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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br />Energy Source Implementation <br /> <br /> <br /> 56 <br /> Xcel Energy could avoid gas pipe distribution infrastructure costs in the neighborhoods, saving <br />rate payers money. <br /> Installation of a flexible infrastructure network in the neighborhoods will allow for easier <br />integration of future energy sources or technology advancements as they become available. <br /> Implementation of this system would establish the TCAAP approach to sustainable <br />neighborhoods as a national model for energy efficiency and innovative site development. <br />For the proposed system to be successfully implemented, it would need to be constructed as the first <br />homes are being built, so that service can be provided from the outset of development. To optimize <br />the economic benefits of the system, every home in the selected neighborhoods should be constructed <br />with a heat pump HVAC system and be connected to the proposed system. This would provide the <br />most financeable, cost-effective implementation plan, and also maximize energy efficiency for TCAAP. <br />Implementing the low-temperature district energy system requires several areas of focus, including the <br />following next steps. <br />3.3.6.1. Develop the System Business Plan <br />Before beginning the implementation of the proposed system, a business will need to be formed to <br />facilitate the distribution of energy to the customers it will serve. As part of determining the ownership <br />structure, a business plan should be developed to resolve a number of organizational preferences for <br />the business. Resolving these items will be important to help guide development of the proposed <br />system. Among those preferences, the following should be determined: <br /> The mission of the organization <br /> The organizational structure <br /> Governance of the business <br /> The energy sales rate structure <br /> The system financing strategy <br /> The expected structure of energy <br />service agreements with customers <br /> The engineering strategy <br /> The construction contracting strategy <br /> The system operational strategy <br /> The system management strategy <br /> The energy transfer station location <br />strategy <br /> Permitting and regulatory strategy <br /> Developer outreach and education <br />strategy <br /> Easement and franchise agreement <br />strategy, needs, or restrictions