One study, two industries
What do offshore wind and space launch have in common? A need for waterfront infrastructure to support operations. For offshore wind, it’s the onshore facilities […]
Offshore Wind
Biden administration announces offshore wind lease sale for Morro Bay
“Positioning the Central Coast as a hub for innovative industries and promoting regional collaboration to shape our economic future have been two of REACH’s founding […]
How should Central Coast build out its ports to become a wind energy and space hub?
Central Coast government officials want the region to become a green energy and commercial space hub, and a newly commissioned REACH study aims to find […]
Favorable Winds for Offshore Wind Energy
In another far-flung field trip, Sen. John Laird took a detour to see the floating wind farms in the North Sea while attending the recent […]
Coalition seeks state + federal funds for offshore wind planning
Positioning the Central Coast for a pivotal role in cultivating offshore wind energy on the West Coast, a bipartisan coalition of the region’s federal, state […]
Morro Bay wind farm could add $262 million to economy — but it needs a wind port to do it
A 3-gigawatt wind farm off the coast of San Luis Obispo County could generate at least 650 good-paying jobs and $262 million in annual economic […]
Economic benefits of 3GW offshore wind in Morro Bay — estimated at $262 million and 650 good-paying jobs annually — depend on port
Assessing feasibility of a specialized wind port on the Central Coast is urgent next step, state leaders agree A 3 gigawatt wind farm off […]
