California plots offshore wind expansion in state waters

California is moving forward with permitting and development of offshore wind farms as part of its strategy to meet clean energy targets, marking a significant shift in how the state approaches ocean-based renewable resources.

First covered Oct 12, 2026 · 6:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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29d Grist A once-in-a-generation opportunity for California’s ocean

Primary sources

nps.gov Kelp Forests - Channel Islands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

nrdc.org 220 7618 California Marine Protected Area Survey Analysis Electeds Briefing Deck Final (nrdc.org)

More coverage from around the web

kcbx.org State leaders reaffirm California offshore wind goals at Long Beach Summit

offshorewind.biz California Reaffirms 25 GW Offshore Wind Target for 2045 - Offshore Wind

offshorewindca.org FAQs — Offshore Wind California

opc.ca.gov Item6 OSW Discussion FINAL

nlr.gov Plugging Into Offshore Wind Will Power Up California's Renewable Energy

Appeared in: 2026-10-12 (#1) · 2026-10-13 (#2)

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