California’s Energy and Climate Goals
California has a long history of driving technology and policy innovation in climate and clean energy. The state has set the nation’s first state-wide target of reaching carbon neutrality. In alignment with this goal and GO-Biz’s mission to realize a carbon free economy, the Energy and Climate Unit was established to advance efforts underway to decarbonize the state’s electrical grid by 2045.
GO-Biz’s Energy and Climate Unit conducts in depth engagement across a variety of state agencies, local governments, industry partners, and community stakeholders. Click the links below to contact us or learn more.
Over 61% of retail electricity sales on the grid being served by renewables as of 20221
25,000+ MWs of renewable energy sources deployed on the grid since 20202
15,700+ MWs of battery energy storage providing grid reliability as of 20243
100 days of renewables serving 100% of electricity needs in California in 20244
Resources
The Tracking Energy Development (TED) Task Force
The Tracking Energy Development (TED) Task Force is a state inter-agency group designed to provide assistance to clean energy projects that supports the California’s energy and climate goals. The TED Task Force consists of GO-Biz, the California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission and California Independent System Operator.
GO-Biz Renewable Energy Permitting Initiative
The GO-Biz Energy Unit is developing a toolkit of resources for local jurisdictions to use when permitting renewable energy projects across California. GO-Biz is gathering feedback from developers, community members and permitting agencies on the challenges of permitting large-scale renewable energy projects which include solar, onshore wind, and battery energy storage.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
By capturing excess energy during the day to be stored for later when it’s needed the most, large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) have become a necessary component of electrical grid reliability in California. Given the importance of BESS for grid stability and for achieving California’s clean energy goals, the Governor convened the Battery Energy Storage Collaborative to examine battery technologies and safety considerations. Click below to learn more.
Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment
California has ambitious goals to achieve a carbon free economy and zero-emission electrical grid by 2045. To achieve these goals, an average of 7,000 to 10,000 megawatts of clean energy resources will need to be deployed annually. Click the link below for detailed resource to support the build out of clean energy infrastructure.
