ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL (R)EVOLUTION

California is at the leading edge of a transformation from the industries and energy systems of the Industrial Revolution to a more innovative, resilient, and sustainable economy.
CA FWD is pursuing policies and programs to ensure that California’s new industrial economy includes advanced manufacturing and supply chains that generate tangible benefits for people and communities across our diverse regions.

Watch the recording of our event Energy 101: Setting A Baseline For Legislative Action

Stay up-to-date on CA FWD news about clean energy, advanced manufacturing, bioeconomy, and more!

Possibility Lab and CA FWD Announce New Energy Project Benefits Agreement Database
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New online tool allows the public to search examples of 328 benefits agreements from across the energy supply chain.

Industrial Transformation: Turning California’s aging biomass combustion plants from an environmental challenge to an asset in the energy transition
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A regions-up, economic development-oriented approach to energy transition, using existing industrial infrastructure, rather than expanding into undeveloped areas of the state.

California must shift from regulation-based climate policy to an integrated economic strategy
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CA FWD and Resources Legacy Fund explain how we can reimagine climate leadership through economic prosperity.

Commentary: We need to think big about cap-and-trade in California
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How California can lead not just on emissions reduction, but on building a truly sustainable and resilient economy that works for every region of the state.