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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework Policy White Paper – Unique Opportunities for the TCAAP Site 15 While AHATS intends to operate on a microgrid itself, its leadership is open to discussing the possibility of developing a microgrid plan that cooperates with TCAAP’s energy supply plans. The efficiency and economic competitiveness of both sites’ energy plans should benefit from this cooperation. Some of the solutions being discussed by AHATS include energy supply alternatives that are similar to those recommended in this White Paper, including geothermal and solar collection systems. As such, coordination with AHATS on potential energy supply solutions could provide greater efficiency, economic competitiveness, and environmental and financial benefits for the community. While AHATS operates throughout the week, their greatest a ctivities occur on the weekends. This load profile could complement the loads of many of the commercial areas of TCAAP and the two sites could leverage this diversity to establish a more efficient energy consumption profile for the greater area. AHATS has already begun implementing a number of energy conservation measures that distinguish the site as a leader for energy efficiency within the Army and the state of Minnesota. AHATS will continue to improve its energy efficiency as technology continues to adva nce. Many of the demand- side management opportunities listed in this White Paper could also be utilized on the AHATS site. Cooperation between AHATS and TCAAP has the potential to be a very dynamic and beneficial partnership for both sites. 3.3. Electric Vehicles Demonstration Platform The energy system of the future includes electric vehicle (EV)-friendly streets and buildings that minimize barriers for users. More users will mean more grid flexibility and resiliency and make our communities cleaner, quieter, and more financially sustainable. While the benefits for the residents of Arden Hills would be visible locally, the value of mobile energy storage has broader benefits for the energy customers of Minnesota. As utilities more closely examine the benefits and challenges of a growing electric fleet, the City may have the opportunity to partner with its electricity service provider in a unique way. A demonstration platform with extensive electrical vehicle charging facilities, decentralized energy storage in homes and buildings, and the communication infrastructure for advanced demand response would not only be the first of its kind in Minnesota, but in the country. Such a project could attract other business investors , foundation support, and government collaborators. 3.4. Public Transit Facility Siting Located in a growing region of the metropolitan area, TCAAP could benefit from a comprehensive transit strategy that focuses on access and economic opportunity and includes strong consideration of biking, pedestrian, and transit connections. An immediate opportunity is the potential siting of a public