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Meeting for Public Input on Alternative Energy
in Navajo County
Navajo County will be holding a meeting to seek public input into a proposed Ordinance that would serve to regulate alternative energy in the unincorporated areas of Navajo County. When: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Where: Northland Pioneer College The purpose of this meeting is to seek input from citizens, groups, stakeholders, etc., into the issues and considerations that Navajo County should attempt to address in the preparation and ultimate adoption of an Ordinance that addresses alternative energy production (with the primary focus being on commercial Wind and Solar power generation). Representatives from EN3 Professionals, LLC will be in attendance to conduct Topics may include but not be limited to:
• Giving Public Notice of Proposed Project, Progress & Development,
and Process for Complaint Management • Cost-benefit Analysis to Navajo County of Proposed Project
• Feasibility Assessment, Transmission Capacity, PPA
• Siting Guidelines
• Setbacks from residences and populated areas
• Noise limits
Water Conservation:
• Water Consumption/Hydrogeologic Monitoring for Concentrating Solar Power Plants • Prohibiting Wet Cooling/ Dry and Hybrid Cooling Requirements
for Concentrating Solar Power Plants • Lighting
• Road Construction
• Public Safety
• Signage
• Fencing
Environmental Concerns:
• Destruction of Habitat • Protection of Wildlife and Native Plants • Construction Standards
• Plant Operations & Maintenance
• Plant Monitoring
• Reporting Requirements and Compliance
• Decommissioning and Site Restoration
• Permit Granting, Modification, Revocation |