Although the series of storms caused widespread flooding, the lasting impacts may be a slight reprieve in the drought and propel more funding to repair aging water infrastructure.
Permitting guidelines for first California floating wind energy projects will be released by state on Dec. 19 and set for approval on Dec. 28—with five lease winners facing challenges of deep water installation, limited port infrastructure and supply chain pressures.
Agency action sets stage for removal work to begin next year by Kiewit Infrastructure West, in effort to restore water quality and ailing salmon population.