The Renewable Landscape in South Carolina

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1 The Renewable Landscape in South Carolina TRISH JERMAN SC ENERGY OFFICE / TJERMAN@ENERGY.SC.GOV

2 S.C. Energy Office Mission Helping citizens, businesses and public entities save energy and money through greater efficiency and cleaner energy sources 2

3 Why Do Renewables Matter?

4 SC has no conventional energy resources importing coal, uranium, natural gas & petroleum costs money and jobs Spend about $20 billion on energy annually $ Million (Nominal) Total South Carolina Energy Expenditures ('70-'11) Energy Expenditures Historical Trend

5 Where Does SC Stand?

6 Installed PV Capacity by County (includes only distributed solar installations <100 kw) Charleston Greenville Richland Spartanburg Lexington Beaufort Horry York Berkeley Dorchester Aiken Oconee Colleton Anderson Newberry Pickens Chesterfield Sumter Hampton Chester Laurens Lancaster Orangeburg Kershaw Cherokee Abbeville Union Calhoun Greenwood Edgefield Fairfield McCormick Darlington Marion Saluda Georgetown Bamberg Barnwell Florence total kw PV capacity installed in SC kw AC

7 Electricity Generation Fuel Mix South Carolina (2012) United States (2012) Biomas s Natural 1.10% Gas 12.33% Hydro 1.40% Other 0.11% Biomas Hydro s 6.83% 1.19% Other 4.98% Nuclear 21.13% Natural Gas 24.40% Coal 29.57% Nuclear 55.48% Coal 41.47% Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Other includes petroleum products, wind, solar, and geothermal

8 EFFICIENCY FIRST! "Efficiency is going to be a big focus going forward. I just don't see the solutions to our biggest energy and environmental challenges without a very big demand-side response. That's why it's important to move this way, way up in our priorities." Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz

9 Why to Renewables Matter to Planners? Public opinion matters New legislation focuses attention Can create zoning issues Can create permitting issues Can create inspection issues Can create finance issues

10 Public Opinion People actually do want change People care about both harm and costs but more about harm Hurting the earth matters less than hurting your town The question of local impact turns out to be key Source: Stephen Ansolabehere and David Konisky, Cheap and Clean: How Americans Think About Energy in the Age of Global Warming, MIT Press, 2014

11 Source: Stephen Ansolabehere and David Konisky, Cheap and Clean: How Americans Think about Energy in the Age of Global Warming, MIT Press, 2014

12 SC Distributed Energy Resource Program (Act 236 of 2014) Distributed Energy Resource Program Net Metering Program Creation of Framework for Leasing Program Review of costs and charges associated with distributed energy resources within current cost of service approach Standards for interconnection Coops to consider costs of DE and charges

13 Zoning For solar farms consider Adequacy of current use classifications Consequences of land clearing For residential, bear in mind HOA issues Solar Friendly Communities Property values Resource: NC Clean Tech model ordinance

14 Permitting Local permitting requirements State permitting

15 You answered 'Yes' to the question: Will you need to disturb or clear land for a new building or parking lot or other construction? If you will need to disturb land: Of 1 acre or more, or Within one half mile of a receiving body in the coastal zone... you will need a stormwater construction permit. Some local governments also have stormwater permit requirements; DHEC can advise you about this. If you will need to disturb land: Less than 1 acre... you will need to submit a Notification Form. Visit DHEC's stormwater website ( for more information or contact Jill Stewart at (803) or stewarjc@dhec.sc.gov.

16 Permitting Developers will ask for pre-application information about requirements and procedures Integrate with building codes Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has a wealth of resources

17 Inspection & Appraisal Training appears to be an issue for both Does your region lend itself to specialization sharing a well trained inspector across jurisdictions? In most cases, utility will also inspect electrical connections before interconnection agreement signed

18 Tax Abatement 38 states offer property tax abatement for renewable energy NC is one of them 80% local property tax abatement by law Should a solar farm be considered in the same way as a typical industrial facility in terms of job creation?

19 SC Assistance Tax credit 25%, max $3500/year for 10 years Training at tech schools York, Greenville and Charleston Loans ConserFund ConserFund Plus EERL

20 QUESTIONS? Trish Jerman v

21 Jen Banks SCAPA Conference Oct 16, 2014 Myrtle Beach, SC 1

22 DOE Southeastern RRC Stakeholder engagement Land-based utility scale wind Land-based distributed wind Offshore wind Affiliate network High priority Coastal land-based wind Wind Imports Offshore wind 2

23 Wind Deployment Source: AWEA 2013 Annual Market Report 3

24 Wind Deployment Wind Manufacturing 3048 Medlin Dr, Source: AWEA 2013 Annual Market Report 4

25 Land Based Wind NOW: NEXT: Projects construction ready & under development MUCH more development is viable with taller towers & longer blades Newly viable areas if tower height increases from 96m to 110m Source: U.S. Department of Energy 5

26 Why SC? 2012 Clemson study of marine recreationists found that over 70% of respondents showed support for offshore wind in the area. Supportive local governments Supply Chain A recent wind industry census in SC found that over 33 firms are engaged in the supply chain in South Carolina. There are well over 60 manufacturing facilities in the wind supply chain from VA-FL. 6

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28 SE Supply Chain Project Database Land-based/offshore companies Current/potential suppliers Online Interface Searchable map ( 8

29 Offshore Wind Cost vs. EIA Benchmark 15% higher 15% lower Lowest Cost states on the East Coast and in the U.S. (incl. #2 TX) Source: U.S. Energy information Administration, Apr

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32 Wind Energy Potential and Opportunities for South Carolina Denmark s Middelgrunden Site Paul T. Gayes School of Coastal and Marine Systems Science Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies Coastal Carolina University Bio Enterprise Summit, Florence SC Sept 19-20, 2013

33 Harnessing Wind Power Not a novel concept (from 900 A.D.) Until just a few years ago SC may have been more familiar with windmills associated with a different sector of the economy From: VanKnoingsveld et al., 2008; Living with Sea Level Rise and Climate Change: a case study of the Netherlands Journal of Coastal Research, v. 24, n.2 Why Consider Wind?

34 SC Coastal Population Growth ENERGY DEMAND WILL REQUIRE ALL THE ABOVE SOLUTIONS Courtesy of N. Rigas, Clemson

35 Present Use Tracks Onshore Resources 28 Coastal States Use 78% Electricity Continental Shelf Midwest Corridor Continental Shelf

36 Class 6 SC Grand Strand Wind Resources Close to Shore (Transmission Distance) Focusing on Georgetown and Little River Shallow Water Depths (Foundation/Structures) Close to Demand Robust Existing Grid

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38 CCU : Long Bay Observing System

39 July 2009~June Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Wind Speed (m/s) Wind Speed (m/s) Jan Feb Mar Apr May 2010 Jun Wind Speed (m/s)

40 Compliments of R. Nichols SRNL

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42 Non-storm Weather Condi on Storm Weather Condi on NARR HYCOM WW3 hurricanes ETCs Iden fica on IBTracks NARR WRF or Holland ROMS SWAN Wind Current Water level Wave Current Water level Wind Wave Metocean Exceedance Curves

43 Signficant Wave Height (m)(hugo) Date&Time=1989/09/21 10:30 10 Signficant Wave Height (m) (HUGO) Date&Time=1989/09/21 20:00 10 Latitude: N (one unit distance: 111km) North Carolina South Carolina HUGO Track Longitude E (one unit distance: 111km) Latitude: N (one unit distance: 111km) North Carolina South Carolina HUGO Track Longitude E (one unit distance: 111km) Signficant Wave Height(m) (HUGO) Date&Time =1989/09/21 10:30 Signficant Wave Height(m) (HUGO) Date&Time=1989/09/21 20:00 Latitude: N (unit distance: 111km) 33.6 South Carolina HUGO Track Lonitude E (unit distance: 111km) Latitude: N (unit distance: 111km) 33.6 South Carolina HUGO Track Lonitude E (unit distance: 111km)

44 Latitude: N (unit distance: 111km) Wave Slam Force due to Breaking: Newton Date&Time=1989/09/21 10:30 (HUGO) North Carolina South Carolina HUGO Track Longitude E (unit distance: 111km) Latitude: N (unit distance: 111km) Wave Slam Force due to Breaking: Newton Date&Time=1989/09/21 22:00 (HUGO) North Carolina South Carolina HUGO Track Longitude E (unit distance: 111km)

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46 33 SC CCU-USGS Coastal Erosion Study Survey Area NC NI18-04 NC-BOEM WEA s NI18-07 NI SC Environmental Studies Survey Area Survey Area Backscatter Intensity High Modified WEA NI Kilometers Wilmington NI18-10 East Wilmington West Low 32

47 SCMSS SPECIALIZED INSTRUMENTATION Applied Geophysics chirp Resistivity streamer Duel-Transducer Multibeam Sonar Marine Electrical Resistivity Survey used to map submarine ground water Edgetech 512i CHIRP Sub-bottom Profiler Klien 3000 Side Scan Sonar Geometrics 882 Cesium vapor magnetometer

48 Winyah Bay Entrance Regional Sediment Management Study

49 What Might the Future of SC Wind Power Generation Look Like? 2 Miles 3Miles 4 Miles 5 Miles 6 Miles 7 Miles 8 Miles Will be a Function of / Balance Between: +??? Resource Location Construction/Transmission Costs Public Acceptance Environmental / Resource Exclusionary Zones State Regulatory Task Force / MMS Template Fed-State Incentives / Economic Development Courtesy of Santee Cooper and Clemson

50 City of North Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beech Chamber of Commerce,, Santee Cooper, SC Energy Office, Savannah River National Laboratory, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, Coastal Carolina University

51 Three Small Wind Demonstration Turbines are up in North Myrtle Beach Feb 2012 Nov Public Awareness Chamber of Commerce Surveys Clemson Public Perception Survey

52 City of North Myrtle Beach; Vision and Initiative

53 Phase 2C EnerNex, September 2011 Courtesy of SACE

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55 Clemson $100M Drive Train Test Facility and Grid Simulator

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57 Template Solar Ordinance for North Carolina Tommy Cleveland, PE NC Clean Energy Technology Center (formerly the NC Sol Center)

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59 Renewable Energy Systems Installed or Registered in NC

60 County Board Rejects Solar Farm Plans Published: 05:39 AM, Fri Apr 12, 2013 Opposition to solar farms mounts in Cape Fear region Gene Harris (left) and Bill Harris, owners of Sandhills Turf. The family is planning to host two five-megawat solar farms on their property. Photo by Glenn Sides. By TED M. NATT JR. As of Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Strata Solar, which operates a solar panel field in Shannon, above, was denied a permit by the Laurinburg Planning Board in March.

61 Template Solar Energy Development Ordinance for North Carolina Kickoff Forum in Raleigh May 31, 2013 Published Dec. 18, 2013

62 Solar Panels Thermal Heats water instead of creating electricity Slightly thicker panels than PV Photovoltaic (PV) Converts sunlight into electricity Most new systems are PV

63 Contents of Template Ordinance Exec. Summary, Introduction, Stakeholders Available for Contact 1. Purpose 2. Definitions (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) 3. Applicability 4. Permits Required 5. Parcel Line Setbacks 6. Height Limitations 7. Aviation Notification 8. Level 1 Solar Energy System Requirements 9. Level 2 & 3 Solar Energy System Requirements Site plan, Visibility, Decommissioning

64 Appendix A: Landowner Guidance Appendix B: Sustainable Energy Options and Resources Appendix C: NC Resource Mapping and Information Appendix D: Water Infiltration and Solar Conservation at SES Appendix E: Conditional Use Permits and Special Use Permits Appendix F: Airports Appendix G: Example Decommissioning Plan Appendix H: Abandonment & Decommissioning Appendix I: Solar PV and Fire Safety Appendix J: Visual Buffering: Example NC Requirements Appendix K: Construction Waste Management Plan (CWMP) Appendix L: Template Solar Ordinance Working Group Participants

65 go.ncsu.edu/template-solar-ordinance Template Ordinance for Solar Energy Development in North Carolina Letter to Membership of North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, North Carolina League of Municipalities, and the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association and communities across North Carolina Report on The Development of the North Carolina Template Solar Ordinance, a summary of the process of developing the ordinance and the history of changes in each section of the template. Underdevelopment: Open forum & FAQs

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67 Thank you for your attention go.ncsu.edu/template-solar-ordinance

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72 7. Aviation Notification The requirements below apply only to Level 1, 2, & 3 systems over half (½) an acre in size: a. A map analysis showing a radius of five (5) nautical miles from the center of the SES with any airport operations b. For consideration of potential impacts to low altitude military flight paths, notification of intent to construct the SES shall be sent to the NC Commanders Council at least 30 days before the CUP/SUP hearing for Level 3 SESs and at least 45 days before starting construction for applicable Level 1 & Level 2 SESs. c. The latest version of the Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) shall be used per its user s manual to evaluate the solar glare aviation hazard. The full report shall be sent to the authority indicated below at least 30 days before the CUP/SUP hearing for Level 3 SESs and at least 45 days before starting construction for Level 1 & Level 2 SESs.... a. Airport operations at airport in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) within 5 nautical miles of the center of SES: provide required information to the Federal Aviation Administration s (FAA) Airport District Office (ADO) with oversight of North Carolina b. Airport operations at airport not in the NPIAS, including military airports, within 5 nautical miles of the center of SES: provide required information to the NC Commanders Council for military airports and to the management of the airport for non-military airports

73 9. Levels 2 & 3 Solar Energy System Requirements These requirements are in addition to height, setback, aviation notification, and applicable district standards. a. Site Plan A site plan14 shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator demonstrating compliance with: 1. Setback and height limitations established in Tables 2 and 3, 2. Applicable zoning district requirements such as lot coverage, 3. Applicable solar requirements per this ordinance. b. Visibility 1. SESs shall be constructed with buffering as required by the applicable zoning district or development standards (see Appendix J for solar visual buffering example standards). 2. Public signage (i.e. advertising, educational, etc.) as permitted by local signage ordinance, including appropriate or required security and safety signage. 3. If lighting is provided at site, lighting shall be shielded and downcast such that the light does not spill onto the adjacent parcel or the night sky. Motion sensor control is preferred.

74 c. Decommissioning (see Appendix G for a sample decommissioning plan and Appendix H for example abandonment clause and information on decommissioning) i. A decommissioning plan signed by the party responsible for decommissioning and the landowner (if different) addressing the following shall be submitted with permit application. 1. Defined conditions upon which decommissioning will be initiated (i.e. end of land lease, no power production for 12 months, etc.) 2. Removal of all non-utility owned equipment, conduit, structures, fencing, roads, and foundations 3. Restoration of property to condition prior to development of the SES. 4. The timeframe for completion of decommissioning activities. 5. Description of any agreement (e.g. lease) with landowner regarding decommissioning. 6. The party currently responsible for decommissioning. 7. Plans for updating this decommissioning plan. i. Before final electrical inspection, provide evidence that the decommissioning plan was recorded with the Register of Deeds.