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Home My WebLink About20251287.tiffINVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant: Coors Energy Company c/o Ben Moline c/o ENGIE Distributed Renewables Development, Case Number: USR24-0027 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 1 Presentation from the applicant X I hereby certify that the one item identified herein was submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commissioners' hearing. Ma Diana Aungst, Planner Keenesburg Solar Project Use by Special Review Permit Hearing — USR24-0027 May 6th, 2025 ENGIE Distributed Renewables Development LLC „a,„„sam, eNetie EXHIBIT 1 ENGIE North America At a Glance #1 distributed energy storage company in the U.S. Top 3 largest commercial electricity provider in North America Credit ratings of 10 Mill 3BS renewable energy projects in operation & development in North America Standard & Poor's 1A0% of our power generation is low carbon or carbon -free ENGIE Distributed Renewables Portfolio Headquartered in Houston, Texas with customers and operations across the nation, ENGIE North America is the leading energy supplier at the forefront of the transition to azero-carbon future. ENGIE has more than 19,000 MW of renewable power projects in operation or development •*• • *s* Distributed Renewables — ENGIE has developed over 720 MW of distributed solar across 32 states, with an additional 445 MW in development across 244 sites. ENGIE has constructed over 320 MW of solar ground mounts, 160 MW of rooftop solar, and 200 MW of solar carports. Battery Storage In North America, ENGIE has over 500 MW of energy storage operating and �4.5 GW under development Grid Scale Wind and Soler — ENGIE has developed over 6 GW of operating solar and wind generation in North America, with an additional �27 GW of renewables in various stages of construction or development Az, O O :, walk ._ tiriloor 1 P° Go 0 o 0 09 0 O a C a a a a e A gos c,a a ago Operational & Under Constriction © Energy Storage E3 Solar + Storage o Oroundmount a Rooftop/Carport Under Development to Energy Storage E3 Solar + Storage o Oroundmount ISO RTO SPP RIM ISO ERCOT ISO New York ISO California ISO New England ISO Midcontrnent. ISO daselL eNeie ENGIE CO Presence ENGIE has a significant presence in Colorado through its commercial distributed solar projects: ❖ ENGIE has a portfolio of over 10 MW of distributed solar across Colorado ❖ Several Large projects in development ENGIE North America has a notable presence in Colorado's renewable energy sector, particularly through its involvement in solar and battery storage projects: ❖ One of ENGIE's significant contributions is the development and construction of a 4 MW lithium -ion battery storage facility in Firestone, Colorado, for United Power, an electric cooperative serving approximately 200,000 customers north of Denver. This facility can deliver up to 16 MWh of power, sufficient to supply electricity to 600-700 homes. It stands as the largest lithium -ion battery storage installation in Colorado, providing United Power with enhanced grid flexibility and an estimated annual cost saving of around $1 million. ENGIE also maintains a solar engineering presence in Westminster, Colorado. These initiatives underscore ENGIE's commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions and its active role in supporting the energy transition in Colorado and beyond._ ersiedie 4 Keenesburg Solar Project - Off -Site Net Metering (OSNM) Structure -9� �._ ‘ 41x) �s /22O /24 0 ogi MOLSON eNGie er coORS p4 Electricity from Solar Array 011 MOLSON COORS company :01 Xcei Energy's * Payment is for Purchased Electricity above and beyond credits generated by this program 5 Keenesburg Solar Project - Overall Site Layout Property Boundary MOLSON P+Note Keenesburg Potential Solar Field, 2022 Estimates Available Buildable Land = 470 acres. A & B Pits are excluded due to permitting concerns. Potential due to SB21-261 allowing Virtual Net Metering Coors Energy Company (CEC Keenesbur History • CEC started in the 1970s in response to energy concerns in Colorado. • Keenesburg purchased & developed in 1979 and produced coal until 1987. • The site was used for fly ash disposal until the end of coal use in Golden (March 2016). • Site is under active reclamation under permits from the Division of Reclamation & Mine Safety and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Safety. Keenesburg Alternate Uses • Pits A and B cannot be used for any purpose that could cause ground penetration. • The remainder of the site can be used for ranching, farming, or renewable energy development. Agricultural uses have potential limitations. Keenesburg Story • Former coal mine turned reclamation site turned renewable energy field with pollinator gardens 4 full cycle energy development. 6 Keenesburg Solar 4111PM. .-'' 7.2 MW AC A former coal mine site, approximately 5 miles northeast of Keenesburg, CO. The parcel is owned by the Molson Coors Beverage Company; approximately 42 acres of a 194 -acre parcel. Interconnecting to a 12.47kV existing overhead electric line intersecting the Project area. Target Start Construction Date of Q3, 2025 Target Operation Date of Q2 2026 121526000011 ' ti , ' v , R — z y / 'i ` 4.121526000001 121 525000006 tit; •` . er:►' -- \� — "^ti 121730000007, N 411> 1 • N'41p i • .•;�: . "' 1 121525000007, i On - 121525000010•tita • Es. - I ` ,\ - _ ., , _ , 121730000006 I' rat s r — Ili w 121535�N0ii: -1.+.s ,a +� = i.. �. ` �. � -- : �. _ 121536000002 -., = it 1 AL. dry 4. • r - - 1 _ -�—--�... . _ -� _ -~ }'•;' 1217312010004 ii IN _ 121.J•3�„'�Mi R .f. 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Meters 4211 gmIraI OM riitran ENV0IONMF_NTAL CON SUM NTS eNeie I� Keenesburg Solar Project Project Location & Overview E r IL E R FE E EE ETA L - FEET I A E I TI TUT LE T EIT E H E- ELITI I LIE T 11E IT F I TE Ell E TUT LE • E E H E- ELE T I LI E E E ELE T I LI E f 0 - I- LE LE- - E - I LE TE TFE I E MINIUM r E EEE E EL -TE E I E T - - E- 7 R E TE I TE TE c- _ c E - LET -IE T i i E I E - I ELI E E -E E T T C E LI R F T Tl T FLL - E- E E T I TH - E- I�� E EF ET -L = E 1 11 - EL - T I FEET 5 t 1 EL - : - - --1 E LI R F T Tl Y F LL - EL - I -PHI - E - e LE- - E ET EE - E T T 0 0 GI e e e E, I i r H T L- LE T E LI IT F T TI T 1 E ITI -a - T -I T 11 T - r Construction activities EPC contracting expected Q2 2025 Construction is expected to occur over a six- month period. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction may require up to 50 workers to be on -site at one time during the peak of construction. Parking and materials storage planned within temporary laydown area within the Project area Haul Route will followl-76 to WCR 59. Operations activities After construction is completed, occasional maintenance will occur approximately four times per year between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. as needed for ongoing operations and maintenance. rsidiIe Environmental Diligence & Decommissioning Environmental studies and surveys completed Critical Issues Analysis Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Aquatic Resources Inventory Raptor Nest Survey Outreach with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service raised no major concerns Decommissioning - The Project's anticipated life span is 28.5 years. - Unless retrofitted for further use, decommissioning will begin within 12 months after power production has permanently ceased. Project Benefits - Keenesburg Investment into the local Community: Increased long-term property tax revenue Preserve. the rural character of the area: With low visual profile and quiet operations, the proposed use is one of the only allowable uses due to mining permit closeout requirements. Traffic, network: The Project is not expected to result in impacts to the existing traffic network as solar panels require very little maintenance Property Value Increase: Studies indicate an uplift in property value after installing solar Clean Energy Increasing consumer demand for sustainable practices is driving companies to adopt renewable energy solutions rsidi'e © ENGIE 2023 - TITLE OF THE PRESENTATION AND DATE - 10 Environmentally Friendly Native Habitat • ENGIE installs native vegetation gardens at its ground -mount projects • Planting endemic species of vegetation can increase the habitat for local fauna such as bees, butterflies, and birds. • Though preliminary, ENGIE has conducted further research at their pollinator - friendly solar sites suggesting that the cooler microclimate around the panels results in higher panel efficiency, and thus increased production. • Low -growth plants reduce need for mowing and the plants' deep root systems help prevent stormwater runoff • Installed native vegetation gardens include Great River Energy Projects (two in MN); N PPD Kearney, NE Solar, Dairyland Power Cooperative P ortfolio (Project of Distinction award from Solar Power Midwest), Connexus Energy projects (MN). Conclusion ENGIE will comply with the requirements detailed in the Weld County Charter and County Code Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4 Uses by Special Review and Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 15 Solar Facility. ENGIE agrees to all conditions of approval. Navya Gundeti Director of Project Development +1 480 516 9570 Navya.Gundeti@engie.com William Maidment Lead Civil Engineer +1 815-382-6480 william.maidment@engie.com _miss eNcre © ENGIE 2022 - TITLE OF THE PRESENTATION AND DATE - 12 Hello