Which Communities Participate in the GEZ?

18 May 2026


The following communities participate in the GEZ:

  • Antioch
  • Benicia
  • Brentwood
  • Concord
  • El Cerrito
  • Hercules
  • Martinez
     
  • Oakley
  • Pinole
  • Pittsburg
  • Richmond
  • San Pablo
  • Vallejo
     

Each city within the GEZ offers unique assets — historic districts, industrial parks, waterfront access, and skilled workforces — positioning the region as a top clean energy destination for companies expanding in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and decarbonization technologies.

GEZ Communities Deliver High-Impact Benefits to Clean Energy Companies

Companies within these communities enjoy access to: the Bay Area, Northern California, and national markets via highways, ports, rail, and air; available industrial, commercial, and mixed-use sites positioned for energy innovation; local government partnerships that streamline permitting, zoning, and funding access; a skilled workforce with training aligned to clean energy manufacturing, construction, and technology.

Establish your clean energy operations in Contra Costa County by exploring the GEZ’s communities here.