What is the Green Empowerment Zone?

2 Mar 2026

The Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) represents a strategic, multi-pronged approach to increasing clean energy potential in Contra Costa County, CA. Already, the state is a leader in clean energy-related industries, but the GEZ, leveraging state and federal partnerships, investments in local projects, tax incentives, workforce training and more, ensures continued clean energy growth in the region.

How Does the Green Empowerment Zone Foster Clean Energy Growth?

The GEZ supports local companies with access to research, testing, and technologies, while working ceaselessly to attract new firms and projects to Contra Costa County. By supporting relevant industries like wind, solar and zero-emission transportation, the GEZ maintains California’s momentum at the forefront of the clean energy economy.

Learn more about the Green Empowerment Zone’s role in shaping regional clean energy approaches.

More Topics

Contra Costa County Coalition Receives $1.2 Million Grant for Brownfield Assessments

Feb 2 2026

Contra Costa County in collaboration with the cities of Antioch, Martinez, and Pinole were selected for an assessment coalition grant. This grant program will allow the county and cities to evaluate potentially contaminated sites called brownfields. The work will allow local governments to take the necessary steps to begin the...

Team California Site Selectors' Northern Waterfront Tour

Feb 2 2026

Discover economic opportunities in Contra Costa County's Northern Waterfront:

Green Empowerment Zone Enhances Support for Eco-Friendly Development with New Website

Jan 20 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDeveloped with Golden Shovel Agency, the new site will highlight the benefits of building and expanding green businesses in Contra Costa CountyMartinez, CA – The Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ), a cooperative effort of 13 northern California cities designed to support growth of green business in the region, has...