How important is it that Humboldt County's local governments implement programs and policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Somewhat important
How would you like to see Humboldt County's local governments prioritize the following GHG reduction strategies? (1= Low Priority, 5 = High Priority)
Promoting energy efficiency in new construction - 4
Upgrades for residential and commercial buildings to reduce energy use - 5
Solar panel installation on residential and commercial buildings - 4
Local renewable energy generation (i.e. wind and biomass power) - 3
Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure - 4
Bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure - 4
Water conservation - 5
Waste reduction - 5
Conservation of forest and agricultural lands - 5
Forestry practices that enhance carbon sequestration - 5
Agricultural practices that enhance carbon sequestration on range lands - 5
Agricultural practices that reduce emissions from livestock - 5
Wildfire prevention - 5
How concerned are you about the future impact in Humboldt County of the following potential climate-related hazards?
Increased temperatures and heat waves - Very concerned
Sea level rise - Very concerned
Increased wildfires - Extremely concerned
Flooding and severe rainstorms - Very concerned
Mudslide/landslide - Somewhat concerned
Drought - Extremely concerned
Air quality impacts - Very concerned
“Climate refugees” migrating to Humboldt County - Somewhat concerned
In terms of priority, how would you rank the following strategies to reduce emissions from energy consumption in Humboldt County? To show your priorities, rank your most important strategies from top to bottom. Click and drag to change.
Improving insulation, installing energy-efficient appliances, low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED/CFL lightbulbs are ways to reduce a building's energy demand.
Redwood Coast Energy Authority is the sole purchaser of electricity for customers in Humboldt County. PG&E still delivers our power, but RCEA decides where that power comes from. Currently, they purchase renewable energy from a variety of sources within the region and elsewhere in the state.
Humboldt County has been identified as a potentially ideal location for offshore wind energy generation. A number of promising sites for land-based wind energy farms have also been identified.
Woody biomass (primarily waste from mills) can be burned to generate electricity. As of 2013, local biomass powerplants supplied around a quarter of Humboldt County's consumed electricity. Biomass energy is classified by the state of California as renewable, but there are greenhouse gas emissions associated with the combustion and transport processes.
How can Humboldt County's local governments promote solar panel installation? (1= Low Priority, 5 = High Priority)
Faster and simpler residential solar permitting process - 3
Reduced residential solar permit fees - 4
Offer information on providers, financing options and rebates - 5
Install solar panels on local government facilities - 5
Public recognition for energy efficiency upgrades - 4
Offer solar audits for interested customers - 3
What have you done (or want to do) to reduce energy use at your residence?
Install high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems - Want to learn more
Install a high-efficiency water heater - Want to learn more
Change light bulbs to energy-efficient models (LED) - Completed
Replace appliances with energy-efficient models - Completed
Upgrade your home's insulation - Want to learn more
Install solar panels - Want to do
What are some barriers that would keep you from completing energy upgrades?
Do not own the property - More important
Cost - Most important
Lack of information (i.e. options, costs, potential savings) - Somewhat important
Time and effort - Least important
Concerns that upgrades will generate minimal financial savings - Somewhat important
Concern that upgraded technologies won't perform as well - Least important
Safety issues - Least important
How can Humboldt County's local governments reduce emissions from vehicle trips? (1 = Low Priority, 5 = High Priority)
Improve public transit - No opinion
Encourage development along public transit corridors - 1
Encourage development near city centers - 4
Encourage development with mixed commercial and residential uses - 4
Help large employers establish carpooling programs - 3
Improve bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure - 4
Install electric vehicle charging stations - 3
Bike share programs - 3
What would encourage you to use public transit (check all that apply)
Bus service closer to work
Faster bus service
What would encourage you to ride a bicycle more often?
More bicycle lanes and trails
Safer bike lanes
Of the many benefits resulting from GHG reduction, how would you prioritize the following outcomes?
Some GHG reduction strategies also help communities prepare for the effects of climate change. For instance, solar panels provide an electricity in the event of power outages from severe weather events.
Please share any additional ideas or comments about how Humboldt County's local governments can reduce GHG emissions in the region.
encourage/incentivize local businesses to allow employees telecommute 1-3 days per week when possible— actually writing this into job descriptions ahead of time rather than trying to make it work after the fact.
Also, neighborhood solar micro grids vs. individual rooftops. Also, don’t know too much about them but recently saw an interesting program on cattle/dairy waste digesters. No idea if the ROI would make this a viable option in HumCo. Might be worth a look for certain areas.
Open Humboldt is not a certified voting system or ballot box. As with any public comment process, participation in Open Humboldt is voluntary. The responses in this record are not necessarily representative of the whole population, nor do they reflect the opinions of any government agency or elected officials.
How important is it that Humboldt County's local governments implement programs and policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
How would you like to see Humboldt County's local governments prioritize the following GHG reduction strategies? (1= Low Priority, 5 = High Priority)
How concerned are you about the future impact in Humboldt County of the following potential climate-related hazards?
In terms of priority, how would you rank the following strategies to reduce emissions from energy consumption in Humboldt County? To show your priorities, rank your most important strategies from top to bottom. Click and drag to change.
Improving insulation, installing energy-efficient appliances, low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED/CFL lightbulbs are ways to reduce a building's energy demand.
Redwood Coast Energy Authority is the sole purchaser of electricity for customers in Humboldt County. PG&E still delivers our power, but RCEA decides where that power comes from. Currently, they purchase renewable energy from a variety of sources within the region and elsewhere in the state.
Rooftop solar photovoltaic panels can be installed on homes and businesses to meet some or all of a building's energy demand.
Humboldt County has been identified as a potentially ideal location for offshore wind energy generation. A number of promising sites for land-based wind energy farms have also been identified.
Woody biomass (primarily waste from mills) can be burned to generate electricity. As of 2013, local biomass powerplants supplied around a quarter of Humboldt County's consumed electricity. Biomass energy is classified by the state of California as renewable, but there are greenhouse gas emissions associated with the combustion and transport processes.
How can Humboldt County's local governments promote solar panel installation? (1= Low Priority, 5 = High Priority)
What have you done (or want to do) to reduce energy use at your residence?
What are some barriers that would keep you from completing energy upgrades?
How can Humboldt County's local governments reduce emissions from vehicle trips? (1 = Low Priority, 5 = High Priority)
What would encourage you to use public transit (check all that apply)
What would encourage you to ride a bicycle more often?
Of the many benefits resulting from GHG reduction, how would you prioritize the following outcomes?
Some GHG reduction strategies also help communities prepare for the effects of climate change. For instance, solar panels provide an electricity in the event of power outages from severe weather events.
Waste prevention has a number of environmental benefits beyond GHG reduction.
CAPs can reduce the fossil fuel use associated with transportation and energy consumption.
Green jobs include solar installation, efficiency retrofitting and wind turbine construction and maintenance.
GHG reduction strategies like improving bike and pedestrian infrastructure and reducing energy costs can promote healthy and thriving communities.
Installing solar and improving energy efficiency can cut costs as well as reduce emissions.
Please share any additional ideas or comments about how Humboldt County's local governments can reduce GHG emissions in the region.
encourage/incentivize local businesses to allow employees telecommute 1-3 days per week when possible— actually writing this into job descriptions ahead of time rather than trying to make it work after the fact.
Also, neighborhood solar micro grids vs. individual rooftops. Also, don’t know too much about them but recently saw an interesting program on cattle/dairy waste digesters. No idea if the ROI would make this a viable option in HumCo. Might be worth a look for certain areas.