Bill > AB1417

This bill amends the existing Voluntary Offshore Wind and Coastal Resources Protection Program to expand its scope and reporting requirements. The bill broadens the definition of "eligible entities" to include local communities, local governments, California tribes, and nonprofit organizations representing tribal interests, allowing these groups to receive capacity funding activities and grants related to offshore wind development. It establishes detailed reporting requirements for offshore wind entities, mandating that they report donations every 90 days to the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, including information about donation amounts, recipient types, and geographic distribution. The bill requires the commission to annually publish a report on these donations and submit a separate report to the Legislature assessing the implementation and effectiveness of capacity funding activities and grants. The legislation aims to support local and tribal communities potentially impacted by offshore wind energy development by providing financial resources and ensuring transparency in how offshore wind entities engage with and support these communities. Specifically, the bill applies to offshore wind entities with planned generation capacity of 50 megawatts or more that will require various state and local permits for their development activities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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