Sustainability and Energy Action Plan

BUILDINGS AND ENERGY GRANTS PASS SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY ACTION PLAN BE-6-3. Put a Solar Field at One of the Wastewater Pump Stations One of the wastewater collections pumps is located on about 7 acres of land. Unlike the majority of land on which current City property is located, future development or expansion is not anticipated at this property, making it a promising location for a solar field installation.for rooftop solar or other such installations might lie. This will provide for a better allocation of resources to maximize potential impact. BE-6-6. Support Renewable Hydrogen Generation and Distribution Efforts While it is unlikely that the production of renewable hydrogen by the City itself would prove worthwhile, there are other ways the City can support the rollout of this energy source so that it will be available for municipal purposes. As conversations around the construction of hydrogen pipelines take place, the City should advocate for these pipelines reaching Southern Oregon, and Grants Pass specifically if possible. If there are opportunities for renewable hydrogen generation facilities to be built in the region, the City should support these efforts. Regional or direct access to this energy source will prove invaluable when it comes to the further development of the fleet and improvements to hauling of City waste.BE-6-4. Explore Micro Hydroelectric Generation Potential Throughout the City’s Drainage/Stormwater Systems While micro hydroelectric installations are not presently worthwhile given current technology , hydroelectric generators continue to improve, meaning that the City’s existing stormwater systems may eventually become a source of energy generation. The City should stay alert to developments in this technology. BE-6-5. Evaluate the Renewable Energy Productive Capacity of City Property By conducting a renewable energy generation assessment across City properties, the City will be able to best determine additional projects that may be worth considering and where opportunities Renewable hydrogen is a liquid fuel alternative that shows promise, particularly when EVs may not be practical, such as for buses and long-haul trucking. 53