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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 21 <br /> Consideration should be given to the potential for an Xcel Energy-owned community solar <br />garden, which could expedite development, minimize potential risks, and visibly demonstrate <br />partnership linkages at the TCAAP site. <br /> Xcel Energy would be an important support partner in any innovative energy demonstration <br />projects at the site, and for investments at TCAAP that would help the utility further its <br />statewide efficiency or renewable energy goals. <br /> As a regulated utility, Xcel Energy’s investments into the TCAAP site are more likely to be <br />supported if the ERAB, JDA, and other local partners would advocate for these investments <br />and partnerships with the Public Utilities Commission. <br />Xcel Energy leadership has expressed a commitment to partnering with the County and the JDA in the <br />implementation of the TCAAP energy plan, and the County should continue to pursue opportunities <br />that can benefit both parties and achieve the energy vision for TCAAP. <br />2.5. Near-Term Partnership Opportunities <br />Through partnership discussions, a number of immediate and implementable partnership <br />opportunities were identified to meet the loads of the buildings that are currently in the area, as well <br />as the initial buildings expected to be built at TCAAP. The related technologies are introduced in this <br />section and further explored later within the Framework. <br />2.5.1. Solar PV <br />2.5.1.1. Primer Tracer <br />The Primer Tracer area neighboring the AHATS and TCAAP sites is currently an area with soil <br />contamination that requires remediation to be suitable for development. The Army Corps of Engineers <br />has shown interest in having this site cleaned up and put to productive use, and it does present a good <br />opportunity for the construction of a solar PV site because of the limited excavation, maintenance, and <br />human interaction that is necessary. The site is approximately 60 acres in size, with 20 acres being <br />considered for the Department of Public Safety State Emergency Operations Center. This would leave <br />40 acres for a large-scale solar installation. Based on generally accepted solar generation estimates, <br />this 40-acre site could generate approximately 8 megawatts of electricity (MWe) in peak conditions, <br />depending on the technology and system installed. Conservatively, this could account for <br />approximately 70% of the peak electric load for the area.