California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2235, legislation that will allow the Port of Long Beach to accelerate the design and construction of Pier Wind. This proposed 400-acre terminal is intended to facilitate the assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind turbines. Authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, AB 2235 aims to reduce costs and shorten the timeline for the Pier Wind project, which is slated to be the largest facility of its kind in the United States and will contribute to California's renewable energy goals. The bill empowers the Port to utilize alternative construction delivery methods for Pier Wind's design and construction. "We can now plan and build Pier Wind in a way that is smarter, faster, and more cost-effective, thanks to Gov. Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire, and Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal guiding this critical legislation to approval," stated Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach. Beyond creating green energy jobs in Southern California, Pier Wind is projected to generate employment opportunities throughout the supply chain, supporting the manufacturing, assembly, operations, and maintenance of offshore wind projects along the West Coast. The bill, sponsored by the Port of Long Beach, was approved by the state Senate and Assembly in August. "The men and women of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union are pleased this legislation has been s