Project attempts to quantify estimates of applicable roof areas available for photovoltaic (PV) panels and possible energy generations from such systems in the City of Arcata. Document includes assumptions used in survey, data gathering techniques and generated estimates.

Project documents student experience directing the annual Renewable Energy/ Sustainable Living Fair on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt for 2002 and 2003.

Document provides review of both methods of renewable energy generation and effcient means of energy conservation. Generation methods include micro-hydro, solar, wind and hydrogen.

Educational outreach plan for residents of the Courtyards housing development which has incorporated aspects of renewable energy soucres and conservation such as PV panels, solar water heaters and individual watt meters to monitor energy usage into its design.

During the study community choice aggregation (CCA) was researched as a stand alone option for Arcata, a joint program between Arcata and Sonoma, and a joint program between Arcata and Marin.