CA AB472

Requires the California Energy Commission to include an assessment of funding needs for port infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy development in the 2027 integrated energy policy report and each subsequent edition, contingent upon legislative appropriation

Port infrastructure assessment must cover construction and staging of foundations, manufacturing of components, final assembly, and long-term operations and maintenance facilities for offshore wind projects

Mandates the Energy Commission to consult with the Department of Finance, Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, State Lands Commission, and California Workforce Development Board when preparing the assessment

The assessment must identify federal, state, and local funding opportunities, including general obligation bonds and private sector funding, to support port infrastructure development for offshore wind

Supports California's goal of developing 2,000 to 5,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2030 and 25,000 megawatts by 2045, with estimated port infrastructure costs of at least $12 billion across more than 16 large and 10 small port sites