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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework Policy White Paper – Vision and Guiding Principles 11 2. Vision Statement and Guiding Principles In order to establish clearly defined goals for the energy future of the TCAAP site, the ERAB, the City, the County, and the Project Team participated in a coordinated effort to establish an energy vision statement for TCAAP. The purpose of this vision is not only to form the basis fo r the development of the White Paper and framework, but also set a common language for stakeholders to as they develop the energy plan for TCAAP. 2.1. Process The Project Team and the County met with ERAB and the City to discuss various factors, themes, and concepts for the site that they felt would be important for the development of the TCAAP site as it relates to energy planning. In September 2014, ERAB brainstormed concepts for the TCAAP site. These ideas were consolidated into the vision statement and guiding principles, which have been adopted by ERAB and are listed below. Vision Statement TCAAP will be a vibrant development that leverages long-term energy conservation and resilience to attract investment and partnership, and achieves sustainable benefits for Arden Hills and the surrounding community. Guiding Principles  Establish TCAAP as a national model for development of integrated energy systems — Develop a transparent model that garners national attention and local community pride — Deliver environmental, economic, and social benefits to the community beyond the TCAAP site — Deliver a high-quality model that provides educational opportunities for the greater community  Develop a resilient community for energy and other utilities — Endeavor to make investment in renewables economically attractive — Pursue opportunities that reduce consumption, capture residual energy, and reuse local resources — Be self-sufficient to the extent possible and practical using local and renewable sources of