NARUC Pres July 15

Land-Based Initiatives & Climate ChangeJune 2007: 

Land-Based Initiatives & Climate Change June 2007

Land-Based Opportunities : 

Land-Based Opportunities Clean energy development on environmentally-impaired lands Carbon sequestration through land restoration Green redevelopment (LEED-building construction, smart growth

Opportunities & GHG Reduction Costs: 

Abatement beyond ‘business as usual,’ GtCO2e1 per year in 2030 Cost of Abatement, € per GtCO2e2 Opportunities & GHG Reduction Costs Source: McKinsey Global Institute, 2007

Clean Energy on Environmentally Impaired Lands : 

Clean Energy on Environmentally Impaired Lands Environmentally-impaired lands include: Superfund sites (1000+) Brownfields (250,000+) Abandoned mine lands (200,000 +) Clean energy development options include: Wind Solar Biomass Biofuel facilities CHP

Why Clean Energy on Environmentally Impaired Lands?: 

Why Clean Energy on Environmentally Impaired Lands? Many environmentally-impaired properties offer adequate zoning, topography, and access to electricity transmission infrastructure and electricity markets Takes stress off of green fields for new energy facilities Capitalize on record investment in clean energy and brownfields redevelopment Blend land reuse and clean energy incentives

A Look at Wind and Solar Opportunities on Environmentally-Impaired Lands : 

A Look at Wind and Solar Opportunities on Environmentally-Impaired Lands

Slide7: 

One of more than 20 states with RPS, California can meet its renewable energy goals by reusing Superfund and Brownfield Properties.

Wind Energy on Contaminated Land(based on preliminary analysis by SRA International): 

Wind Energy on Contaminated Land (based on preliminary analysis by SRA International) Potential Acreage Used for Wind Generation Potential MMTCE Reductions

Solar Energy on Contaminated Land (based on preliminary analysis by SRA International): 

Solar Energy on Contaminated Land (based on preliminary analysis by SRA International) Potential Acreage Used for Solar Generation Potential MMTCE Reductions

Restore Mine & Other Blighted Lands for Carbon Sequestration: 

Restore Mine & Other Blighted Lands for Carbon Sequestration Prepare for potential carbon markets as a source of financing for land restoration Integrate carbon capture techniques into land remediation strategies Use biosolids as soil amendments to dramatically increase carbon capture

Green Reuse Policy Tools : 

Green Reuse Policy Tools PUC Special rates for clean energy on reuse sites Streamlined siting for clean energy projects on reuse sites Accelerated depreciation of clean energy assets on reuse sites State Expanded State renewable portfolio standards Tax incentives that couple clean energy and land reuse Grants, loans and public benefit funds

Additional Options: 

Additional Options Packaging Federal and State reuse and clean energy incentives (distinct yet synergistic) Take advantage of emissions markets to offset costs of developing clean energy on environmentally impaired lands

What Can State Officials Do?: 

What Can State Officials Do? Coordinate with State and Federal energy and air officials to explore green reuse options Identify specific green reuse options in your state Communicate the benefit of green reuse to state and local stakeholders

Contact Information: 

Contact Information SRA, International Andrew Spahn 202-378-0201 Chris LaRosa 703-284-6186

Leveraging Land and Clean Energy Incentives: 

Leveraging Land and Clean Energy Incentives Land Incentives Growing Private Equity Funds Brownfields Cleanup Tax Incentive State Brownfields Incentives EPA Grants and Loans Clean Energy Incentives Renewable Portfolio Standards Renewable Energy Production Tax Credits Public Benefit Funds Loan Guarantees

Slide16: 

Superfund: 1,400 sites and 3.3 million acres EPA Brownfields: 9,000 sites and 575,000 acres Abandoned Mine Lands: 31,000 sites and 3.5 million acres (estimate of EPA and OSM sites) Estimated Extent of Contaminated Land in the US

Methodology for GIS Mapping: 

Methodology for GIS Mapping Develop maps of contaminated lands with wind, solar, and other clean energy potential. Other Opportunities: Overlay transportation data and ‘clip’ out only those sites within 10 miles of a major roadway or railroad. Solar: Overlay NREL Solar Class Data and ‘clip’ out only those sites which have a solar class of 4.5 or more. Wind: Overlay NREL Wind Class Data and ‘clip’ out only those sites which have a wind class of 4 or more. Overlay FEMA Electric Distribution GIS Data and ‘clip’ out only those sites which fall within 5 miles of the electric distribution network. Begin with the entire universe of EPA Superfund and Brownfield sites. For CA and PA maps, also include additional sites from state sources.