May 25, 2021 — The Biden administration has reached an agreement with California seeking to advance wind energy development off the state’s northern and central coasts.
The Interior Department said in a statement that initial areas of development could bring up to 4.6 gigawatts of energy to the grid, enough to power 1.6 million homes.
The federal government aims to sell wind energy leases in mid-2022, the department said.
“Today’s announcement reflects months of active engagement and dedication between partners who are committed to advancing a clean energy future,” said Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in a statement.
“The offshore wind industry has the potential to create tens of thousands of good-paying union jobs across the nation, while combating the negative effects of climate change,” she added.