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LESSONS LEARNED ON GOING GREEN. Kevin Meikle, Architect Airports Planning Manager 4995 E. Clinton Way Fresno, Ca 93727 (559) 621-4536 kevin.meikle@fresno.gov. PLANNING. TIMING. DESIGN. IMPLEMENTATION. Green: An Integral Part of Every Project. Recycle… Reuse… Reduce…. Cool Roofs
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LESSONS LEARNED ON GOING GREEN Kevin Meikle, Architect Airports Planning Manager 4995 E. Clinton Way Fresno, Ca 93727 (559) 621-4536 kevin.meikle@fresno.gov
PLANNING • TIMING • DESIGN • IMPLEMENTATION Green: An Integral Part of Every Project
Cool Roofs • No & Low VOC • LED Lighting • Cell Phone Lane Efficient Design
Efficient Building Reflective Finishes and Solar Shading
Green Cargo Apron • Loading Bridges • Push Back vs. Power Up • Equipment Upgrades Operational Efficiency
Smart Technology Flexible Ticket Counters Reduced Building Footprint
Rental Car Facility Consolidated QTA
Rental Car Ready and Return Increased Customer Convenience & Improved Air Quality
Historic Preservation Natural Resource Conservation
Nation’s Largest Airport Solar Farm 58% of FYI Energy
4.2 MgW Per Year Production • Online June 15, 2008 • At Full Capacity • Twenty (20) Acre Site • No Alternative Use • Now Over 13 Million in Projected Energy Savings Solar Project By the Numbers
Overused term – but really worked in this case. • Partner Contributions • PG&E • State Level Implementation for this Region • CPUC Incentives Flow Thru • World Water & Solar Technologies • Technology • Financing • Long-Term System Operations and Maintenance Contract • Airport • Strong Local Political Commitment • 20 Acres of Land Solar Project Public Private Partnership
Partner Benefits • PG&E • Continued CA “Green” Leadership • Positive Image • Reduced Demand on Electrical Grid • World Water & Solar Technologies • Now on Airports Industry “Map” • Capable and Proven Innovator • Leading Edge Financially - $16 Million Investment • Airport • Excellent Re-Use of Land • No Financial Risk • $13 Million in Energy Savings Solar Project Public Private Partnership
Solar Project Environmental Benefits
Airport executes Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) • Fixed Price for 20 years • Reversionary Clause for Installed Equipment • Airport and World Water Participate in PG&E/CPUC Programs • 2006 Self-Generation Incentive Program • 2007 California Solar Initiative • 2006 SGIP • Fixed Price 20 years • $0.187 per KwH Guaranteed by PPA #1 • Savings Began at year 7.5 (Actual at Year 1) • 2007 CSI • Fixed price 20 years • $0.1390 per KwH. Guaranteed by PPA #2 • Savings Began at year 2.4 (Actual at Year 1) Solar Project Key Deal Points
Solar Project Comparative Data
Solar Project Comparison of Cost Proposals
Solar Project Comparison of Cost Proposals
2,009 Tons Reduction with Solar Rental Car No Busing 782 Tons 854 Tons CO2 Annual Reduction 61% Reduction with Solar and No Busing
“Political Will” is most important piece of the puzzle • Keep looking for the “right” project • Even the best idea will have its detractors • Project Labor Agreement • Good People get very creative • Let them! • Be Prepared for Surprises • Always last minute Going Green Lessons Learned
Thank You kevin.meikle@fresno.gov