Participate in Local Decision-Making
At Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), your voice matters. As an RCEA customer, you benefit from a community-focused approach where local government leaders make key decisions about your energy. Our public Board meetings are your chance to stay informed, share your opinions, and help shape the future of energy in Humboldt County.
Check out our Public Meetings page for upcoming meeting information and past meeting materials.
About
Membership: Board members are appointed by RCEA’s member agencies: the County of Humboldt, the Cities of Arcata, Blue Lake, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell and Trinidad, Blue Lake Rancheria, the Yurok Tribe and the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District.
Board of Directors Members

Sarah Schaefer
City of Arcata

Elise Scafani
City of Blue Lake

Natalie Arroyo
County of Humboldt

Scott Bauer
Chair, City of Eureka

Skip Jorgensen
City of Ferndale

Carlos Diaz
City of Fortuna

Sheri Woo
Vice-Chair, Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District

Frank Wilson
City of Rio Dell

Jack Tuttle
City of Trinidad

Michael Gerace
Yurok Tribe

Jason Ramos
Blue Lake Rancheria
Jurisdiction | Director | Alternate |
---|---|---|
City of Arcata | Sarah Schaefer, Chair | Meredith Matthews |
City of Blue Lake | Elise Scafani | Kat Napier |
County of Humboldt | Natalie Arroyo | Mike Wilson |
City of Eureka | Scott Bauer, Vice-Chair | Renee Contreras-DeLoach |
City of Ferndale | Skip Jorgensen | Leonard Lund |
City of Fortuna | Carlos Diaz | Vacant |
Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District | Sheri Woo | Tom Wheeler |
City of Rio Dell | Frank Wilson | Debra Garnes |
City of Trinidad | Jack Tuttle | Cheryl Kelly |
Yurok Tribe | Michael Gerace | Lana McCovey |
Blue Lake Rancheria | Jason Ramos | Heidi Moore-Guynup |
Board Finance Committee
About
The RCEA Board of Directors created the Finance Committee in January 2019 to increase organizational fiscal transparency and Board understanding of RCEA’s finances. The Finance Committee meets as needed to work with staff and advise the Board on matters relating to audits, finances, and budget.
Check out our Public Meetings page for upcoming meeting information and past meeting materials.