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Mackenzie Shuman

California drafts ‘aggressive’ offshore wind energy targets. How does Morro Bay fit in?

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Mackenzie Shuman

The California Energy Commission released a draft report that outlines what some call “aggressive” goals for offshore wind energy development in the Pacific Ocean — and Morro Bay will likely play a key role in helping the state achieve its targets.

How much offshore wind energy is coming to California?

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Mackenzie Shuman

Offshore wind is no longer a distant possibility in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Thursday mandating that the California Energy Commission create a plan for offshore wind development in federal waters.

Want to install a public EV charging station in SLO County? You could get a big rebate

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Mackenzie Shuman

If you want to install a publicly accessible electric vehicle charging station at your business or on your property, the California Energy Commission is offering a program that will cover most of the cost.

Offshore wind could provide energy when California needs it most, Cal Poly study says

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Mackenzie Shuman

A study published in October 2019 shows that when electrical power demand is highest in the evening hours, offshore wind power production off the Central Coast would be at its peak.