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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br />Policy White Paper – Introduction <br /> <br /> 8 <br /> The JDA could establish TCAAP as a clean energy incubator for advanced energy supply and <br />storage technologies. <br /> To capture long-term energy efficiency on the TCAAP site, the JDA could collaborate with local <br />utilities and third-party organizations to provide ongoing building energy usage monitoring and <br />recommissioning services to maintain optimal energy performance. <br /> The JDA might seek collaboration with Xcel Energy and or technology companies seeking a specific <br />site to demonstrate the value of larger-scale energy storage and electric vehicles. <br /> The JDA could collaborate with Xcel Energy to engage local residents and business in an energy <br />disclosure program. <br /> As TCAAP development matures, the JDA or City may seek utility partnership in piloting innovative <br />demand response technologies and strategies to help businesses and homes save money. <br />Next Steps <br />While the City and County are working on a number of fronts to differentiate TCAAP as a national <br />model for site development, some immediate actions should be taken to continue progression toward <br />TCAAP’s energy vision. The following specific actions are needed to prepare the site for long-term <br />energy conservation and resilience: <br /> The City and County should begin a comprehensive utility coordination effort with private and <br />public utilities in preparation for the build -out of early road infrastructure. Thermal energy grids <br />should be included in this discussion. <br /> The JDA should provide this White Paper to AHATS leadership and begin discussions about <br />possible collaboration. <br /> The JDA should provide this White Paper to Xcel Energy leadership and begin discussions about <br />possible collaboration. <br /> Through work on the Energy Integration and Resiliency Framework, the Project Team will begin <br />developing cost-benefit analyses on those technologies that have the greatest viability in the early <br />stages of TCAAP development. The Project Team will also provide an implementation plan and <br />conceptual blueprint for the development of TCAAP’s energy future. <br /> The JDA should develop marketing and promotional material for the TCAAP site that includes <br />references to the energy vision. <br />