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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br />Policy White Paper – Introduction <br /> <br /> 6 <br />The following guiding principles have been established to influence energy supply and energy <br />efficiency decisions at TCAAP: <br /> Establish TCAAP as a national model for development of integrated energy systems <br /> Develop a resilient community for energy and other utilities <br /> Implement infrastructure solutions that are flexible and scalable over the next 50 years <br /> Deliver a model of efficient energy and water usage that minimizes TCAAP’s impact on the <br />environment <br /> Create an economically competitive and attractive environment for developers and <br />businesses <br />Key Recommendations <br />While many energy supply and energy efficiency opportunities are possible at TCAAP, our Project Team <br />recommends immediate-term, near-term, and long-term steps to consider as the JDA advances the <br />development of TCAAP and pursues the energy vision. <br />Immediate-Term (2015) <br /> The JDA, City, and County should develop a coordinated plan for the installation of comprehensive <br />energy infrastructure grids as the Spine Road and other early roads are built. These grids should <br />include allowances for thermal grids as well as gas and electric grids. This basic infrastructure plan <br />can also address high efficiency street lighting needs throughout the site. <br /> The City should review and adopt recommended changes to the TCAAP Redevelopment Code for <br />greater allowance of energy efficiency and renewable energy. <br /> The JDA, City, and County should initiate conversations with the Arden Hills Army Training Site <br />(AHATS) and Xcel Energy to discover opportunities to partner and develop innovative <br />infrastructure and available renewable energy sources together while exploring opportunities to <br />utilize microgrid or other smart grid modernization demonstrations. <br /> The JDA, City, and County should complete an assessment of the potential for on-site solar PV, <br />solar thermal, and passive solar building design based on street layout and building orientation , as <br />The ERAB envisions TCAAP as a vibrant development that leverages long-term energy strategies <br />and infrastructure to attract investment and partnership, and achieves sustainable benefits for the <br />City and the surrounding community.