RePowering Humboldt: A Strategic Plan to Scale Up Renewable Energy Use in Humboldt County

Humboldt County has the opportunity to satisfy the majority of its energy needs using local renewable resources. This can be accomplished by aggressively implementing energy efficiency, utilizing abundant biomass, wind, wave and small hydro energy resources, and electrifying the transportation and heating sectors. The Redwood Coast Energy Authority and the Schatz Energy Research Center are developing a strategic energy plan that can lead the county toward a sustainable, low-carbon energy future. Matthew and Jim will discuss their community energy planning work and engage the audience in a dialog about the path forward.