POWERING PROGRESS WITH PARTNERS

Golden State Clean Energy partners across California’s energy ecosystem—aligning load-serving entities, developers, environmental groups, and public agencies—to deliver de-risked renewable projects that provide affordable, reliable energy and can be brought online quickly.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

  • Golden State Clean Energy Delivers An Approach that is “Smart from the Start”

    “Master planning a large area for solar development provides environmental review at scale and sets the stage for individual projects to come online far quicker than they would with individual permitting. And locating the park in an area without resource conflicts means the environmental review also moves more quickly. This model is smart from the start siting, without a doubt.” - NRDC voices support for the master planned Westland Solar Park energy development model”

    - Read more on the NRDC website

  • Golden State Clean Energy Delivers An Approach that is “Smart from the Start”


    “Smart-from-the-start renewable energy development guides projects to low-value, low-conflict areas and degraded agricultural lands—aiming to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on wildlife, valuable agricultural lands, and high-value resource lands such as vernal pools, foraging habitat, riparian corridors and transitional biotic zones. This approach has two clear benefits: protecting vital natural resources and speeding up the permitting process for renewable energy projects.”

    Defenders of Wildlife report, “Central Valley Renewable Energy Project Recommendations for Implementing Smart from the Start Renewable Energy Siting”

  • Golden State Clean Energy Delivers An Approach that Reduces Transmission Congestion

    “It’s challenging to find large-scale projects with effective readiness, but the Central Valley offers one. The Westlands Water District is nearly done with environmental reviews for a transmission upgrade that would open the bottleneck preventing Northern California from tapping into cl­eaner energy. This project envisions new, environmentally friendly solar energy generation in California’s sun-rich Central Valley. Many of these lands are drainage-impaired and have unreliable surface water supplies, so they cannot be farmed. With construction led by Westlands, these upgrades would facilitate cheaper solar power and lower energy costs for Northern Californians . . . “ 

    - John McEntagart, Business Manager of IBEW Local 551, “Clearing a bottleneck to cheaper energy,” The Press Democrat

  • Golden State Clean Energy Delivers An Approach that Supports Farming Communities

     “AB 2661 better positions the Central Valley to play a larger role in helping our state meet our ambitious clean energy goals, while finding productive solutions for water constrained lands and ensuring our farmworkers are not left behind.” 

    - California State Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria 

  • Golden State Clean Energy Delivers An Approach that Supports Farming Communities

    “We recognize the significant impacts of our changing climate and stand ready to help the state meet our renewable clean energy goals. We are grateful for Assemblywoman Soria’s leadership in recognizing water districts can play a significant role in generating renewable solar power, especially in the Central Valley where fallowed land needs to be repurposed for productive use.”  

    - Allison Febbo, General Manager, Westlands Water District

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CUSTOMERS

Golden State Clean Energy works with customers across California to deliver practical, transparent energy solutions that prioritize affordability, reliability, and timely execution.

Our approach is grounded in partnership—we align early with load-serving entities and buyers to bring forward de-risked, strategic projects in the right locations, and structure offtake agreements that are clear, competitive, and built to perform.”

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LANDOWNERS

Golden State Clean Energy actively partners with landowners across California to develop renewable energy projects that unlock new, stable revenue streams.

We are repurposing drainage-impaired and water-constrained agricultural land—particularly in the Central Valley—into productive energy assets that improve water efficiency, reduce dust, and support long-term land stewardship.

In regions facing groundwater limitations and regulatory pressure under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, our projects provide a practical path forward, transforming challenged land into a source of jobs, economic activity, and reliable income

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VENDORS

Golden State Clean Energy works with a network of vendors and partners to source critical equipment and construction solutions for our projects across California.

Our procurement strategy is focused on domestic content, resilient supply chains, and long-term partnerships with vendors who share our commitment to quality, sustainability, and execution certainty.

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LABOR

Golden State Clean Energy works in close partnership with labor organizations to deliver large-scale renewable energy and transmission infrastructure projects.

Through project labor agreements and early collaboration with unions and skilled trades, these partnerships establish workforce frameworks that prioritize safety, quality, and efficient project execution, while enabling strong local hiring and economic impact.

Our approach ensures the transition to clean energy creates meaningful, long-term job opportunities in the communities where we operate.

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LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Golden State Clean Energy is committed to responsible development that delivers meaningful, lasting benefits to the communities where we operate.

Through the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan, a Community Benefits Plan is guaranteed under AB 2661, providing direct, long-term investment in local priorities such as public services, infrastructure, and economic development.

We apply this same approach across all of our projects in California to ensure renewable energy development supports local economies, creates jobs, and contributes to sustainable land and water use.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Golden State Clean Energy believes strategic partnerships are the most effective way to build alignment and deliver affordable, reliable energy solutions quickly and at scale.

Our partnership-driven approach improves coordination, increases certainty, and accelerates execution, supporting meaningful progress toward meeting California’s energy needs.