Supply Chain - California Climate and Energy Collaborative

Barrier 6: Supply Chain

Barrier Statement

Global dependencies and geopolitical risks slows progress towards clean energy goals.

How communities are experiencing this barrier

View the details on what communities have shared with SLECC from across the state.

Key challenge discussed in - San Diego

Clean energy deployment (e.g., solar, batteries, EVs) is slowed by reliance on global supply chains for critical components. This creates vulnerability to delays and cost escalations

Key challenge discussed in - San Diego

Communities and local governments noted that the cost of clean energy technologies fluctuates with international trade policies and commodity markets, making local deployment unpredictable

Local Solution Opportunities

SLECC stakeholders have brainstormed the following solution opportunities that can be taken by local leaders. Existing examples of progress or pathways to make further progress are highlighted if known.

Local Solution

Regional collaboration on procurement – Establish regional purchasing consortia so smaller jurisdictions can pool demand and secure better access to scarce clean energy equipment

Existing Examples of Progress:

Further Progress Pathways

Region(s): San Diego

Local Solution

Promote local procurement – Jurisdictions emphasized prioritizing local and regional suppliers where possible to reduce reliance on vulnerable global supply chains

Existing Examples of Progress:

Further Progress Pathways

Region(s): San Diego

State Solution Opportunities

SLECC stakeholders have brainstormed the following solution opportunities that can be taken by state leaders. Existing examples of progress or pathways to make further progress are highlighted if known.

State Solution

Invest in resilient infrastructure – State-led procurement of long-duration storage, grid equipment, and components should include requirements for domestic sourcing where possible

Existing Examples of Progress:

Further Progress Pathways

Region(s): San Diego

State Solution

Diversify supply chains – State policy should encourage multiple sourcing strategies and diversification away from single-country dependencies for critical clean energy technologies

Existing Examples of Progress:

Further Progress Pathways

Region(s): San Diego

State Solution

Expand in-state manufacturing and assembly – State programs should incentivize local production of batteries, solar panels, and electrification equipment to reduce exposure to global disruptions

Existing Examples of Progress:

Further Progress Pathways

Region(s): San Diego

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