March 17, 2015 Striking the Balance Community Zoning, Military Mission and Renewable Energy Capitol Airspace Group
Competing Interests for Airspace
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An organization’s perspective defines its priorities and drives decision making Capitol Airspace Group Perspective
DoD Maintain the assets necessary to Protect and Defend Renewable Energy Perspective Develop viable, clean, renewable energy Community Leaders Preserve community jobs, tax revenue and associated economic benefit from local military installations Capitol Airspace Group Assess Competing Interests
DoD Perspective Renewable energy encroachment on DoD installations/mission Renewable Energy Perspective Additional regulation creates increased risk Community Leaders Beware of anything that may lead to BRAC Capitol Airspace Group Define the Problem
Identifying Risk Regulatory (Aviation, Military, Environmental, Legal) Non-Regulatory (Economic, Political, External Influencers) Capitol Airspace Group Fortune Telling
Which came first, the land lease or the permit? Competitive considerations Promises and Contractual Obligations Lead Time on Turbine Acquisitions Construction Contracts and Labor Considerations Production Tax Credits Transmission Considerations = TIME Capitol Airspace Group Timing is Everything
TIME RISK “NO” vs. “NO” Capitol Airspace Group The Dreaded 11 th Hour “No”
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So, What is fair? Clearly defined policy focused on the greater good Predictable, reliable and transparent regulatory guidelines Responsible and accountable governance Capitol Airspace Group