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Energy Project Development Process. Pre-Development. Development. Construction/Commissioning/Operations. Resource /Project Options Assessment. Project Commissioning/ Operations. Project Development. Project Planning. Project Construction. Project Financing.
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Energy Project Development Process Pre-Development Development Construction/Commissioning/Operations Resource /Project Options Assessment Project Commissioning/ Operations Project Development Project Planning Project Construction Project Financing Project Feasibility Analysis 2- to 5- year period 2
Southwestern Tribes Pursuing Commercial Solar Projects Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Gila River Indian Community Chemehuevi Indian Tribe Fort Mojave Indian Tribe The Hopi Tribe Jemez Pueblo Hualapai Indian Tribe Laguna Pueblo Moapa Band of Paiutes Navajo Nation To’hajiilee - Canoncito Chapter of Navajo Indians Source: National Wildlife Federation Zuni Pueblo 3
Tribal Energy Project Development Process: Keys to Success Pre-Development Development Construction/Commissioning • Resource / Project Options Assessment • Tribal commitment • Tribe owns the data • Project Commissioning/ Operations • Production guarantees • Financially stable power purchaser • Realistic financial projections • Project Development • Partner negotiations • Prioritized projects • Development funding • Power Purchase Agreement • Interconnection • Project Planning • Land use authority • Community support • Build Tribal capacity • Project Construction • Qualified workforce • Commercial technology • Realistic timetable • Project Financing • Project team credibility • Use of tax incentives and loan guarantees • Project Feasibility Analysis • Consider all options • Lowest cost of energy • Partner selection 4
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
Contact Information Carolyn Stewart, Managing Partner CStewart@RedMtnEnergy.com Office: 505 983-8907 Cell: 480 236-5896 Main Office: 64A Avenida AldeaSanta Fe, NM 87507 www.RedMtnEnergy.com 7