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Virginia’s Model Wind Ordinances: Local Government/Stakeholder/DEQ Collaboration

Virginia’s Model Wind Ordinances: Local Government/Stakeholder/DEQ Collaboration. Introduction to DEQ’s Local Government Outreach Group (LOG) David K. Paylor, Director Department of Environmental Quality for Environment Virginia 2012. DEQ’s Small Renewable Energy Projects Permit by Rule.

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Virginia’s Model Wind Ordinances: Local Government/Stakeholder/DEQ Collaboration

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  1. Virginia’s Model Wind Ordinances: Local Government/Stakeholder/DEQ Collaboration Introduction to DEQ’s Local Government Outreach Group (LOG) David K. Paylor, Director Department of Environmental Quality for Environment Virginia 2012

  2. DEQ’s Small Renewable Energy Projects Permit by Rule 2009 Legislation Gave DEQ Authority Wind PBR Regulation Finalized December 22, 2010 Agency Guidance on DEQ Website www.deq.virginia.gov

  3. Role of Local Government Statute: • Local government certification of compliance with local land use ordinances = statutory prerequisite for DEQ’s PBR permit. Regulations: • DEQ’s PBR regulations require this certification for wind projects >500 kW to 100 MW

  4. The role of local governments is critical in Virginia’s development of renewable energy

  5. Questions from Local Governments ? ? ? Shadow flicker? Low frequency noise? Height? Sureties? Audible noise? Setbacks? Decommissioning?

  6. In response to these questions . . . • DEQ Director appointed informal stakeholder group in February 2011 • To work under Director’s aegis with facilitation by DEQ staff • As requested by Secretary of Natural Resources • And supported by Governor’s Chief Energy Advisor • Local Government Outreach Group (LOG) began meeting in March 2011

  7. LOG Membership

  8. Local Government Virginia Association of Counties (VACO): Larry Land Local Government Attorneys: Augusta County – Pat Morgan Loudoun County – Jeff Gore (Hefty & Wiley) Local Government Officials: Norfolk – Larry Lombardi Pulaski County – Peter Huber & Shawn Utt Rockingham County – Billy Vaughn; John Meck, alternate Virginia Beach – Bob Matthias Planning Officials: Central Shenandoah PDC – Robbie Huff Virginia Association of Planners – George Homewood Northampton County PDC – Roberta Kellam (Bob Meyers & Sandra Benson, alternates)

  9. Academia • Dabney Lancaster Community College – Earl Dodrill • James Madison University – Maria Papadakis • James Madison University – Jonathan Miles • New River Community College – Dan Lookadoo • Old Dominion University – Patrick Hatcher • Virginia Tech – Richard Hirsh

  10. Developers • Appalachian Power/AEP – Ron Jefferson • Dominion – Emil Avram (Salud Layton, alternate) • Gamesa – Dan Renshaw (Todd Hopper, alternate) • Invenergy – Don Giecek • RES – Justin Markell • Solar Services, Inc. – Scott Sklar (former head of national solar trade association) • Troutman Sanders – John Daniel • Va. Alternative & Renewable Energy Assoc. – Ken Hutcheson

  11. NGO’s/Citizens/State Government • The Nature Conservancy – Nikki Rovner • Piedmont Environmental Council – Dan Holmes • Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition – Diana Christopulos (Sean McGinnis & Mark Harmon, alternates) • DEQ – David Paylor, chairman Carol Wampler, facilitator • DMME – Ken Jurman

  12. LOG IS IS NOT • An informal stakeholder group • Helps develop suggestions, guidance, options, “model” ordinances, & other resources for consideration by local governments • Seeks collegial, cooperative input as basis for recommendations • A formal public body • Helps develop mandatory regulatory standards • Seeks unanimous consensus as basis for recommendations

  13. Issues & goals may include . . . • Model wind ordinances Utility Scale/Community Scale/Residential Scale • Model solar ordinance(s) • Informational visits to existing projects • Research studies & other resource materials • Workforce training & PBR curriculum materials • Local/state/stakeholder communication

  14. With cooperation among local governments, state government, & stakeholders . . . we can carry forward the Commonwealth’s policy to encourage renewable energy – in balanced and appropriate ways with respect for the roles of all levels of government, the Commonwealth’s natural resources, and the health, safety, and welfare of local citizens

  15. COLLABORATION . . .

  16. Coming soon . . . Local Government Outreach Pages www.deq.virginia.gov Renewable Energy Program

  17. For more information . . . Contact Department of Environmental Quality Staff: Carol Wampler 804-698-4579 carol.wampler@deq.virginia.gov

  18. Thank you for your interest

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