News – Redwood Coast Energy Authority

News

long desert road

RCEA contracts for 100% of the output of a new 100 megawatt solar project

May 6, 2020

EDP Renewables, Redwood Coast Energy Authority Execute Long-Term Agreement for New California Solar Park A 15-year agreement will bring the 100 megawatt Sandrini Sol Solar Park to Kern County, California Humboldt County, CA, May 6, 2020 — EDP Renewables SA (EDPR), through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), and Redwood […]

transmission lines in Humboldt county

Community Choice Energy Turns Three

May 1, 2020

Community Choice Energy Turns Three The Redwood Coast Energy Authority Celebrates Humboldt County’s Recent Energy Program Accomplishments and Future Objectives When RCEA launched its Community Choice Energy (CCE) program May 1, 2017, it was based on a community vision that Humboldt County would have greater control over its electricity generation options, the electricity would have [...]

E-Bike Workshop flyer with photo of a white bike in lower right corner

POSTPONED – Electric Bike Public Workshop

March 12, 2020

POSTPONED – Electric Bike Public Workshop In light of recent developments surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Redwood Coast Energy Authority has decided to postpone the E-Bike Workshop. RCEA believes it to be in the best interest of the community to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Public safety is our top priority. We [...]

A house with solar panels in Arcata

Public Workshop on Battery Storage Basics

January 29, 2020

Public Workshop on Battery Storage Basics Building resilience in Humboldt County Since the recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs, Humboldt County residents have been asking how they can make their homes and businesses more energy resilient, how they can utilize the electricity from their solar panels when the grid is down, how vehicle to home storage solutions work, [...]

Forests Energy and the Environment Public Workshop flyer

RCEA enters second phase of strategic planning update

October 11, 2019

RCEA enters second phase of strategic planning update RCEA continues to update its guiding plan with two public workshops. Both workshops will be held at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 721 Waterfront Drive in Eureka, Room 203. The Thursday, October 17 workshop, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., is an opportunity to learn about and discuss RCEA’s Comprehensive [...]

Coastline at Trinidad

Charting Humboldt’s Clean Energy Future

August 21, 2019

Submit your comments during the CAPE draft development and comment period schedule below. For more information on the calendar and workshops, contact the Redwood Coast Energy Authority at (707) 269-1700. Meeting agendas, schedule updates, and additional details will be posted on our Planning page Comments can be emailed directly to EnergyPlan2019@redwoodenergy.org Help Plan Humboldt County's [...]

Map of Fire Hazard Zones in Humboldt County

Prepare for Power Outages and Help PG&E Reach You

May 20, 2019

Prepare for Power Outages and Help PG&E Reach You Important message: PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoffs Educate and prepare yourselves for the coming fire season and make sure your contact information is up-to-date with PG&E so they can alert you through automated calls, texts and emails, when and where possible, prior to a Public Safety [...]

technician in blue suit installing photovoltaic blue solar modules with screw

100% Clean and Renewable Electricity by 2025

April 8, 2019

The Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s (RCEA) Board of Directors approved two proposals at their March 28 meeting to advance the goals of Humboldt County’s Community Choice Energy program. The first was a resolution targeting a 100% clean and renewable electricity mix for RCEA’s community choice energy program by 2025. The City of Eureka, the City [...]

redwoods in the mist

PG&E Reorganization Information

January 19, 2019

PG&E Reorganization Information Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has announced that it is preparing to file for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, in preparation for a voluntary reorganization process. For more information please visit PG&E’s website.

Contact Us

633 3rd Street

Eureka, CA 95501

(707) 269-1700

info@RedwoodEnergy.org

Subscribe

Sign up for our Listserv to get the latest news and announcements.

Follow Us