CADEMO Offshore Wind Demonstration Project
– RFQ (09/22)
Applications for Offshore Wind Energy Development in State Waters
The Commission is processing two applications for floating offshore wind projects in state waters (see Figure 1. below) offshore of Vandenberg Space Force Base (formerly Vandenberg Air Force Base). The project applicants are BW-IDEOL (formerly IDEOL USA Inc.) and...
Geothermal Energy
Staff’s objectives are to manage the orderly and efficient development of geothermal resources on state lands and to contribute to the development of carbon-free electricity generation. Staff’s objectives are also to maximize revenue to the California State Teachers’...
Alternative Port Assessment Report to Support Offshore Wind Project
The Commission announces its intention to hire a consultant to provide environmental services for the Alternative Port Assessment to Support Offshore Wind Project. The purpose of this Solicitation is to initiate the process by which the Commission will contract with a firm with the appropriate qualifications to assist in preparing an Alternative Port Assessment to support offshore wind. Proposals should be submitted by Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
Vandenberg Offshore Wind Energy Projects
The Commission has released the Final Preliminary Environmental Assessment for the proposed Vandenberg Offshore Wind Energy Projects.
Vandenberg Offshore Wind Energy Projects
As part of an early public scoping process and stakeholder outreach, Commission staff has prepared a Draft Preliminary Environmental Assessment for two proposed offshore wind energy projects. Commission staff has prepared a Draft Preliminary Environmental Assessment...
Notice of stakeholder outreach webinar for two offshore wind projects in State waters off the coast of Vandenberg Air Force Base
The Commission, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is in the early scoping phase of the two offshore wind projects off the coast of Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Offshore wind proposals in state waters
The Commission has launched an informational webpage to provide the public with details, maps, progress, and participation opportunities on two applications for floating offshore wind demonstration projects in state waters near Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Cal Poly Institute for Advanced Technology and Public Policy’s Wave Energy Project nets $750,000 Dept. of Energy Research Grant
Analysis will evaluate California for siting of national testing facility
Marine Renewable Energy and Environmental Impacts: Advancing California’s Goals
The development, planning, and permitting of emerging technologies presents a challenge to project proponents and resource managers, and marine renewable energy (MRE) is no exception.