virginia’s model wind ordinances: local government/stakeholder/deq collaboration
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Virginia’s Model Wind Ordinances: Local Government/Stakeholder/DEQ Collaboration
Introduction to DEQ’s
Local Government Outreach Group (LOG)
David K. Paylor, DirectorDepartment of Environmental Quality
for Environment Virginia 2012
DEQ’s Small Renewable Energy Projects Permit by
Rule•2009 Legislation
Gave DEQ Authority
•Wind PBR Regulation Finalized December 22, 2010
•Agency Guidance on DEQ Website
www.deq.virginia.gov
Role of Local GovernmentStatute:
Local government certification of compliance with local land use ordinances = statutory prerequisite for DEQ’s PBR permit.
Regulations:DEQ’s PBR regulations require this
certification for wind projects >500 kW to 100 MW
The role of local governments is critical in Virginia’s development of
renewable energy
Questions from Local Governments
? ? ?
Setbacks?
Low frequency noise?
Shadow flicker?
Decommissioning?
Height?Sureties?
Audible noise?
In response to these questions . . .DEQ Director appointed informal
stakeholder group in February 2011To work under Director’s aegis with
facilitation by DEQ staff As requested by Secretary of Natural
ResourcesAnd supported by Governor’s Chief
Energy AdvisorLocal Government Outreach Group (LOG)
began meeting in March 2011
LOG Membership
Local GovernmentVirginia Association of Counties (VACO): Larry LandLocal Government Attorneys:
Augusta County – Pat Morgan Loudoun County – Jeff Gore (Hefty & Wiley)Local Government Officials:
Norfolk – Larry LombardiPulaski County – Peter Huber & Shawn UttRockingham County – Billy Vaughn; John Meck, alternateVirginia Beach – Bob Matthias
Planning Officials:Central Shenandoah PDC – Robbie HuffVirginia Association of Planners – George HomewoodNorthampton County PDC – Roberta Kellam (Bob Meyers & Sandra Benson, alternates)
AcademiaDabney Lancaster Community College –
Earl DodrillJames Madison University – Maria PapadakisJames Madison University – Jonathan MilesNew River Community College –
Dan LookadooOld Dominion University – Patrick HatcherVirginia Tech – Richard Hirsh
Developers Appalachian Power/AEP – Ron Jefferson Dominion – Emil Avram (Salud Layton, alternate) Gamesa – Dan Renshaw (Todd Hopper, alternate) Invenergy – Don Giecek RES – Justin Markell Solar Services, Inc. – Scott Sklar (former head of
national solar trade association) Troutman Sanders – John Daniel Va. Alternative & Renewable Energy Assoc. –
Ken Hutcheson
NGO’s/Citizens/State Government
The Nature Conservancy – Nikki Rovner Piedmont Environmental Council – Dan
Holmes Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition – Diana
Christopulos (Sean McGinnis & Mark Harmon, alternates)
DEQ – David Paylor, chairman Carol Wampler, facilitator
DMME – Ken Jurman
LOGIS IS NOT
An informal stakeholder group
Helps develop suggestions, guidance, options, “model” ordinances, & other resources for consideration by local governments
Seeks collegial, cooperative input as basis for recommendations
A formal public body
Helps develop mandatory regulatory standards
Seeks unanimous consensus as basis for recommendations
Issues & goals may include . . .Model wind ordinances
Utility Scale/Community Scale/Residential Scale
Model solar ordinance(s)Informational visits to existing projectsResearch studies & other resource materialsWorkforce training & PBR curriculum materialsLocal/state/stakeholder communication
With cooperation among local governments, state government, & stakeholders . . .• we can carry forward the Commonwealth’s policy to encourage renewable energy –
• in balanced and appropriate ways
•with respect for the roles of all levels of government,the Commonwealth’s natural resources, and the health, safety, and welfare of local citizens
COLLABORATION . . .
Local Government
Stakeholders
State Government
Coming soon . . .
Local Government Outreach Pages
www.deq.virginia.govRenewable Energy Program
For more information . . .
Contact Department of Environmental Quality Staff:
Carol [email protected]
Thank you for your interest