Regional Energy Authority Project Update
The state’s newest regional energy office was born in Humboldt
County in April when the County and the cities of Arcata and Eureka
signed a joint powers agreement (JPA) to establish the Redwood Coast
Energy Authority (RCEA). The cities of Blue Lake, Fortuna, Rio Dell
and Trinidad are expected to sign in May.
The Local Government Commission received energy efficiency public
good charge funding to assist Humboldt and Ventura counties establish
these regional authorities. Communities in Ventura County are finalizing
their JPA document, and are expected to sign in May. Both communities
will be receiving core funding to cover the start up costs of the
new offices, staff salaries and additional consulting assistance.
The LGC team includes John Nimmons & Associates who along with
local counsels developed the JPA agreements; HWM International,
helping to develop business plans and sustainable funding opportunities;
and Alternative Energy Systems Corporation, which will be providing
energy technical assistance to the offices.
The offices will be focusing on helping their member jurisdictions
implement energy efficiency projects at their facilities. They will
also provide information to residents and businesses about energy
efficiency program opportunities to increase participation in existing
IOU and third party programs.
The next steps for both communities will be to develop business
plans, and hire staff. Watch future issues of CURRENTS for
more information, or e-mail pstoner@lgc.org
for Humboldt or jmeyer@lgc.org
for Ventura.
This program is funded by California ratepayers under the auspices
of the California Public Utilities Commission, and under a contract
with PG&E.
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