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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework Policy White Paper – Unique Opportunities for the TCAAP Site 13 3. Unique Opportunities for the TCAAP Site The TCAAP site is in the unique position of becoming a flagship for site redevelopment in suburban and urban communities. Beyond being a “greenfield ,” TCAAP has a number of characteristics that make it special. The following opportunities have been identified as having additional influence on realization of the energy vision for TCAAP. 3.1. Primary Infrastructure Investments As the County nears completion of demolition activities at TCAAP, the area will be essentially a green - field site. As such, a number of infrastructure investments will be necessary to prepare the site for development. Thoughtful and coordinated installation of infrastructure throughout the TCAAP site prior to development will set the foundation for leveraging future energy source options and technological advances as they become available and viable. This is an immediate need and these opportunities should be planned in a coordinated manner to optimize efficiency and reduce overall cost. 3.1.1. Gas Pipeline The local gas utility is expected to install gas line infrastructure that will service the expected development on the TCAAP site. This pipeline could also be utilized in the future to deliver biogas or hydrogen as fuel sources if they become viable alternatives. A properly sized gas pipeline will also be important for any gas-fired combined heat and power systems that are implemented on the site. 3.1.2. Electrical Distribution The local electric utility is expected to install electric distribution infrastructure to meet the development at TCAAP. Consideration should also be given to the possibility of future on-site generation from several of the energy supply alternatives described later in this White Paper, even to the extent that TCAAP is a net exporter of electricity at certain times of the day or periods of the year. For example, if a large solar farm were installed in partnership with the AHATS, there could be times when electric generation would exceed the electrical needs of both TCAAP and AHATS. A similar scenario could occur if large-scale combined heat and power (CHP) was integrated into TCAAP’s energy plan. Consideration of these export events should be given when designing the electrical infrastructure on-site and interconnections to the transmission system. 3.1.3. Thermal Heating and Cooling Grids District hot water and chilled water distribution systems allow for the transfer of thermal e nergy from various sources to consumers throughout the district and leverages the diversity of buildings in the