The rundown on offshore wind bidding credits
Sometime this fall, the federal government will hold an auction for leases to develop the first two California offshore wind energy areas — including one […]
Clean Tech + Energy
Expert outlines ‘huge opportunity’ for job growth on Central Coast
“We are on the map as a very innovative and creative region,” Levanway said. “Bottom line is there’s a huge opportunity in California to accelerate […]
Lompoc Strauss Wind Farm puts Santa Barbara well on the way to 100% renewable electricity
The Central Coast’s first wind farm, built by the international renewables company BayWa r.e., is targeted to power nearly 44,000 homes.
Could a detour in the Diablo Canyon roadmap be a bridge to renewable energy goals?
The question has surfaced as the conversation around Diablo Canyon shifts toward action. While chatter has been bubbling for months, state- and federal-level efforts are […]
Green energy startup C-Zero closes $34M funding round
The UCSB spinoff is adding to last year’s $11.5 million Series A to build a pilot plant that runs off hydrogen, eliminating the carbon emissions […]
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 […]
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 […]
