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SOLAR IMPACT ON FYISOLAR IMPACT ON FYI
Kevin Meikle, ArchitectAirports Planning Manager4995 E. Clinton WayFresno, Ca 93727(559) [email protected]
Rental Car FacilityRental Car FacilityConsolidated QTA – Increased Efficiency
Rental Car Ready and Return Rental Car Ready and Return No Busing, Solar-Ready, & Increased Customer Service
Nation’s Largest Airport Solar FarmNation’s Largest Airport Solar Farm58% of FYI Energy Demand
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectBy the Numbers
Overview
• 4.2 MW Hours Per Year Production• Online June 15, 2008
• Operating at Full Capacity
• 11,700 panels totaling 2.4 MW
• Twenty (20) Acre Site• No Alternative Use
• Over $19 Million in Projected Energy Savings
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectProcess
The Process
• Research Delivery Opportunities• Minimal or No Airport Capitol = PPA
• Provider Owns, Operates, Maintains System
• Other Options Necessitated Airport Capitol
• Evaluate Site Options• Best Use of Land
• Engage FAA
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectProcess
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectProcess
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectProcess
The Process
• Apply for CPUC Incentives• Through PG&E
• Refundable Deposit
• SGIP and CSI Programs
• Generate RFP• Clear and Concise
• Commitment to Project and Provide Project Schedule
• On Street 4 weeks, Conduct a Pre-submittal Meeting
• Not a Public Works Project
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectProcess
The Process
• Pre-submittal Meeting• Competition is the Grid
• Overview of Your Expectations
• Site Visit
• Submittal Evaluation/Consultant Selection• Best Value
• Financial and Technical Ability
• Interviews
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectComparative Data
Proposer
2006 SGIP
Program
2007 CSI Program
Cost of Equivalent
Power Consumption Over 25 Years
Extra Cost/
(Savings)
W W & S $ 6,661,534 $ 4,951,622 $ 11,613,156 $ (12,953,574)
P G & E $ 12,283,365 $ 12,283,365 $ 24,566,730 $ 0.00
Proposer #1 $ 3,986,679
Proposer #2 $ 6,278,952
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectKey Deal Points
• Airport executes Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)– Fixed Price for 20 years
– Reversionary Clause for Installed Equipment
• Airport and World Water Participate in PG&E/CPUC Programs
– 2006 Self-Generation Incentive Program
– 2007 California Solar Initiative
• 2006 SGIP
– Fixed Price 20 years
– $0.187 per KwH Guaranteed by PPA #1
– Projected Savings to Begin at year 7.5 (Actual at Year 2)
• 2007 CSI– Fixed price 20 years
– $0.1390 per KwH. Guaranteed by PPA #2
– Projected Savings to Begin at year 2.4 (Actual at Year 2)
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectProcess
The Process
• Contract Execution• PPA – Due Diligence
• Board Approval
• Environmental – NEPA/CEQA• Work With FAA on Appropriate NEPA Process
• For Our Site – Biological and Cultural Resources Studies
• CATEX – determined appropriate
• Work with Local Body for Appropriate CEQA Process
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectProcess
The Process
• FAA Involvement• Communicate Often and Early
• 7460 – Do Your Homework
• Reflectivity – Was a Non-Issue
• Design and Construction• Stay Close to the Process
• Coordinate on the Local Level as Necessary
• Commissioning• Provider Took Lead
• 30 Days
• Partner Contributions & Benefits• PG&E
• State Level Implementation for this Region• CPUC Incentives Flow Thru• Positive Image & Reduced Demand on Grid
• World Water & Solar Technology• Technology• Financing• Long-Term System Operations and Maintenance Contract
• Airport• Strong Local Political Commitment• Excellent Reuse of 20 Acres of Land (in approach zone)• No Financial Risk/$19 Million in Energy Savings
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectPublic Private Partnership
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectFAA Processes
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectPhotos
Solar ProjectSolar ProjectPhotos
Solar ProjectSolar Projectwebkiosk.mypvdata.net/c/fresno_airport/
System Performance
Life-To-Date
• 7,482,092 kwh produced
• Savings of 7,484.2 tons of carbon dioxide
• Projected performance of 4,200,000 kwh annually
Last Month
• 486,808 kwh produced
• Planting of 1,921 trees
• Driving 281,761 miles
Solar Supports the AirfieldSolar Supports the AirfieldLED Lighting
Solar Supports the TerminalSolar Supports the TerminalEnergy Efficient Design, Common Use
BecomingBecoming SustainableSustainableOne Green Step at a Time!
Future Opportunities
• State CSI Incentive Program (now very low)
• PPA
• 2010 RFO – 1.5 MW Minimum
• Land Lease Based RFP
• Facility Based RFP
• Google PG&E 2010 RFO
• Airport Owned and Maintained – Capitol $$$
BecomingBecoming SustainableSustainableOne Green Step at a Time!
Thank YouThank Youwebkiosk.mypvdata.net/c/fresno_airport
Environmental StewardshipSustainability Integration
One Step at a TimeOngoing Process