Viewing Grant Proposal: City of Grand Rapids_Butterworth Landfill Solar-Powered Electricity
Develop solar-powered electricity at the Butterworth Landfill and supply it behind-the-meter to the City-owned and operated Primary Circuit (PC) by 2026. Grand Rapids community benefits include emissions reductions, air pollution reduction, affordability, electrification, jobs, etc. and
demonstrate innovative approaches to the deployment of solar in conjunction with additional
beneficial reuse like parking and interpretive/educational uses. The City is working with solar
developers on incorporating at least 10 acres of solar-over-parking where the parking will support the
needs of downtown service workers and venues. The highest priority solar project at the Site is an array that maximizes behind-the-meter delivery to the City’s PC. It is estimated that approximately 1 – 2 megawatts of solar can be developed on 5 to 10 acres at the Site and directly supply the PC. A reliable underground extension of the PC must be constructed to connect to the new solar generation facility.
Comments
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| 3/19/2024 4:14:16 PM |
This project aligns with the State of Michigan’s Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) which builds from Michigan’s MI Healthy Climate Plan, the state’s strategy for reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 and reducing emissions by 50-52% relative to 2005 by 2030. Specifically this project would be a great example to support the ID. 1 Energy Generation that drives clean energy deployment including improving siting for renewable energy on brownfields and former industrial sites and emphasizing equitable access for Michigan’s low income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC).
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| 4/12/2024 5:00:29 PM |
The Butterworth Landfill Solar project would be an exemplary project to fund. It’s reasonable to believe funding this project could serve as a catalyst for additional, local solar development on brownfields. The project's urban location and high visibility from major thoroughfares would increase awareness for MI Healthy Climate Plan goals. A successful solar-over-parking structure would be innovative on a landfill and could provide inspiration across the State.
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