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Tuscola Wind II, LLC Wisner Township Special Use Permit Presentation

Questions or concerns may be addressed by calling NextEra at (800) 951-9211. This number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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NextEra Energy is a premier U.S. power company comprised

• f three strong businesses

A growing, diversified and financially strong company

• Traded on New York Stock

Exchange (Symbol: NEE)

• Over 15,000 full time employees
• 42,365 MW in operation
• Successful wholesale generator
• U.S. leader in renewable

generation

• Assets in 24 states and Canada
• 17,700 MW in operation
• One of the largest U.S. electric

utilities

• Vertically integrated, retail rate-

regulated

• 4.6 MM customer accounts
• 24,594 MW in operation

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NextEra Energy Resources is the largest wind energy producer in the U.S.

10,060 MW
 NextEra Energy 3,637 Horizon (EDP) 2,623 E.On 2,285 MidAm

Top U.S. Wind Owners

Source: AWEA

5,444 MW Iberdrola

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NextEra Energy Resources has a national, diversified presence that spans from nuclear power in New Hampshire to wind and solar in California

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Mark Trumbauer – Project Manager, NextEra Energy Resources Ted Weisman- NextEra Energy Resources Randy Kraker - Attorney, Varnum Law Firm Sean Gearhart - Project Manger, Atwell Tim Jones – Engineering Consult , Atwell David Hollander - Land Acquisition, Atwell Richard Lampeter - Senior Scientist, Epsilon Associates Dick Rausch- Construction Manager, NextEra Energy Resources Chris Mogler- Construction Specialist, NextEra Energy Resources

Questions or concerns may be addressed by calling NextEra at (800) 951-9211. This number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Project Team

NextEra Energy Resources has assembled a project team with significant wind project development and siting experience

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Tuscola Wind II Energy Center

• NextEra Energy Resources,

through a subsidiary, would build,

• wn and operate the facility
• A 100.3 megawatt wind project,

using 59 GE 1.7-megawatt turbines

• Will use approximately 88 acres

for turbines and access roads

• Will generate enough electricity to

power about 45,000 homes The Tuscola Wind II project spans four townships in Tuscola County: Wisner, Fairgrove, Gilford, and Wisner

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The Development Process

• Identify a site
• Gather wind data
• Meet landowners and local officials
• Determine Point of Interconnection and

initiate related transmission studies

• Conduct environmental and other studies
• Work closely with landowners on lease

terms

• Develop and refine a site plan
• Secure a Power Purchase Agreement
• Obtain all necessary permits/approvals
• Construct, Commission and Operate

The Tuscola Wind II project has been under development for several years

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Environmental Studies and Agency Coordination

Environmental Studies:

• Avian, raptor and bat surveys
• Sound and shadow flicker studies
• Wetlands delineation
• Hydraulic study for drain crossings
• Threatened/endangered species

study

• Photo simulations
• FAA/Beam path/radar analysis

Agency Coordination:

• Michigan Department of

Environmental Quality

• Michigan Department of Natural

Resources

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Tuscola County Drain and Road

Commissions

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• Property Set-Back
• Sound Pressure Level
• Shadow Flicker
• Decommissioning
• Complaint Resolution

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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Set-Back: The distance between a wind turbine and:

• Residences and Churches
• Property lines

Participating parcel Non-participating parcel

• Public roads
• Transmission Lines

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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328-feet 262-feet 426-feet 98-feet

GE1.7 MW xle 100

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Tuscola Wind II Energy Center Setbacks

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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• Property Set-Back
• Sound Pressure Level
• Shadow Flicker
• Decommissioning
• Complaint Resolution

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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Sound Pressure Level: The sound pressure level generated by a utility grid wind energy system shall not exceed 50 dB(A) as measured at any residence or church.

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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• Property Set-Back
• Sound Pressure Level
• Shadow Flicker
• Decommissioning
• Complaint Resolution

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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• Shadow Flicker Modeling Report
• Depict 30 hour per year contour on site plan
• Shadow Flicker Mitigation Plan

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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• Property Set-Back
• Sound Pressure Level
• Shadow Flicker
• Decommissioning
• Complaint Resolution

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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Decommissioning: The applicant shall provide a decommissioning plan. The plan shall include:

a) the anticipated life of the project, b) the estimated decommissioning cost net of salvage value in current dollars, c) the method of ensuring that funds will be available for decommissioning and restoration, d) the anticipated manner in which the project will be decommissioned and the site restored, and e) One year notice of decommissioning and provision of surety instrument.

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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• The decommissioning plan for the proposed Tuscola Wind II

Energy Center includes the following:

– Equipment Removal – including turbine and meteorological tower – Foundation Removal – to a minimum depth of 60 inches – Roadways – roadways and crane pads will be removed and restored to a condition and density consistent with the surrounding field – Decommissioning funding as required by our Landowner Easement Agreements – Tuscola Wind II will establish and maintain a cash escrow, a performance bond or letter of credit in the amount of “Estimated Net Removal Cost”

Tuscola Wind II Energy Center Decommissioning

All Tuscola Wind II landowner easement agreements contain an

• bligation and financial guarantee to decommission facilities

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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• Property Set-Back
• Sound Pressure Level
• Shadow Flicker
• Decommissioning
• Complaint Resolution

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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Complaint Resolution: The applicant shall develop a process to resolve complaints from nearby residents concerning the construction or operation of the project. Questions or concerns may be addressed by calling NextEra at (800) 951-9211. This number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wisner Township Standards and Requirements

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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• The Tuscola Wind II Complaint Resolution Process contains

the following main elements:

– Purpose: provide a process to resolve complaints from local residents and/or property owners concerning the construction or

• peration of the Tuscola Wind II Energy Center

– Duration: start of construction through the life of the project – Contact Information: an email address, street address and phone number will be provided and posted at the township hall. – Plant Manager will make all efforts to respond to all complaints within 24 hours after receipt of a complaint – Maintain records of all complaints received, resolutions and any unresolved complaints – A report of all complaints and resolutions will be filed with the Township annually – Every effort will be made to assess and correct all complaints in a timely manner to the best of the Plant Manager’s ability and resources

Tuscola Wind II Complaint Resolution

The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center is designed to comply with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

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Tuscola II Benefits

• Project benefits four townships
• Approximately $200 million of investment
• 200 jobs at the peak of construction
• Expected to create four additional permanent jobs
• Will pay millions of dollars in state and local taxes and

landowner royalties over the first 25 years of operation

• Support of local schools and community activities

through corporate donations

• Potential spinoff jobs and local spending
• Creates no air or water pollution
• Uses no water to generate electricity
• Compatible with current land use

The Tuscola Wind II Center will bring significant benefits to Tuscola County

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The Tuscola Wind II Energy Center complies with the Wisner Township Zoning Ordinance

We respectfully request the Township Planning Commission approve Applicant’s Special Use Request

Our Request

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