Energy Project Development Process Resource /Project Options Assessment Project Feasibility Analysis Project Development Project Financing Project Planning Pre-DevelopmentDevelopmentConstruction/Commissioning /Operations Project Commissioning / Operations 2 2- to 5- year period Project Construction
Southwestern Tribes Pursuing Commercial Solar Projects Laguna Pueblo Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Jemez Pueblo Fort Mojave Indian Tribe To’hajiilee - Canoncito Chapter of Navajo Indians Navajo Nation Gila River Indian Community Hualapai Indian Tribe Source: National Wildlife Federation Moapa Band of Paiutes Chemehuevi Indian Tribe The Hopi Tribe Zuni Pueblo 3
Tribal Energy Project Development Process: Keys to Success Resource / Project Options Assessment Tribal commitment Tribe owns the data Resource / Project Options Assessment Tribal commitment Tribe owns the data Project Feasibility Analysis Consider all options Lowest cost of energy Partner selection Project Feasibility Analysis Consider all options Lowest cost of energy Partner selection Project Planning Land use authority Community support Build Tribal capacity Project Planning Land use authority Community support Build Tribal capacity Pre-DevelopmentDevelopmentConstruction/Commissioning Project Commissioning/ Operations Production guarantees Financially stable power purchaser Realistic financial projections Project Commissioning/ Operations Production guarantees Financially stable power purchaser Realistic financial projections 4 Project Construction Qualified workforce Commercial technology Realistic timetable Project Construction Qualified workforce Commercial technology Realistic timetable Project Financing Project team credibility Use of tax incentives and loan guarantees Project Financing Project team credibility Use of tax incentives and loan guarantees Project Development Partner negotiations Prioritized projects Development funding Power Purchase Agreement Interconnection Project Development Partner negotiations Prioritized projects Development funding Power Purchase Agreement Interconnection
Four Corner Tribes Renewable Energy Advantages Excellent renewable energy resources Land availability Access to market Advisory group/staff capacity and knowledge Developer interest Maximum availability of tax incentives Available workforce 5
Four Corner Tribes Renewable Energy Opportunities Upfront land use planning Roadmap for renewable energy project development/job creation –Prioritize projects –Leverage tribal utilities –Build on community/government activities –Unified efforts Leverage Resource Value...Create Jobs…Establish Credibility…Control Development…Clean Air and Water 6
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