Solar Energy Research Center Project CEQA Public Scoping Meeting May 26, 2010
Public Scoping Meeting Solar Energy Research Center Sheree Swanson Project Manager
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The Research • • 4 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 3/17/2018 footer information here
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 5 3/17/2018 footer information here
The Project • Design and construct a three story ~40, 000 gsf facility to house solar energy research • Proposed location would be the current site of Buildings 25 A, 44 A, 44 B, 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 6
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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 11
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 12
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Preliminary Schedule • • 17 UC Regents Certify EIR SPWB Approves Preliminary Design Start Construction Complete Construction Late 2010 Mid 2011 Mid 2013
Public Scoping Meeting CEQA Presentation Jeff Philliber May 26, 2010
Scoping Meeting • Present basic project information • Explain CEQA process • Record public comments 19
Scoping Meeting • • Help determine EIR scope of analysis • 20 Not a Q & A forum or discussion Other avenues for questions
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 21
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 22
EIR • Project specific, stand-alone EIR • Key elements 2006 LRDP EIR • NEPA Environmental Assessment 23
EIR Issues to be Evaluated • • • 24 Aesthetics Air Quality Geology / Soils Greenhouse Gases Hazards / Haz Mat Hydrology / Water Noise Traffic Utilities • Alternatives • Cumulative Impacts
Public Comment Period • Please fill out a speaker card • Other ways to give input: – EMAIL: planning@lbl. gov – Letter to: Jeff Philliber at Berkeley Lab – fill out a comment card this evening • http: //www. lbl. gov/Community 25
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