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DEQ’s Renewable Energy
Program: WIND
Carol C. WamplerDepartment of Environmental Quality
Richmond, Virginia
Governor’s Energy Conference
October 16, 2013
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DEQ’s Areas of Wind Emphasis
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Statute
Regulation
Model Ordinances
Informal Stakeholder Collaboration
DEQ
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Code of Virginia §10.1-1197.5 et seq.
2009 Small Renewable Energy Projects Act
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Permit by Rule Wind Regulations
Effective December 22, 2010
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PBR: Requirements set forth “up front” in regulation
Applicant successfully completes 14 requirements = DEQ decision within 90 days
Applies to projects >5 MW rated capacity
For projects ≤5 MW, only notice & local government certification required
Addresses primarily wildlife & historic resources impacts
Major Features: Wind PBR
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Regulation and Agency Guidance
Posted on DEQ’s Website:
http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/RenewableEnergy/WindEnergy.aspx
Where to find Wind PBR?
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Federal requirements not referenced in state regulation
Agency Guidance makes clear that all federal, local, and other state requirements must be met
Connection to FEDERAL . . .
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For projects with rated capacity ≤ 5 megawatts, local government certification of compliance with land-use ordinances must be provided
Statutory and regulatory requirement
Connection to LOCAL . . .
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DEQ’s Authority
CONSTRUCTIONand
OPERATION
of Small Renewable Energy Projects
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Local Government’s Authority
• Siting• Decommissioning and• Health, Safety, & Welfare
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Developed by stakeholders on DEQ’s Local Government Outreach Group (LOG)
Chaired by DEQ’s Director David Paylor
Posted on DEQ’s Website:http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/RenewableEnergy/LocalGovernmentOutreach.aspx
Suggested resources for local governments & citizens
MODEL ORDINANCES
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Local Governmen
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Stakeholders
State Governmen
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Collaboration
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Thank YouFor Your Interest