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EXHIBIT D Addendum to the Program LAND USE SERVICES DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT HEARING DATE: November 3, 2016 AGENDA ITEM # 2 Project Description: General Plan Renewable Energy and Conservation Element Applicant: Land Use Services Department Community: Countywide Location: Countywide Staff: Linda Mawby, Senior Planner Proposal: General Plan Amendment to incorporate a new Renewable Energy and Conservation Element. Newspaper Publication Date: October 23, 2016 Report Prepared By: Linda Mawby INTRODUCTION: The Draft Renewable Energy and Conservation Element (REC Element) is a newly introduced General Plan Element designed to present the County’s renewable energy goals and policies. Based on the collective community, environmental and economic values and impacts of renewable energy (RE) development, the REC Element will guide future renewable energy development and energy conservation, and will establish a framework for County Development Code regulations that will implement the REC Element policies. The REC Element reflects a combination of insights gained from a review of best practices, regional environmental conditions, local values, and economic benefits. The policies of the REC Element are intended to address current trends and demand for RE development, and also anticipate and guide an evolution in RE technologies. The County has received substantial interest in RE development, initially as a result of federal subsidies and, more recently, due to state utility mandates intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, as multiple RE projects were proposed in the County, substantial and justifiable concerns were raised by the public. It became apparent that the energy policies in the General Plan and the development standards and land use regulations in the Development Code were very general, and more specificity was needed to guide RE development in the County. Following a solar energy development moratorium in 2013, additional approval criteria for commercial solar energy generation facilities were added to Development Code Chapter 84.29. At that time, the County also began work on the REC Element, to develop a comprehensive policy framework for all RE development. Following adoption of the REC Element, a subsequent Development Code amendment will be proposed to fully implement the REC Element policies. 1 of 181 Renewable Energy and Conservation Element Planning Commission Staff Report November 3, 2016 BACKGROUND: California Energy Commission Planning Grants The REC Element was funded, in major part, by Renewable Energy and Conservation Planning Grants from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to complement the Desert Renewable Energy and Conservation Plan (DRECP) with local land use planning. The DRECP is a major joint federal and state collaborative planning effort led by the CEC, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), with the goal of identifying suitable locations for meeting RE development demand on both public and private lands in the California desert. San Bernardino County received two renewable energy planning grants totaling $1.1 million. SPARC Phase 1 (2013-2014) The first CEC grant for $700,000 supported the development of the San Bernardino County Partnership for Renewable Energy and Conservation (SPARC). SPARC Phase 1 culminated in a Renewable Energy and Conservation Element Background Report (PMC REC Element Background Report) and the Renewable Energy and Conservation Element Framework: Purpose, Values and Standards (REC Framework). These documents are posted on SPARCForum.org community forum, a website tailored to providing information and a forum for discussion of renewable energy opportunities and issues. SPARC Phase 2 (2015-2016) The second CEC grant for $400,000 built upon the SPARC Phase 1 work with an analysis of costs, benefits, and opportunities for renewable energy resource development. SPARC Phase 2 is also known as the Renewable Energy Value-added Evaluation and Augmentation Leadership (REVEAL) Initiative, and culminated in the REVEAL Initiative Report, which is also posted on SPARCForum.org. A key purpose of the REVEAL Initiative was to take a Triple Bottom Line approach toward maximizing the benefits and minimizing the costs of the economic, social, and environmental impacts of renewable energy on the County and its communities. Key themes from SPARC Phases 1 and 2 include: • Public preference for small-scale accessory solar and wind projects over utility-scale projects. • Paramount consideration for protecting the environment and wildlife. • Strong desires to limit renewable energy development to disturbed lands. • Land use compatibility, dust control, water demand and visual quality are key concerns. • Transparency and communication between residents and the County are essential for a successful renewable energy program. The results of SPARC Phases 1 and 2 have informed the goals and policies proposed in the Draft Renewable Energy and Conservation Element. The value statements in the REC Framework, in particular, guided the entire work effort of the SPARC Phase 2 cost-benefit analysis and the drafting of the Draft REC Element. Page 2 of 5 2 of 181 Renewable Energy and Conservation Element Planning Commission Staff Report November 3, 2016 August 4, 2016 Workshop The Draft REC Element was introduced to the Planning Commission in a workshop on August 4, 2016. This initiated a period of public review and comments, which concluded on October 20, 2016. All comments on the original Draft REC Element have been considered in final modifications to the document, which are highlighted in tracked changes format in Exhibit A. Copies of all written comments are included in Exhibit B, “Written Public Comments”. The revised Draft is now being presented for your review and consideration at this time for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. REC ELEMENT SUMMARY: The REC Element has four key purposes. • Identify the collective community, environmental, and economic values for RE development and energy conservation. • Articulate priorities for energy conservation, energy efficiency, and RE development. • Establish goals and policies to manage RE development and energy conservation. • Set a framework for Development Code standards to implement REC Element policies. SPARC Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies and the related public input have provided valuable insights for an understanding of viable, locally appropriate renewable energy and conservation strategies for San Bernardino County. The learning process of the SPARC studies resulted in a shift in the approach to assessing and categorizing RE projects. Instead of evaluating RE projects based on size (industrial scale being defined first as 20 MW and then as 10 MW), The REC Element identifies RE projects based on their functions and where the energy generated will be consumed. Community-Oriented Renewable Energy, or CORE, is defined as “primarily benefitting the communities, or neighborhoods, near or in which it is located”. This focus will better balance the potential negative impacts of a project with the potential benefits to the local community. Utility-Oriented Renewable Energy projects are designed to provide energy to the utility grid system. This does not mean the energy will not be used for consumption locally or outside of the County, but means it is available to be distributed or transported to meet current demand anywhere on that specific transmission system. The REC Element’s Goals, Objectives, and Policies are organized by the following key topics: 1. Energy Conservation and Efficiency (p. 17-20). Reducing the need for energy generating facilities. Key Points - Policy direction to promote energy conservation and efficiency through: • Continued implementation of the County’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan. • Energy efficiency in the built environment. • Economic benefits though use of local workforce, energy efficiency retrofits and conservation tracking. Page 3 of 5 3 of 181 Renewable Energy and Conservation Element Planning Commission Staff Report November 3, 2016 2. Renewable Energy Systems (p. 21-24). Integrating RE technologies and organizational options to best serve the county. Key Points - Policy direction to support RE systems and programs that are: • Appropriate for the character of the proposed location. • Open to emerging and experimental renewable energy technologies. • Cost-effective and that encourage universal access to renewable energy. • Encourage energy efficiency. 3. Community-Oriented Renewable Energy (CORE) (p. 25-30). Enabling local communities to benefit from RE systems. Key Points - Policy direction for community-oriented renewable energy (CORE) facilities to: • Promote a distributed energy infrastructure and improve grid resiliency. • Optimize benefits and minimize negative impacts of RE projects on communities. • Be compatible with and benefit local communities. • Encourage local employment and collaborate with local colleges and training centers. 4. Environmental Compatibility (p. 31-35). Optimizing renewable energy output while minimizing negative effects to the natural environment. Key Points - Policy direction for conservation and development standards, including: • Protection of sensitive biological, cultural, and scenic resources. • Protection of air quality and water supplies. • Minimizing visual impacts of glare and obstruction of scenic views. • Requiring sustainable project decommissioning. 5. Siting (p.
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