Port Offshore Wind Equity and Readiness Project (HA-1536) California Energy Commission Grant Agreement

The Port of Long Beach has entered into a grant agreement with the California Energy Commission to advance the Port Offshore Wind Equity and Readiness (POWER) Project, designated HA-1536, under the Offshore Wind Energy Waterfront Facility Improvement Program. The project focuses on pre-construction planning, engineering design, environmental review, and community engagement activities to prepare for the future development of the Pier Wind Terminal at the Port of Long Beach. The scope includes feasibility studies, cost estimation, funding and financing plan development, emissions reduction analysis, seaport readiness assessments, supply chain evaluations for floating wind foundations, and outreach to near-port communities, California Native American Tribes, industry stakeholders, and public agencies. The initiative is structured as a grant rather than a competitive procurement and is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements under Class 6 and Section 15262, which classify it as a planning and information-gathering effort. The Port of Long Beach serves as the lead agency, with Allyson Teramoto and Suzanne Plezia designated as primary points of contact for environmental planning and engineering oversight, respectively. The California Energy Commission is the sole funding source, though the exact grant amount is not disclosed. The place of performance is clearly identified as Long Beach, California, with no packaging, delivery, inspection, or quality assurance requirements specified, as the project does not involve physical construction or tangible deliverables. No standard federal contract clauses, solicitation numbers, or procurement award methodologies apply due to the grant’s non-competitive, planning-focused nature. No UEI, CAGE, size status, or socioeconomic certifications are reported, and no formal invoicing system, payment office, or accounting codes are provided. The agreement was signed on December 8, 2025, and posted on December 9, 2025, with submissions for related environmental documentation routed through the CEQAnet system.