Schatz CenterUPDATE 3/17/20
The North Coast Offshore Wind Workshop scheduled for April 28 has been postponed. Our team is investigating options for sharing our initial findings, while maintaining clarity, accessibility, and community engagement. Please RSVP (see below) if you would like to receive information directly on these events.
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The North Coast Offshore Wind Workshop will present initial findings about the opportunities and challenges associated with offshore wind energy in the Humboldt Bay region. This workshop is free and open to the public, and is being hosted by the California Ocean Protection Council and the Schatz Energy Research Center at Humboldt State University.
The all-day event will be held on Tuesday, April 28, at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka, CA.
- If you plan to attend, please RSVP. A recording will be made available to the public following the workshop. We are also currently exploring remote participation options.
- Each session will include a presentation of findings and a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A.
- Lunch and snacks will be provided by the Schatz Center for participants.
- For additional information or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact the Schatz Center at (707) 826-4345 or by email.
Learn more about the Schatz Center’s offshore wind feasibility studies. These studies are being funded by the California Ocean Protection Council, the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
| AGENDA | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Breakfast Reception |
| 8:30 am | Introduction and Opening Remarks Presenters: Mark Gold, California Ocean Protection Council Karen Douglas, California Energy Commission Arne Jacobson, Schatz Energy Research Center |
| 9:00 am | Session 1: Energy Generation, Transmission, and Economic Development Presenters: Mark Severy, Schatz Energy Research Center Steve Hackett, Humboldt State University |
| 10:45 am | Session 2: Port and Local Infrastructure Presenters: Shane Phillips, Mott MacDonald Aaron Porter, Mott MacDonald |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Session 3: Environmental Setting Presenters: Sharon Kramer, H.T. Harvey & Associates Ecological Consultants Scott Terrill, H.T. Harvey & Associates Ecological Consultants Mark Hemphill-Haley, Humboldt State University |
| 2:45 pm | Session 4: Regional Perspectives Presenter: Laurie Richmond, Humboldt State University |
| 4:30 pm | Reflections and Next Steps |
Note: agenda details are subject to change. Please RSVP or visit this page again for schedule updates.
