HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-25 Council Workshop Agenda Packet CITY OF CORCORAN
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Solar Ordinance Workshop
May 25, 2016 - 6:00-8:00 pm
1. Call to Order / Roll Call (6:00 pm)
2. Introduction of Panelists
a. Lee Gabler, Xcel Energy, Sr. Director of Customer Strategy & Solutions
b. Steve Nisbet, Wright Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
c. Michelle Matthews, Minnesota Solar, LLC
d. Dean Leischow, Sunrise Energy Ventures LLC, CEO
3. Summary of Key Issues (6:10)
a. Types of Solar – Michelle Matthews (5 minutes)
i. Community Solar Gardens – What are they? How do they work? How long do they
last?
b. Xcel Energy Solar Programs Summary (short term & long term plans) – Lee Gabler (5
minutes)
c. Wright Hennepin Solar Programs Summary (short term & long term plans) – Steve Nisbet (5
minutes)
d. Tax Incentives, Key Deadlines, Permitting, Public Utilities Commission Role, City Revenue,
Tax Capacity, etc.- Dean (5 minutes)
4. Discussion/Questions & Answers (6:30 – 8:00)
Possible discussion topics: Type, Size/Scale, Location, Performance Standards,
Decommissioning
5. Adjournment