Incentives Position Clean Energy Companies for Long-Term Growth in the Green Empowerment Zone

Businesses that use recycled or secondary materials as feedstock qualify for the Recycling Market Development Zone program. This statewide initiative reduces costs through financial incentives while advancing a closed-loop economy. The Green Empowerment Zone helps manufacturers connect with program administrators to maximize eligibility.

Seventeen designated Opportunity Zones in Contra Costa County provide qualified investors with federal capital gains tax relief. Many zones overlap with disadvantaged tracts identified under California CalEnviroScreen 4.0, expanding eligibility for cap-and-trade funding. This creates dual benefits for investors and clean energy companies seeking to develop projects in Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, Concord, Antioch, and Pittsburg.

The Green Empowerment Zone partners with regional colleges, trade programs, and private-sector employers to provide targeted workforce training. Companies gain immediate access to skilled labor pipelines, reducing recruitment time and accelerating project readiness.

California Statewide Incentives Support Expansion and Relocation for Clean Energy Companies

Beyond regional advantages, California offers one of the most comprehensive incentive environments in the nation. Businesses may qualify for:

• Tax credits to offset expansion costs
• Grants and financing tools that reduce upfront risk
• State-supported workforce development programs that strengthen long-term competitiveness

California’s statewide programs are administered by GO-Biz and its partners, ensuring direct access to resources that shorten the path from site selection to operational launch.