ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (ED) ISSUES
ED‐1: There is potential for solar energy generation facility impacts.
Location:
There are several existing and proposed commercial solar energy generation facilities
within the JLUS Project Area that could cause glare impacts to helicopter pilots.
Coordination with the AZARNG on solar facility development can help ensure that the
siting of facilities and the types of methods and materials used in their construction
are compatible with military operations.
Project Area
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
ED‐1A: Develop local policies that facilitate military compatibility with alternative
energy development. Primary Parties:
The JLUS partner jurisdictions should consider updating their comprehensive /
general plans to incorporate military compatibility policies for larger‐scale
commercial renewable energy developments and to ensure the jurisdictions,
AZARNG, and other relevant agencies are included in potential development
discussions. The AZARNG should provide a map of areas and altitudes where
helicopters operate for area electric companies and alternative energy developers.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
Geographic Area:
All MCAs
Pinal County
City of Eloy
Town of Florence
Town of Queen Creek
Town of Marana
Partners:
AZARNG
Renewable energy project
developers
Electric utility providers
ASLD
BLM
ED‐1B: Coordinate with the DoD Siting Clearinghouse. Primary Parties:
The DoD Siting Clearinghouse requirements and standards published in Title 32, Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 211 advise and guide early submission of renewable
energy project proposals to the Siting Clearinghouse for military mission compatibility
review. JLUS partner jurisdictions should amend or create applicable local planning
documents (e.g., comprehensive / general plans, renewable energy regulations) to
incorporate policies and procedure that help coordinate alternative energy
development applications with the DoD Siting Clearinghouse process. If JLUS partner
jurisdictions become aware of any alternative energy development projects within
their jurisdiction, they should get contact information for the developer and inform
them of the need to coordinate with the DoD Siting Clearinghouse.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
Geographic Area:
Pinal County
City of Eloy
Town of Florence
Town of Queen Creek
Town of Marana
Partners:
Renewable energy project
developers
DoD Siting Clearinghouse
N/A
Pinal County Joint Land Use Study
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