Local Energy Planning: Advanced Technologies and Collaborative Partnerships

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1 Local Energy Planning: Advanced Technologies and Collaborative Partnerships Nina Axelson Ever-Green Energy

2 Planning has changed

3 Planning has changed

4 Energy has changed Saint Paul, Minnesota estimated 1975 A rotating restaurant atop thermal storage tanks in Reykjavik Perlan project

5 But in some ways it hasn t 50% efficient combined heat and power at the Pearl Street Station Thomas Edison the first electric power generating station in the United States 33 MW combined heat and power unit St. Paul Cogeneration - ~65-70% efficient

6 We Don t Know What We Don t Know If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration. - Nikola Tesla

7 Local Energy Planning

8 Local Energy Planning Where We Start Why pursue energy planning? What are the community wants and needs? What are the goals? What is the vision? Are we just as willing to solve future problems as we are to fix current ones? What local resources are available to meet the goals and vision? How can they be applied in a practical matter. Can we find the balance between environmental AND economic stewardship? Are we willing to admit from the start that we may not fully understand the challenge, therefore we can t possibly know the answer?

9 What are the Goals? Replicable Model Energy Efficiency Design Standards Local Resilience Innovative Effective Competitive Livability Reduction of GHG Emissions Affordability Infrastructure Investments

10 Local Energy Planning What are the trends? District approach address energy, design, transit, water, waste, and other infrastructure needs The grids are becoming less isolated (electric, thermal, transportation) Increased diversity of technical solutions Increased stakeholder involvement An increased role for local government Finding alternatives that are environmentally-minded and cost-competitive the market is changing

11 TWIN CITIES GREEN DEVELOPMENT

12 Rice Creek Commons

13 Rice Creek Common s Energy Vision Rice Creek Commons will be a vibrant development that leverages long-term energy conservation and resilience to attract investment and partnership, and achieves sustainable benefits for Arden Hills and the surrounding community.

14 Rice Creek Commons Opportunities

15 Environmental Benefits Traditional Scenario Annual CO 2 Emissions Recommended Scenarios Annual CO 2 Emissions Annual CO 2 Reductions % Reduction Solar PV 7,524 tons 0 tons 7,524 tons 100% CHP 3,581 tons 2,905 tons 676 tons 19% Low Temp District Energy 1,057 tons 747 tons 310 tons 29% Totals 12,162 tons 3,652 tons 8,510 tons 70% Equivalent of removing over 1,600 automobiles off the road annually

16 The Big Arrow, the Big Losses

17 CHP Delivers Efficiency Source: NREL

18 One More Reason to Love CHP Combined heat and power systems can reduce climate impact by 15% to 30% and yield a positive financial return, because they recover heat that is typically wasted in the generation of electric power and delivers that energy in a useful form.

19 Partners Ramsey County City of Arden Hills Xcel Energy Energy Resilience Advisory Board Arden Hills Army Training Site MN National Guard US Army Ever-Green Energy Fresh Energy Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE) Burns &McDonnell University of Minnesota Center for Sustainable Building Research Minnesota Department of Homeland Security

20 University Avenue District

21 Advanced & Efficient Technologies

22 University Avenue District Recommendation Summary Initial Development Waste water energy recovery Low-temp district energy system paired with heat pumps Low-energy profile design standards Energy Vision Solar PV Solar thermal Combined heat and power Tie in to other local energy islands

23 Partners Aeon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota City of Minneapolis City of Saint Paul CenterPoint Energy The Cornerstone Group Family Housing Fund and TC Land Bank Greater MSP Hennepin County McKnight Foundation Metropolitan Council Minnesota Public Housing Authority Mississippi WMO Prospect Park 2020 (neighborhood reps) Prospect Park Properties Trust for Public Land U of M College of Design ULI Minnesota and ULI National UMFREA United Properties University Enterprise Laboratories (UEL) The Wall Companies Xcel Energy

24 Other Local Efforts

25 Ford Site Redevelopment Planning Canadian Pacific rail yard 13 acres Main parcel 122 acres Steam & Waste Water Plants Area C River parcel 22 acres Brookfield Hydro Plant Aerial Photo 2012

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27 Questions?