2026 Panel: Advancing California Offshore Wind in the State Policy Arena

In implementing the AB 525 Strategic Plan, what are the key next steps in state policy – AB 209 grants, AB 3 port readiness, Prop 4 funding, and more – to advance California offshore wind development? What additional State policy changes are needed – especially given federal headwinds – to ensure the industry is ready to hit the ground running when the time is right in Washington? This panel discussion focuses on perspectives from political and policy experts on what California should do in the next 3 years to stay on track in building a sustainable industry and engaging key stakeholders to maintain its broad coalition of support. Moderator: Brian White, KP Public Affairs Panelists: Eddie Ahn, Brightline Defense Molly Croll, American Clean Power Eli Harland, California Energy Commission Rick Umoff, Vineyard Offshore Recorded at the Pacific Offshore Wind Summit on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Produced by Quint Interactive for Offshore Wind California. Be a part of California’s clean energy future. — Learn more at pacificoffshorewindsummit.com — Questions? Email us at [email protected]