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SB-286. Offshore wind generation.

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A spot bill.

Existing law requires the California Energy Commission to evaluate and quantify the maximum feasible capacity of offshore wind (OSW) to achieve reliability, ratepayer, employment, and decarbonization benefits and to establish megawatt OSW planning goals for 2030 and 2045.

This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation relating to OSW generation.

Committee Location: Senate Rules Committee

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