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Wind Energy: Using GIS for Constraint Analysis & Turbine Siting
Emily Mann Tetra Tech EC, Inc. Environmental Business Council of New England WIND ENERGY SUMMER May 29, 2008
5/30/2008 12:39 PM
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Tetra Tech, Inc. Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is a leading, U.S.-based national and international firm delivering solutions in consulting, engineering, remediation, restoration, and construction Part of the Tetra Tech, Inc. Family
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Publicly traded company (TTEK) Annual revenues in excess of $1.55 billion; financial strength to stand behind large EPC, BOP and other construction projects Over 8,500 employees in 300 offices world-wide Consistently ranked in Engineering News Record as one of the top ten energy firms
2 Wind Energy Services
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Acquisition of The Delaney Group – a well-respected leader in renewable energy construction Formation of Tetra Tech Electric, Inc. – constructs transmission interconnections Experienced energy staff in all disciplines ISO 9001 Certification for Wind Engineering
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Documented quality procedures and systems to meet global standards and expectations
Wind Energy Services
FullFull-Service Energy Solutions Developmen t Environmental Due Diligence Services Preliminary Siting GIS Applications & Data Management Constraint Mapping Critical Issues Analysis Biological Resource Studies Cultural Resource Studies Noise Assessments Shadow Flicker Assessment Visual Impact Assessment Environmental Review & Permitting Public Outreach Engineering Conceptual Design Detailed Design: Roads, Foundations, Electrical Geotechnical and Seismic Studies and Design Transportation Studies, Planning and Permitting Value Engineering Construction Constructability Review Conceptual and Final Budgets & Schedules
Construction Environmental Environmental Compliance Management & Inspection Engineering Construction Plans Engineering Submittal Reviews Field Services Response to Requests for Information (RFIs) Field Change Requests (FCRs) Management of Construction and Design Changes Review of Subcontractor and Vendor Submittals As-Built Drawings Construction Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) Services Balance of Plant (BOP) Services Procurement Project Management Construction Management Safety Planning & Training
Operation Environmental Post-Construction Environmental Services Monitoring & Compliance Engineering Project Closeout Supplemental Engineering Construction Maintenance Support Testing Retrofit and Upgrade
Wind Energy Services
Tetra Tech Fast Facts Since the 1990s, Tetra Tech has worked on more than 180 wind projects in 35 states and Canada Constructed approximately 2,000 MW of wind energy on over 20 projects Provided siting, environmental, electrical and civil engineering services on over 160 projects
Wind Energy Services
Recognized Expertise Tetra Tech and Nixon Peabody chosen to write American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Wind Facility Siting Manual Frequent speaker on energy topics at AWEA, World Wind Energy Association and other renewable energy industry events Papers on environmental compliance during construction
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Included in New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Wind Energy Tool Kit Published in North American Windpower Journal
Wind Energy Services
Wind Farm Setbacks Road Setbacks • State vs. Town Wetland Setbacks • National Wetlands • State Wetlands Existing Utility Setbacks • Transmission Lines • Substations Microwave Path • Worst Case Fresnel
Zone
Wind Energy Services
Wind Farm Setbacks
Structure Setbacks
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Landowner Participation
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Residence Non-residence Participant Non-participant Target Landowner
Parcel Boundary Setbacks
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Onsite Parcels Offsite Parcels
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Wind Farm Setbacks
Wind Energy Services
Other Site Specific Restrictions Gas Wells Active Mining Areas Historic/ Cultural Sites
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Additional Constraint Considerations Topography Wind Data
Wind Energy Services
Comprehensive Wind Energy GIS Services
Additional GIS Uses
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Shadow Flicker Analysis House Study Visual Impact Analysis Noise Analysis Avian/Bat Studies Transportation Studies Wetland Impact Analysis
Wind Energy Services
Additional GIS Uses
Wind Energy Services
Questions?
For More Information: Emily Mann 617.457.8204 or visit our web site at www.tteci.com
Wind Energy Services
Emily Mann Tetra Tech EC, Inc. Environmental Business Council of New England WIND ENERGY SUMMER May 29, 2008
5/30/2008 12:39 PM
1 Wind Energy Services
Tetra Tech, Inc. Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is a leading, U.S.-based national and international firm delivering solutions in consulting, engineering, remediation, restoration, and construction Part of the Tetra Tech, Inc. Family
• • • •
Publicly traded company (TTEK) Annual revenues in excess of $1.55 billion; financial strength to stand behind large EPC, BOP and other construction projects Over 8,500 employees in 300 offices world-wide Consistently ranked in Engineering News Record as one of the top ten energy firms
2 Wind Energy Services
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Acquisition of The Delaney Group – a well-respected leader in renewable energy construction Formation of Tetra Tech Electric, Inc. – constructs transmission interconnections Experienced energy staff in all disciplines ISO 9001 Certification for Wind Engineering
•
Documented quality procedures and systems to meet global standards and expectations
Wind Energy Services
FullFull-Service Energy Solutions Developmen t Environmental Due Diligence Services Preliminary Siting GIS Applications & Data Management Constraint Mapping Critical Issues Analysis Biological Resource Studies Cultural Resource Studies Noise Assessments Shadow Flicker Assessment Visual Impact Assessment Environmental Review & Permitting Public Outreach Engineering Conceptual Design Detailed Design: Roads, Foundations, Electrical Geotechnical and Seismic Studies and Design Transportation Studies, Planning and Permitting Value Engineering Construction Constructability Review Conceptual and Final Budgets & Schedules
Construction Environmental Environmental Compliance Management & Inspection Engineering Construction Plans Engineering Submittal Reviews Field Services Response to Requests for Information (RFIs) Field Change Requests (FCRs) Management of Construction and Design Changes Review of Subcontractor and Vendor Submittals As-Built Drawings Construction Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) Services Balance of Plant (BOP) Services Procurement Project Management Construction Management Safety Planning & Training
Operation Environmental Post-Construction Environmental Services Monitoring & Compliance Engineering Project Closeout Supplemental Engineering Construction Maintenance Support Testing Retrofit and Upgrade
Wind Energy Services
Tetra Tech Fast Facts Since the 1990s, Tetra Tech has worked on more than 180 wind projects in 35 states and Canada Constructed approximately 2,000 MW of wind energy on over 20 projects Provided siting, environmental, electrical and civil engineering services on over 160 projects
Wind Energy Services
Recognized Expertise Tetra Tech and Nixon Peabody chosen to write American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Wind Facility Siting Manual Frequent speaker on energy topics at AWEA, World Wind Energy Association and other renewable energy industry events Papers on environmental compliance during construction
• •
Included in New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Wind Energy Tool Kit Published in North American Windpower Journal
Wind Energy Services
Wind Farm Setbacks Road Setbacks • State vs. Town Wetland Setbacks • National Wetlands • State Wetlands Existing Utility Setbacks • Transmission Lines • Substations Microwave Path • Worst Case Fresnel
Zone
Wind Energy Services
Wind Farm Setbacks
Structure Setbacks
• •
Landowner Participation
• • •
Residence Non-residence Participant Non-participant Target Landowner
Parcel Boundary Setbacks
• •
Onsite Parcels Offsite Parcels
Wind Energy Services
Wind Farm Setbacks
Wind Energy Services
Other Site Specific Restrictions Gas Wells Active Mining Areas Historic/ Cultural Sites
Wind Energy Services
Additional Constraint Considerations Topography Wind Data
Wind Energy Services
Comprehensive Wind Energy GIS Services
Additional GIS Uses
• • • • • • •
Shadow Flicker Analysis House Study Visual Impact Analysis Noise Analysis Avian/Bat Studies Transportation Studies Wetland Impact Analysis
Wind Energy Services
Additional GIS Uses
Wind Energy Services
Questions?
For More Information: Emily Mann 617.457.8204 or visit our web site at www.tteci.com
Wind Energy Services
