March 5, 2024
Report

An Environmental Approach for Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Floating Solar Array Renewable Energy Projects on Army Installations

Abstract

The U.S. Army Office of Energy Initiatives (OEI) has primary responsibility over renewable projects to help achieve the Army’s renewable energy goals. The OEI serves as the central management office for partnering with U.S. Army installations to implement cost-effective, renewable energy projects, leveraging private sector financing. Siting, construction, and operation of solar power systems on U.S. Army installations help to achieve renewable energy goals. This report provides a general framework for environmental analysis for the siting, construction, and operation of floating solar renewable energy projects on U.S. Army installations, to include joint bases managed by the Department of the Army. This report includes specific information by resource area regarding the potential environmental impacts and probable best management practices or minimization approaches that afford environmental protection. This report provides analyses and suggestions that could support a programmatic analysis or site-specific action.

Published: March 5, 2024

Citation

Miracle A.L., T.L. Anderson, D. Appriou, J.E. Cabe, K.A. Cort, J.P. Duncan, and T.D. Hardy, et al. 2017. An Environmental Approach for Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Floating Solar Array Renewable Energy Projects on Army Installations Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.