Tuscola Wind II, LLC Wisner Township Special Use Permit Presentation

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1 Tuscola Wind II, LLC Wisner Township Special Use Permit Presentation Questions or concerns may be addressed by calling NextEra at (800) This number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1

2 NextEra Energy is a premier U.S. power company comprised of three strong businesses Traded on New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: NEE) Over 15,000 full time employees 42,365 MW in operation One of the largest U.S. electric utilities Vertically integrated, retail rateregulated 4.6 MM customer accounts 24,594 MW in operation Successful wholesale generator U.S. leader in renewable generation Assets in 24 states and Canada 17,700 MW in operation A growing, diversified and financially strong company 2

3 NextEra Energy Resources is the largest wind energy producer in the U.S. 10,060 MW NextEra Energy 5,444 MW Iberdrola 3,637 Horizon (EDP) 2,623 E.On 2,285 MidAm Top U.S. Wind Owners Source: AWEA 3

4 NextEra Energy Resources has a national, diversified presence that spans from nuclear power in New Hampshire to wind and solar in California 4

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6 NextEra Energy Resources has assembled a project team with significant wind project development and siting experience Project Team Mark Trumbauer Project Manager, NextEra Energy Resources Ted Weisman- NextEra Energy Resources Randy Kraker - Attorney, Varnum Law Firm Sean Gearhart - Project Manger, Atwell Tim Jones Engineering Consult, Atwell David Hollander - Land Acquisition, Atwell Richard Lampeter - Senior Scientist, Epsilon Associates Dick Rausch- Construction Manager, NextEra Energy Resources Chris Mogler- Construction Specialist, NextEra Energy Resources Questions or concerns may be addressed by calling NextEra at (800) This number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 6

7 The Tuscola Wind II project spans four townships in Tuscola County: Wisner, Fairgrove, Gilford, and Wisner Tuscola Wind II Energy Center NextEra Energy Resources, through a subsidiary, would build, own and operate the facility A megawatt wind project, using 59 GE 1.7-megawatt turbines Will use approximately 88 acres for turbines and access roads Will generate enough electricity to power about 45,000 homes 7

8 The Tuscola Wind II project has been under development for several years Identify a site Gather wind data The Development Process Meet landowners and local officials Determine Point of Interconnection and initiate related transmission studies Conduct environmental and other studies Work closely with landowners on lease terms Develop and refine a site plan Secure a Power Purchase Agreement Obtain all necessary permits/approvals Construct, Commission and Operate 8

9 9 Environmental Studies and Agency Coordination Environmental Studies: Avian, raptor and bat surveys Sound and shadow flicker studies Wetlands delineation Hydraulic study for drain crossings Threatened/endangered species study Photo simulations FAA/Beam path/radar analysis Agency Coordination: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Michigan Department of Natural Resources U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tuscola County Drain and Road Commissions

10 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Property Set-Back Sound Pressure Level Shadow Flicker Decommissioning Complaint Resolution 10

11 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Set-Back: The distance between a wind turbine and: Residences and Churches Property lines Participating parcel Non-participating parcel Public roads Transmission Lines 11

12 GE1.7 MW xle feet 426-feet 262-feet 98-feet 12

13 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Tuscola Wind II Energy Center Setbacks 13

14 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Property Set-Back Sound Pressure Level Shadow Flicker Decommissioning Complaint Resolution 14

15 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Sound Pressure Level: The sound pressure level generated by a utility grid wind energy system shall not exceed 50 db(a) as measured at any residence or church. 15

16 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Property Set-Back Sound Pressure Level Shadow Flicker Decommissioning Complaint Resolution 16

17 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Shadow Flicker Modeling Report Depict 30 hour per year contour on site plan Shadow Flicker Mitigation Plan 17

18 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Property Set-Back Sound Pressure Level Shadow Flicker Decommissioning Complaint Resolution 18

19 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Decommissioning: The applicant shall provide a decommissioning plan. The plan shall include: a) the anticipated life of the project, b) the estimated decommissioning cost net of salvage value in current dollars, c) the method of ensuring that funds will be available for decommissioning and restoration, d) the anticipated manner in which the project will be decommissioned and the site restored, and e) One year notice of decommissioning and provision of surety instrument. 19

20 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Tuscola Wind II Energy Center Decommissioning The decommissioning plan for the proposed Tuscola Wind II Energy Center includes the following: Equipment Removal including turbine and meteorological tower Foundation Removal to a minimum depth of 60 inches Roadways roadways and crane pads will be removed and restored to a condition and density consistent with the surrounding field 20 Decommissioning funding as required by our Landowner Easement Agreements Tuscola Wind II will establish and maintain a cash escrow, a performance bond or letter of credit in the amount of Estimated Net Removal Cost All Tuscola Wind II landowner easement agreements contain an obligation and financial guarantee to decommission facilities

21 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Property Set-Back Sound Pressure Level Shadow Flicker Decommissioning Complaint Resolution 21

22 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Wisner Township Standards and Requirements Complaint Resolution: The applicant shall develop a process to resolve complaints from nearby residents concerning the construction or operation of the project. Questions or concerns may be addressed by calling NextEra at (800) This number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 22

23 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Tuscola Wind II Complaint Resolution The Tuscola Wind II Complaint Resolution Process contains the following main elements: Purpose: provide a process to resolve complaints from local residents and/or property owners concerning the construction or operation of the Tuscola Wind II Energy Center Duration: start of construction through the life of the project Contact Information: an address, street address and phone number will be provided and posted at the township hall. Plant Manager will make all efforts to respond to all complaints within 24 hours after receipt of a complaint Maintain records of all complaints received, resolutions and any unresolved complaints A report of all complaints and resolutions will be filed with the Township annually Every effort will be made to assess and correct all complaints in a timely manner to the best of the Plant Manager s ability and resources 23

24 The Tuscola Wind II Center will bring significant benefits to Tuscola County Tuscola II Benefits Project benefits four townships Approximately $200 million of investment 200 jobs at the peak of construction Expected to create four additional permanent jobs Will pay millions of dollars in state and local taxes and landowner royalties over the first 25 years of operation Support of local schools and community activities through corporate donations Potential spinoff jobs and local spending Creates no air or water pollution Uses no water to generate electricity Compatible with current land use 24

25 The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center complies with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance Our Request We respectfully request the Township Planning Commission approve Applicant s Special Use Request 25

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