California has 200 gigawatts of offshore wind potential, with a goal of 5 gigawatts by 2030 and 25 gigawatts by 2045. Despite Trump's attempts to halt offshore wind projects, federal judges have affirmed that work can continue on existing projects. Governor Newsom supports offshore wind development as a clean energy source for California. The Trump administration's halt to approvals for new onshore wind projects has put $50 billion in investments and 150,000 jobs at risk, with 150 projects impacted in Texas alone. Offshore wind stakeholders in California are still moving forward with plans despite federal energy policy changes, participating in the global industry and making strides in infrastructure investments and workforce training.
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