Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Elizabeth Burks is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in planning and energy management. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Redwood Coast Energy Authority since January 2025, Burks previously held the same title at Humboldt County Association of Governments from January 2021 to January 2025. Prior to these roles, Burks worked at LACO Associates from May 2013 to December 2020, advancing through several positions including Planning Principal, Planning Director, Planning Manager, and Senior Planner. Earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Planner at Humboldt County Planning from April 2005 to May 2013 and as a Peace Corps Volunteer from September 2002 to September 2004. Burks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources Planning from Humboldt State University between 1997 and 2002.
This person is not in the org chart
This person is not in any teams
Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Redwood Coast Energy Authority is a Renewables and Environment company located in 633 3rd St, Eureka, California, United States. The purpose of the Energy Authority is to develop and implement sustainable energy initiatives that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and advance the use of clean, efficient and renewable resources available in the region for the benefit of the Member agencies and their constituents. To further that purpose, the Redwood Coast Energy Authority works toward the following goals: To lead, coordinate and integrate regional efforts that advance secure, sustainable, clean and affordable energy resources To develop a long-term sustainable energy strategy and implementation plan To increase awareness of, and enhance access to, energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy opportunities available to the region To add value to, but not duplicate, energy services offered by utilities and others serving the region To keep key decision makers and stakeholders informed of policy, regulatory, and market changes that are likely to impact the region To support research, development, demonstration, innovation, and commercialization of sustainable energy technologies by public and private entities operating in Humboldt County To develop regional capabilities to respond to energy emergencies and short-term disruptions in energy supply, infrastructure, or markets that could adversely affect Humboldt residents and businesses