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Commissioner Weber recommended the Met Council be invited to a future worksession <br />meeting to discuss the future line. <br /> <br />Commissioner McGuire supported this recommendation. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the changes that were made to the electric vehicle <br />terminology. <br /> <br />Mr. Carter explained developers would be required to maximize rooftops on residential <br />buildings. He reported federal regulations could change this story in the future and noted tax <br />credits would flow to the project developer. He stated backup energy would be provided by the <br />electrical grid. He indicated onsite battery storage may also be an option in the future. <br /> <br />Commissioner McGuire asked if it would be too onerous to require properties to have a backup <br />energy source. Mr. Carter stated he was uncertain if this could be regulated by the JDA or City. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson discussed how all of the power lines would be buried underground <br />which meant it would be less likely there would be power outages. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Jebens-Singh reported during the conversations with Ryan Companies, it did not <br />appear there was anything onerous within the proposed sustainability guidelines. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber explained this appears to be the case, noting there were only minor code <br />items that were brought up by Ryan Companies. <br /> <br />Mr. Carter commented the only feedback he received was regarding the methodology for <br />confirming the 50% better than code. He then discussed the changes that were made at a <br />federal level that could impact the development of Rice Creek Commons. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Jebens-Singh stated she appreciated the fact the door remained open for the <br />proposed sustainability efforts for this project. She recommended the JDA remain conscience of <br />the costs and funding mechanisms going forward. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson reported residential solar took the biggest hit from the federal <br />government. Mr. Carter reported this was the case. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson discussed the potential challenges going forward for batteries given <br />how 90% of battery anodes were made in China. She anticipated a developer would benefit <br />economically from pursuing residential solar versus a district geothermal system. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber stated this would depend on what rebates are being offered from Xcel <br />Energy. He reported in order to meet the LEED certification the JDA may have to consider a <br />district system. Mr. Carter commented the best thing for the development would be to meet