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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE MEETING
WELCOME
JULY 19 - AUGUST 20, 2021
STOREY SOLAR PROJECT
• Formed to develop the proposed Storey Solar Project in Coolidge, AZ
• Wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources
• NextEra Energy Resources is the global leader in renewable sun and wind energy
• Other NextEra Energy Projects investments in Arizona include:
• Pinal Central Energy (Coolidge, AZ)
• Saint Solar (Coolidge, AZ)
• Perrin Ranch Wind Energy Center (Coconino County, AZ)
• Tucson Energy Storage Center (Tucson, AZ)
• Wilmot Solar Energy Center (Tucson, AZ)
STOREY ENERGY CENTER, LLC
STOREY SOLAR PROJECT
The Storey Solar Project consists of a photovoltaic solar power generation and battery electrical storage facility and associated generation intertie (gen-tie) transmission line.
The project includes:
• 88 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility
• 88 MW 3-hour battery storage system
• 230-kilovolt (kV) gen-tie line, connecting into the existing Vah Ki substation
PROJECT AREA
PROJECT BENEFITS
Economic benefits:• Approximately $180 million in project investment• Approximately $18.5 million in tax revenue• Creates approximately 250 construction jobs
Health and Environmental benefits:• Emits no air and water pollutants• Solar panel materials can be recovered and recycled at the end of their life
EXAMPLE SOLAR FACILITY AND BATTERY STORAGE INSTALLATIONS
Example solar array, gen-tie, and battery storage facilities at NextEra project sites in Pinal County, AZ.
City of Coolidge
• Conditional Use Permit (complete)
• Site Plan Review (to be completed)
Arizona Corporation Commission – Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee (Line Siting Committee):
• Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) for 230kV gen-tie line (to be completed)
Hohokam Irrigation and Drainage District / Bureau of Reclamation
• Canal crossing permitting (in process)
PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS
VISUAL SIMULATIONS
Key Observation Point 1- intersection of Arizona State Route 287 and Arizona State Route 87 looking southeast
The photo below was taken from a residence at the intersection of Arizona State Route 287 and Arizona State Route 87 looking southeast toward the Project area. The top photo is the current view while the bottom is a simulation of the same view with the Project facilities added.
VISUAL SIMULATIONS
Key Observation Point 2- along East Steele Road looking southwest
The photo below was taken from a residence along East Steele Road looking southwest towards the Project area and the existing Saint Solar facility. The top photo is the current view while the bottom is a simulation of the same view with the Project facilities added.
PROJECT AREA
MailWardah Abbasi, Project ManagerNextEra Energy Resources, LLC700 Universe Blvd.Juno Beach, FL 33408
Voicemail520-438-7339
Websitewww.StoreySolar.com
Virtual Open HouseA public comment form can be filled out at the end of this virtual open house.
*Additional opportunities for public comment will be available during the Line Siting Committee CEC hearing, expected early Fall 2021.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT