Participant Workbook
Participant Workbook Thank you for sharing your priorities for the future of renewable energy in San Bernardino County. We appreciate your feedback. Please place your completed workbook in the comment box provided near the venue exit. Instructions: Your small group facilitator will lead you in a discussion about each of the three issue topics: Issue Topic 1 – Productivity: Supply, Location, and Technology Type Issue Topic 2 – Consumption: Economy, Equity, Independence, and Resilience Issue Topic 3 – Conservation: Natural and Cultural Resource Conservation During the small group discussion period, you will have 20 minutes to review each issue topic and record your comments in this workbook. As directed by your facilitator, please answer each of the questions listed on the following pages to help us draft goals for the County’s Renewable Energy Element. You may include any additional comments on page 8 of the workbook. You may also opt to receive a personalized invitation to participate online at SPARCForum.org. Details regarding SPARCForum.org are on the last page of the workbook. Thank you for your comments!
Optional: What is your zip code? __________________
LEGAL NOTICE This document was prepared as a result of work sponsored by the California Energy Commission. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Energy Commission, its employees, or the State of California. The Commission, the State of California, its employees, contractors, and subcontractors make no warranty, express or implied, and assume no legal liability for the information in this document; nor does any party represent that the use of this information will not infringe upon privately owned rights. This report has not been approved or disapproved by the Commission nor has the Commission passed upon the accuracy of the information in this report.
Issue Topic 1 – Productivity: Supply, Location, and Technology Type What should our renewable energy goals be?
1.1
Should the County prioritize the development of small-scale distributed renewable energy facilities that can provide local and on-site energy needs (as compared to prioritizing utility scale)?
1.2
Should the County target the following disturbed lands small-scale distributed renewable energy facilities?
1.3
1.4
a)
Developed lands that are vacant or abandoned, such as former commercial sites
a)
Brownfields
b)
Former industrial sites
c)
Other
YES
NO
MAYBE
All the time
Never
In some circumstances
Should the County allow new distributed generation facilities at the following scales? a)
Small-scale distributed generation
b)
Medium-scale distributed generation
c)
Large-scale distributed generation
d)
Utility-scale generation
Should the County apply different evaluation methods to the mountain, desert, and valley regions?
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1.5
1.6
Should the County consider the following criteria when deciding where to locate renewable energy projects in mountain areas? a)
Aesthetics/visual resources
b)
Air quality issues, such as dust
c)
Cultural resources
d)
Placement on developed or brownfield land
e)
Proximity to residential areas
f)
Permanent jobs
g)
Economic development
h)
Water use
i)
Other
Should the County consider the following criteria when deciding where to locate renewable energy projects in desert areas?
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a)
Aesthetics/visual resources
b)
Air quality issues, such as dust
c)
Cultural resources
d)
Placement on developed or brownfield land
e)
Proximity to residential areas
f)
Permanent jobs
g)
Economic development
h)
Water use
i)
Other
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1.7
Should the County consider the following criteria when deciding where to locate renewable energy projects in valley areas? a)
Aesthetics/visual resources
b)
Air quality issues, such as dust
c)
Cultural resources
d)
Placement on developed or brownfield land
e)
Proximity to residential areas
f)
Permanent jobs
g)
Economic development
h)
Water use
i)
Other
Comments:
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Issue Topic 2 – Consumption: Economy, Equity, Independence, and Resilience What should our renewable energy goals be?
2.1
Should the County serve as a catalyst for the advancement of renewable energy technologies that position San Bernardino County as an attractive clean energy hub?
2.2
Should the County incentivize renewable energy projects that enhance equitable access to a range of clean, low-cost energy options for all residents?
2.3
Should the County incentivize renewable energy projects that enhance equitable access to a range of clean, low-cost energy options for industries and business owners?
2.4
Should the County encourage the use of multipurpose renewable energy facilities and related infrastructure to expand public amenities (such as solar panels on community centers and parking lots)?
2.5
Should the County be a leader in the development of community or neighborhood energy clusters designed to accelerate grid-neutral sustainable living?
2.6
Should the County work toward making small-scale renewable energy cost-effective and accessible?
2.7
Should the County have an adaptive, distributed energy infrastructure that sustains local communities in the context of extreme weather, increasing energy prices, and a constrained transmission grid?
YES
NO
MAYBE
All the time
Never
In some circumstances
Comments:
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Issue Topic 3 – Conservation: Natural and Cultural Resource Conservation What should our renewable energy goals be?
3.1
Should the County evaluate renewable energy design, siting, and operation of facilities by explicit standards to determine whether they are environmentally appropriate?
3.2
Should the County direct renewable energy development away from sensitive areas such as the following? a)
Critical habitat
b)
Sensitive biological communities
c)
Resources with visual value, such as scenic highways or scenic corridors
d)
Cultural resources
e)
Water resources
f)
Other
3.3
Should the County prioritize use of disturbed lands and existing buildings over undisturbed lands in development of distributed generation facilities (less than 20 MW facilities)?
3.4
Should the County allow distributed generation facilities of less than 20 MW on undisturbed lands if they are otherwise compatible with the natural systems on the site?
3.5
Should renewable energy facilities demonstrate that they will pose minimal adverse impacts to the environment and positively complement the locations in which they operate?
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YES
NO
MAYBE
All the time
Never
In some circumstances
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3.6
Should the County lead regional efforts to increase energy efficiency?
Comments:
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WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE WITH US ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY? Please share your thoughts in the space below.
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF TODAY’S WORKSHOP? Please share your thoughts in the space below.
If you need more time to complete your workbook, please mail it within two weeks to: Michelle McCoy, Land Use Services Department County of San Bernardino 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, First Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0187 or scan and e-mail to [email protected] 8|Page
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DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR SPARCFORUM.ORG! The SPARC project team invites you to claim your comments from this workbook on SPARCForum.org. YES, I’ll claim my comments on SPARCForum.org. • The SPARC project team will enter your comments into SPARCForum.org. • You’ll get an invitation to claim your comments and show them to the general public. • You’ll be able to change your comments before or after they are shown. • You will NOT need to show your name next to your comments. E-mail address_______________________________________________________ NO, I won’t claim my comments. • The SPARC project team may enter your comments into SPARCForum.org. • Your name will NOT be shown next to your comments. • You will NOT be able to change those comments. We hope you claim your comments and continue your participation on SPARCForum.org after this workshop.
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Optional: What is your zip code? __________________
LEGAL NOTICE This document was prepared as a result of work sponsored by the California Energy Commission. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Energy Commission, its employees, or the State of California. The Commission, the State of California, its employees, contractors, and subcontractors make no warranty, express or implied, and assume no legal liability for the information in this document; nor does any party represent that the use of this information will not infringe upon privately owned rights. This report has not been approved or disapproved by the Commission nor has the Commission passed upon the accuracy of the information in this report.
Issue Topic 1 – Productivity: Supply, Location, and Technology Type What should our renewable energy goals be?
1.1
Should the County prioritize the development of small-scale distributed renewable energy facilities that can provide local and on-site energy needs (as compared to prioritizing utility scale)?
1.2
Should the County target the following disturbed lands small-scale distributed renewable energy facilities?
1.3
1.4
a)
Developed lands that are vacant or abandoned, such as former commercial sites
a)
Brownfields
b)
Former industrial sites
c)
Other
YES
NO
MAYBE
All the time
Never
In some circumstances
Should the County allow new distributed generation facilities at the following scales? a)
Small-scale distributed generation
b)
Medium-scale distributed generation
c)
Large-scale distributed generation
d)
Utility-scale generation
Should the County apply different evaluation methods to the mountain, desert, and valley regions?
2|Page
SPARC Forum Participant Workbook
1.5
1.6
Should the County consider the following criteria when deciding where to locate renewable energy projects in mountain areas? a)
Aesthetics/visual resources
b)
Air quality issues, such as dust
c)
Cultural resources
d)
Placement on developed or brownfield land
e)
Proximity to residential areas
f)
Permanent jobs
g)
Economic development
h)
Water use
i)
Other
Should the County consider the following criteria when deciding where to locate renewable energy projects in desert areas?
3|Page
a)
Aesthetics/visual resources
b)
Air quality issues, such as dust
c)
Cultural resources
d)
Placement on developed or brownfield land
e)
Proximity to residential areas
f)
Permanent jobs
g)
Economic development
h)
Water use
i)
Other
SPARC Forum Participant Workbook
1.7
Should the County consider the following criteria when deciding where to locate renewable energy projects in valley areas? a)
Aesthetics/visual resources
b)
Air quality issues, such as dust
c)
Cultural resources
d)
Placement on developed or brownfield land
e)
Proximity to residential areas
f)
Permanent jobs
g)
Economic development
h)
Water use
i)
Other
Comments:
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Issue Topic 2 – Consumption: Economy, Equity, Independence, and Resilience What should our renewable energy goals be?
2.1
Should the County serve as a catalyst for the advancement of renewable energy technologies that position San Bernardino County as an attractive clean energy hub?
2.2
Should the County incentivize renewable energy projects that enhance equitable access to a range of clean, low-cost energy options for all residents?
2.3
Should the County incentivize renewable energy projects that enhance equitable access to a range of clean, low-cost energy options for industries and business owners?
2.4
Should the County encourage the use of multipurpose renewable energy facilities and related infrastructure to expand public amenities (such as solar panels on community centers and parking lots)?
2.5
Should the County be a leader in the development of community or neighborhood energy clusters designed to accelerate grid-neutral sustainable living?
2.6
Should the County work toward making small-scale renewable energy cost-effective and accessible?
2.7
Should the County have an adaptive, distributed energy infrastructure that sustains local communities in the context of extreme weather, increasing energy prices, and a constrained transmission grid?
YES
NO
MAYBE
All the time
Never
In some circumstances
Comments:
5|Page
SPARC Forum Participant Workbook
Issue Topic 3 – Conservation: Natural and Cultural Resource Conservation What should our renewable energy goals be?
3.1
Should the County evaluate renewable energy design, siting, and operation of facilities by explicit standards to determine whether they are environmentally appropriate?
3.2
Should the County direct renewable energy development away from sensitive areas such as the following? a)
Critical habitat
b)
Sensitive biological communities
c)
Resources with visual value, such as scenic highways or scenic corridors
d)
Cultural resources
e)
Water resources
f)
Other
3.3
Should the County prioritize use of disturbed lands and existing buildings over undisturbed lands in development of distributed generation facilities (less than 20 MW facilities)?
3.4
Should the County allow distributed generation facilities of less than 20 MW on undisturbed lands if they are otherwise compatible with the natural systems on the site?
3.5
Should renewable energy facilities demonstrate that they will pose minimal adverse impacts to the environment and positively complement the locations in which they operate?
6|Page
YES
NO
MAYBE
All the time
Never
In some circumstances
SPARC Forum Participant Workbook
3.6
Should the County lead regional efforts to increase energy efficiency?
Comments:
7|Page
SPARC Forum Participant Workbook
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE WITH US ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY? Please share your thoughts in the space below.
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF TODAY’S WORKSHOP? Please share your thoughts in the space below.
If you need more time to complete your workbook, please mail it within two weeks to: Michelle McCoy, Land Use Services Department County of San Bernardino 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, First Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0187 or scan and e-mail to [email protected] 8|Page
SPARC Forum Participant Workbook
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR SPARCFORUM.ORG! The SPARC project team invites you to claim your comments from this workbook on SPARCForum.org. YES, I’ll claim my comments on SPARCForum.org. • The SPARC project team will enter your comments into SPARCForum.org. • You’ll get an invitation to claim your comments and show them to the general public. • You’ll be able to change your comments before or after they are shown. • You will NOT need to show your name next to your comments. E-mail address_______________________________________________________ NO, I won’t claim my comments. • The SPARC project team may enter your comments into SPARCForum.org. • Your name will NOT be shown next to your comments. • You will NOT be able to change those comments. We hope you claim your comments and continue your participation on SPARCForum.org after this workshop.
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