Golden State Today

California ports are set to receive a significant boost in their efforts to transition to zero-emission operations, thanks to over $1 billion in funding from the Biden-Harris Administration. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that seven California ports will benefit from this investment aimed at building zero-emission infrastructure and improving air quality.

The Port of Los Angeles is the largest recipient, securing $411 million to aid its shift towards zero-emission operations. Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the importance of this support, stating, "Thanks to historic support from the Biden-Harris Administration and our state’s Congressional leaders, California’s ports are undergoing a rapid transition to become zero-emission. Cleaner ports mean cleaner air for communities up and down our state – this is a huge win for our ports that are the backbone of the fifth largest economy in the world."

California's ports play a crucial role in handling 40% of the nation's containerized imports and 30% of exports. This funding aligns with Governor Newsom's agenda for faster infrastructure development.

The funded projects include:

- Port of Los Angeles: $411.69 million for reducing air pollution and enhancing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

- Port of Oakland: $322.17 million for transitioning drayage trucks and cargo handling equipment to zero-emission alternatives.

- Port of Stockton: $110.47 million for becoming the first small port with zero-emission terminal operations.

- Port of San Diego: $58.6 million for electrifying maritime cargo handling facilities.

- Port of San Francisco: $55.39 million for transitioning ferry operations along the waterfront to zero emissions.

- Port of Hueneme: $42.29 million for deploying zero-emission terminal equipment and implementing a drayage truck incentive program.

- Port of Redwood City: $1.97 million for climate and air quality planning related to hydrogen-based fueling.

This initiative represents a significant step towards reducing emissions and supporting sustainable practices across California's vital port infrastructure.