What is the Redwood Coast Energy Authority microgrid?

The microgrid provides energy resilience for the regional airport and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station and electricity to the Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s customers. Read the June 7 press release announcing the celebration and the microgrid.

What is the Redwood Coast Airport microgrid?

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who made this milestone a reality! The Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid is a locally-owned, renewable energy facility at our regional airport. It serves as a modern cornerstone for a healthier, more resilient, and energy-independent community.

Does Humboldt County have a microgrid?

Since roads into and out of Humboldt County are often closed by fires and slides, energy stability at the regional airport is crucial. This is one of four microgrids designed by the Schatz Energy Research Center, and is the largest in the county.

Will PG&E's airport project be a multi-customer microgrid?

The Airport project will be the first multi-customer microgrid in PG&E’s service territory. As regulators, PG&E and other utilities plan for a flexible grid to meet California’s changing energy needs, the ability to smoothly integrate renewable energy and microgrid technology will become increasingly important.