Section 7599.100 - [Effective until 1/1/2028] General provisions(a) A Green Empowerment Zone for the Northern Waterfront area of the County of Contra Costa may be established. The geography of the zone shall extend to the territories of the cities listed in subdivision (c) and the unincorporated areas of the County of Contra Costa north of State Highway 4. The board of directors may, by majority vote, change the geography of the Green Empowerment Zone.(b) The purpose of the Green Empowerment Zone is to build upon the comparative advantage provided by the regional concentration of highly skilled energy industry workers by prioritizing access to tax incentives, grants, loan programs, workforce training programs, and private sector investment in the renewable energy sector.(c) The Green Empowerment Zone may include all of the following cities and the county upon the adoption of a resolution by the legislative body of each city and county that states the intent of the city or county to participate in the Green Empowerment Zone: (3) The City of Brentwood.(5) The City of Hercules.(6) The City of Martinez.(8) The City of Pittsburg.(10) The County of Contra Costa.(d) The board of directors may vote to include additional jurisdictions in the membership of the Green Empowerment Zone.Added by Stats 2021 ch 377 (AB 844),s 1, eff. 1/1/2022.