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Home My WebLink About20231343.tiffEXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET CASE USR23-0007 - ROBERTA MCGREGOR AND ERIK DAVIS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR DOROTHY DAVIS, C/O PIVOT SOLAR 33, LLC Tyler Exhibit Submitted BY Page # Description Planning A. Commission Resolution of Recommendation Planning B. Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 5/2/2023) C. Planning Services PowerPoint Presentation D. Applicant PowerPoint Presentation (received 5/16/2023) E. F. G. H. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. 2023-1343 USR23 0007 Applicant: Roberta McGregor and Erik Davis, Personal Representative for Dorothy Davis, c/o Pivot Solar 33, LLC Planner: Molly Nelson Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Solar Energy Facility (SEF) outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Legal Description: Lot B of Recorded Exemption, RE -446, being part of the SW1/4 of Section 12, Township 4 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: East of and adjacent to County Road 35; approximately 0.25 miles north of County Road 46. Sign 1 a • .r - Lam -.> r._ - Cc. -/ / (JO;, ryrtii h jf). 4# • I "i ff' tafr 4. 04:e: ctlh- •M ri4 v: Signs 1f- I t Pubic htea sink.• ouricerhing thi:i property will tie flora betty& Mrci Ceunl''/ Planning Commissi ► and Bnsari or County Contettssinnn Both heath sys will In nett) to - WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "0" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 P4artniel Cn7fnrnrztor. Heariv will be hell' on alit 2_24_ _ 4,23.: of ecari M County &amiss*:ut Ftt;Ythi j will by ra a.i i oil In hick -Riot i.'i � l lib d� C Jh a51S41 ,� lib A Site Specific Dfinuelivirrtrrie Plcrl' arid Use by Specia9 RpkilQw Porrrril fair a Saar Energy Fnfcrirtv.'SFF1 outside of subdivisions ;mid Jta.5 brit hnivimites in the A. 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AnIoral tliMntx n aSi nt t.WeadeQktFtYfriunn 'many la" • Sign along CR 46 Sign 3 WELD CULIKT JMI Q5iTRATWM i n, tin t-1!,0 `O' aunt - Q.*TN ,, CO iVal 14114471 " • LSt luny u burg arm -new m em. at Plug la's` ** ati<ao- tR�o� f. C ,JET, ESn spuctc Rwvsrp»'ni Pi a a fries Ptwj Fssrf'; f - +etnt x tul+6a% ..$ 3n:: "sitar * Ganz - {, wit a 0.14 ,t 4.441102aCarf oirei4 `y3v`J' aiam-,Yr'li arraaa 110[x: ntsr' �y�nstsuo ay r.+wr�t'a Sign along HWY 85 ZONING WELD COUNTY, CO WELD COUNTY, CO a Closest Residences __r r 4- 500 FT BUFFER K ce SOLAR PANEL LOCATION -• • t ♦ 4 4 �►� 4a; 1 i+ a .‘ WCR46 i WELD COUNTY, CO USRs within one mile 016 RAL LINE SR20 x.703 IRE THAN 1 O.CONTAI NER U'SR 11-0005 OIL & GAS SUPPORT & SERVICE )031 RES. J WCR 48 �i Lt JPILLC L'I�lfbit1 USR17-0050 >12 INCH HIGH --� -� PRESSURE NAT I U -- USR13-0O12 AGRICULTURAL SERVICES USR11-0010 OIL & GAS SUPPORT FAG. 1 MU5R19-17-0003 OFFICE,' STORAGE - SEED DLRSHP. . WC R 48 SUP•31 DAIRY USR-1053 SEED PRODUCTION CW R 46 USR11-0016 :.12" NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SITE Ire a r %WCR.4 i 1MUSR1&11-1795 CONSTRUCTION & WELDING BUS. Aerial WELD COUNTY, CO View looking North WELD COUNTY, CO Looking North on CR 35 Sign 2 - sir - 4-- ; .j • F-4 V.' v- _ tart. ajrtkagt. I, •act .rw urea moms tt4kwvAstratira Soya .r' etrarn afro tait•ccpi.o Man n ninny arssiteam UMI Mt *ne * ago arm; rC'rnON'. nem • Kk JfRili{t� • nn Use by $i t+ul t p{ vat ?ltts dt n — - Zara ristr cc Looking North on CR 46 Looking North on existing access WELD COUNTY, CO View looking South WELD COUNTY, CO Looking South on CR 35 Looking South on CR 46 Looking South on existing access View looking West WELD COUNTY, CO Sign 1 Looking West on CR 35 Looking Weston CR 46 Sign 3 .._...1... —..._.,�... =r "Wrell ia.aM— ua rt7UV f t ate'" ditli as nib thin al o. kINV -Om S111 -t1 • 2r 'g P 0411 !nil see Pr Das wale; Pisan-, -S. t/a`.ObiEmig, GsziYv: opt ! urine of Nalleakpiolit inn. - swans .:oaf. nINda. Looking West on existing access Existing Access to be used for the site WELD COUNTY, CO En• •f U pftt,� Pivot Energy PIVOT SOLAR 33 LLC, PIVOT SOLAR 35 LLC, PIVOT SOLAR 36 LLC WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY 17, 2023 Clean Energy. Clear Choice. OVERVIEW ■ Who is Pivot Energy? Why these sites? Project details (general up front, then specifics during individual hearings) Community impact and engagement How Community Solar works Site -specific information (incl. agricultural preservation) Conclusion Q&A C Pivot Energy WHO IS PIVOT ENERGY? • • • A national leader in smaller scale solar projects • 13 years of experience, 975 national projects, 650 project clients • Specialized in community solar and onsite/rooftop solar projects • HQ in Denver, CO with footprints in NM, MN, IL, NY, CA, VA, and more Certified B -Corporation • Exceedingly high standards for environmental, social, and governance factors • Track record of investing hundreds of thousands of dollars to local schools, LMI residents, and community organizations where our projects are based • These projects are 100% donated = $48.5 - $56M over 20 years (how?) • Triple -bottom -line philosophy: people, planet, profit Long-term owner and partner • Pivot Energy will retain ownership of the projects over their entire life and be the responsible entity for an operational issue and post -decommissioning restorations 0Pivot Energy PROJECT DETAILS • • • • • Why these sites? • Good topography (flat) and solar resources (lots of sun!) Proximity to distribution -level electrical infrastructure Weld County's "energy agnosticism" and leadership in energy development of all kinds Single -axis trackers "follow the sun" 8 feet above average grade Low impact use allows the land to continue agricultural production and maintain soil quality • Upgrading and improving irrigation Low -growth, native seed mix will be used and sheep will be grazed Noxious weed and vegetation mitigation • • AI are-,-,Aras panarar Wan n Pivot Energy PROJECT DETAILS (CONT'D) • Surrounded by decorative, wildlife -friendly game fence No dust, noise, glare or light pollution Majority of construction concentrated over 2-3 months Once operational, 4-8 maintenance visits per year Operational for 20-40 years Detailed decommissioning plan and bond commitment that aligns with the decommissioning conditions in the land lease Property tax benefits without additional draw on County resources Highest and best use as determined by the property owner Comprehensive outreach campaign to nearby neighbors Significant community benefits in direct donations and other support (;; Pivot Energy 5 COMMUNITY IMPACT Pivot Energy is accelerating an equitable shift to clean energy in communities throughout the nation by developing, financing, and servicing renewable energy projects. Pivot aims to be a leader in socially impactful and responsible solar development, ensuring our projects deliver meaningful benefits to the communities we operate in. When possible, we develop projects that reduce energy burden for income -limited families, create workforce pathways for local residents to join the solar industry, and include community reinvestment plans driven by community stakeholder input. Our community investment program has donated and pledged over $1,100.000 to community -based organizations across the country. -* Reducing Energy Burden: through supporting partners that help with utility bill assistance, weatherization or electrification Education & Outreach: through supporting partners that invest in education, workforce development. scholarships, or other career services Solar for All: through investing in groups that help to lower the barrier to entry for income qualified households to reap the benefits of distributed renewable energy generation Pivot's Social Impact Reinvestment Pillars Utility BID Assistance Weathenzation Electrification Reduce Energy Burden Income Qualified Subscriptions Education & Outreach Workforce Training Scholarships Career Services Lowenng Barriers to Entry Pivot staff volunteering with Energy Outreach Colorado to send energy bill assistance packages to limited -income families. Pivot has donated $225k to EOC to support their work to reduce energy burdens for families across Colorado. Pivot giving a solar tour to workforce development partner DREAM Solar. that trains under -represented groups to join the solar workforce. in 2021. Pivot donated 5 solar systems for the DREAM team to install in historically Black and Latinx neighborhoods in Denver. �,,,, Pivot Energy OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT • Pivot is committed to maintaining a strong, two-way relationship with neighbors • Minimum 3 touch -points with all adjacent neighbors: 1. Community Meeting held at WeidWerks Brewing Company on September 7, 2022 • Pivot developers were present at the meeting to answer questions 2. County letters informing neighbors of the project 3. Pivot sent follow-up letters to the same individuals on April 18, 2023 4*. Direct conversations with multiple neighbors, both inbound and outbound • No concerns received by planning staff or Pivot directly on any of the projects Example buffer report, direct neighbor outreach (500) t.) Pivot Energy PROJECT BENEFITS TO WELD COUNTY • Property Tax Revenue: $1,400,000 for the initial 20 years, and $2,800,000 over 40 years (total for 3 projects) • Energy Security: All power generated stays in Weld County • Community Investment: Pivot will make community investments to support workforce development and additional energy bill assistance • $240,000 committed to community -based organizations in the County • $85,000 will be donated to the Greeley -Weld Economic Development Partnership Incorporated (Formerly "Bright Futures") to support approx. 40 students in Weld County to pursue their career dreams • Remaining direct donation to be informed by community partner input n Pivot Energy PROJECT BENEFITS CONTINUED • 100% Donated Projects: What, Why, How? ■ This broader portfolio comprises the most extensive LMI community solar portfolio developed to date - opportunity for Weld to be recognized as a national leader through commitment to energy equity & diversity • What: 100% of the power from this solar garden will be donated to hardworking Weld County residents to help manage their rising electricity bills • 2500+ households served • $48.5 - $56 million over the first 20 years • Participants will save approximately 50% on each bill • Why: Put in context —* Kim Shields, Director of Energy Assistance and Solar Programs, Energy Outreach Colorado ()PivotEnergy ENERGY OUTREACH COLORADO A comprehensive approach 10 Energy Outreach Colorado leads a network of industry, state and local partners to Support, Stabilize and Sustain Coloradans to afford their energy needs All Coloradans can afford their energy needs. Strategi Foundation SUPPORT ► Bill Assistance, Furnace Repair - Short Term STABILIZE ► Energy Efficiency, Behavior Change - Mid Term SUSTAIN ► Renewable Subscriptions, Advocacy - Long Term Crisis Energy Services Bill Assistance Emergency Heating Service O Long Term Utility Bill Affordability S D Energy Efficiency PARTNER NETWORK • • 11 EOC has a network of agency partners in Weld County: • The Salvation Army • Catholic Charities • Goodwill of Colorado Advantages: • Community -based • Trusted relationships • One-on-one sessions with a case worker • Financial coaching • Energy education C 9 goodwill Goodwill of COLORADO Catholic Charities USA WELD COUNTY The need: • In 2022, EOC assisted 1,984 Weld County households with X1,041,500 in past due energy bills • Applicants from Weld County have increased 78% from last program year • Applicants have carried X1,873,520 in arrears, a 159% increase from the same time last year The solution: • Since 2021, EOC has enrolled 223 Weld County households in free community solar, saving X82,000 to date • Pivot Energy's proposed projects in Weld County would provide an affordable energy bill to 2,500 more households in need HOW DOES COMMUNITY SOLAR WORKS WHAT DO YOU MEAN "DONATING 100%"? Typical structure (simplified) Project sells energy and RECs to the utility ...at a low rate, to be competitive in the RFP solicitation. SubsCribor receives energy bill credits on utility bill Subscriber contracts with community solar purchase bill credits ...at a higher rate to generate enough revenue to support the project. REC= Renewable Energy Credit Subscriber receives energy and bill from utility as usual 0 Pivot Energy 13 Pivot Structure (specific to this project) Subscriber contracts with community solar purchase bill credits Because Pivot is "selling" REC's to the Utility at a higher rate, that revenue is enough to cover the cost of building and operating the project and as such we are able to donate 100% of the associated bill credits to hardworking low_and moderate Coloradans. Project sells energy and RECs to the utility...at a higher rate. vans 11 11 1 1 1 Subscriber receives energy bill credits on utility bill vomaiiMmip REC= Renewable Energy Credit Subscriber receives energy and bill from utility as usual Pivot Energy rot 1 4 PROJECT SPECIFICS: PIVOT SOLAR 35 LLC Pivot Energy SITE DETAILS: PIVOT SOLAR 35 LLC ■ Great site for solar - unirrigated, dryland Not NRCS Prime Farmland Land lease with Tim and Laurie Cook 4 MWac CSG Located just north of the intersection at CO 33 and CO 36 Existing access: off CR 33 (Evans) 11,000-11,500 panels Pivot will obtain waivers for screening or will install opaque fencing/landscaping YLP 24 0 X13 E.7Nq Wu1YW H Y PACE . NO 1,157112%0)1 r FANG wwwNu PARCEL1C 106T1t:t COO( TIMOTHY C PARCEL** 10STIt1000p] ' PR01]AMTE 5ETBAQt LDCATICN OF ARRAY n A PONT PR ]IxT ACLESS ROOD SEALER WILIAM bat PARCEL HO 105J1tXO3U sE ThAcx RRou (XI a PARCLl 9AP iNRl COO( Ttf1(Tt1 Y 0 PARM A° 106704 0Cp63 GROUNDWATER W RICE►1@(T SUBDISTRICT OF PARC& 11Q t0371 T0000t6 uOUNTANWRA1 Simard. uC PARCEL NO x'.57"?776:3 &MXMTAKIRV( NTESLIODAL LLC PARCEL NO *SIT t 70pp10 WWI t]0332t, TOUT 170 321 EMM+6 ROiff%E T TRUST PAPal TAO 11ST1I0007t7 Pivot Energy Energy 16 NEIGHBOR OUTREACH • Pivot is committed to maintaining a strong, two-way relationship with neighbors • Minimum 3 touch -points with all adjacent neighbors: 1. Community Meeting held at WeldWerks Brewing Company on September 7, 2022 • Pivot developers were present at the meeting to answer questions 2. County letters informing neighbors of the project 3. Pivot sent follow-up letters to the same individuals on April 18, 2023 4*. Direct conversations with multiple neighbors, both inbound and outbound No concerns received by planning staff or Pivot directly Buffer report, direct neighbor outreach (500) U Pivot Energy SITE PRODUCTION SPECIFICS • The site is unirrigated and unfarmed due to insufficient water resources • Not NRCS Prime Farmland • Landowner is choosing solar in order to diversify their economic return • The system will be fully decommissioned after the operational term and returned to an improved condition -III►[+_ - - t=_ _ _..��_ .r'.:�.'. BMWMMUMINWIIMMEIMIMENWISMIENSI zuliapiSities . - — "f1Mee"r--.ri....yr -t. �� -7 • 1 / - - /4:71z/K n Pivot Energy LANDOWNER TESTIMONY: TIM AND LAURIE COOK Brief parcel history • Why we chose solar • Water resource constraints • Economic security es, Pivot Energy 19 CONCLUSION • • We are grateful to the Weld County Planning Commission for unanimously recommending this project be approved by the BOCC Will provide benefits to Weld County residents and community members • Locally produced energy to stay in Weld County • Cost savings on monthly utility bills ($14.6-$16.8 million) • Increased property tax revenue for the operational life of the system ($500k -$IM, 20 & 40 years) • Community donations to local organizations ($70,000) Not on prime farmland Support the County's goal for economic development, agricultural preservation, and energy diversification Minimal impact or disturbance to surrounding properties relative to other development options Thank you! Questions? t,J Pivot Energy PROJECT SPECIFICS: PIVOT SOLAR 36 LLC PROJECT DETAILS: PIVOT SOLAR 36 LLC • • Parcel is owned by Jerry Loeffler 5 MWac Community Solar Garden (CSG) Located at 23896 CR 35 Just south of Pivot Solar 22 LLC (ZPSF22-0001) Existing access: off CR 35 No homes within 500 feet that do not have waivers for landscape buffer (Hernandez and Villalobos to the North do) AEU Krio C nth DEL YO. `° C Tart :URA MN M2 ram LEAR T. rit1cut COUNT? {().((1 W4U Nhn 1NPOtMAH 2 PAECEL as= tr61-3? bx«w NO Jy 1 1111 1I I SETBACX MCI;• JERRY L LOEFFLE R CASE AO 43:01/ 10STOTOOO011 I r PAECEL s! PHYLLIS filLREGREA OistaCOXIO PPM OMPIIVer 547 ROVE }RR} ilmrf Lt} IA.Yt'Y MACAW PARaL M l /0L4i10001<7 a PERse-TED ACCk $3 FONT T a w ACCESS POW PH WI ACCESS T,OAO FARCES 9O,liNF1 :ETSAO• ROM in'T n3i CAL 11tUS al CT7 SL75AC►T DESTrnO Q MLL CTS SE 5104 Earl PS striving • r I I I, 7-- 1. pfd :.; f/':<. I*on I aid RU R PAgat N) r J J } SOLAR Main BLIPCIARY IIAoo CTE Ili } Sant FMEIS ROUES BWiAIf ice.lotartso ECLiGetzt AMTA L"CC►R SC* PAAC$ JO tOVOmna n Pivot Energy NEIGHBOR OUTREACH • Pivot is committed to maintaining a strong, two-way relationship with neighbors • Minimum 3 touch -points with all adjacent neighbors: 1. Community Meeting held at WeldWerks Brewing Company on September 7, 2022 • Pivot developers were present at the meeting to answer questions 2. County letters informing neighbors of the project 3. Pivot sent follow-up letters to the same individuals on April 18, 2023 4*. Direct conversations with multiple neighbors, both inbound and outbound • No concerns received by planning staff or Pivot directly Buffer report, direct neighbor outreach (500') (4k�Pivot Energy AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION I P 4 Turfgrass iMaximum root t depth 3 6 inches Agrovoltaics Water and Soil Conservation ati 1 Native Grasses & Forbs Common root depth 46 feet I_ 4 d Pollinators and Habitats Our methods of holistic land management enrich the soil beneath our panels, provides farmers and ranchers with new sources of income, creates pollinator habitat, increases biodiversity • Temporary use with conservation qualities • Groundcover and buffer species to be selected for native and pollinating traits • Soil rests for the site's useful life, similar to USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)* • Allows productive use of land while avoiding more intensive development in the area https.iiwwwisa.usda,gov/programs-and-services/conservation programs/conservation-reserve-program/ ora, n Pivot Energy 24 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION RETENTION: PIVOT SOLAR 36 LLC • . • • A large portion of the parcel will be reserved for continued agricultural use Buffer for neighbors Pivot will work with the landowner to maintain current irrigation practices on non -solar area or convert to SDI Landowner will maintain water rights Landowner is choosing to pair solar and agriculture in order to diversify the economic return The land will be returned to its agricultural state for continued production once the system is decommissioned 25 ()Pivot Energy CONVERSION TO SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION? Subsurface drip irrigation is a low-pressure, high efficiency irrigation system that uses buried drip tubes or drip tape to meet crop water needs. Subsurface irrigation saves water and improves yields by eliminating surface water evaporation and reducing the incidence of weeds and disease. • 50-60% less water than flood irrigation, 30-40% less than sprinkler • Increase in yields reported Irrigate under solar panels as well as in buffer areas - hay or forage grass under panels • In discussion with High Plains Irrigation (based in Ault, CO) and SEIP (CSU lead research on site near Kersey) fcn IF' SUBSURFACE IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY PROJECT t,J Pivot Energy 26 NREL & CSU RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP • • • Engaging in discussions for a partnership with a student at the Colorado School of Mines • How can we integrate food crops with PV installations? 3 sites used to evaluate feasibility of growing food crops beneath solar arrays with little to no change in typical PV design Proposed measurements include: Carbon sequestration of crops vs. typical seed mixes • Soil water retention to quantify irrigation needs with vs. without array Potential CSU Soils laboratory and Alan Knapp's laboratory partnership Working to narrow down sites for use to study soils and different grazing approaches ('IPivot Energy 27 LANDOWNER TESTIMONY: JERRY LOFFLER • Brief parcel history • Why we chose solar • Water resource constraints • Economic security r Pivot Energy CONCLUSION • • • • We are grateful to the Weld County Planning Commission for unanimously recommending this project be approved by the BOCC Will provide benefits to Weld County residents and community members • Locally produced energy to stay in Weld County • Cost savings on monthly utility bills ($16.9 -$19.5 million) • Increased property tax revenue for the operational life of the system ($403,000-$789,000, 20 & 40 years) Community donations to local organizations ($85,000 direct donation) • Retention of agricultural character Support the County's goal for economic development, agricultural preservation, and energy diversification Minimal impact or disturbance to surrounding properties relative to other development options Thank you! Questions? Ir r�,;�PivotEnergy PROJECT SPECIFICS: PIVOT SOLAR 33 LLC Pivot Energy SITE DETAILS: PIVOT SOLAR 33 LLC • ■ ■ ■ • • • Parcel is owned by Erik Davis (and family) 5 MWac CSG Located at 22440 CR 35 Just north of Pivot Solar 23 LLC (ZPSF22-002) Existing access: off CR 35 11,000-11,500 panels No homes within 500 feet • Specifically designed agricultural buffer ... s_. Sala M"mat %Aw --Ars *weal w Via. n O Z w tan wo-tan.' rw - we .emu a:/ u Nti as1114a.la-s tare -. 9a it "ma � UTILITY POLE #2 UTILITY RECLOSER UTILITY POLE #1 PRIMARY METER (POCC) PROPOSED 500 KWac CSG IN DEVELOPMENT manart Male IA CIS `,a..a Sal • Yuri Wt•le T-1 C Ufa ta�4 •Qr WY'IIIIrY SlarlaaMV n - gram, USR BOUNDARY PROJECT FENCE 8' CHAIN LINK OR GAME FENCE PAD MOUNTED CUSTOMER OWNED N STEP UP TRANSFORMERS E 2x 2750kVA MIN. ) EQUIPMENT PAD INVERTERS AC SWITCHGEAR CUSTOMER OWNED PV PRODUCTION METERS (2) AC DISCONNECT AUXILIARY TRANSFORMER DAS ! WEATHER STATION GROUNDING TRANSFORMER UG MV RUN FROM STEP UP XFMR TO CUSTOMER POLE #1 (-1770') r PivotEnergy NEIGHBOR OUTREACH • Pivot is committed to maintaining a strong, two-way relationship with neighbors • Minimum 3 touch -points with all adjacent neighbors: 1. Community Meeting held at WeldWerks Brewing Company on September 7, 2022 • Pivot developers were present at the meeting to answer questions 2. County letters informing neighbors of the project 3. Pivot sent follow-up letters to the same individuals on April 18, 2023 4*. Direct conversations with Joyce Sandau • No concerns received by planning staff or Pivot directly Buffer report, direct neighbor outreach (500) ��;�n• Pivot Energy AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION Li grass Maximum root depth 3-6 inches Agrovoltaics r.., 4 • ,./ 477 si hi: t S- 4 Water and Soil Conservation Native Grasses & Forbs Common root (inpth 46 feet • Pollinators and Habitats Our methods of holistic land management enrich the soil beneath our panels, provides farmers and ranchers with new sources of income, creates pollinator habitat, increases biodiversity • Temporary use with conservation qualities • Groundcover and buffer species to be selected for native and pollinating traits • Soil rests for the site's useful life, similar to USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)* • Allows productive use of land while avoiding more intensive development in the area httvs //www.tsa.usda.uovivrograms-and-servtces/conservation-programs/conservation-reserve-Drogram/ Pivot Energy AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION RETENTION: PIVOT SOLAR 33 LLC • • • Farmland on the west used as a buffer for the neighbors from the solar project A large portion of the parcel will be reserved for continued agricultural use - convert sprinkler to flood irrigation on Western portion? SDI? Landowner will maintain water rights (ditch & well) Landowner is choosing to pair solar and agriculture in order to diversify the economic return The land will be returned to its agricultural state for continued production once the system is decommissioned II If II I I II II II II n raw c� rasYrSone ins Inn as aaoao, win . talon ua ran c maw Paella &MP Janson gray♦ ranr<4 OM 4.01,0144 rya C rfri a110G twar, a or WI glee Nara aleg ma. re real ei•-4,� Pivot Energy CONVERSION TO SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION? • Subsurface drip irrigation is a low-pressure, high efficiency irrigation system that uses buried drip tubes or drip tape to meet crop water needs. • Subsurface irrigation saves water and improves yields by eliminating surface water evaporation and reducing the incidence of weeds and disease. • 50-60% less water than flood irrigation, 30-40% less than sprinkler • Increase in yields reported • Irrigate under solar panels as well as in buffer areas - hay or forage grass under panels • In discussion with High Plains Irrigation (based in Ault, CO) and SEIP (CSU lead research on site near Kersey) �)(SIEI13 EFFICIENCY IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY PROJECT 0 Pivot Energy NREL 8c CSU RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP Engaging in discussions for a partnership with a student at the Colorado School of Mines • How can we integrate food crops with PV installations? 3 sites used to evaluate feasibility of growing food crops beneath solar arrays with little to no change in typical PV design Proposed measurements include: • Carbon sequestration of crops vs. typical seed mixes • Soil water retention to quantify irrigation needs with vs. without array Potential CSU Soils laboratory and Alan Knapp's laboratory partnership Working to narrow down sites for use to study soils and different grazing approaches (')Pivot Energy LANDOWNER TESTIMONY: ERIK DAVIS • Brief parcel and agricultural history Water resources available • Why I chose solar • Economic security n Pivot Energy�,�► CONCLUSION • We are grateful to the Weld County Planning Commission for unanimously recommending this project be approved by the BOCC Will provide benefits to Weld County residents and community members • Locally produced energy to stay in Weld County • Cost savings on monthly utility bills ($17 -$19.7 million) • Increased property tax revenue for the operational life of the system ($547,000-$1,070,131 @ 20 & 40 years) • Community donations to local organizations • $85,000 direct community informed donations • Retention of agricultural character Support the County's goal for economic development, agricultural preservation, and energy diversification Minimal impact or disturbance to surrounding properties relative to other development options Thank you! Questions? rts Pivot Energy� -44 THANK YOU Q&A Kyle Sundman ksundmanpivotenerqy. net 719-233-4322 0 in pivotenergy.net Report — Prime and other Important Farmlands Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Map Symbol 72 • Map Unit Name Vona loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes a rat iiiuoimL L.Ia33IiuL.atuVIi Farmland of local importance PS35 -Unirrigated -Not Prime Farmland �''! Pivot Energy PS33 Report — Prime and other Important Farmlands Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Map Symbol 46 Map Unit Name Olney fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 75 Vona sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes Farmland Classification Prime farmland if irrigated and the product of I (soil erodibility) x C (climate factor) does not exceed 60 Farmland of statewide importance 4F1, Pivot Energy PS36 0 Report — Prime and other Important Farmlands Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Map Symbol Map Unit Name 3 Aquolls and Aquents, gravelly substratum Farmland Classification Prime farmland if drained and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season J Pivot Energy \Flnnciwa \\\\\* \\\‘‘ Oise • • • as .01 r Pivot Energy NOISE • • • Equipment that makes noise (inverters) are located hundreds of feet from the nearest residence, placed in the center of the array The decibel rating is equivalent to a residential air conditioning unit None of the equipment operates early in the morning or late at night The equipment is "off' when the sun is not out Urn x [ r K 300' SOUND BUFfER (SOUND R RETURNS 'O AMBIENT CONDIRONS a a APPROXIMATE PROPOSED INVER ER S `w ri Pivot Energy GLARE • • • ForgeSolar is an industry -leading tool to evaluate glare impacts to the adjacent roads, homes, businesses The project will not generate any hazardous glare for those who can see or pass the array Glare from solar panels will be comparable or less to that of snow, water, or steel All panels are coated in an anti -reflective coating and if glare is produced, they are not doing their job! Create( Update Time -Si Timezo Site ID Project Project Catego Mist DNI: Oc Pupil Eye f Sun su Surr PV N P a, OPivotEnergy * ..44 MI PS PSE pS PS 3. Forge olar ale ~goo. ForgeSolar Created Updated Tinte•steC Timezono Minimum Site ID III4 Project ty Project st Category Mist. /y DM. van Ocular irr Pupil char Eye local Sun subtt Sumr PV Nat PV amt '.a • U.■IP ForgeSolar PS 36 full site analysis PS36 full site report Created Apnl 1D, M"i Updated Audi 19. 2023 Time stop t minute Timezone offset UIG Site IO &ttlM 15665 Project type Advanced Project statist active Category 1 MW to 5 MW Misc. Analysis Settings IJNI. vanes (1,000.0 W: m^2 peak) Ocular If se smears N, ....4.rr,: ,.., • 0.5 Pupil clammier 0.002 m !ye local Inapt 0.017 m Sun subtended resits. 9.3 rind Summary of Results No glare predicted! PV Name Tilt deg PV array t SA tracking Orientation deg SA tracking t'V Armoires Methodology. Version 2 Ent►wir..ad to branded angle adaidsi..r, On "Green" Glare "Yellow' Glare min 0 ForgeSolar Energy Produced kWh PROPERTY VALUE • The Cohn-Reznick property value study shows no impacts to property values adjacent to solar facilities in the Midwest or Colorado. Sites are similar to this one in New Mexico. While no two sites are identical, the similarities far outweigh the differences in this case. We have also reviewed published methodology for measuring impact on property values as well as published studies that specifically analyzed the impact of solar farms on nearby property values. We have also interviewed market participants, including County and Township Assessors, to give us additional insight as to how the market evaluates farm land and single family homes with views of the solar farm. These studies found little to no measurable and consistent difference in value between the Test Area Sales and the Control Area Sales attributed to the proximity to solar farms and are generally considered a compatible use. Considering all of this information, we can conclude that since the Adjoining Property Sales (Test Area Sales) for the existing solar farms analyzed were not adversely affected by their proximity to solar farms, that properties surrounding other solar farms o•eratin• in com•liance with all re•ulator standards _ will similar) not be adverse) affected in either the short or long term periods. tj Pivot Energy IMPACT ON WILDLIFE • • The project isn't large enough to alter wildlife migration patterns. There are ample routes for animals to move around and through the site as needed We use a game fence when allowed to maximize our ability to keep larger animals out and allow smaller animals to come and go noPivotEnergy HAZARDOUS MATERIALS • • • • Solar panels are made of 99%+ inert materials (glass, aluminum, copper) No hazardous materials are used Pivot closely monitors and will replace damaged equipment to ensure projects operate at peak efficiency Once the project is decommissioned, panels will either be donated or recycled Image: solarbuildermag.com tj Pivot Energy HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPACTS Millions of people live near solar arrays or have solar panels on their rooftops. There is no credible evidence that solar equipment has negative impacts on human health NC CLEAN ENERGY I�p� TECHNOLOGY CENTER NC STATE UNIVERSITY Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics The increasing presence of utility -scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (sometimes referred to as solar farms) is a rather new development in North Carolina's landscape. Due to the new and unknown nature of this technology, it is natural for communities near such developments to be concerned about health and safety impacts. Unfortunately, the quick emergence of utility -scale solar has cultivated fertile grounds for myths and half-truths about the health impacts of this technology, which can lead to unnecessary fear and conflict. Photovoltaic (PV) technologies and solar inverters are not known to pose any significant health dangers to their neighbors. The most important dangers posed arc increased highway traffic during the relative short construction period and dangers posed to trespassers of contact with high voltage equipment. This latter risk is mitigated by signage and the security measures that industry uses to deter trespassing. 0 Pivot Energy Solar WHAT'S INSIDE A SOLAR MODULE? Tabbing 1 %466.%60. Sn Coated Cu Busbar and Tabbing - Pb/Sn solder is used to attach tabbing to the cell metallization and to the busbars \, Busbar Front Metal Grid (Ag) SiNX Anti -reflective Layer Silicon Wafer Aluminum 11 Junction Box \\\ Aluminum Frame Frame Adhesive ��— Tempered, Low -Fe Cover Glass Polymeric Encapsulation Film 1 (e.g., EVA) Stringed Solar Cells Sn Coated Cu Busbar Polymeric Encapsulation Film 2 (e.g., EVA) Backsheet (e.g., PET/PVF polymeric laminate) https://www.epa.gov/hw/solar-panel-recycling ()Pivot Energy SOLAR PANEL TOXICITY Grain of truth • Solar panels contain heavy metals, just like all electronics. • Some technologies (not all) contain cadmium, a metal that can be hazardous in large quantities if not disposed of properly. The real story • There is no liquid inside a solar panel. • Solar panels are designed to be outside in the elements. a Even if the tempered glass is broken, another layer protects the cells. • Asset owners are incentivized to clean up damaged equipment. • Owners are also required to perform preventative maintenance. • Studies show no evidence solar causes cancer or other diseases. (https://www.cancer. net/blog/2022-01 /can-having-solar-panels-or-li ving-near-solar-farm-increase-your-cancer-risk) air ,,; Pivot Energy Hello