Redwood Coast Energy Authority, in collaboration with the Schatz Energy Research Center, is hosting a free public workshop on grid-supporting battery energy storage.
This event will include a presentation and panel discussion that will explore how large-scale battery storage works, its role in supporting California’s grid, and how storage projects can differ in purpose, safety, size, and benefits. We will talk about existing projects here in Humboldt that support public services, such as the Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid and the Blue Lake Rancheria Microgrid, as well as our current needs for new storage development to support local energy reliability and maximize the benefits of solar generation.
This workshop will feature interactive segments, including small group conversations and a Q&A session, where community members will have the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss locations across Humboldt County where battery storage could help meet reliability needs.
Speakers & Panelists:
Richard Engel, Director of Power Resources, Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Peter Alstone, Ph.D., Faculty Scientist, Schatz Energy Research Center
Jim Zoellick, Principal Engineer, Schatz Energy Research Center
Supervisor Natalie Arroyo, Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
All are welcome. No RSVP required.
For more information, visit redwoodenergy.org/learn-connect/events or call (707) 269-1700.
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