Offshore Wind Generation (Chaptered)
Bill Number
AB 525
Legislative Session
2021-2022
Bill Information
Category
Climate Change, Energy
Status
Chaptered
Author
Chiu.David
Contact
Office of Legislative Affairs
Email
Summary
Requires the California Energy Commission (CEC) to evaluate and quantify the maximum feasible offshore wind energy generation capacity in waters off the California coast. The bill also requires CEC, by June 1, 2022, to establish offshore wind planning goals for 2030 and 2045. Lastly, AB 525 requires CEC to coordinate with specified State and local agencies to develop a five-part strategic plan for offshore wind development and to submit the plan to the California Natural Resources Agency and the Legislature by June 30, 2023.