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100 Renewable energy projects are implemented in ways similar to other airport projects. The projects can affect other parties requiring stakeholder coordination and public outreach.
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Implementing Airport Renewable Energy Projects 101 Other stakeholders such as tenants, government agencies, and environmental groups may have interest in the proposed renewable energy project. Tenants may have questions about the potential effects of the project on their activities and/or lease agreement.
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102 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source 4.2 Partner Selection Renewable energy projects have different business structures. Regardless, airports need to follow a public procurement process to select a knowledgeable private partner that can help the airport implement the project.
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Implementing Airport Renewable Energy Projects 103 4.2.1.2 Contractor If the airport is going to own the renewable energy facility, then it needs to bid for the services of an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor to help it develop the project.
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104 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source will also describe the minimum term of the intended purchase and provide a form of a contract that will govern the power purchase. In all cases, it is important that the project scope of work accurately and effectively describe the services that are sought.
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Implementing Airport Renewable Energy Projects 105 proposal and cost proposal will be reviewed and evaluated separately. In that way, the airport can determine the most technically qualified bidders without partiality to amount of the proposal, and then separately list the costs of each bid to select the bidder who is most technically qualified for the appropriate fee.
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106 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source bidder. If the airport is only leasing the land, then the financial benefit is provided by a proposed price per unit area over a designated term that must at a minimum meet the fair market value analysis prepared independently by the airport.
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Implementing Airport Renewable Energy Projects 107 4.4.2.1 Grant Assurances Compliance with grant assurances will be reviewed for any airport renewable energy project. If the airport is using AIP grants, the review of grant assurance compliance will be part of the FAA's review and approval of the airport sponsor's AIP application.
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108 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source leases. A public bidding process for a renewable energy project lease that demonstrates competitive price for the specified use with some comparison to other comparable alternatives (such as an agricultural lease)
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Implementing Airport Renewable Energy Projects 109 Filing with a Form 7460 is relatively simple. It can be done by accessing the OE/AAA website and inserting information on the location of the activity, height of structures, and attaching any supplemental documentation such as site plans and glare analysis that would facilitate the FAA's review of potential airspace impacts.
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110 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source 4.4.4 Connection to Electrical Grid The local utility that owns and operates the power and fuel infrastructure in the project area has required procedures for project proponents working near and interconnecting to the regional network. These include standard procedures such as notification to DigSafe for any excavation related activities.
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Implementing Airport Renewable Energy Projects 111 maintenance. Regular meetings with the team are useful for tracking progress and identifying challenges early when they can be effectively managed.
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