California AB1417 establishes a Voluntary Offshore Wind and Coastal Resources Protection Program to support state activities related to offshore wind.

California AB1417 amends the Public Resources Code to establish the Voluntary Offshore Wind and Coastal Resources Protection Program, administered by the California Energy Commission. The program supports state activities that complement federal laws on offshore wind development. It provides funding for environmental monitoring, research, infrastructure readiness, and workforce development. The program also allocates moneys for capacity funding activities and grants within local and tribal communities.

California AB1417 establishes a Voluntary Offshore Wind and Coastal Resources Protection Program to support state activities related to offshore wind.

California AB1417 amends the Public Resources Code to establish the Voluntary Offshore Wind and Coastal Resources Protection Program, administered by the California Energy Commission. The program supports state activities that complement federal laws on offshore wind development. It provides funding for environmental monitoring, research, infrastructure readiness, and workforce development. The program also allocates moneys for capacity funding activities and grants within local and tribal communities.