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Applicant: Arthur Griffiths
Case Number: USR22-0022
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October 4, 2022
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BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION
• Legal: Section 3, T4N, R67W, SW4
• Zone District: Agricultural
• Property Owner: Arthur Griffiths
• 5 MWac Community Solar Project
• Equipment: 14,430 panels mounted to single -axis tracking racks,
associated electrical equipment including inverters, transformers,
combiners, an access road, two storage containers, and a perimeter
game fence that is at least 7 feet tall with gates
• Acreage: Approximately 28.51 acres of a 37.46 -acre parcel
• Timeline: 4 -month construction period, anticipated to begin in 2022
• Will produce about 12,240,000 kWh annually, which is equivalent to the
annual electricity consumption of about 1,100 homes
• Part of Xcel Energy's Solar*Rewards Community Program
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CBEP Solar 5, LLC Griffiths 1 Solar Project
DIRECT COMMUNITY BENEFITS
As a local Colorado company, it is very important to us that this project provides significant
and direct benefits to the community. The Griffiths 1 Solar Project will:
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LOCAL IMPACT
• Utilize a local
construction team that
will generate significant
activity for local
businesses during the
construction of the
system.
• Use a local shepherd
for land maintenance.
• Improve local pollinator
habitat and diversity
through our Audubon
Society partnership.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Provide a full -ride
scholarship to a
student at a local
institution that is
interested in pursuing a
career in renewable
energy.
TAX INCOME
• Generate significant
property tax revenue
for the county. The
property tax generated
by the solar project is
estimated to be --$1
million over the life of
the system.
• Generate additional
sales tax revenue
during the construction
of the system.
CHEAPER ELECTRICITY
• Save local Xcel Energy
customers about 10%
on their electricity bills
through Xcel's
Solar*Rewards
Community Program.
Our goal is to
subscribe as many
local Xcel customers
as we can.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What will it look like?
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What will it look like?
What is a Community Solar Project?
• A Community Solar Project is a centrally located solar system that provides
electricity to Xcel Energy customers that subscribe to the system through Xcel
Energy's Soiar*Rewards Community Program. It allows Xcel customers in the
area to receive a discount on their electric bills and experience some of the
benefits of solar energy without having to build a system on their roof.
How many acres will the system cover?
• The system will cover about 28.51 acres of a 37.46 -acre parcel.
How is the land use of the project broken down?
• Grass/Sheep Forage Area: 1,578,662 sq ft
• Gravel Area: 32,316 sq ft (includes the gravel road that crosses neighboring
parcel)
• Landscaping (grass swales and pollinator habitat): 20,299 sq ft
• Concrete: 1,748 sq ft
How long will construction last?
• Construction will last approximately 4 months. Construction is anticipated to
begin in November 2022.
How many workers will be on the property during
construction?
• There will be at least 20, but less than 50, workers on the property during
construction.
What are the hours of operation during the project's
construction?
• 7:00 am - 3:00 pm with some overtime, as needed, as late as 6:00 pm. M -F and
Saturdays as needed.
Will there be any hazardous materials included in the
system?
• Some silicon -based solar panels do use a lead -based solder, but the lead
volume is very small and it is all safely and durably enclosed within the panel for
the full life of the system. The lead could not be released into the environment
without completely breaking apart the entire module; however, damaged modules
generally remain together as one piece and do not disintegrate or create small
pieces of debris.
• Panels typically contain about 12-14 grams of lead. For comparison, a 12 -gauge
shotgun slug may contain 27.3 grams of lead.
Will there be any lighting installed on the project?
• No, we will not be installing any lights on the project. Temporary lighting may be
used during construction when the team needs to continue working after sunset.
In these circumstances, we will primarily use small, battery powered generators
for the lights. In the rare situation where more light is required, we will power the
temporary lighting using small, quiet Honda generators. These Honda
generators would only produce 50 dB of sound from 2.5 feet away. 50 dB is the
County Code's limit for noise at residential property lines.
Will this project generate additional traffic?
• The project will generate minimal traffic. During construction, the traffic will
include about 10-15 pickups and 1-2 heavy vehicles per day. Once the system is
built, our maintenance team will only stop by a few times per year for system
maintenance. A shepherd will be visiting the site on a daily basis from Spring -
Autumn during daylight hours.
How will the project affect drainage on the property?
• Our team performed an in-depth study based on Weld County's criteria and
based on our study, the existing storm water flow characteristics are expected to
remain unchanged and increases in peak flow rates have been proven to be
negligible. This development will not alter historic drainage patterns for adjacent
and downstream property owners.
How long will the system be there?
• The system will be on the property for a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of
35 years based on our contracts with Xcel Energy and the landowner.
Will the system produce any emissions or odors?
• No, the solar project will not produce any emissions or odors.
Will this affect the reliability of my electric service?
• No. In fact, we will be upgrading Xcel's distribution network as part of this
project.
Will the system produce any glare?
• Solar panels are designed to absorb sunlight, not reflect it, and each panel is
treated with an anti -reflective coating. Modern solar panels reflect as little as two
percent of incoming sunlight, which is less than water and windows. As evidence
of the limited glare, many airports across the country, including DIA, host solar
projects.
• As an additional precaution, we will be stowing the panels at a 5-10 degree
angle early in the morning and late in the evenings during certain periods of the
year to remove the risk of any significant glare to neighboring properties and
Highway 60.
How much noise does it generate?
• During the day, it will have a minor humming noise similar to that of an air
conditioner that can be heard when standing near the system. The inverters,
which are the noisiest piece of equipment, will produce the following amount of
noise:
• At 3 feet away, the inverters will produce about 65 dB, which is just louder
than a dishwasher.
• At 70 ft away, the inverters will produce about 39 dB, which is about as quiet
as a library.
• At 200 ft away, the inverters are quieter than a whisper at about 29 dB.
• At 500 ft away, the inverters produce about 21 dB, which is about as loud as
leaves rustling.
Will it produce any electric and magnetic waves or
interference (EMI)?
• The Federal Aviation Admiration (FAA) has indicated that EMI from solar
installations is low risk. Solar system equipment such as step-up transformers
and electrical cables are not sources of electromagnetic interference because
of their low -frequency (60 Hz) of operation and panels themselves do not emit
EMI. The only component of a solar project that may be capable of emitting
EMI is the inverter. Inverters, however, produce extremely low frequency EMI
similar to electrical appliances and at a distance of 150 feet from the inverters
the EM field is at or below background levels.
Do solar project affect neighboring property values?
• Solar projects are unobtrusive neighbors. They generate no traffic, no
emissions, no odors, and as previously discussed, very little noise. Solar
projects also give neighbors assurance that this land will not be developed for a
more unfavorable use. The following studies have found that solar projects do
not adversely impact neighboring properties:
• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory partnered with the University of
Texas at Austin to survey 400 property value assessors nationwide and
the results indicated that most respondents believed that proximity to a
solar installation has either no impact or a positive impact on home values.
• Studies from CohnReznik, LLP, Kirkland Appraisals, LLC, and the Chair of
the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers have
demonstrated similar findings.
Will there be an area reserved for future mineral
development?
• Yes. We have been working closely with PDC on reserving a 20 -acre portion of
the landowner's property for future mineral development. A joint development
agreement with PDC is expected to be signed shortly.
How is the land under and around the system going to be
maintained?
• We will be working with a local shepherd to graze sheep on the property. We
are also working with the landowner to construct a new drip irrigation system on
the property to water the sheep forage. The new irrigation system will allow the
landowner to retain existing water rights and it will ensure that there is plentiful
forage for the sheep. The sheep are expected to be grazing on the property for
a majority of the year throughout the entire life of the solar project. The grazing
will ensure that the property remains agriculturally productive during the solar
project's life.
What happens at the end of the project's life?
• We will decommission the project according to Weld County guidelines. We will
have decommissioning bonds in place with the County to ensure that there will
always be sufficient funding for decommissioning of the project.
Can solar panels be recycled?
• Yes, solar panels can be recycled. They are typically made of about 76% glass,
10% plastic, 8% aluminum, 5% silicon, and 1% other metals.
Will the system be shielded from view?
• A pollinator habitat that will be installed in partnership with the Audubon Society
around a portion of the project's fence will provide partial screening, but no other
screening will be used. This will be the largest pollinator habitat that the Audubon
Society has ever completed in Colorado, so we are very excited to be working
with them on this project.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Zach Brammer
Co -Founder Chief Operating Officer
• Email: zachcIoudbreakenergy.com
• Office: (970) 425-3175
• Mailing Address: PO Box 1255, Sterling, CO 80751
• Website: cloudbreakenergy.com
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