Jun 2, 2023StrategicPlan
BoardKern County Carbon Management Business Park Vision
This document outlines a vision for establishing a Carbon Management Business Park in Kern County. The plan aims to address land utilization challenges caused by the Sustainable Groundwater Act by centralizing clean energy and carbon capture and storage projects. Key focus areas include streamlining permitting for various clean energy industries, attracting green investments, and selecting industries compatible with regional water resources and environmental mitigation capabilities. The intended outcomes include generating significant property tax revenue and creating thousands of jobs, providing a sustainable economic future for the county.