The Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s July 23 board agenda includes a proposed power purchase agreement with Paradigm Energy LLC for a repowering project in the Tehachapi Wind Resource Area in Kern County.
According to the agenda packet and staff report, the project would replace eight older turbines with six new ones and is expected to begin commercial operation between March and May 2027. Staff describe it as RCEA’s first wind power purchase agreement and say it would add long-term fixed-price renewable supply to the agency’s portfolio.
The packet says the project was approved for shortlisting by RCEA’s RFO ad hoc subcommittee in December 2025. The board is being asked to adopt Resolution 2026-7 and approve the contract with Paradigm Energy LLC.
The agenda summary also says the project is expected to cost about 2% of RCEA’s annual wholesale power budget, but the packet excerpt does not include the full contract terms, price, term length or delivery profile. The board’s final action was not shown in the agenda materials reviewed here.
Sources
- Primary source: RCEA July 23, 2026 board packet
- Supporting source material reviewed through artifact metadata and summary artifacts tied to the same packet
- Because the full PPA attachment was not available in the materials reviewed, this draft avoids citing contract price, term or risk-allocation details beyond what the packet summary states.
