Mid-Columbia Energy Initiative Introduction to the Energy & Technology Park January 2013 Concepts within this presentation are not DOE-sponsored proposals.

Mid-Columbia Energy InitiativeIntroduction to the Energy & Technology Park

January 2013

Concepts within this presentation are not DOE-sponsored proposals

THE TRI-CITIES

The Tri-Cities is poised to become the energy capital of the NW

MID-COLUMBIA ENERGY INITIATIVE

MISSION: Promote the growth of energy jobs in the Tri-Cities

75 energy companies 40% of the state of Washington’s electricity within 100 miles 5% of nation’s electricity is supplied by fuel produced by AREVA 250,000 population with skilled workforce

VISION: Transform the Tri-Cities into the undisputed leader in providing sustainable energy solutions.

KEY ENABLER: A Energy Technology Park is envisioned as the primary mechanism by which this transformation will be initiated

The Clean Energy Technology Park will be the first step in achieving the Vision

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PARK CONCEPT

A land transfer from the DOE of 1,641 acres from the existing Hanford Site

TRIDEC expects to receive the land in 2014, subject to the outcome of NEPA review & decision by DOE

Initial planning for the Park allocates 150 acres for natural gas or other transportation refuel stations 150 acres for advanced biofuel/bioproducts/energy production 150 acres signature/anchor tenant campus or joint research facilities 900 acres for clean manufacturing facility 300 acres for Energy Northwest renewable energy project when

economically viable

The Energy Technology Park concept includes projects from green manufacturing to solar energy production

CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PARK VISION

VISION: The Energy Technology Park is a key component of a broader Tri-Cities vision that leverages our science and technology base building a robust clean-energy economy.

The Energy Technology Park will focus on: · Fostering development and deployment of new energy

technologies, · Utilization of the skilled labor and infrastructure already

in place· Leveraging the unique R&D resources of PNNL,

WSU/TC-BSEL, NUTEC and TCRD, IPZ· Build upon existing sources of sustainable power,

training and education.

The Energy Technology Park promotes a regional and national clean energy economy

MASTER PLAN OVERLAY

NOT TO SCALE

The requested land lies close to stakeholders and infrastructure* Subject to NEPA review & DOE approval

Hanford and the Tri-Cities

1,341 Acres – Energy Park

300 Acres – Renewable Facility*

AREVA

DOE

Port of Benton

City of Richland

WSU

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MASTER PLAN OVERLAY

Phase One features two distinct parcels showcasing renewable energy production and technology development

* Subject to NEPA review & DOE approval and only when economically viable

300 Acres Potential Energy Northwest Solar Project*

1,341 Acres Energy Park

POTENTIAL TENANTS AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

The first phase of the Energy Technology Park could employ approximately 1500 people

EMPLOYING

~1,500INVESTING

~$1B+ CORPORATIONS

5+

Manufacturing

Green Manufacturing

Electric/Natural Gas/ Hydrogen Refueling

Biofuel/Bioproducts/Energy Production Facility

Anchor Corporate HQ Campus/Joint Research Facilities

Energy Storage / Hydrogen Production

Commercialization Park

CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES

• R&D• Environmentally

Conscious

Manufacturing• Transportation• Advanced Grid

Technology• Renewable

Energy• Medical Isotopes

NEXT STEPSFinalize initial land transfer request for 1,641 acres and

Complete the master plan to fully market this opportunity nationally and internationally

Secure development and demonstration funding

Identification of additional phases of land conveyance to support large scale research facilities and energy demonstrations

CONCLUSIONS

The Tri-Cities is an energy technology hub for the nation

MCEI energy technologies will have economic, social and environmental benefits to state, country and world.

National and State energy policy must continue to support deployment of new energy technologies

QUESTIONS?

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Energy Mix: A unique combination of sustainable power sources are produced in the region, helping to close the carbon loophole, including:

Wind Solar Nuclear Hydroelectric Bio-Fuels

Workforce: The area boasts a skilled, specialized workforce that is highly educated, well-established and demonstrates expertise in all aspects of the energy sector

BENEFITS TO POTENTIAL TENANTS

The Tri-Cities region and the land transfer area are unique

Community: A positive and supportive community environment exists in the region for all energy projects

Weather: A dry land area located in southeastern Washington, averaging only eight to nine inches of precipitation per year.

With about 300 days of sun a year, the ample sunshine is an attractive feature to the region

BENEFITS TO POTENTIAL TENANTS

The Tri-Cities region is a great place to live!

BENEFITS TO POTENTIAL TENANTS

Regional Accolades:Richland 2nd Greatest City to Raise Your Kids

· Kiplinger "10 Great Cities to Raise Your Kids“ 11th Geekiest City in the U.S.

· FORBES 2011 "Top 20 Geekiest Cities“· Based on the percentage of workers with jobs in science, technology,

engineering and mathematics.No. 17 "2011 Best Small Cities for Job Growth" in the U.S.

· New Geography All Cities Rankings July 2011 Ranked Amongst Top 50 in "100 Leading Locations for 2011"

· Area Development Site & Facility Planning, Spring 2011 www.areadevelopment.com   

No. 1 for Job Growth· Garner Economics Reports on Year-Over-Year Job Growth,

November 2010  

The value of the region is consistently recognized by national publications

BENEFITS TO POTENTIAL TENANTS

The Energy Technology Park also offers: Adjacency to existing energy operations including DOE, EN, AREVA,

BPA, PNNL, WSU each with major facilities.

Fire & emergency response capability nearby

Rail, interstate, waterway and air cargo regional access

Telecommunications grid access

Adjudicated water availability

Natural gas accessibility with plans for future expansion

One of best sites on BPA system to serve a large electrical load of 250 MW or higher

Lower operating cost, specifically land and electric utility

Local infrastructure is ideally suited for a project of this nature

BENEFITS TO POTENTIAL TENANTS

Phase I of 4 Three 150 acre

sites One 900 acre

mega site One 300 acre

energy project

The first phase of the Clean Energy Technology Park is supported by a mature infrastructure

Gary to revise this slide as ordered by Diahann.

Green Manufacturing

Electric/Natural Gas/ Hydrogen Refueling

Biofuel/Bioproducts/Energy Production Facility

Anchor Corporate HQ Campus/Joint Research Facilities

Energy Storage / Hydrogen Production

Commercialization Park

NOT TO SCALE

The Clean Energy Technology Park will make the Northwest the hub for research and deployment of renewable technologies

- Subject to NEPA review & DOE approvals

MASTER PLAN OVERLAY

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PARK MISSIONRe-purpose former Hanford Site land with maximum value for the community, state and nation

Facilitate long-term, systematic replacement of regional support derived from Hanford funding

Promote sustainable economic development engine growth

Create a focused energy technology cluster with a synergistic value proposition

Leverage existing green energy resources (power, workforce, R&D, infrastructure)

Exploit existing affordable renewable power for use by energy-intensive tenants

The Clean Energy Technology Park’s Mission is consistent with MCEI’s : Regional Economic Development