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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework Background <br />The redevelopment of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition <br />Plant (TCAAP) site in Arden Hills, Minnesota, offers unique <br />and exciting opportunities to build a vibrant community <br />that attracts residents and businesses and serves as a <br />national model for sustainable redevelopment. Ramsey <br />County, Arden Hills, and local stakeholders are working <br />together to build a forward-looking community that <br />optimizes the energy and environmental opportunities of <br />the next generation.Vision Statement <br />TCAAP will be a vibrant development that leverages <br />long-term energy conservation and resilience to attract <br />investment and partnership, and achieves sustainable <br />benefits for Arden Hills and the surrounding community.Guiding Principles <br />Establish TCAAP as a national model for development <br />of integrated energy systems. <br />Develop a resilient community for energy and other <br />utilities. <br />Implement infrastructure solutions that are flexible <br />and scalable over the next 50 years. <br />Deliver a model of efficient energy and water usage <br />that minimizes TCAAP’s impact on the environment. <br />Create an economically competitive and attractive <br />environment for developers and businesses. <br />Planning for the Future <br />The redevelopment of the site required an in-depth <br />analysis of policy and implementable energy source and <br />energy conservation methods that are implementable for <br />this site. This work is captured in the Energy Integration <br />Resiliency Framework. This analysis resulted in the <br />following key findings: <br />Energy source recommendations include low- <br />temperature district energy system, solar photovoltaic <br />(PV), combined heat and power (CHP), and the <br />foundation for a future micro-grid <br />Implementation of Framework opportunities can <br />reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 70% <br />and potentially reach net-zero status in some areas. <br />Solar PV technology is viable and could meet TCAAP <br />and AHATS needs during peak conditions. <br />Locally treated groundwater possesses enough energy <br />to meet all of the thermal needs of the planned TCAAP <br />residential neighborhoods. <br />Enhanced building design standards applied in the <br />request for proposal (RFP) process can attract and <br />streamline energy efficient development. <br />Building orientation, co-location of complementary use <br />buildings, and use of sub-meters can reduce energy <br />consumption and improve energy efficiency. <br />The Spine Road presents an opportunity for future <br />energy infrastructure. <br />A solar PV array at the Primer Tracer <br />site could meet the electricity needs of <br />TCAAP and AHATS when operating at <br />peak conditions. <br />v <br />v <br />v <br />v <br />v <br />v <br />v <br />v <br />v <br />v <br />v <br />vPartners <br />Ramsey County, City of Arden Hills (or the Joint Development Authority), Energy Resiliency Advisory Board (ERAB), <br />Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG), the U.S. Army, and Xcel Energy <br />Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br />www.ricecreekcommons.com