To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Estelle Fennell
SUBJECT:
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Resolution and Letter in Support of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Offshore Wind Lease Application (Supervisor Estelle Fennell)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution and Letter of Support.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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DISCUSSION:
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), along with their consortium Redwood Coast Offshore Wind partners have asked the Board of Supervisors for a resolution and letter in support of their efforts to obtain a lease to develop an area off the coast of Humboldt County for wind energy production.
Humboldt County is a proponent of developing a local clean energy industry in support of California’s efforts to address climate change by setting ambitious renewable energy goals, and which brings increased job opportunities, economic development, and renewable energy for homes and businesses.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Redwood Coast Energy Authority.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution and Letter of Support.
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A