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Financing Renewable Energy ProjectsOVERVIEW OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
5 June 2014
Tony ColonneseDirector of Engineering Services
2014 ADC DEFENSE COMMUNITIES NATIONAL SUMMIT | PAGE 3
Ameresco Renewable Energy Experience
DOE Savannah River Site – Biomass Arizona State University – PV Landfill Gas to Energy Fort Detrick – PV
2014 ADC DEFENSE COMMUNITIES NATIONAL SUMMIT | PAGE 4
Homework Prior toIssuing an RFP
Economic Viability of a Project Current Utility Rates State Incentives – Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Condition of Existing Infrastructure
Internal Support for a Project Surplus Land Suitable for Development NEPA Environmental Assessment
2014 ADC DEFENSE COMMUNITIES NATIONAL SUMMIT | PAGE 5
Sample of Major Development Steps
Utility Interconnection Study and Agreement Load Integration Study (Behind the Meter) State Environmental Permitting
Storm Water Management & Erosion Control Emissions Controls Wetlands, Floodplain Endangered Species Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation Other Unique to State – e.g. Afforestation
NEPA Environmental Assessment Site-Specific Conditions
2014 ADC DEFENSE COMMUNITIES NATIONAL SUMMIT | PAGE 6
Other ImportantDevelopment Steps
Local Planning Cyber Security Site Lease Issues
Title Encumbrances Access
2014 ADC DEFENSE COMMUNITIES NATIONAL SUMMIT | PAGE 7
Development Timeline
Utility Interconnect Study – 3 to 6 months
Environmental Permitting – 4 to 12 months
NEPA Environmental Assessment – 6 to 12 months
Title Search / Land Survey – 2 to 4 months
Final Contract Negotiations – Ongoing Other DoD Approvals – 2 to 6 months. After All
Else Done but Preparatory Work Important