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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMatrix 3.6.3.i - Energy Sustainability PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN MANAGING GROWTH: 3.6 Energy Sustainability  Action 3.6.3.i (page 3-21) Pursue the development of new renewable energy sources such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), wave-energy generation and solar energy capture as the technology advances to make an investment in such a demonstration and production facility in Puna feasible. To facilitate this, pursue an ocean energy subzone or enterprise zone designation for a section of coastal land in Puna, preferably on State land, in order to encourage research and production of ocean-based alternative energy systems and facilities. In addition to energy generation, cold water aquaculture and agricultural processing should be encouraged and accommodated, including refrigerated warehouse and processing facilities, hot-water treatment of agricultural products, and agricultural product washing and packing facilities.  (3.6.1) Goals: a) Puna has made significant progress towards achieving energy self-sufficiency by 2020. b) A significant percentage of Puna households continue to live completely or partially off the electrical power grid. c) Puna lowers its dependence on fossil fuel as an energy source, becoming a demonstration area for alternative sources, systems and fuels. d) There are incentives for the use of renewable energy sources. (3.6.2) Objectives: Promote use of solar technologies, such as solar water heaters and photovoltaic power systems. Employ energy-efficient design standards for public building and residential development, including ventilation and cooling. Recognize, when establishing regulatory standards, that while energy efficiency yields long-term cost savings for low-income households, it may impose added initial construction cost on housing. Accordingly, reduced property tax assessments for self-powered homes and businesses should be implemented.   Action 3.6.3.i.1 Pursue the development of new renewable energy sources such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), wave-energy generation and solar energy capture as the technology advances to make an investment in such a demonstration and production facility in Puna feasible. To facilitate this, pursue an ocean energy subzone or enterprise zone designation for a section of coastal land in Puna, preferably on State land, in order to encourage research and production of ocean-based alternative energy systems and facilities. Action Status: Lead Task Group(s)/Champion(s): Subcommittee Chairperson/Members: CDP Proposed Timeframe: Start Date: Completion Date: Budget: Funding Source: Progress to Date: Next Step(s): Description: Champion: Goal Date: Other Notes: Related Actions (Other PCDP Actions that need to be completed before or concurrent with this specific Action) Page #              R eference Documents Page #               Action 3.6.3.i.2 Pursue the development of new renewable energy sources such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), wave-energy generation and solar energy capture as the technology advances to make an investment in such a demonstration and production facility in Puna feasible. In addition to energy generation, cold water aquaculture and agricultural processing should be encouraged and accommodated, including refrigerated warehouse and processing facilities, hot-water treatment of agricultural products, and agricultural product washing and packing facilities. Action Status: Lead Task Group(s)/Champion(s): Subcommittee Chairperson/Members: CDP Proposed Timeframe: Start Date: Completion Date: Budget: Funding Source: Progress to Date: Next Step(s): Description: Champion: Goal Date: Other Notes: Related Actions (Other PCDP Actions that need to be completed before or concurrent with this specific Action) Page #              Reference Documents Page #               Action / Tasks Progress Status Champion/ Task Leader Date of Implementation Action / Task Results Additional Information  Action 3.6.3.i Pursue the development of new renewable energy sources such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), wave-energy generation and solar energy capture as the technology advances to make an investment in such a demonstration and production facility in Puna feasible.      To facilitate this, pursue an ocean energy subzone or enterprise zone designation for a section of coastal land in Puna, preferably on State land, in order to encourage research and production of ocean-based alternative energy systems and facilities.      In addition to energy generation, cold water aquaculture and agricultural processing should be encouraged and accommodated, including refrigerated warehouse and processing facilities, hot-water treatment of agricultural products, and agricultural product washing and packing facilities.