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7.b 1 SunriseEnergyVentures_ScandiaCUPApplication
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION Scandia, MN 601 Carlson Parkway Suite: 1050 Minnetonka, MN 55305 P | 612-293-9900 F | 612-293-3839 www.sunriseenergyventures.com Sunrise developed project located in Indianapolis, IN Size: 20 MW(ac) Commissioned: 2013 File No._____________ APPLICATION FOR PLANNING AND ZONING REQUEST City of Scandia, Minnesota 14727 209th Street North, Scandia, MN 55073 Phone 651/433-2274 Fax 651/433-5112 Web http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us Please read before completing: The City will not begin processing an application that is incomplete. Detailed submission requirements may be found in the Scandia Development Code, available at the City office and website (www.ci.scandia.mn.us) and in the checklist forms for the particular type of application. Application fees are due at the time of application and are not refundable. 1. Property Location: (street address, if applicable) 2. Washington County Parcel ID: Phone: (h) (b) Street Address: E-Mail: City/ State: Zip: 5. Applicant/Contact Person:Phone: (h) (b) Street Address (Mailing): E-Mail: City/ State: Zip: 6.Requested Action(s): (check all that apply) ____ Variance ____ Variance Extension ____ Conditional Use Permit (CUP) ____ CUP Extension ____ CUP/ Open Space Subdivision. ____ CUP/ Planned Unit Development ____ Interim Use Permit (IUP) ____ Administrative Permit (type)____________________ ____ Site Plan Review (type)____________________ ____ Site Plan Modification ____ Site Plan Extension ____ Sign (Permanent) ____ Amendment (Development Code ) ____ Amendment (Comp. Plan ) ____ Subdivision, Minor ____ Subdivision, Preliminary Plat/Major ____ Subdivision, Final Plat ____ Environmental Review ____ Wetland Review #190-322-0110003 and #200-322-0220001 X 3. Complete Legal Description: (attach if necessary) See attached application for full legal description of parcels #190-322-0110003 and #200-322-0220001 Dean Leischow SEV MN 1, LLC 601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1050 Minnetonka, MN 55305 dean@sunriseenergyventures.com 612-293-9900 4. Owner(s): #190-322-0110003: Kevin and Suzanne Nickelson #200-322-0220001: Daniel and Judith Booren #190-322-0110003: 11262 Scandia Trail N, Scandia, MN 55073 #200-322-0220001: 11522 Mayberry Trail N, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047 ""433-82F5-7031B1EF52n Authenlisign 10: 7BF29Z22-0EB 7. Brief Descrip tion of Request: (attach separate sheet if necessary; include Variance Rationale if necessary) Application for conditional use permit to build, o wn, and operate a solar farm in Scandia, MN. 8. Project Name Solar Farm Development, Sca ndia, MN I hereby apply for cons ideration of the above des cribed request and declare that the information and material s s ubmitted n are complete and accurate. I und erstand that no application s hall be c onsidered complete unles s with this applicatio accompanied by fe es as required by city ordinance. A pplications for projects requiring more than one type of review umulative total of all application fees s pecified for each type of review. I understand that applicants mburse the city for all out-of-pocket costs incurred for processing, reviewing and hearing the shall include the c are required to rei application. These by the city 's engin these cos ts will be costs s hall include, but are not limite d to: parcel searches; publication and mailing of notices; rev iew eering, planning and other cons ultants; legal cost s, and recording fees. An es crow depos it to cover collected by the city at the time of a pplication. The minimum e scrow depos it s hall be cumulative total row deposits for each type of revi e w required for the project, unless reduced as provided for by of all minimum esc ordinance. The ci ty may increas e the amount of the required es crow deposit at any time if the city's cos ts are reasonably the minimum amount. Any balance remaining after review is complete will be refunded to the expected to exceed applicant. No inter e st is paid on escrow deposits . PLEASE NOTE: owner in order for If the fee owner is not the applicant, the applicant must provide written authorizati on by the fe e thi s application to be considered complete. Property Fee Own er Signatu re(s) Date: I! .Authenti-!:banul 9Joo,ien A~Mi1t'Sl!lfJfu re(s) Date: Fo r City Use Only Application Fees : Escrow Depos it: 2/29/16 2/27/16 SUNRISE ENERGY VENTURES LLC REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT March 15, 2016 INTRODUCTION Sunrise Energy Ventures LLC wishes to construct a solar farm in Scandia, MN and is applying for a Conditional Use Permit to allow such uses. Solar farms are part of a growing movement to sustainable energy production and renewable resources. The materials required for a conditional use permit are included in the following application. These include site plans depicting existing conditions and proposed solar development, examples of existing solar farms SEV has developed, renderings of the site, an interconnection agreement with Xcel Energy, proof of liability insurance, and a decommissioning plan. SITE The site proposed by Sunrise Energy Ventures is two parcels owned by the Booren family on the eastern end of the project and the Nickelson family on the west side of the project. The project is located south of County Road 97, Scandia Trail . The site is about 3 miles west of the town center. It is zoned Agricultural and is about 70 acres in size. None of the project parcels are included in the State’s Agricultural Preserve Program. DESCRIPTION The solar farm would be five megawatts in size. The solar arrays would be similar to the attached photos of other solar farms around the country. The panels themselves would be about 10 feet above the ground at their maximum tilt. They make no noise and there is little activity or other negative impact. Aerial photo of site and ¼ mile vicinity LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARCELS: #190-322-0110003: NE1/4-NE1/4 S19 T32 R20 EXC 50FT STRIP IN WIDTH OVER & ACROSS SD 1/4-1/4 CONVEY TO POWER CO. EXC:COMM AT PT ON E LINE OF SD 1/4-1/4 2 RDS S OF NE COR OF SD 1/4-1/4; THN S ON SD LINE 11 RDS; THN W PAR WITH N LIN OF SD 1/4-1/4 15 RDS; THN N PAR WITH E LINE OF SD 1/4-1/4 11 RDS TO PT 2 RDS S OF N LINE OF SD 1/4-1/4; THN E PAR WITH N LINE OF SD 1/4 - 1/4 15 RDS TO POB EXC N 825FT OF W 300FT OF E1/2-NE1/4 OF SD SEC SUBJ TO AG PRES TO EXPIRE ON 11/09/2012 SECTION 19 TOWNSHIP 032 RANGE 020 #200-322-0220001: S1/2-N1/2-NW1/4 EXCEPT PT NE1/4-NW1/4 &PT SE1/4-NW1/4 BEING THE E 65FT OF S 561FT OF NE1/4-NW1/4 SD SEC 20 & E 65FT OF N 151FT OF SE1/4-NW1/4 SD SEC 20 SECTION 20 TOWNSHIP 032 RANGE 020 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS: The following items required for the City of Scandia’s Conditional Use Permit application are described below and illustrated in the existing conditions and proposed site plans. 1. Property lines and dimensions Property lines and dimensions are included on both the existing and proposed site plans (see Figures 1 and 2). 2. Area in acres and square feet There are two parcels included in the project area. Information about the size of these parcels is included in Table 1. Table 1: Parcel Size Parcel ID Parcel Size (acres) Parcel Size (square feet) #190-322-0110003 31.35 1,365,606 #200-322-0220001 38.81 1,690,563 Data Source: Washington County 3. Existing and proposed building locations and dimensions There are no proposed buildings for the site. Proposed solar arrays are included in the proposed site plan (see Figure 2). 4. Lowest floor elevation of proposed structure(s) Not applicable. SEV is not proposing the construction of any structures. 5. Setbacks, including front, side, rear, wetland, shoreland, and right-of-way Shoreland setbacks are illustrated in the existing and proposed site plans. There are no wetlands within the parcels of the proposed development. All development will comply with City and County standards to ensure proper setbacks from right of way and yards. Scandia requires a 40 foot front setback, a 50 foot rear setback, and 20 foot side yard setbacks. We meet all of these requirements except the side yard setbacks between the two parcels. It is proposed that these parcels are combined to accommodate the solar arrays and eliminate these extra setbacks. Setbacks are illustrated on the existing conditions and proposed site plans (Figures 1 and 2). 6. Buildable area As illustrated in the existing and proposed site plans, only a small, southwestern part of the project area is located in the shoreland overlay district. The remainder of the site is developable. 7. Driveway location Driveways and proposed access roads are illustrated in the proposed site plan (Figure 2). 8. Landscaping plan The site will be screened using a fence. The applicant will leave the forested area in the northeast and east areas of the project, allowing for the preservation of habitat and additional natural screening. See the attached renders for an illustrated version of this screening. The applicant will work with neighbors and nearby residents to address any other visual concerns with the project that may arise. 9. Grading, drainage and erosion control plan The solar arrays will be attached to footings directly into the soil. There will be minimal grading, drainage, or erosion control measures needed since the arrays will be elevated. See the Decommissioning Plan, included in this application, for more information about erosion control on the site during the removal of the arrays. 10. Soil types and conditions Within the project area, there are three soil types: • 155B: Chetek sandy loam with 0 to 6 percent slopes • 159B: Anoka loamy fine sand with 3 to 9 percent slopes • 302B: Rosholt sandy loam with 1 to 6 percent slopes A map of soils within the project area is included following the site plans (Figure 3). 11. Building floor plan Not applicable. SEV is not proposing the construction of any structures. 12. Building elevations Not applicable. SEV is not proposing the construction of any structures. 13. Sanitary sewer and water plan Not applicable. SEV is not proposing the construction of any structures. 14. Wetlands The location of National Wetland Inventory wetlands are illustrated on the existing and proposed site plans (see Figures 1and 2). There is a portion of an NWI wetland in the far southeast corner of the project area. As illustrated in the proposed site plan, the surrounding trees will be left in-tact and no changes will be made to this part of the property. 15. Wetland delineation report As noted in item 14, NWI wetlands are illustrated on both site plans. After discussion with the Washington Conservation District, a formal WCA process cannot be completed until there is less snow cover and new plant growth. However, an alternative process the District can be completed (without official WCA approval). Sunrise and Stantec will work with the City of Scandia to determine which process best fits their needs. 16. Waterbodies and ordinary high water level There are no waterbodies on the project site. Nearby waterbodies are illustrated on the existing and proposed site plans (see Figures 1 and 2). Ordinary high water levels are listed in table 2: Table 2: Nearby Waterbodies Waterbody Name Ordinary High Water Level German Lake 955.5 feet Big Marine Lake 842.2 feet Pond 966.0 feet Data source: MN DNR 17. Slopes The conditional use permit requires that steep slopes are included in the site plan. Steep slopes are defined as: • St. Croix River District: 12% or higher • Shoreland District: 18% or higher • All other properties: 25% or higher The existing site plan illustrates steep slopes within the shoreland district (see Figure 1). The proposed development is not located in the St. Croix River District and no steep slopes over 25% exist outside of shoreland areas. Thus, these areas are not illustrated on either site plan. 18. Topographic contours Two -foot contours are illustrated in the existing site plan (see Figure 1). 19. Any other improvements to the property The proposed solar arrays are illustrated in the proposed site plan (see Figure 2). Proposed arrays are depicted in detail in the attached Engineer's plan. The engineer’s plan illustrates the entire site and the connections Xcel Energy. Given the scale of the proposed array, it is recommended that the project span two parcels (#190-322-0110003 and #200-322-0220001). The design of these arrays conflict with the existing side yard setbacks set by the City. It is proposed that the parcels are treated as one, eliminating these requirements through the middle of the array. See Figure 2 for proposed yard setbacks. Sunrise Energy Ventures is currently working with Xcel Energy to determine whether or not an antenna will be needed for this project. Antennae transmit information about the array to the utility to ensure that the system is functioning properly. Most solar projects can use satellites to transmit this information and it is likely that this proposed development will not require an antenna. However, in the event in which an antenna is required, it would be compliant with the City of Scandia's code. The possible tower would be located on the project's substation (see Figure 2). PROJECT SKETCH: The proposed development is more than 150' from the nearest structure so no vertical elevation sketches are required. However, aerial photographs and renders are included in the application to give an impression of what the proposed development would look like. 97 0 9 6 0 9 8 0 95 0 940 9 9 0 9 9 0 9 6 0 960 990 960 98 0 970 970 970 980 960 9 8 0 950 9 9 0 960 99 0 960 960 9 9 0 980 990 960 990 9 9 0 9 9 0 980 97 0 9 6 0 9 5 0 98 0 98 0 980 970 970 99 0 9 8 0 97 0 9 6 0 990 990 9 9 0 98 0 990 960 9 5 0 9 7 0 9 6 0 990 990 970 9 6 0 990 99 0 99 0 990 990 9 6 0 98 0 970 960 990 9 5 0 940 990 990 97 0 980 980 990 970 980 9 8 0 980 9 6 0 970 950 970 960 9 8 0 99 0 9 8 0 970 990 9 7 0 980 98 0 98 0 98 0 97 0 970 9 6 0 980 980 980 98 0 960 980 980 96 0 97 0 9 7 0 980 9 8 0 980 980 980 97 0 99 0 9 8 0 980 99 0 990 97 0 99 0 970 990 9 8 0 970 980 9 6 0 990 980 980 9 9 0 970 9 9 0 990 990 990 990 990 970 990 9 8 0 980 960 9 8 0 9 8 0 99 0 980 9 9 0 990 99 0 9 9 0 990 990 980 980 9 7 0 98 0 Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, swisstopo, and the GIS User Community ± Sunrise Energy Ventures Proposed Development: Scandia, MN Existing Conditions Site Plan 0 0.1 0.20.05 Miles Scale: 1:7,000 Pond 100 Year Flood Plain Plan prepared by: Dave Ahrens Signed By:________________ Plan date: 03/14/16 2335 Highway 36 W Roseville, MN 55113 Washington County Roads 2 foot Contours Scandia Project Area Parcels Existing Setbacks Major Waterbodies NWI Wetlands Scandia Shoreland District Shoreland Steep Slopes German Lake Big Marine Lake Mayberry Trail CR 97 300’ 640’ 610’ 545’ 1320’ 2625’ 97 0 96 0 98 0 9 5 0 9 9 0 990 96 0 990 99 0 960 980 9 9 0 990 990 99 0 990 99 0 990 980 970 990 960 990 990 9 8 0 980 990 99 0 980 99 0 9 8 0 980 980 9 8 0 970 990 980 980 99 0 9 8 0 980 980 98 0 98 0 980 980 990 970 960 990 990 9 9 0 990 990 990 990 990 990 990 990 ± Sunrise Energy Ventures Proposed Development: Scandia, MN Proposed Conditions Site Plan 0 250 500125 Feet Scale: 1:4,000 Plan prepared by: Dave Ahrens Signed By:________________ Plan date: 03/14/16 2335 Highway 36 W Roseville, MN 55113 Washington County Roads 2 foot Contours Scandia Project Area Parcels Existing Setbacks NWI Wetlands Scandia Shoreland District CR 97 Proposed Roads O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP OHP 25' 5 0 'T Y P P /L FENCE X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P O H P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X SHEET NUMBER NO DATE SURVEY APPROVED DESIGNED DRAWN PROJ. 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CHECKED 193803440 N SECURITY FENCE MAIN SITE ACCESS 0 30 60 B SITE PLAN - DETAIL 1 6 ' W I D E G R A V E L A C C E S S R O A D 13.13'6.47' 3. 2 5 ' UNDERGROUND POWER FROM SOLAR ARRAYS TO POWER LINE Scandia Trail North EX. OVERHEAD POWER CONNECTION TO POWER LINE 0 200 400 A SITE PLAN GRAVEL 16' WIDE ACCESS ROAD SETBACK LINE (TYP) PROPERTY LINE (TYP)INVERTER STATION (TYP) 1MW SOLAR ARRAY SU N R I S E E N E R G Y V E N T U R E S PR O P O S E D S I T E P L A N 11 4 8 0 S C A N D I A T R A I L N , S C A N D I A , M N 5 5 0 7 3 C7.01 Mike Kleever Dave Ahrens 03/15/16 Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CN ES/Airbus DS, U SDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, swisstopo, and the GIS User Community ± Sunrise Energy Ventures Proposed Development: Scandia, MN Soil Map 0 500 1,000250 Feet Scale: 1 :7,000 Map prepared by: Katrina Nygaard Map date: 03/11/16 Washington County R oads Project Area Parcels NWI W etlands Scandia Shore land District Soil Type 155B 159B 302B Source: USDA, MN DNR, Washington County CR 97 Mayberry Trail Solar Panel Elevation Sketch Solar panels are typically 8' tall, with a maximum height of 10' tall at full tilt. 8' So l a r P a n e l s w i t h F e n c e S c r e e n i n g S k e t c h Solar Farm Confidential and Proprietary of Sunrise Energy Ventures, LLC Solar Farm Confidential and Proprietary of Sunrise Energy Ventures, LLC Solar Farm Confidential and Proprietary of Sunrise Energy Ventures, LLC State of Minnesota Proposed Interconnection Agreement For the Interconnection of Extended Parallel Distributed Generation Systems With Electric Utilities This Generating System Interconnection Agreement is entered into by and between Xcel Energy and the Interconnection Customer "SEV MN 1, The ".LLC Interconnection Customer and Xcel Energy are sometimes also referred to in this Agreement jointly as “Parties” or individually as “Party”. In consideration of the mutual promises and obligations stated in this Agreement and its attachments, the Parties agree as follows: I. SCOPE AND PURPOSE A. Establishment of Point of Common Coupling. This Agreement is intended to provide for the Interconnection Customer to interconnect and operate a Generation System with a total Nameplate Capacity of 10MWs or less in parallel with Xcel Energy at the location identified in Exhibit C and shown in the Exhibit A one-line diagram. B. This Agreement governs the facilities required to and contains the terms and condition under which the Interconnection Customer may interconnect the Generation System to Xcel Energy. This Agreement does not authorize the Interconnection Customer to export power or constitute an agreement to purchase or wheel the Interconnection Customer’s power. Other services that the Interconnection Customer may require from Xcel Energy, or others, may be covered under separate agreements. C. To facilitate the operation of the Generation System, this agreement also allows for the occasional and inadvertent export of energy to Xcel Energy. The amount, metering, billing and accounting of such inadvertent energy exporting shall be governed by Exhibit D (Operating Agreement). This Agreement does not constitute an agreement by Xcel Energy to purchase or pay for any energy, inadvertently or intentionally exported, unless expressly noted in Exhibit D or under a separately executed power purchase agreement (PPA). D. This agreement does not constitute a request for, nor the provision of any transmission delivery service or any local distribution delivery service. E. The Technical Requirements for interconnection are covered in a separate Technical Requirements document know as, the “State of Minnesota Distributed Generation Interconnection Requirements”, a copy of which as been made available to the Interconnection Customer and incorporated and made part of this Agreement by this reference. . II. DEFINITIONS A. “Area EPS” is an electric power system (EPS) that serves Local EPS’s. For the purpose of this agreement, the Xcel Energy system is the Area EPS. Note: Typically, Xcel Energy has primary access to public rights-of-way, priority crossing of property boundaries, etc. B. “Area EPS Operator” is the entity that operates the electric power system. For purpose of this agreement, Xcel Energy is the Are EPS Operator. C. “Dedicated Facilities” is the equipment that is installed due to the interconnection of the Generation System and not required to serve other Xcel Energy customers. D. “EPS” (Electric Power System) are facilities that deliver electric power to a load. Note: This may include generation units. E. “Extended Parallel” means the Generation System is designed to remain connected with Xcel Energy for an extended period of time. F. “Generation” is any device producing electrical energy, i.e., rotating generators driven by wind, steam turbines, internal combustion engines, hydraulic turbines, solar, fuel cells, etc.; or any other electric producing device, including energy storage technologies. G. “Generation Interconnection Coordinator” is the person or persons designated by Xcel Energy to provide a single point of coordination with the Applicant for the generation interconnection process. H. “Generation System” is the interconnected generator(s), controls, relays, switches, breakers, transformers, inverters and associated wiring and cables, up to the Point of Common Coupling. I. “Interconnection Customer” is the party or parties who will own/operate the Generation System and are responsible for meeting the requirements of the agreements and Technical Requirements. This could be the Generation System applicant, installer, owner, designer, or operator. J. “Local EPS” is an electric power system (EPS) contained entirely within a single premises or group of premises. K. “Nameplate Capacity” is the total nameplate capacity rating of all the Generation included in the Generation System. For this definition the “standby” and/or maximum rated kW capacity on the nameplate shall be used. L. “Point of Common Coupling” is the point where the Local EPS is connected to Xcel Energy M. “Point of Delivery” is the point where the energy changes possession from one party to the other. Typically this will be where the metering is installed but it is not required that the Point of Delivery is the same as where the energy is metered N. “Technical Requirements” are the State of Minnesota Requirements for Interconnection of Distributed Generation III. DESCRIPTION OF INTERCONNECTION CUSTOMER’S GENERATION SYSTEM A) A description of the Generation System, including a single-line diagram showing the general arrangement of how the Interconnection Customer’s Generation System is interconnected with Xcel Energy’s distribution system, is attached to and made part of this Agreement as Exhibit A. The single-line diagram shows the following: 1) Point of Delivery (if applicable) 2) Point of Common Coupling 3) Location of Meter(s) 4) Ownership of the equipment 5) Generation System total Nameplate Capacity ________ kW 6) Scheduled operational (on-line) date for the Generation System. IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES A) The Parties shall perform all obligations of this Agreement in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, operating requirements and good utility practices. B) Interconnection Customer shall construct, operate and maintain the Generation System in accordance with the applicable manufacture’s recommend maintenance schedule, the Technical Requirements and in accordance with this Agreement. C) Xcel Energy shall carry out the construction of the Dedicated Facilities in a good and workmanlike manner, and in accordance with standard design and engineering practices. V. CONSTRUCTION The Parties agree to cause their facilities or systems to be constructed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota and to meet or exceed applicable codes and standards provided by the NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), ANSI (American National Standards Institute), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), NEC (National Electrical Code), UL (Underwriter’s Laboratory), Technical Requirements and local building codes and other applicable ordinances in effect at the time of the installation of the Generation System. A) Charges and payments The Interconnection Customer is responsible for the actual costs to interconnect the Generation System with Xcel Energy, including, but not limited to any Dedicated Facilities attributable to the addition of the Generation System, Xcel Energy labor for installation coordination, installation testing and engineering review of the Generation System and interconnection design. Estimates of these costs are outlined in Exhibit B. While estimates, for budgeting purposes, have been provided in Exhibit B, the actual costs are still the responsibility of the Interconnection Customer, even if they exceed the estimated amount(s). All costs, for which the Interconnection Customer is responsible for, must be reasonable under the circumstances of the design and construction. 1) Dedicated Facilities a) During the term of this Agreement, Xcel Energy shall design, construct and install the Dedicated Facilities outlined in Exhibit B. The Interconnection Customer shall be responsible for paying the actual costs of the Dedicated Facilities attributable to the addition of the Generation System. b) Once installed, the Dedicated Facilities shall be owned and operated by Xcel Energy, and all costs associated with the operating and maintenance of the Dedicated Facilities, after the Generation System is operational, shall be the responsibility of Xcel Energy, unless otherwise agreed. c) By executing this Agreement, the Interconnection Customer grants permission for Xcel Energy to begin construction and to procure the necessary facilities and equipment to complete the installation of the Dedicated Facilities, as outlined in Exhibit B. If for any reason, the Generation System project is canceled or modified, so that any or all of the Dedicated Facilities are not required, the Interconnection Customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred by Xcel Energy, including, but not limited to the additional costs to remove and/or complete the installation of the Dedicated Facilities. The Interconnection Customer may, for any reason, cancel the Generation System project, so that any or all of the Dedicated Facilities are not required to be installed. The Interconnection Customer shall provide written notice to Xcel Energy of cancellation. Upon receipt of a cancellation notice, Xcel Energy shall take reasonable steps to minimize additional costs to the Interconnection Customer, where reasonably possible. 2) Payments a) The Interconnection Customer shall provide reasonable adequate assurances of credit, including a letter of credit or personal guaranty of payment and performance from a creditworthy entity acceptable under Xcel Energy credit policy and procedures for the unpaid balance of the estimated amount shown in Exhibit B. b) The payment for the costs outlined in Exhibit B, shall be as follows: i. 1/3 of estimated costs, outlined in Exhibit B, shall be due upon execution of this agreement. ii. 1/3 of estimated costs, outlined in Exhibit B, shall be due prior to initial energization of the Generation System, with Xcel Energy. iii. Remainder of actual costs, incurred by Xcel Energy, shall be due within 30 days from the date the bill is mailed by Xcel Energy after project completion. VI. DOCUMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS AGREEMENT A) This agreement includes the following exhibits, which are specifically incorporated herein and made part of this Agreement by this reference: (if any of these Exhibits are deemed not applicable for this Generation System installation, they may be omitted from the final Agreement by Xcel Energy.) 1) – Description of Generation System and single-line diagram. This diagram shows all major equipment,Exhibit A including, visual isolation equipment, Point of Common Coupling, Point of Delivery for Generation Systems that intentionally export, ownership of equipment and the location of metering. 2) – Estimated installation and testing costs payable by the Interconnection Customer. Included in this listing shallExhibit B be the description and estimated costs for the required Dedicated Facilities being installed by Xcel Energy for the interconnection of the Generation System and a description and estimate for the final acceptance testing work to be done by Xcel Energy. 3) – Engineering Data Submittal – A standard form that provides the engineering and operating information aboutExhibit C the Generation System. 4) – Operating Agreement – This provides specific operating information and requirements for this GenerationExhibit D System interconnection. This Exhibit has a separate signature section and may be modified, in writing, from time to time with the agreement of both parties. 5) – Maintenance Agreement – This provides specific maintenance requirements for this Generation SystemExhibit E interconnection. This Exhibit has a separate signature section and may be modified, in writing, from time to time with the agreement of both parties. VII. TERMS AND TERMINATION A) This Agreement shall become effective as of the date when both the Interconnection Customer and Xcel Energy have both signed this Agreement. The Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until the earliest date that one of the following events occurs: 1) The Parties agree in writing to terminate the Agreement; or 2) The Interconnection Customer may terminate this agreement at any time, by written notice to Xcel Energy, prior to the completion of the final acceptance testing of the Generation System by Xcel Energy. Once the Generation System is operational, then VII.A.3 applies. Upon receipt of a cancellation notice, Xcel Energy shall take reasonable steps to minimize additional costs to the Interconnection Customer, where reasonably possible. 3) Once the Generation System is operational, the Interconnection Customer may terminate this agreement after 30 days written notice to Xcel Energy, unless otherwise agreed to within the Exhibit D, Operating Agreement; or 4) Xcel Energy may terminate this agreement after 30 days written notice to the Interconnection Customer if: a) The Interconnection Customer fails to interconnect and operate the Generation System per the terms of this Agreement; or b) The Interconnection Customer fails to take all corrective actions specified in Xcel Energy’s written notice that the Generation System is out of compliance with the terms of this Agreement, within the time frame set forth in such notice, or c) If the Interconnection Customer fails to complete Xcel Energy’s final acceptance testing of the generation system within 24 months of the date proposed under section III.A.5. B) Upon termination of this Agreement the Generation System shall be disconnected from Xcel Energy. The termination of this Agreement shall not relieve either Party of its liabilities and obligations, owed or continuing, at the time of the termination. VIII. OPERATIONAL ISSUES Each Party will, at its own cost and expense, operate, maintain, repair and inspect, and shall be fully responsible for, the facilities that it now or hereafter may own, unless otherwise specified. A) Technical Standards: The Generation System shall be installed and operated by the Interconnection Customer consistent with the requirements of this Agreement; the Technical Requirements; the applicable requirements located in the National Electrical Code (NEC); the applicable standards published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE); and local building and other applicable ordinances in effect at the time of the installation of the Generation System. B) Right of Access: At all times, Xcel Energy’s personnel shall have access to the disconnect switch of the Generation System for any reasonable purpose in connection with the performance of the obligations imposed on it by this Agreement, to meet its obligation to operate the electric power system safely and to provide service to its customers. If necessary for the purposes of this Agreement, the Interconnection Customer shall allow Xcel Energy access to Xcel Energy’s equipment and facilities located on the premises. C) Electric Service Supplied: will supply the electrical requirements of the Local EPS that are not supplied by the Generation System. Such electric service shall be supplied, to the Interconnection Customer’s Local EPS, under the rate schedules applicable to the Customer’s class of service as revised from time to time by Xcel Energy. D) Operation and Maintenance: The Generation System shall be operated and maintained, by the Interconnection Customer in accordance with the Technical Standards and any additional requirements of Exhibit D and Exhibit E, attached to this document, as amended, in writing, from time to time. E) Cooperation and Coordination: Both Xcel Energy and the Interconnection Customer shall communicate and coordinate their operations, so that the normal operation of the electric power system does not unduly effect or interfere with the normal operation of the Generation System and the Generation System does not unduly effect or interfere with the normal operation of the electric power system. Under abnormal operations of either the Generation System or the Xcel Energy system, the responsible Party shall provide reasonably timely communication to the other Party to allow mitigation of any potentially negative effects of the abnormal operation of their system. F) Disconnection of Unit: Xcel Energy may disconnect the Generation System as reasonably necessary, for termination of this Agreement; non-compliance with this Agreement; system emergency, imminent danger to the public or Xcel Energy personnel; routine maintenance, repairs and modifications to the electric power system. When reasonably possible, Xcel Energy shall provide prior notice to the Interconnection Customer explaining the reason for the disconnection. If prior notice is not reasonably possible, Xcel Energy shall after the fact, provide information to the Interconnection Customer as to why the disconnection was required. It is agreed that Xcel Energy shall have no liability for any loss of sales or other damages, including all consequential damages for the loss of business opportunity, profits or other losses, regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable, for the disconnection of the Generation System per this Agreement. Xcel Energy shall expend reasonable effort to reconnect the Generation System in a timely manner and to work towards mitigating damages and losses to the Interconnection Customer where reasonably possible. G) Modifications to the Generation System: When reasonably possible the Interconnection Customer shall notify Xcel Energy, in writing, of plans for any modifications to the Generation System interconnection equipment, including all information needed by Xcel Energy as part of the review described in this paragraph, at least twenty (20) business days prior to undertaking such modification(s). Modifications to any of the interconnection equipment, including, all interconnection required protective systems, the generation control systems, the transfer switches/breakers, interconnection protection VT’s & CT’s, and Generation System capacity, shall be included in the notification to Xcel Energy. When reasonably possible the Interconnection Customer agrees not to commence installation of any modifications to the Generating System until Xcel Energy has approved the modification, in writing, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Xcel Energy shall have a minimum of five (5) business days to review and respond to the planned modification. Xcel Energy shall not take longer then a maximum of ten (10) business days, to review and respond to the modification after the receipt of the information required to review the modifications. When it is not reasonably possible for the Interconnection Customer to provide prior written notice, the Interconnection Customer shall provide written notice to Xcel Energy as soon as reasonably possible, after the completion of the modification(s). H) Permits and Approvals: The Interconnection Customer shall obtain all environmental and other permits lawfully required by governmental authorities prior to the construction of the Generation System. The Interconnection Customer shall also maintain these applicable permits and compliance with these permits during the term of this Agreement. IX. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY A) Each Party shall at all times indemnify, defend, and save the other Party harmless from any and all damages, losses, claims, including claims and actions relating to injury or death of any person or damage to property, costs and expenses, reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, arising out of or resulting from the Party’s performance of its obligations under this agreement, except to the extent that such damages, losses or claims were caused by the negligence or intentional acts of the other Party. B) Each Party’s liability to the other Party for failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement, shall be limited to the amount of direct damage actually incurred. In no event shall either Party be liable to the other Party for any punitive, incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages of any kind whatsoever, including for loss of business opportunity or profits, regardless of whether such damages were foreseen. C) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, with respect to Xcel Energy’s provision of electric service to any customer including the Interconnection Customer, the Xcel Energy’s liability to such customer shall be limited as set forth in Xcel Energy’s tariffs and terms and conditions for electric service, and shall not be affected by the terms of this Agreement. X. DISPUTE RESOLUTION A) Each Party agrees to attempt to resolve all disputes arising hereunder promptly, equitably and in a good faith manner. B) In the event a dispute arises under this Agreement, and if it cannot be resolved by the Parties within thirty (30) days after written notice of the dispute to the other Party, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation by a mutually acceptable mediator, in a mutually convenient location in the State of Minnesota. The Parties agree to participate in good faith in the mediation for a period of 90 days. If the parties are not successful in resolving their disputes through mediation, then the Parties may refer the dispute for resolution to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), which shall maintain continuing jurisdiction over this Agreement. XI. INSURANCE A) At a minimum, In connection with the Interconnection Customer’s performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement, the Interconnection Customer shall maintain, during the term of the Agreement, general liability insurance, from a qualified insurance agency with a B+ or better rating by “Best” and with a combined single limit of not less then: 1) Two million dollars ($2,000,000) for each occurrence, if the Gross Nameplate Rating of the Generation System is greater then 250kW. 2) One million dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence if the Gross Nameplate Rating of the Generation System is between 40kW and 250kW. 3) Three hundred thousand ($300,000) for each occurrence if the Gross Nameplate Rating of the Generation System is less then 40kW. 4) Such general liability insurance shall include coverage against claims for damages resulting from (i) bodily injury, including wrongful death; and (ii) property damage arising out of the Interconnection Customer’s ownership and/or operating of the Generation System under this agreement. B) The general liability insurance required shall, by endorsement to the policy or policies, (a) include Xcel Energy as an additional insured; (b) contain a severability of interest clause or cross-liability clause; (c) provide that Xcel Energy shall not by reason of its inclusion as an additional insured incur liability to the insurance carrier for the payment of premium for such insurance; and (d) provide for thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to Xcel Energy prior to cancellation, termination, alteration, or material change of such insurance. C) If the Generation System is connected to an account receiving residential service from Xcel Energy and its total generating capacity is smaller then 40kW, then the endorsements required in Section XI.B shall not apply. D) The Interconnection Customer shall furnish the required insurance certificates and endorsements to Xcel Energy prior to the initial operation of the Generation System. Thereafter, Xcel Energy shall have the right to periodically inspect or obtain a copy of the original policy or policies of insurance E) Evidence of the insurance required in Section XI.A. shall state that coverage provided is primary and is not excess to or contributing with any insurance or self-insurance maintained by Xcel Energy. F) If the Interconnection Customer is self-insured with an established record of self-insurance, the Interconnection Customer may comply with the following in lieu of Section XI.A – E: 1) Interconnection Customer shall provide to Xcel Energy, at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of initial operation, evidence of an acceptable plan to self-insure to a level of coverage equivalent to that required under section XI.A. 2) If Interconnection Customer ceases to self-insure to the level required hereunder, or if the Interconnection Customer is unable to provide continuing evidence of it’s ability to self-insure, the Interconnection Customer agrees to immediately obtain the coverage required under Section XI.A. G) Failure of the Interconnection Customer or Xcel Energy to enforce the minimum levels of insurance does not relieve the Interconnection Customer from maintaining such levels of insurance or relieve the Interconnection Customer of any liability. H) All insurance certificates, statements of self-insurance, endorsements, cancellations, terminations, alterations, and material changes of such insurance shall be issued and submitted to the Generation Interconnection Coordinator assigned. XII. MISCELLANEOUS A) FORCE MAJEURE 1) An event of Force Majeure means any act of God, act of the public enemy, war, insurrection, riot, fire, storm or flood, explosion, breakage or accident to machinery or equipment, any curtailment, order, regulation or restriction imposed by governmental, military or lawfully established civilian authorities, or any other cause beyond a Party’s control. An event of Force Majeure does not include an act of negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Neither Party will be considered in default as to any obligation hereunder if such Party is prevented from fulfilling the obligation due to an event of Force Majeure. However, a Party whose performance under this Agreement is hindered by an event of Force Majeure shall make all reasonable efforts to perform its obligations hereunder. 2) Neither Party will be considered in default of any obligation hereunder if such Party is prevented from fulfilling the obligation due to an event of Force Majeure. However, a Party whose performance under this Agreement is hindered by an event of Force Majeure shall make all reasonable efforts to perform its obligations hereunder. B) NOTICES 1) Any written notice, demand, or request required or authorized in connection with this Agreement (“Notice”) shall be deemed properly given if delivered in person or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the person specified below: a) Generation Interconnection Coordinator assigned b) If to Interconnection Customer: A Friendly Interconnection Customer Attention: Generation Coordinator 12345 Interconnection Drive. Anytown, MN 55000 2) A Party may change its address for notices at any time by providing the other Party written notice of the change, in accordance with this Section. 3) The Parties may also designate operating representatives to conduct the daily communications, which may be necessary or convenient for the administration of this Agreement. Such designations, including names, addresses, and phone numbers may be communicated or revised by one Party’s notice to the other Party. C) ASSIGNMENT The Interconnection Customer shall not assign its rights nor delegate its duties under this Agreement without Xcel Energy’s written consent. Any assignment or delegation the Interconnection Customer makes without Xcel Energy’s written consent shall not be valid. Xcel Energy shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to the Generating Entities assignment of this Agreement. D) NON-WAIVER None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by a Party unless such waiver is given in writing. The failure of a Party to insist in any one or more instances upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement or to take advantage of any of its rights hereunder shall not be construed as a waiver of any such provisions or the relinquishment of any such rights for the future, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. E) GOVERNING LAW AND INCLUSION OF XCEL ENERGY’S TARIFFS AND RULES. 1) This Agreement shall be interpreted, governed and construed under the laws of the State of Minnesota as if executed and to be performed wholly within the State of Minnesota without giving effect to choice of law provisions that might apply to the law of a different jurisdiction. 2) The interconnection and services provided under this Agreement shall at all times be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the tariff schedules and rules applicable to the electric service provided by Xcel Energy, which tariff schedules and rules are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. 3) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, Xcel Energy shall have the right to unilaterally file with the MPUC, pursuant to the MPUC’s rules and regulations, an application for change in rates, charges, classification, service, tariff or rule or any agreement relating thereto. F) AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION This Agreement can only be amended or modified by a writing signed by both Parties. G) ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, including all attachments, exhibits, and appendices, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties with regard to the interconnection of the Generation System of the Parties at the Point(s) of Common Coupling expressly provided for in this Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether verbal or written. It is expressly acknowledged that the Parties may have other agreements covering other services not expressly provided for herein, which agreements are unaffected by this Agreement. Each party also represents that in entering into this Agreement, it has not relied on the promise, inducement, representation, warranty, agreement or other statement not set forth in this Agreement or in the incorporated attachments, exhibits and appendices. H) CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Except as otherwise agreed or provided herein, each Party shall hold in confidence and shall not disclose confidential information, to any person (except employees, officers, representatives and agents, who agree to be bound by this section). Confidential information shall be clearly marked as such on each page or otherwise affirmatively identified. If a court, government agency or entity with the right, power, and authority to do so, requests or requires either Party, by subpoena, oral disposition, interrogatories, requests for production of documents, administrative order, or otherwise, to disclose Confidential Information, that Party shall provide the other Party with prompt notice of such request(s) or requirements(s) so that the other Party may seek an appropriate protective order or waive compliance with the terms of this Agreement. In the absence of a protective order or waiver the Party shall disclose such confidential information which, in the opinion of its counsel, the party is legally compelled to disclose. Each Party will use reasonable efforts to obtain reliable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded any confidential information so furnished. I) NON-WARRANTY Neither by inspection, if any, or non-rejection, nor in any other way, does Xcel Energy give any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the adequacy, safety, or other characteristics of any structures, equipment, wires, appliances or devices owned, installed or maintained by the Interconnection Customer or leased by the Interconnection Customer from third parties, including without limitation the Generation System and any structures, equipment, wires, appliances or devices appurtenant thereto. J) NO PARTNERSHIP This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association, joint venture, agency relationship, or partnership between the Parties or to impose any partnership obligation or partnership liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act on behalf of, or to act as or be an agent or representative of, or to otherwise bind, the other Party. XIII. SIGNATURES IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused two originals of this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. This Agreement is effective as of the last date set forth below. Interconnection Customer Interconnection Customer By: ________________________________ Name: _____________________________ Title: ______________________________ Date: ______________________________ Xcel Energy By: ________________________________ Name: _____________________________ Title: ______________________________ Date: ______________________________ The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD CERTIFICATE HOLDER ©1988-2014 ACORD CORPORATION.All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2014/01) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE CANCELLATION DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE LOCJECTPRO-POLICY GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: OCCURCLAIMS-MADE COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PREMISES (Ea occurrence)$DAMAGE TO RENTED EACH OCCURRENCE $ MED EXP (Any one person)$ PERSONAL &ADV INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ $RETENTIONDED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR $ AGGREGATE $ EACH OCCURRENCE $UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF (MM/DD/YYYY) POLICY EXP (MM/DD/YYYY)LIMITS PERSTATUTE OTH-ER E.L.EACH ACCIDENT E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ $ $ ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE If yes,describe underDESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below (Mandatory in NH) OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED SCHEDULED HIRED AUTOS NON-OWNEDAUTOSAUTOS AUTOS COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT BODILY INJURY (Per person) BODILY INJURY (Per accident) PROPERTY DAMAGE $ $ $ $ THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSD ADDL WVD SUBR N / A $ $ (Ea accident) (Per accident) OTHER: THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:REVISION NUMBER: INSURED PHONE (A/C, No, Ext): PRODUCER ADDRESS: E-MAIL FAX (A/C, No): CONTACT NAME: NAIC # INSURER A : INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. INS025 (201401) 2/10/2016 DOLLIFF INSURANCE 6465 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 850 Saint Louis Park MN 55426-1749 Patricia Skaff (952)593-7400 (952)593-7444 pskaff@dolliff.com Sunrise Energy Ventures, LLC 601 Carlson Parkway, Ste 1050 Minnetonka MN 55305 Auto-Owners Insurance Company 18988 15/16 A X X X 08563634 8/4/2015 8/4/2016 1,000,000 300,000 10,000 Excluded 2,000,000 2,000,000 A x x 1,000,000 A x 49563634 8/4/2015 8/4/2016 5,000,000 5,000,000 10,000 A 08138610 8/4/2015 8/4/2016 x 500,000 500,000 500,000 Daniel Hoffman/PSKAFF Sample Certificate Solar Project Facility Decommissioning Plan February 2016 Submitted to: City of Scandia, MN Submitted by: SEV MN 1, LLC Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3 2.0 Plan Purpose ........................................................................................................................................... 3 3.0 Project Description.................................................................................................................................. 3 3.1 Project Components ............................................................................................................. 3 3.1.1 Site Construction Preparation ................................................................................... 3 3.1.2 PV Equipment Installation ........................................................................................ 4 3.1.3 Electrical Power Collection/Distribution System ........................................................ 4 3.1.4 Roads ....................................................................................................................... 4 3.1.5 Fencing .................................................................................................................... 4 4.0 Project Decommissioning ........................................................................................................................ 4 4.1 Decommissioning Preparation .............................................................................................. 4 4.1.1 Permits and Approvals ............................................................................................. 5 4.1.2 Erosion Control ........................................................................................................ 5 4.1.3 Health and Safety ..................................................................................................... 5 4.2 PV Equipment Removal......................................................................................................... 5 4.2.1 Electrical Power Connection/Distribution System ..................................................... 5 4.2.2 Roads ....................................................................................................................... 5 4.2.3 Fencing .................................................................................................................... 5 4.2.4 Site Restoration........................................................................................................ 6 5.0 Future Land Use ............................................................................................................................... 6 6.0 Project Decommissioning Costs and Bonding ................................................................................... 6 7.0 Decommissioning Schedule .............................................................................................................. 6 Appendix A: Project Decommissioning Costs ........................................................................................ 4-1 1.0 Introduction This Facility Decommissioning Plan (Plan) is developed in compliance with the City of Scandia Conditional Use Permit (CUP). This Plan covers the following elements. 1. Removal of solar module structures including foundations; 2. Removal of overhead poles and above ground electrical lines within the Project site as applicable based on future land use; 3. Removal of the on-site switchgear, as applicable based on future land use; 4. Restoration of the site to a condition consistent with the land condition at the time of project construction; 5. Restoration or reclamation of Project roads to their pre-construction condition as applicable based on future land use. 2.0 Plan Purpose The purpose of this Plan is to establish the approach to conduct decommissioning activities for the permanent closure of the Project or a portion of the Project. The facility is intended to operate for 25 – 30 or more years. This Plan describes the approach for removal of facilities and equipment associated with the Project. 3.0 Project Description SEV MN 1, LLC (SEV) is developing a five (5) Megawatt (MW) alternating current (AC) solar photovoltaic (PV) project (Project), located on approximately 70 acres of land in Scandia, MN. The Applicant is in communication with the landowner to coordinate crop planting and harvesting schedules with construction of the solar facility. The parcel landowner has agreed to sell the property, which would ensure operation of the Project throughout the life of the Project, which is anticipated to be 25 to 30 years. The project area is surrounded by other agricultural parcels and one residential parcel to the south. 3.1 Project Components The Project components that are subject to decommissioning include the equipment summarized below. The decommissioning activities associated with these components are discussed in Section 3.0 of this Plan. 3.1.1 Site Construction Preparation Construction will include stabilizing the construction entrances/exits and roadways and establishing the parking and staging areas for vehicle and equipment storage/ laydown and maintenance. The laydown areas will be used for pre-assembly of components and materials storage/ staging. These areas will also provide construction worker parking. The site access roads will remain in place for the operational phase of the Project. 3.1.2 PV Equipment Installation Facility construction is designed for minimal site grading. Site grading and drainage will be conducted in accordance with the grading and drainage plan approved by the County and the State. The Project will be constructed using photovoltaic (PV) modules mounted on single axis trackers on embedded post foundations. 3.1.3 Electrical Power Collection/Distribution System The PV modules will convert sunlight into DC electricity. The PV-generated DC power will be collected from each of the multiple rows of PV modules through one or more combiner boxes and conveyed to an inverter. The inverter will convert the DC power to AC power, which will then flow to a medium-voltage transformer that converts the output of the inverter to 480 V. Multiple medium-voltage transformers will be connected in a daisy-chain configuration and power delivered to the onsite main distribution switchgear from separate 34.5kV circuits. This switchgear acts as the primary interconnection point, after which power is transmitted to the utility-owned grid via overhead powerlines. Inverters, Transformers and switchgear will be mounted on poured concrete foundations. 3.1.4 Roads Access to the Project will be from access roads from County Road 97. Access will be constructed from this road in accordance with City and County requirements. 3.1.5 Fencing The project site will be fenced with 6-foot-high chain link fencing to secure the facility. Entry gates will be provided at several locations. 4.0 Project Decommissioning The activities involved in the facility closure would depend on the expected future use of the site. Certain facility equipment and features may be left in place for future uses, such as transmission facilities, roads, and drainage features. The future use will be determined at the point that decommissioning is determined to be in order. The key Project components to be affected by decommissioning activities are discussed below. The general decommissioning approach would be the same whether a portion of the Project or the entire Project would be decommissioned. 4.1 Decommissioning Preparation The first step in the decommissioning process would be to assess existing site conditions and prepare the site for demolition, access roads, fencing, electrical power, and other facilities will temporarily remain in place for use by the decommissioning workers until no longer needed. Demolition debris will be placed in temporary onsite storage area(s) pending final transportation and disposal and/or recycling according to the procedures listed below. 4.1.1 Permits and Approvals Depending on the regulatory requirements at the time of decommissioning, permits or approvals may be required for the decommissioning activities. The project will not impact waters of the United States or Threatened or Endangered species, so no federal approvals are expected. Appropriate applications for approvals would be submitted and approves issued prior to decommissioning activities. 4.1.2 Erosion Control Prior to commencement of decommissioning activities, erosion control measures would be implemented. The type and extent of these measures would be dictated by the regulatory requirements at the time of decommissioning. 4.1.3 Health and Safety A Health and Safety Plan will be developed prior to decommissioning activities. The plan will be designed to ensure worker and public safety during decommissioning. A Health and Safety Manager will be assigned to the decommissioning activities to provide worker training and health and safety monitoring. 4.2 PV Equipment Removal During decommissioning, Project components that are no longer needed would be removed from the site and disposed of at an appropriately licensed disposal facility. Above ground portions of the PV module supports will be removed. Below ground portions of the PV module supports will be removed entirely where practical. Those supports that are more firmly anchored (e.g., such as embedded in bedrock) may be cut off below grade, and the remaining support left in place. This will avoid impact of underground equipment on future farming activities. The demolition debris and removed equipment may be cut or dismantled into pieces that can be safely lifted or carried with the onsite equipment being used. The debris and equipment will be processed for transportation and delivery to an appropriately licensed disposal facility or recycling center. No hazardous materials or waste will be used during operation of the solar facility, and disposal of hazardous materials or waste will not be required during decommissioning. 4.2.1 Electrical Power Connection/Distribution System All electrical equipment, including combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, and switchgear, will be de- energized and dismantled and removed. AC power equipment can be de-energized by the utility at point of interconnection and safely removed, and DC power can be de-energized by first operating the combiner box disconnects and then unplugging module leads. The cast-in-place concrete foundations will be broken up, removed and recycled. The underground distribution cables and raceways will be cut below grade and will remain in place. 4.2.2 Roads Onsite roads will remain in place to accomplish decommissioning at the end of the Project's life. At the time of decommissioning, if Wright County determines that some of these roads will be beneficial for future use of the site; those roads may remain after decommissioning. Roads that will not be used will be restored. If there are any gravel roads or parking areas, the gravel would be removed and shipped to an appropriate disposal site. The area of the roads will be graded, consistent with existing land contours. 4.2.3 Fencing Project site perimeter fencing will be removed at the end of the decommissioning project. to return the site to pre-project condition. 4.2.4 Site Restoration Once removal of all Project equipment is complete, any excavated areas from post or equipment removal will be backfilled with native soil. Any areas backfilled or otherwise disturbed will be stabilized and reseeded per County or State codes or other applicable guidelines at the time. 5.0 Future Land Use While the decommissioning plan is based upon the site being returned to a condition consistent with preconstruction use, the actual activities involved in the facility closure would depend on the actual future use of the site. Certain facility equipment may be utilized for future uses, such as the transmission facilities and roads. Therefore, the actual extent of site closure activities would be determined at the time of the closure. 6.0 Project Decommissioning Costs and Bonding An estimate, itemizing the decommissioning costs and equipment salvage value is attached to this Decommissioning Plan (Appendix A). Funding mechanisms to cover the estimated cost of implementing this Decommissioning Plan shall be secured in the form of a corporate guarantee. Every ten years, over the life of the Project, an updated estimate of decommissioning costs will prepared by SEV to adjust for inflation. 7.0 Decommissioning Schedule Decommissioning activities will be completed prior to expiration of the Project life. The Original Term of the proposed CUP is 30 years, but may be extended as agreed by all parties. Appendix A: Project Decommissioning Costs APPENDI X A: ESTIMATED PROJECT DECOMMISSIONING COSTS COMPONENT UNIT COST UNIT QTY SUBTOTAL Labor, 3 Equipment Operators w/Misc $2,450 day 20 $49,000 Bulldozer- John Deere 650H02-C $2,024 Week 10 $20,240 Backhoe/Loader 60-90HP 4WD $1,076 Week 10 $10,760 Dumpster – 30 yrd open top $380 Rolloff 140 $53,200 Net sum $133,200