The Working Group supports several of the Sustainable Growth CoE’s major policy priorities, including the creation of a Western Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that partners with regional clean energy markets, lower costs for everyday consumers, and accelerates regional power grid transmission across Western states. Additionally, the task force will support state and federal legislation that accelerates the adoption of critical clean infrastructure projects and streamlines traditional permitting processes.

The Task Force supports policies and programs that speed the transition to an electrified transportation sector through the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles. The task force will also promote policies and legislation that foster climate innovation, attract capital investments, and position Silicon Valley as a global leader in clean transportation.

The Task Force aligns our advocacy on environmental and clean energy investments in a potential 2024 statewide Climate Bond ballot measure, to promote Bay Area climate resilience and sustainability. The task force will also explore private sector opportunities for sustainable financing.

Sustainable Growth supports statewide policies to accelerate the pace of housing development and support Silicon Valley’s competitive edge by bringing down housing costs for everyone in the region. This COE also considers local housing projects for endorsement, prioritizing developments that are mixed-use, close to high-quality public transit, and that include affordably-priced units.