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Solar Energy Research Center Project
CEQA Public Scoping Meeting May 26, 2010
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Public Scoping Meeting
Solar Energy Research Center
Sheree SwansonProject Manager
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The Goal
Develop the science and technology to create transportation fuels from sunlight
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The Research
• Find an efficient and affordable process to create carbon neutral transportation fuels, using solar energy, water and carbon dioxide as inputs
• Mimic natural photosynthesis by using small-scale light harvesting materials and electro-catalytic molecules
• Use abundant non-toxic materials and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to mitigate climate change
• Fuels that might result include hydrogen, ethanol, methanol and hydrocarbons
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Relevant History
• 2007-2008 – UC proposes the Helios Energy Research Center to house
bioscience and solar energy research– The community expresses concern over potential environmental
impacts • 2009
– UC Regents and the State of California approve dividing the planned research into two facilities
• Bioscience research to be located in downtown Berkeley • Solar energy research to be located at LBNL
• 2010– UC initiates CEQA process for the Solar Energy Research Center
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• Design and construct a three story ~40,000 gsf facility to house solar energy research
• Proposed location would be the current site of Buildings 25A,44,44A, 44B, adjacent to a proposed General Purpose Laboratory
• Funded by State of California, California Public Utilities Grant and private gifts
– no DOE/Federal funds, no British Petroleum involvement
The Project
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Green Building Focus
• Consistent with the research agenda of SERC
– Goal of USGBC LEED Gold Rating (Silver minimum) with a focus on energy efficiency
– Minimum 30% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1 requires
– Contribute to local environmental quality by planning new vital native habitat
– Control light pollution
– Green roof integrates building with adjacent hillside and provides habitat
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Sustainable and Efficient Design
• Select long-lasting environmentally-intelligent materials
• Use renewable or recycled sources to the maximum extent possible
• Orientate building to maximize natural light
• Integrate efficiently - exterior space between General Purpose Lab and SERC offers collaboration, links with adjacent facilities
• Design will closely follow the research program needs
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Preliminary Schedule
• UC Regents Certify EIR Late 2010• SPWB Approves Preliminary Design Late 2010• Start Construction Mid 2011• Complete Construction Mid 2013
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Public Scoping Meeting
CEQA Presentation
Jeff PhilliberMay 26, 2010
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Scoping Meeting
• Present basic project information
• Explain CEQA process
• Record public comments
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• Not a Q & A forum or discussion
• Help determine EIR scope of analysis
• Other avenues for questions
Scoping Meeting
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CEQA Process• Scoping
– Notice of Preparation– Public Scoping Meeting
• Draft EIR– Public review and comment period– Public Hearing
• Final EIR– Public Review
• Regents Meeting– Decision on EIR
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CEQA Schedule• Scoping --------------------- May – Jun ‘10
– Initial Study / Notice of Preparation – Public Scoping Meeting
• Draft EIR ----------------------- July – Aug ‘10– Public review and comment period
(45 days)– Public Hearing
• Final EIR ----------------------- Oct ‘10– Public Review (7 – 10 days)
• Regents Meeting ----------------------- Nov ‘10– Decision on EIR
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EIR• Project specific, stand-alone EIR
• Key elements 2006 LRDP EIR
• NEPA Environmental Assessment
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EIR Issues to be Evaluated• Aesthetics• Air Quality• Geology / Soils• Greenhouse Gases• Hazards / Haz Mat• Hydrology / Water • Noise• Traffic• Utilities
• Alternatives• Cumulative Impacts
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Public Comment Period
• Please fill out a speaker card• Other ways to give input:
– EMAIL: [email protected]
– Letter to: Jeff Philliber at Berkeley Lab– fill out a comment card this evening
• http://www.lbl.gov/Community
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