Section 25991.9 - [Effective until 1/1/2031] Feasibility study on domestic offshore wind energy projects(a)(1) The commission, in consultation with the California Workforce Development Board, shall conduct a study on the feasibility of achieving 50 percent and 65 percent in-state assembly and manufacturing of offshore wind energy projects and the domestic content thresholds for offshore wind energy projects, as specified in the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169). The commission may coordinate with the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development for purposes of the study. The commission shall submit a report on the study to the Governor and the Legislature on or before December 31, 2027.(2) The report submitted to the Legislature pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(b) For purposes of the study, the commission shall do all of the following:(1) Assess current manufacturing capabilities within California that are potentially suitable to support the offshore wind energy supply chain and identify the tier one, tier two, and tier three components of the offshore wind energy supply chain that are best suited to in-state manufacturing of offshore wind energy projects.(2) Identify gaps in the current supply chain and workforce for achieving the in-state assembly and manufacturing targets and domestic content thresholds described in subdivision (a), including identifying the facilities and infrastructure required to meet these in-state assembly thresholds and the estimated geographic distribution of these facilities, and estimating the number, geographic distribution, and types of jobs that will be created.(3) When estimating the number and types of jobs required for achieving the in-state assembly and manufacturing targets and domestic content thresholds described in subdivision (a), include roles in related and supporting activities, including, but not limited to, environmental monitoring, research and development, construction, engineering and design, and manufacturing, operations, and maintenance.(4) Identify supply chain and workforce investments needed by the state to support achieving the in-state assembly and manufacturing targets and domestic content thresholds described in subdivision (a).(5) Identify available federal and state funds to support bringing or retaining jobs related to the manufacturing and assembly of offshore wind projects in the state.(6) Study and estimate the potential impacts on economic activity and job growth, and resulting state tax revenues, resulting from achieving the in-state assembly and manufacturing targets and domestic content thresholds described in subdivision (a).(7) Study and evaluate any potential impacts to project development timelines and costs as a result of achieving the in-state assembly and manufacturing targets and domestic content thresholds described in subdivision (a).(8) Study and estimate potential impacts to electric ratepayers as a result of achieving the in-state assembly and manufacturing targets and domestic content thresholds described in subdivision (a).(9) Develop recommendations for incorporating equity and environmental justice in economically and environmentally sustainable supply chain development.(10) Coordinate with tribal governments to develop recommendations for tribal workforce development opportunities.(11) Consult with environmental and environmental justice groups, fisheries groups, labor unions, including manufacturing, transportation, maritime, and longshore unions, oceangoing vessel operators, the commercial maritime industry, public port authorities, and business groups to develop recommendations for workforce development opportunities.(12) Develop recommendations for workforce development investments at community colleges, by the California Workforce Development Board for maritime and longshore workforces, at state universities, and in apprenticeship programs necessary to meet the workforce needs resulting from the in-state targets described in this section.(13) Consult with building and construction trades councils to develop recommendations on the use of project labor agreements to achieve workforce development and apprenticeship goals.Ca. Pub. Res. Code § 25991.9
Added by Stats 2023 ch 314 (AB 3),s 4, eff. 1/1/2024.