Green Empowerment Zone Delivers Strategic Advantages for Clean Energy Companies

The Green Empowerment Zone combines infrastructure, workforce depth, and competitive costs in one of the most connected clean energy corridors on the West Coast. Companies expanding here gain direct access to research hubs, modern transportation networks, and an available workforce trained in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technologies.

Connected to Markets That Matter

• Direct access to Bay Area markets with Highway 4, I-80, BART, Amtrak, and executive airport connections
• Port facilities with modernization plans underway for expanded clean energy and advanced manufacturing use
• Nearby rail lines support efficient freight movement for supply chain–intensive operations

Land & Development Potential Ready for Industry

• Large tracts available for light industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects
• Affordable sites compared to the surrounding Bay Area markets
• Streamlined entitlement and permitting processes reduce time to market

Workforce Built for Clean Energy Industries

• Highly trained labor pool supported by seven nearby universities and specialized training programs
• Workforce training infrastructure aligned with advanced manufacturing, engineering, and clean energy technologies
• Strong pipeline of skilled workers with experience in both traditional manufacturing and renewable sectors

Cost and Business Climate Advantages

• Competitive cost of doing business relative to Bay Area locations
• Business-friendly local government with a proven record of expedited approvals
• Incentives tailored to support clean energy and sustainability-driven employers

Quality of Life Supports Workforce Retention

• Distinctive small-city setting with access to Bay Area cultural and professional amenities
• Scenic waterfront, preserved historic downtown, and community-centered environment
• Housing options and amenities that are more affordable than the surrounding metro markets

Be Part of a Growing Cluster of Clean Energy Companies in the Green Empowerment Zone

The Green Empowerment Zone is building momentum as a center for clean energy investment. Companies benefit from proximity to industry peers, supply chain partners, and research institutions, creating an ecosystem that encourages collaboration and scalability.