Appendix B to Subpart B of Part 4280 - Technical Reports for Renewable Energy System (RES) Projects With Total Project Costs of Less Than $200,000, but More Than $80,000
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Appendix B to Subpart B of Part 4280 - Technical Reports for
Renewable Energy System (RES) Projects With Total Project Costs of
Less Than $200,000, but More Than $80,000
Provide the information specified in Sections A through D for
each technical report prepared under this appendix. A Renewable
Energy Site Assessment may be used in lieu of Sections A through C
if the Renewable Energy Site Assessment contains the information
requested in Sections A through C. In such instances, the technical
report would consist of Section D and the Renewable Energy Site
Assessment.
Note:
If the Total Project Cost for the RES project is $80,000 or
less, this appendix does not apply. Instead, for such projects,
please provide the information specified in § 4280.119(b)(4).
Section A - Project Description. Provide a description of
the project, including its intended purpose and a summary of how
the project will be constructed and installed. Describe how the
system meets the definition of Commercially Available. Identify the
project's location and describe the project site.
Section B - Resource Assessment. Describe the quality and
availability of the renewable resource to the project. Identify the
amount of Renewable Energy generated that will be generated once
the proposed project is operating at its steady state operating
level. If applicable, also identify the percentage of energy being
replaced by the system.
If the application is for a Bioenergy Project, provide
documentation that demonstrates that any and all woody biomass
feedstock from National Forest System land or public lands cannot
be used as a higher value wood-based product.
Section C - Project Economic Assessment. Describe the
projected financial performance of the proposed project. The
description must address Total Project Costs, energy savings, and
revenues, including applicable investment and other production
incentives accruing from Government entities. Revenues to be
considered shall accrue from the sale of energy, offset or savings
in energy costs, and byproducts. Provide an estimate of Simple
Payback, including all calculations, documentation, and any
assumptions.
Section D - Project Construction and Equipment
Information. Describe how the design, engineering, testing, and
monitoring are sufficient to demonstrate that the proposed project
will meet its intended purpose, ensure public safety, and comply
with applicable laws, regulations, agreements, permits, codes, and
standards. Describe how all equipment required for the RES is
available and able to be procured and delivered within the proposed
project development schedule. In addition, present information
regarding component warranties and the availability of spare
parts.
Section E - Qualifications of Key Service Providers.
Describe the key service providers, including the number of similar
systems installed and/or manufactured, professional credentials,
licenses, and relevant experience. When specific numbers are not
available for similar systems, estimations will be acceptable.